NBA News

1. Old School Power Rankings 2018-19: Weeks 17-18

   Order, for the most part, has been restored. The King has again asserted a comfortable position atop his throne.

2. About Last Night: Paul George's Moment

   Paul George was already at the Kia MVP table. On Thursday, he blatantly and unapologetically moved his chair closer to that table's head.

3. Jaren Jackson Jr. 'will be out indefinitely' with deep thigh bruise

   The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Friday that rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. will be out indefinitely with a deep thigh bruise. According to a team release, updates will be provided "as appropriate." The news was first reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

4. Wolves' Towns out tonight (concussion protocol)

   Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is in concussion protocol after a car accident and is missing a game for the first time in his career.

5. DeRozan likely to receive warm welcome in Toronto return

   TORONTO -- From fellow athletes to star entertainers, DeMar DeRozan has seen plenty of celebrities soaking up an extended round of appreciative applause from fans.

6. Kia MVP Ladder: Fellow stars delight in Antetokounmpo's superstar turn

   So far this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo���s actions have spoken much louder than any words.

7. Clippers owner Ballmer unwavering on stadium project: 'We need our own house'

   ATLANTA -- LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is steadfast: his team needs a home of its own, no matter how daunting the process might seem.

8. About Last Night: Bucks maintain control of East

   No team in the NBA has beaten the Milwaukee Bucks twice this season. In a few months, some lucky team will be tasked with doing it four times.

9. Mirotic makes a 'great' Bucks debut, re-adjusts quickly to East race

   MILWAUKEE -- As a game, this one never did launch, with the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks slogging through 48 minutes of attrition. It was an ugly contest played by two rusty teams, the absence of rhythm from a weeklong All-Star break masquerading as pesky defense -- yeah, that's it, defense -- rather than off-kilter shooting.

10. Report: NBA proposes lowering draft age to 18

    The NBA and its players are continuing to move forward on plans to eliminate the "one-and-done" rule in college basketball, something that the sides have been working toward for months.