Marc Stein: Adam Silver last night said talks are at an “intense” stage and Chris Paul said the figure being discussed is a $300 million pledge from the league in which players “get an opportunity to determine where it goes.” A formal ownership vote to approve the foundation is expected soon
January 17, 2021 | 9:33 pm EST Update

Sean Highkin: Terry Stotts doesn’t have a timeframe for how long CJ McCollum might be out. He won’t play tomorrow night vs. San Antonio. Beyond that TBD.

J. Michael Falgoust: Bjorkgren said he’s not clear on how serious Turner’s hand injury is, if it’s a bruise, sprain or if it’ll be an injury that’ll keep him out any extended time beyond tonight #PacersClippers

Ohm Youngmisuk: Serge Ibaka is a late scratch for Clippers due to what team lists as non-covid illness. Ivica Zubac will start.

Andrew Greif: Lou Williams is OUT tonight vs. Indiana. Patrick Beverley is available, per Ty Lue.
January 17, 2021 | 7:50 pm EST Update
Timberwolves on route to Atlanta for MLK Day game

Tim Reynolds: Update: The plane carrying the Minnesota Timberwolves to Atlanta has left the gate and is soon to be in the air, which would indicate that the Wolves believe they have enough players to play a 2:30 p.m. game tomorrow.

Kellan Olson: Monty Williams said they were doing individual workouts for most of the week. So they were able to stay in condition despite the ongoing contact tracing. Not much work as a group, obviously.
Kellan Olson: Monty Williams gave a few shoutouts to Cory Schlesinger, the Suns’ head strength and conditioning coach. A tall task for him to handle the switchup out of regular practice and keep everyone in top condition. Monty said he kept the guys engaged and locked in.