Sources: Grizzlies’ Pippen Jr. out at least 12 weeks

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN.

Kings C Sabonis (hamstring) out at least a week

Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after being ruled out for a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.

76ers’ Embiid, out nearly 8 months, sees action

Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale, his first game action in nearly eight months.

Warriors waive Seth Curry but expect his return

The Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point early in the regular season.

Bontemps and Windhorst: The latest intel on the Lakers, Knicks, Rockets, Bulls, Heat and Hawks

With the extension deadline looming, here are seven teams NBA insiders are talking about — each with massive questions to answer before opening night.

Kidd noncommittal about keeping Flagg at PG

Coach Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg’s performance as the starting point guard in the Mavs’ final two preseason games but stopped short of committing to opening the season with the 18-year-old rookie in that role.

Bucks, Green agree to 4-year, $45M extension

Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday.

Kuminga fined $35K for actions toward official

The NBA fined Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga $35,000 for the actions that led to his ejection in a preseason game Tuesday night.

Hornets waive Dinwiddie 3 months after signing

The Charlotte Hornets have waived Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced, just three months after signing the veteran guard during free agency.