Based on the first few weeks without Williamson it appears that Pelicans playoff contention is going to be difficult this season too.
Trae Young appeared to bump into a referee on the baseline as he turned around to head up the court after Atlanta scored a basket.
Late in the first half, as the Lakers were coming out of a timeout, Anthony Davis went over to Dwight Howard to talk about something.
The NBA officially released the first 25 names on the list Tuesday, and on Wednesday they announced the next 25 names.
LaMelo Ball was spectacular in the third quarter as he sparked a 24-0 run as the Hornets erased a 23-point deficit in just eight minutes.
Damian Lillard said that new coach Chauncey Billups ultimately convinced him that Portland was where he wanted to be.
Jabari Parker was once an electric scorer but he has struggled through injuries that have limited him offensively.
In his two seasons, Zion Williamson has played in only 85 of a possible 144 regular-season games with the Pelicans.
Jon Horst helped built the reigning champion Bucks team that won the franchise's first championship in 50 years this past June.
Celtics big man Al Horford tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday days after Jaylen Brown was also tested positive.