Lakers coach Luke Walton hopes to hear positive news Wednesday when LeBron James' status will be updated after his injured groin is re-evaluated.
Stephen Curry, who has missed Golden State's last 13 games after spraining his left MCL on March 23, will begin participating in modified team practices on Saturday. He'll be re-evaluated in one week, the team said.
Rookie Lonzo Ball took part in his first contact practice since spraining his MCL, but there is still no set timetable for his return to the Lakers' lineup.
Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, currently serving a one-game suspension for making contact with an official in Week 7, stayed loose by practicing with his former high school football team this week.
The Cavaliers have not had a full practice session in two weeks. Players say the lack of one is catching up to them and partly to blame for their recent struggles on the court.
Steve Smith Sr. had an outburst during the first hour of Ravens practice Thursday after Joe Flacco overthrew the wide receiver on consecutive deep passes along the sideline.
