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Doc Rivers got emotional Wednesday when speaking about Bob Love, the former Chicago Bulls star forward and three-time All-Star who died Monday at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next week as the team waits for inflammation in his surgically repaired foot to calm down. Chicago will also be without guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) for at least another week.

Disney and ESPN announced on Wednesday that the Dec. 25 game between the Spurs and Knicks will have an alternate animated broadcast featuring Disney’s iconic characters.

Taylor Jenkins, in his sixth season as the Grizzlies’ coach, captured his 215th win Wednesday night, moving him past Lionel Hollins as the winningest coach in franchise history.

Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo surgery on his left ACL and miss the remainder of the season, Golden State announced Wednesday.