On Feb. 7 and 9, the Jazz removed Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. before the beginning of the fourth quarter and did not return them to the game. The Pacers were fined for violating the player participation policy for holding out Pascal Siakam and two other starters Feb. 3.

The NBA has fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 related to the management of their rosters for recent games.

The NBA's Board of Governors meeting in the spring is expected to be critical for stakeholders to better understand the factors around expansion. Discussing on NBA Today:

Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake of his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.

Jeremy Sochan joining Knicks after Spurs release - via @ESPN App

Sochan, 22, will sign a rest of season deal and gives the Knicks a young, athletic wing with versatility and size. He averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 25.3 minutes across 212 games for the Spurs, and was a two-time Rising Stars participant as a rookie and sophomore.

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports tells ESPN. Sochan had 10 interested suitors after being released from the Spurs on Wednesday and landed on the Knicks as his new team.

San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has sustained a right hamstring strain and will miss approximately two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Sarr, one of three players averaging at least 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks per game this season, is now out for Friday's Rising Stars game.

Sochan made the Rising Stars team in his first two seasons after being the No. 9 pick in 2022. He and the Spurs worked on trade options at the deadline to find a new opportunity for him and landed on his release this week.

The San Antonio Spurs and forward Jeremy Sochan have agreed on his release to allow the 2023 All-Rookie team member to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Sochan is expected to decide among multiple interested teams.

NBA suspensions for the Pistons-Hornets fight, sources tell ESPN: Isaiah Stewart: 7 games Miles Bridges: 4 games Moussa Diabate: 4 games Jalen Duren: 2 games

New on NBA Today -- Boston's Jayson Tatum participated Monday in five-on-five practice sessions with Celtics rostered teammates, two-way players and G Leaguers, an important step in comeback from torn Achilles:

Toronto's Brandon Ingram has replaced Stephen Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing two-way forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin to a new two-year, $3 million guaranteed contract, agent Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball tells ESPN. Tomlin has served as a reliable, energetic reserve for the Cavs.

Bucks reach deal with former Nets guard Cam Thomas - via @ESPN App

Jenkins has been a revelation for the East's No. 1 seed Pistons, averaging a career high in points, assists, and scoring in double figures in 15 games this season (Detroit 12-3 in those contests). After being on a two-way contract in Detroit since going undrafted in 2024, Jenkins

The Detroit Pistons are signing two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to a two-year contract, with a team option for 2026-27, sources tell ESPN. The Pistons and Jenkins' agent, Derek Jackson of UNLTD Sports Group, negotiated the new deal using part of the team's bi-annual exception.

Free agent guard Cam Thomas has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agent Tony Ronzone of Wasserman tells ESPN. Thomas, 24, averaged 21.4 points per game over the last three seasons with the Nets.

Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown -- the latest on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's rehab: