Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal has participated in shootaround is expected to play against Charlotte.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams will miss eight weeks after having surgery on his jaw Thursday morning.
Shaq is ready to be back.
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
The Sacramento Kings said they were informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff.
With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.
The funeral for Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin will be held Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Detroit because of an injured shoulder, the sixth game in a row he will miss.
New Jersey guard Courtney Lee is available to play against the Denver Nuggets after missing the last seven games because of a groin injury.
Baylor freshman Brittney Griner became the seventh woman to dunk in a college basketball game when she slammed one down against Jacksonville State on Tuesday night.
