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Report: Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns was in hospital with infection

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was so ill last week with a throat infection that he was hospitalized on bed rest for days, ESPN reported.The infection also caused Towns, 26, to ha… MORE

Cavs F Evan Mobley (ankle sprain) out 1-2 weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley has a sprained right ankle and will miss approximately one to two weeks.The Cavaliers updated Mobley’s status Monday, saying he would miss Wednesday’s… MORE

Report: Warriors expected to release G Mac McClung

The Golden State Warriors will release guard Mac McClung, The Athletic reported Monday, just over two months after he agreed to a non-guaranteed one-year deal with the team.According to the report,… MORE

Thunder G Luguentz Dort enters concussion protocol

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol.The Thunder said he sustained a concussion during team practice on Sunday.Under league policy, he now begins t… MORE

Nuggets extend contract of GM Calvin Booth

The Denver Nuggets signed general manager Calvin Booth to a multi-year extension, the team announced Sunday.Booth was promoted to general manager in 2020. He is entering his sixth season as part of… MORE

Reports: Rockets, Bruno Fernando agree to four-year deal

The Houston Rockets and center Bruno Fernando agreed to a four-year contract worth $10.9 million, his agents told multiple outlets Sunday.Fernando was on a two-way contract, which the Rockets will… MORE

Report: Heat agree to four-year, $130M deal with G Tyler Herro

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract on Sunday, according to multiple reports.Herro’s deal reportedly contains $120 million in guaranteed money and incentives i… MORE

Pelicans, F Larry Nance Jr. agree to 2-year, $21.6M extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Larry Nance Jr. are in agreement on a two-year, $21.6 million extension, his agent told ESPN on Saturday.The deal confirmed by Mark Bartelstein of Priority Spor… MORE

Report: Blake Griffin, Celtics reach one-year deal

Free agent forward Blake Griffin agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Friday.Griffin, 33, will provide depth in the front court for a Celtics team… MORE

Report: Rockets get Derrick Favors from Thunder in 8-player deal

The Houston Rockets reportedly will acquire veteran center Derrick Favors and three other players from the Oklahoma City Thunder in an eight-player deal.The Rockets also will get a 2025 second-roun… MORE

Home of NBA announcer Mike Breen destroyed by fire

ESPN released a statement Thursday supporting NBA announcer Mike Breen, whose Long Island, N.Y., home was destroyed by fire last weekend.Breen and his family were not in the home at the time.”Mi… MORE

Spurs G/F Josh Primo (knee) to miss preseason

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Josh Primo will miss the beginning of preseason with a left MCL sprain.The team announced Thursday that Primo is expected to be ready for the start of the regular se… MORE

Report: Bulls confident Lonzo Ball will return this season

The Chicago Bulls are confident that guard Lonzo Ball will return at some point this season after knee surgery, The Athletic reported Thursday.Ball underwent arthroscopic debridement of his knee in… MORE

No training wheels for Nets’ Ben Simmons this season

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons says he is physically and mentally prepared to get back on an NBA court for the first time since June 2021.”I feel great,” he said during this week’s media day, addi… MORE

Thunder acquire F Maurice Harkless from Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired forward Maurice Harkless and a 2029 second-round pick from the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in exchange for guard Vit Krejci.Oklahoma City will also receive amendment… MORE

Steve Nash, Kevin Durant on good terms heading into Nets’ season

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash said Tuesday there’s no bad blood between him and Kevin Durant heading into the 2022-23 season.After getting swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of th… MORE

Bulls PG Lonzo Ball on ailing knee: âI canât run or jumpâ

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball told reporters Tuesday that he’s getting his second knee operation of the year because, despite spending the summer rehabbing, he still can’t run or jump without p… MORE

Gregg Popovich to gamblers: Don’t bet on Spurs

Hope springs eternal at the start of training camp for most NBA teams as fans dream of a league championship.But veteran coach Gregg Popovich has a message for San Antonio Spurs supporters — and w… MORE

Nikola Jokic hopes to spend entire career with Nuggets

Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic said he hopes to spend his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets.”I want to be the Tim Duncan of the Denver Nuggets, but I need to win a couple of championships to be… MORE

Kyrie Irving: Staying unvaccinated nixed $100M extension

Remaining unvaccinated was a $100 million decision, according to Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving.The seven-time All-Star said Monday that his choice to forgo COVID-19 vaccinations forced him to de… MORE

NBA notebook: Suns try to move on from Robert Sarver saga

The Phoenix Suns enter the 2022-23 NBA season recovering from “a state of shock,” general manager James Jones said, in the wake of the NBA’s yearlong suspension of owner Robert Sarver and Sarver’s sub… MORE

LeBron James, Year 20: Legacy, scoring mark on Lakers’ minds

LeBron James weighed his options, peeked ahead and plotted a future with the Los Angeles Lakers.James signed a two-year contract extension worth $97.1 million and is set to turn 38 in December, wit… MORE

Pelicans F Zion Williamson: ‘At my best right now’

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is ready to resume his rise to NBA superstar status.”I feel like I’m at my best right now,” the 22-year-old told reporters at the team’s media day on Mo… MORE

James Harden, biggest loser? 76ers’ star claims he’s down 100 pounds

Fighting mental weight and physical pounds was almost too much for James Harden to handle the past two seasons.”Mentally,” Harden said Monday at media day with the Philadelphia 76ers, “it was very,… MORE

Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla embracing opportunity

Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla said Monday he is focused on connecting with his players while adding that he will give people time to heal in the wake of his predecessor Ime Udoka’s se… MORE

Jason Kidd predicts Christian Wood to win Sixth Man, All-NBA honors

Dallas head coach Jason Kidd wasted little time putting expectations on trade acquisition Christian Wood as the Mavericks opened training camp on Monday.Wood, starting his seventh NBA season on a s… MORE

Report: LiAngelo Ball joins brother LaMelo with Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets signed LiAngelo Ball to a non-guaranteed, one-year deal, The Athletic reported Monday.The deal reunites Ball with younger brother LaMelo just in time for training camp, which… MORE

Kevin Durant ‘committed’ to winning with Nets

Kevin Durant plans to go all-in with the Brooklyn Nets, coming full circle from his request to be traded this summer.Durant kicks off a four-year maximum value contract in 2022-23 with an annual sa… MORE

76ers F P.J. Tucker cleared after knee surgery

Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker was medically cleared for the start of training camp following knee surgery.The scope on his left knee over the offseason will not limit Tucker’s participatio… MORE

Reports: Suns trying to trade Jae Crowder, who isn’t reporting to camp

The Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder have agreed that the veteran forward won’t report to training camp when it starts on Monday as the club attempts to trade him, according to multiple reports.The 32-… MORE

Bucks re-sign F Jordan Nwora to 2-year, $6.2M deal

The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed forward Jordan Nwora to a two-year, $6.2 million deal, his agents said Sunday.Nwora, 24, averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 62 games (13 starts) in his second NBA… MORE

Magic G Markelle Fultz (toe) out indefinitely

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz sustained a fractured left big toe during a preseason workout and is out indefinitely, the team announced Sunday.Per the Magic, Fultz has been placed in a walking… MORE

Reports: Cavaliers sign F Dean Wade to three-year, $18.5M extension

The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a three-year, $18.5 million extension with forward Dean Wade, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.Wade will reportedly receive $16.5 million guaranteed with anot… MORE

Spurs F Keldon Johnson (shoulder) to miss preseason

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson dislocated his right shoulder and will miss the start of training camp.The Spurs said Saturday that Johnson is expected to be ready when they open the regul… MORE

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum agrees to 2-year, $64M extension

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum agreed to a two-year, $64 million contract extension that spans through the 2025-26 season, his representation Excel Sports told ESPN on Saturday.McCollum, 31… MORE

Celtics’ Robert Williams out 8-12 weeks after knee surgery

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams will be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks following surgery on his left knee.He had an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies and address swelling in the… MORE

Spurs add former WNBA star Candice Dupree to staff

The San Antonio Spurs announced the hiring of former WNBA star Candice Dupree as a player development coach on Friday.Dupree, 38, was a seven-time All-Star and a 2014 league champion during a 16-ye… MORE

Celtics owner: Ime Udoka suspension ‘warranted and appropriate’

Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck said Friday that the season-long suspension of head coach Ime Udoka came after an outside investigation turned up “substantial” evidence that Udoka had viol… MORE

Andre Iguodala to re-sign with Warriors: ‘Last one’

Andre Iguodala plans to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors for a 19th and likely final NBA season.The 38-year-old veteran made the announcement Friday on his “Point Forward” podcast.”I’m let… MORE

Clippers clear Kawhi Leonard (knee) for training camp

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been cleared to fully participate in training camp, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said on Thursday.Leonard missed the entire 2021-22… MORE

Hawks sign G Armoni Brooks

Guard Armoni Brooks signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Hawks.Brooks, 24, averaged 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 54 gam… MORE

Ben Simmons criticizes 76ers for lack of help with mental health

Ben Simmons contends the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t do enough to help him as he coped with his mental-health issues.Speaking to former teammate JJ Redick on “The Old Man & the Three” podcast, releas… MORE

Reports: Jazz trading F Bojan Bogdanovic to Pistons

The Utah Jazz are on the verge of trading Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for forward Kelly Olynk and point guard Saben Lee, multiple outlets reported Thursday.Bodganovic, 33, w… MORE

Report: Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces possible suspension

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka could face disciplinary action, including a hefty suspension, for an undisclosed violation of organizational guidelines, ESPN reported Wednesday night.Conversations b… MORE

Bulls G Lonzo Ball to undergo knee surgery, doubtful for season’s start

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will undergo surgery next week on his problematic left knee.The team said the procedure, an arthroscopic debridement of the knee, will be done Sept. 28 in Los Angeles… MORE

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nursing MCL sprain

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee and will miss the start of training camp.Per the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander will b… MORE

Disgraced Suns, Mercury owner Robert Sarver plans to sell teams

Robert Sarver disclosed plans to sell the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury basketball franchises following the release of a damning report of his workplace conduct corroborating claims of harassment a… MORE

Report: Celtics C Robert Williams III (knee) to miss preseason

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to clean out his left knee that will sideline him for four to six weeks, ESPN reported Tuesday.Williams will miss tr… MORE

NBA fines Anthony Edwards $40K for homophobic rant

The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $40,000 on Tuesday for “offensive and derogatory language” he used in a social media rant last week.Edwards used homophobic language in a… MORE

Report: NBA, union to reduce draft age to 18 by 2024

The NBA and the players association are expected to agree to reduce the minimum draft age from 19 to 18 by 2024, The Athletic reported Monday.The change would open the door for high school players… MORE

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