Second returns of the 2025-26 NBA All-Star game fan voting:

Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working together on trade out of Atlanta - via @ESPN App

The Hawks and Young's agents have maintained positive dialogue on his future ever since the franchise elected not to offer a contract extension last summer ahead of his 2026 player option. Now the sides are working together on a trade out of Atlanta.

Just in: Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young and his agents, Aaron Mintz, Drew Morrison and Austin Brown, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources tell ESPN. Young's reps and the Hawks have started collaborative talks over the last week on finding a resolution.

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks, sources tell ESPN. Jones returned last week after missing over a month with the same freak injury on the same knee against the same opponent, Boston.

Clippers center Ivica Zubac is available to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics, as L.A. goes for seven wins in a row, sources tell ESPN. Swift comeback for Zubac, who attacked his rehab after sustaining a Grade 2 ankle sprain over two weeks ago.

Golden State's Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (illness) and Draymond Green (rest) will miss tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract today, sources tell ESPN.

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks after sustaining a right calf strain in Wednesday’s win in Toronto, sources tell ESPN. Another injury blow for third-seeded Denver, which is down 4 of 5 starters, including Nikola Jokic and now his backup.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a slight hyperextension in his left knee in tonight's win over New York -- and initial tests came back negative and showed no major injury.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has sustained a left hamstring strain and will miss at least a few weeks, sources tell ESPN. Tough injury blow as Giddey has averaged 19.2 points, 9 assists and 8.9 rebounds.

Latest for @SportsCenter on Denver Nuggets perennial MVP candidate Nikola Jokic's knee injury and absence:

Jokic is in the midst of a historic campaign so far and this will be the most time he has ever missed through 11 NBA seasons, having played in 69-70+ games in all 10 previous years. Denver avoided a catastrophic injury Monday night in Miami but now is down four of five starters.

Just in: Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least four weeks. An immense sigh of relief as tests show the three-time NBA MVP's knee ligaments are intact.

Lakers' Luka Doncic and Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the NBA's first 2025-26 All-Star fan voting returns:

The NBA is suspending New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado for two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams for one game after their fight Saturday night, sources tell ESPN.

Mo Bamba has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports and Greer Love tell ESPN. Bamba averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds in G League Salt Lake City and now brings needed size to Raptors frontcourt for his eighth NBA season.

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way NBA contract out of their G League San Diego team, sources tell ESPN. Washington has played parts of three NBA seasons and joins the Clippers after averaging 34 points at the G League showcase.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. – out since Nov. 16 with a sprained MCL – will be available to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Clippers (9-21) have won three games in a row.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks.