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Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo drives to the basket vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA

Pacers, Bucks reportedly have talked potential Oladipo trade

A general view of the NBA logo at center court inside the Orlando bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort campus.
News

NBA reportedly has sights set on Dec. 1 for start of training camps

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward drives to the basket during a game in 2019.
NBA

Could Celtics' Hayward opt out in search of longer deal?

Former University of Dayton forward Obi Toppin is a projected top-10 draft pick.
NBA

Warriors believed to be considering Toppin with second overall pick

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff speaks with the media prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
NBA

Bickerstaff says he's planning as if Drummond will return to Cavs

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) during the third quarter in game one of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

NBA appears confident union will agree to mid-December tipoff

A general view of the ball used for a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets.
NBA

NBA salary cap expected to remain at around $109 million

Cleveland Cavaliers GM Koby Altman addresses reporters at a recent press conference.
NBA

Cavaliers said not to be actively shopping first-round pick

Dayton's Obi Toppin drives to the basket during a game against George Mason.
NBA

Cavaliers to bring in Toppin, others for pre-draft workouts

A general view of the NBA logo painted on a court.
News

ESPN moving most content from top NBA writers behind paywall

Former NBA center Amar'e Stoudemire lifted Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Israeli league championship.
NBA

Stoudemire to assist former teammate Nash on Nets bench

Memphis Tigers center James Wiseman warms up before their game against the Oregon Ducks at the Moda Center in Portland.
NBA

Warriors work out basketball 'beasts' Wiseman and Edwards

Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Deni Avdija of Israel takes part in drills at the All Star-Borders Global Camp at Queens University.
International

Warriors reportedly 'blown away' by Israeli draft prospect Avdija

Retired center Shaquille O'Neal spent one season with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA

Shaquille O'Neal slams Lakers for celebratory posts on social media

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas answers questions during a press conference in Minneapolis.
NBA

NBA Draft: Timberwolves open to trading No. 1 pick, GM says

Shaquille O'Neal says at least one NBA team could be on the move soon, perhaps to Las Vegas.
NBA

Shaquille O'Neal: Clippers should trade Paul George

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond reacts before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Cavs' Drummond says he hasn't yet reached decision on option

Cavaliers center Andre Drummond walks to the sideline during a game against the Clippers.
News

Pierce says Cavaliers should trade Drummond for 'some value'

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones, Jr. holds the trophy after winning the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Saturday Night at United Center.
News

Cavs not expected to pursue NBA Slam Dunk champ Jones, after all

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond misses a dunk beside Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Cavaliers center Drummond believed to be on Celtics' radar

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love shoots a a 3-pointer against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Another Love-for-Wiggins trade may be worth considering

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay during a game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Could Cavaliers look to move veteran center Drummond?

Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson looks to make a move against the Timberwolves.
NBA

Cavs' free agency plans start with Thompson, but exploring all options

Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson shouts after making a shot against the Nuggets.
NBA

Cavs GM Altman: Both parties interested in Thompson return

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson warms up before a game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Cavs Notes: Thompson may be best free agent target of all

Dylan Windler
NBA

Cavaliers wing Windler getting second shot at rookie season

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant dribbles upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

Nuggets' Grant expected to draw interest from Pistons, Suns, Hawks

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers gestures from the sidelines during Game 7 vs. the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
NBA

Sixers to hire Rivers as franchise’s next head coach

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo looks up at the scoreboard during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Oladipo denies talk he's looking to move on from Pacers

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue shouts instructions during the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
NBA

Lue considered early favorite for Clippers coaching job

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo controls the ball against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

NBA Finals: Heat starters Adebayo, Dragic doubtful for Game 2

Former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

Report: Sixers expected to offer coaching job to Rivers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder during the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

Insider: NBA's historic TV ratings lows come with 'obvious caveats'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks with reporters prior to a Finals game between the Warriors and Raptors.
NBA

NBA commissioner Silver suspects 'difficult negotiations' with union await

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso and forward LeBron James during the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

Free agency may play role in Dragic's return to Heat in Finals

Former Cleveland Cavaliers GM and current Toronto Raptors senior advisor Wayne Embry is interviewed by FOX Sports Ohio at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

NBA History: Pioneers Embry, McHale, Zollner inducted into Hall

Former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers talks with referee Pat Fraher during a game against the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena.
NBA

Sixers' focus shifts to Rivers and D'Antoni, with decision looming

NBA commissioner Adam Silver arrives on the red carpet for the 2019 NBA Awards show at Barker Hanger.
NBA

Silver suggests permanent shift in NBA calendar unlikely, citing viewership

NBA commissioner Adam Silver talks to the participants and families during the closing ceremonies of the Jr. NBA Championship Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
NBA

Silver again says NBA eyeing January for start to next season

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers gestures from the sidelines during Game 7 vs. the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
NBA

Ex-Clippers coach Rivers set to interview for 76ers vacancy

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue shouts out a play during a game against the Atlanta Hawks in 2018.
NBA

Lue interviews with 76ers, takes tour of practice facility

Fans hold up a Chinese flag during the first half of the game between the UCLA Bruins and Creighton Bluejays at Sprint Center.
NBA

NBA's loss of China revenue estimated to exceed $200 million for season

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman listens to a reporter's question during a press conference.
NBA

Amico: Cavs can learn from Heat that tanking is for losers

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Ante Zizic goes up for a shot in a preseason scrimmage against Hapoel Holon.
NBA

Zizic on decision to sign in Israel: 'I want to fight for championships'

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon during a game at Staples Center.
NBA

NBA Finals: Lakers stars James, Davis listed as probable for Game 1

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NBA

Former NBA guard Gibson to replace Lin in China

A general view of an NBA basketball during a game involving tghe Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets.
NBA

YouTube TV latest streaming service to drop FOX Sports RSNs, which carry NBA games

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) holds the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) defends during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
NBA

Cavaliers forward Love leaves minicamp bubble

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives against Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant during the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
NBA

Leonard only sure thing as Clippers seem destined for more change

Former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers and current forward Kawhi Leonard leave the huddle against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
NBA

Clippers owner spoke with Leonard, George before firing Rivers