The Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture, losing at least one tooth, after being elbowed in the face. He will not play vs. the Rockets on Thursday.
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources said.
Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum told ESPN he hasn’t made a decision about whether he will return from a torn Achilles tendon this season because he “wants to get it right the first time.”
LeBron James teared up during a timeout when the Cavs showed video highlights of him scoring 25 straight points during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against the Pistons.
Jason Williams’ game-worn home white Sacramento Kings jersey from the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season, Williams’ rookie year, has sold privately for $140,000. It’s the most spent on any Williams item.