Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.

Juwan Howard is returning to the NBA, agreeing to a deal to become a Nets assistant coach, sources told ESPN.

Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Pacers with a left calf strain, while forward Khris Middleton is active after hurting his ankle in the last game on Tuesday.

Thierry Darlan's G League Ignite season was not what he'd hoped for, dealing with an injured ankle for much of it, but his form with Bangui at the Basketball Africa League has made his decision to enter the NBA Draft this year a good one.

The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Indiana Pacers with a left calf strain.

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.