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Former No. 10 overall pick Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans , his agent Darrell Comer of Tandem told ESPN.

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for a period of time, but is still working to feel physically ready for his season

The Bucks' Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for his season debut, but his return will be based on when he feels ready, sources told ESPN.

The Bucks' Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for his season debut, but his return will be based on when he feels ready, sources told ESPN.

The NBA's new All-Star Game tournament is expected to include a pickup-style format with two semifinal games played up to 40 points, followed by a finals match up to 25 points, sources told ESPN.

Sources: NBA All-Star tourney to have pickup-style format

76ers star Paul George will miss at least the next two games after an MRI showed no structural damage in his left knee.

Sixers' George sidelined after aggravating bone bruise in knee

play New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to action, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson is not close to returning to the court despite undergoing multiple treatments for his left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.