Pelicans star Zion Williamson – sidelined since Jan. 2 with a hamstring strain – is unlikely to return to action in next week's Play-In Tournament, sources tell TheAthletic Stadium. The team has been cautious with Williamson's comeback as he continues rehab process.

Mavs protested that refs did not properly administer a call that led to uncontested Warriors basket in 2-point loss.NBA statement: "game officials could have taken steps to better manage this particular situation...that did not provide a basis...of upholding a game protest."

The NBA has denied the Mavericks' game protest of March 22 loss to the Warriors.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will both play tonight in Lakers-Clippers game with postseason seeding on the line.

Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are expected to be game-time decisions tonight vs. Clippers, per source.

Fun development: Fanatics is launching basketball cards under its Topps brand beginning with the 2023-24 NBA season, industry sources say.

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign NBA G League Sioux Falls forward Justin Champagnie, sources tell TheAthletic Stadium. Champagnie spent parts of last two seasons with the Raptors, and has averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds for Sioux Falls.

The Warriors have given Wiggins complete space and freedom to deal with his family matter.

Golden State's Andrew Wiggins plans to attend Warriors-Thunder on Tuesday. The reason for Wiggins' leave of absence since mid-February is that his father, Mitchell Wiggins, has been dealing with a serious medical situation, sources close to the situation say. 🙏🏽

Story at TheAthletic on NBA and NBPA new collective bargaining agreement allowing players to invest in NBA and WNBA teams and complete endorsement/investment deals with sports betting and cannabis companies: