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Suns’ Kevin Durant hopeful to return shortly after 2 weeks, per sources: What it means for Phoenix
Kevin Durant slipped on the court during pregame warmups and missed his Footprint Center debut Wednesday. → Read More
Nets trading Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, draft picks: Sources
The move comes two days after Irving requested a trade from the Nets. → Read More
Knicks, Jazz re-engage in Donovan Mitchell trade talks, but hurdles remain: Sources
After several weeks of no conversations, the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz recently re-engaged in trade talks centered on Donovan Mitchell, league sources tell The Athletic. The Knicks and Jazz had a fresh trade conversation within the past week about potential packages for Mitchell, according to... → Read More
Celtics offer Jaylen Brown package for Kevin Durant, the latest on Donovan Mitchell and more: Inside Pass
The NBA’s unofficial trade deadline for the offseason is two months away, and Durant and Mitchell loom as major dominos. → Read More
Nets, Kyrie Irving at an impasse; latest on Miles Bridges; NBA Draft notes
Several teams across the league have kept tabs on the situation, wondering about the future of Irving and Brooklyn. → Read More
G League Ignite's Scoot Henderson signs 7-figure shoe deal with Puma: Sources
Scoot Henderson is signing a seven-figure endorsement deal with Puma, believed to be most lucrative shoe deal ever for a non-draft-eligible basketball player. → Read More
Lance Stephenson to reunite with Pacers on 10-day hardship deal: Sources
Stephenson, 31, was drafted by the Pacers in 2010 and played for them for the first four years of his NBA career. → Read More
Deron Williams to fight on Paul-Fury card; Frank Gore possible opponent: Sources
The fight between the YouTube star and the UK boxer was officially set in late October for Dec. 18 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. → Read More
76ers' Ben Simmons suspended for 1 game; Joel Embiid: 'I'm not here to babysit'
Simmons was kicked out of practice Tuesday due to lack of engagement, sources told The Athletic. → Read More
Hornets' Terry Rozier agrees to 4-year, $97 million max extension: Agent
Rozier had a career year last season, averaging 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists while ranking fifth in 3-pointers made in the NBA. → Read More
Becky Hammon a finalist for Trail Blazers' head-coaching job: Sources
The Trail Blazers have also interviewed Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, Nets assistant Mike D'Antoni and Spurs vice president of basketball operations Brent Barry. → Read More
Nets' Kevin Durant expected to join Team USA for Tokyo Olympics: Sources
Durant joins Washington's Bradley Beal, Phoenix's Devin Booker, Portland's Damian Lillard, Boston's Jayson Tatum and Golden State's Draymond Green as initial Olympic team pledges. → Read More
Wizards' Bradley Beal commits to Team USA for Tokyo Olympics: Sources
Bradley Beal joins Portland's Damian Lillard, Boston's Jayson Tatum and Golden State's Draymond Green as initial Olympic team pledges. → Read More
Trail Blazers coaching candidates include Becky Hammon, Mike D'Antoni: Sources
Portland's coaching search is underway after parting ways with Terry Stotts two weeks ago. → Read More
76ers' Danny Green out 2 to 3 weeks with right calf strain: Sources
Green averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season as the 76ers finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference. → Read More
Lakers' LeBron James changing back to No. 6 after Space Jam: Sources
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is changing his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6 next season, sources tell The Athletic's Shams Charania and Tim Cato. Anthony Davis is expected to remain No. 3. → Read More
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic wins 2020-21 NBA MVP: Sources
Jokic led the Nuggets to a 47-25 overall record this season, which was good enough for third in the Western Conference. He averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game in the process. → Read More
Terry Stotts out in Portland and Damian Lillard says he likes Jason Kidd or Chauncey Billups, the two likely choices – The Athletic
The Blazers are increasingly expected to hire either Billups or Kidd, sources tell The Athletic. → Read More
Coach K plans to retire after season: Inside the factors for the decision and Duke’s plans for their next head coach – The Athletic
Coach K's exit plan from Duke is now in order. Here's what you need to know about what's next for him and the program. → Read More
Caris LeVert to miss Pacers-Hornets due to COVID-19 protocols: Sources
Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert will miss Tuesday night's game vs. the Charlotte Hornets due to health and safety protocols, sources tell The Athletic's Shams Charania. → Read More