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Curry joins part of Dubs practice; evaluation Sun.
Stephen Curry participated in segments of the Warriors' practice Friday night in Houston but will not play Saturday. Meanwhile, De'Anthony Melton, dealing with a back injury, will be reevaluated again in one week.
76ers' Embiid, George won't play vs. Grizzlies
76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when Philadelphia hosts the Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Grizzlies say injured Bane, Smart week-to-week
Grizzlies starters Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are week-to-week because of a right oblique strain and a sprained right ankle, respectively.
Pelicans lose McCollum, Jones for multiple weeks
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss two to three weeks while forward Herb Jones is out two to four weeks because of injuries, the team announced.
Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injury
Magic star Paolo Banchero said he plans to attend coaching meetings, travel with team while sidelined with a torn oblique.
Sources: Lakers decline option on Hood-Schifino
The Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN.
There's a history of young players who've impacted the NBA, and that could be insightful for what's ahead for the 17-year-old and projected No. 1 pick.