Lakers forward Brandon Ingram missed his second straight game Wednesday night against the Nuggets because of an injured shoulder.
USA Basketball on Thursday released a list of 34 players, headlined by LeBron James, expected to attend next week's minicamp in Las Vegas.
Center Samuel Dalembert is on the verge of agreeing to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources.
The Phoenix Suns have reached terms on a contract with veteran center Tyson Chandler on a four-year deal worth $52 million, according to league sources.
Coach Rick Carlisle ripped the Dallas Mavericks after Sunday's 98-92 loss to the Phoenix Suns, saying something is wrong with the soul of a team that frequently fails to compete at an acceptable level.
The Dallas Mavericks are confident they are inching closer to the eventual signing of veteran center Jermaine O'Neal, according to team sources.
