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Sources: Clippers, Raptors complete trade sending Leonard to Toronto
The Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the blockbuster trade that will send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, sources told ESPN.[read more]
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?[read more]
Pelicans trade lottery pick Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of 4-player deal
The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.[read more]
Sources: Lakers to hire Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers are hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.[read more]
NBA champ Brunson to host SNL season premiere
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month.[read more]
Beal set to be first Clipper in No. 3 since Paul
Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.[read more]
Suns' Williams has shoulder surgery, to miss several months
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams had surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss several months.[read more]
Ballmer says he will accept NBA's punishments: 'I have sincere regrets'
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise and will not pursue any legal action.[read more]
Gibson retires, joins Bulls as an assistant coach
Longtime NBA forward Taj Gibson is retiring after 17 seasons in the league and joining the Chicago Bulls coaching staff as an assistant.[read more]
NBA offseason recap and early-season previews: Team-by-team primers
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.[read more]