Stunning release of Josh Primo, the Spurs’ No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

The Spurs have waived guard Josh Primo.

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to probable to return tonight vs. Timberwolves.

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will be re-evaluated in 1-to-2 weeks with a calf strain, sources tell The Athletic Stadium.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony has suffered an oblique muscle injury and a timetable will be determined as he undergoes further evaluation, sources tell The Athletic Stadium.

Raptors President Masai Ujiri has been fined $35,000 for approaching the scorer’s table and directing inappropriate remarks toward a game official on Saturday.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to start in place of Russell Westbrook (out, hamstring) tonight vs. Nuggets, per sources, a lineup change L.A. could keep moving forward as team searches for rotations. Reporting:

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been suspended one game for his role in ejection Monday night vs. Bulls.

Lakers are listing Russell Westbrook (hamstring) as doubtful to play Wednesday vs. Nuggets.

Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has sustained a concussion and has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.

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The San Antonio Spurs will sign free agent center Charles Bassey on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell The Athletic Stadium. Bassey is entering his second season after being a 76ers second-round pick in 2021.

Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a posterior hip contusion. He missed finish of tonight’s Pelicans-Jazz game.

Miami's Nikola Jovic has also been suspended one game for leaving the bench area during the altercation. The NBA fined Toronto's rookie center Christian Koloko for $15,000 for grabbing Martin during the altercation.

Miami’s Caleb Martin has been suspended for one game due to his role in altercation in Heat-Raptors game Saturday night.

Lakers hold free-agent workout and meeting with a 10-year NBA veteran – details:

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will come off the bench tonight vs. Lakers in his return from ACL injury.

Billionaire entrepreneur David Adelman is buying a significant portion of Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s stake to join the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils ownership groups (HBSE). Adelman, a Philadelphia-area native, is currently leading development of 76ers‘ new arena.

Pacers center Myles Turner is expected to miss at least one week after suffering an ankle sprain when he landed on a ball boy under the rim in pregame warmups Wednesday night, sources tell The Athletic Stadium.