Adrian Wojnarowski

What was it like to step onto the court against Kobe for very the first time? I spent weeks asking dozens of NBA players that question and wow, the stories that came out from Steph, LeBron, KD, Melo, John Wall, Kyrie, James Harden, Kyle Lowry, Draymond, Paul George & so many more https://t.co/iUMQVfhnDI

Sekou Smith was the very best of us. Smart. Funny. Unflinching. Full of good. A lot of days and nights on the road with him – Bubble, Finals, Olympics, wherever – and always this: Photos of his kids playing ball, or graduating, or leaving for college. Godspeed, my friend.

MRI on left knee of Pacers All-Star Domantas Sabonis revealed no structural damage — just a bruise, sources tell ESPN. Sabonis expected to be day to day on a return.

OFFICIAL: Caris LeVert underwent successful surgery to treat renal cell carcinoma of his left kidney. No further treatment is needed. Caris is expected to make a full recovery and will be out indefinitely. https://t.co/5UAOhdzAj9

Here’s how I remembered Kobe Bryant one year ago: https://t.co/fgfLrVkCT6

Some memorable stories here, including my enlistment of Kobe to help recruit Ramona for a new job.

ESPN's @ramonashelburne and @mcten joined The Woj Pod to remember the life of Kobe Bryant. Spotify: https://t.co/pFiAjyrv18 Apple: https://t.co/6dRzNMWaeJ

Sources tell @wojespn and me that the issue with the postponement in the Spurs-Pelicans game is with a potential coronavirus exposure to a non-team member of the traveling parties of both teams in recent days. The NBA is taking extra precautions with these situations.

X-Rays on left knee of Pacers All-Star Domantas Sabonis reveal no structural damage, source tells ESPN. An MRI is planned for Tuesday morning. Sabonis left game after banging knee vs. Raptors tonight.

ESPN story on the NBA, NBPA discussing the possibility of holding an All-Star game in early March -- with Atlanta emerging as a site: https://t.co/enjacLDzrm

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are not flying to Atlanta with the team. Depending on the extent of NBA protocols, Leonard and/or George could potentially join the team on this road trip. https://t.co/0WUPPIfD5v

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA are discussing scenarios to still hold an All-Star game in March. One site under discussion is Atlanta, home of Turner Sports. That idea includes providing support for HBCU’s and COVID-19 relief. Story soon on site.

The Woj Pod with @RamonaShelburne and @McTen on the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing. What he meant, what he means and what we remember. An illuminating visit on the Lakers legend. Spotify: https://t.co/HnUKFCGNCu Apple: https://t.co/6dRzNMWaeJ

How did Pau Gasol become “Uncle Pau” to Kobe’s family? https://t.co/M0bFfkV5Zc

NBA history in the Charlotte-Orlando game tonight: First time two female referees -- Natalie Sago and Jenna Schroeder -- will officiate the same NBA game. They'll be working with Sean Wright.

The Woj Pod with @RamonaShelburne and @McTen on the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing. What he meant, what he means and what we remember. An illuminating visit on the Lakers legend. Spotify: https://t.co/HnUKFCGNCu Apple: https://t.co/6dRzNMWaeJ

The Grizzlies have no new players entered into the Health and Safety protocol, source tells ESPN. League continues to be cautious with a return to play for Memphis. https://t.co/q5OKLtgELQ

Selection process at center will be interesting for this team, a problem-area for Team USA in 2019 World Cup. Miami’s Bam Adebayo and Houston’s Christian Wood – one of the league’s success stories in 2020-2021 – are among invitees to fill those roles, sources said.

Sources: USA Basketball sent out approximately 60 invitations to players expressing interest in being part of 2021 Olympic team player pool, including all the league’s big names. Team USA could be without players advancing to NBA Finals, based on timing of July Olympics in Tokyo.