NEWS
5:30 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (SA) has yet to make his Spurs debut while he continues to work to secure a visa allowing him to travel to the United States, Lithuanian basketball journalist Donatas Urbonas reports.
2:01 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (SA) is moving in a deal to sign with the Spurs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
11:06 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) was listed as a DNP-CD for Monday's 108-100 loss against the Jazz.
3:16 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in a 101-98 loss to the Spurs on Friday.
4:03 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) (lower leg) returned to Sunday's tilt against the Thunder after receiving stitches to close a laceration on his left shin.
3:20 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) is probable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Thunder with a left shin laceration, which will require stitches.
7:38 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) recorded seven points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 22 minutes in a 105-99 loss to the Kings on Sunday.
10:42 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and a steal over 22 minutes in Friday's 119-103 win against the Spurs.
8:03 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) registered 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds across 17 minutes during a 114-105 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.
2:11 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across eight minutes during a 98-95 loss to the Pacers on Monday.
7:26 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 20 minutes in a 117-108 loss to the Celtics on Saturday.
1:08 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) (coach's decision) will play Saturday against the Celtics, Michael Pina of Vice Sports reports.
1:44 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) (coach's decision) will sit out Thursday's game against the Hawks, Bob Rathbun of Fox Sports Southeast reports.
12:22 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) Alvin Gentry didn't rule out the possibility of Motiejunas making his season and Pelicans debut Thursday against the Hawks.
8:17 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) has been medically cleared by the Pelicans, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.
7:30 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (NO) officially signed a contract Tuesday with the Pelicans, Justin Verrier of ESPN.com reports.
2:20 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (coach's decision) has yet to be added to the Rockets' active roster, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.
7:24 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) signed a four-year, $35 million contract Friday with the Rockets, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.
9:31 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Rockets aren't expected to withdraw their offer sheet to Motiejunas despite his refusal to report to the team, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:31 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) who had his four-year, $37 million offer sheet matched by the Rockets on Monday, declined to report to Houston for his physical Tuesday and appears to be holding out, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
12:02 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) had his recent four-year, $37 million offer sheet from the Nets matched by the Rockets on Monday, Adrian Wojnarwoski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
2:37 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Bkn) agreed to a four-year $37 million deal with the Nets on Friday, David Pick of NetDaily.com reports.
6:39 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) continues to deal with a nagging back injury, making it unlikely he plays in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Sportando reports.
6:50 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) turned in 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block over 31 minutes in Thursday's 97-96 Game 3 victory over the Warriors.
5:24 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will draw the start in Monday's matchup with the Warriors, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:45 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) is expected to start Monday night's Game 2 against the Warriors, ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports.
3:57 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Suns, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
8:22 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) didn't record a single minute of action during Wednesday's loss to the Mavericks.
5:23 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will play a reserve role in Wednesday's tilt with the Mavericks, Houston announcer Craig Ackerman reports.
5:15 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) recorded 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block over 26 minutes in Friday's 116-111 victory over the Timberwolves.
8:36 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) didn't record a point on two shot attempts and picked up one assist in eight minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Clippers.
5:43 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (calf) will start in Wednesday's matchup with the Clippers
7:53 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.
5:33 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) got the start at power forward Saturday but played only five minutes, scoring four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) while adding two rebounds in a loss to the Hornets.
2:40 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) managed seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes during the Rockets' 100-95 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
2:44 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will start in Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans, Jonathan Feigan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:29 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) will return to action Saturday against the Spurs, Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
12:58 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) could make his return to the court in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:54 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) is set to receive a second opinion on his ailing back and remains without a timetable for a return, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
9:36 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will return to the Rockets after the trade that sent him to Detroit last week was voided Monday, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
2:24 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Det) Pistons have received an extension to examine Motiejunas' (back) medical chart more closely, David Mayo of MLive.com reports.
9:01 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Det) (back) will not be available to play in Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
5:53 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) didn't play in Wednesday's 116-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
2:18 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) was recalled by the Rockets on Tuesday.
9:12 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) will be sent back down to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League on Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:51 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) was recalled from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League on Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:52 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) was reassigned to the D-League on Wednesday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:06 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) a previous report, Motiejunas (back) plans to make two more appearances with the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers before suiting up for the Rockets, Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) reports.
8:16 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) was recalled from Rio Grande Valley of the D-League on Monday.
7:18 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) is expected to play with the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
10:20 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) coach J.B. Bickerstaff acknowledged Wednesday that Motiejunas (back) is without a timetable for a return, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:29 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) did not take part in Wednesday's practice, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:22 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) is not expected to play Thursday against the Jazz as Houston won't set a timeline for his return until he's pain free, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:34 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:50 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will not play Saturday against the Spurs because of a sore back, ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports.
10:06 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) played 27 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 121-115 loss to the Hawks, finishing with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), seven boards, two assists, one steal, and one block.
4:29 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) will return to his normal bench role for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
4:31 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Rockets' play-by-play voice Craig Ackerman reports.
2:17 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) posted 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes in Monday's 114-108 loss to the Nuggets.
5:22 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) didn't score (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and contributed one rebound and two turnovers over six minutes in Sunday's loss to the Kings.
1:23 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) will come off the bench Saturday against the Kings, Rockets play-by-play voice Craig Ackerman reports.
11:47 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:15 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) has been cleared to practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
11:29 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) took part in the Rockets' shootaround Sunday morning, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:50 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) is nearing a return to game action, the Houston Chronicle's Jenny Dial Creech reports.
12:08 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) took part in some non-contact basketball activities Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
11:47 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) has yet to receive clearance to begin practicing with the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:47 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) is out for the Rockets' season-opening game Wednesday against the Nuggets, the Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:05 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) remains without a timetable to play in games, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports.
3:19 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) has started running but said he remains without a return timetable. Calvin Watkins of ESPN reports.
11:31 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (lower-back pain) sat out the Rockets' preseason opener Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
4:03 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) who underwent back surgery in early April, might not be ready for opening night of the regular season as he continues to experience a slow recovery, ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports.
2:00 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) hasn't resumed running yet during training camp, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:56 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) won't be ready for the start of training camp, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
9:51 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) (back) was non-committal when asked if he'd be ready for the start of training camp, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:03 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota due to a sore lower back.
6:27 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas led Houston with 23 points in the, 107-94, victory over the Magic on Tuesday.
6:29 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas should be picked up in all leagues where he is still a free agent.
5:07 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas led the team with 26 points in the victory over the Celtics.
5:35 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas had a double-double on Saturday against the Jazz.
6:01 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas scored a career-high 25 points against the Nuggets on Saturday.
5:49 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) forward Donatas Motiejunas scored 20 points playing for the injured Dwight Howard on Sunday.
6:55 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) PF/C Donatas Motiejunas could be a viable fantasy option if Dwight Howard continues to be sidelined by his knee injury.
4:12 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas double-doubled with 18 points and 13 rebounds on Sunday, helping the Rockets advance to the Summer League tournament finals.
4:34 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas excelled vs. the Hawks in a win on Saturday with 19 points, 13 boards, one assist and two 3-pointers.
9:24 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas came off the bench for 13 points, 15 rebounds and a block in 24 minutes on Tuesday.
6:45 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas came off the bench for 13 points and five rebounds in Wednesday's loss at Toronto.
7:04 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas started Tuesday's game at PF in place of Terrence Jones (flu) but he picked up four in only eight minutes of action.
7:28 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas played 27 minutes off the bench on Saturday vs. the Clippers with six points, seven boards, one assist and two blocks.
7:21 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas scored a career-high 20 points vs. the Wolves on Thursday with six boards, one steal and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes.
2:49 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas went to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game.
10:30 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas played 22 minutes and had eight points, four rebounds and two assists on 2-of-6 shooting Wednesday.
8:07 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas played 26 minutes against the Mavericks on Wednesday with 12 points, 13 boards and one turnover.
7:01 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Rockets prefer to keep PF Donatas Motiejunas despite getting "a lot of calls" about him from other teams, according to GM Daryl Morey.
7:47 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas started in place of Terrence Jones (thigh) on Wednesday and had six points, nine rebounds and a block in 29 minutes.
7:16 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas played well in 22 minutes against the Blazers on Monday with nine points, nine boards, two assists, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer.
1:33 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas will get the start at power forward against the Blazers on Monday.
7:42 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Montiejunas cooled off on Saturday with just three points, three boards, two assists, two steals and one turnover in 21 minutes.
7:54 PM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas played 24 minutes against the Thunder on Thursday with 15 points, seven boards and three 3-pointers.
5:41 AM - Donatas Motiejunas (Hou) Motiejunas' agent is working with the Rockets to find a suitable trade before the February deadline.
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