Mavs, Rockets to play in China next preseason
The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.
Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
Bucks reach deal with former Nets guard Thomas
Cam Thomas, who was waived by the Nets earlier this week, has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Tatum cleared to practice with G League squad
The Celtics said Jayson Tatum would participate in portions of the G League practice at the Auerbach Center in Boston along with teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by Boston.
Sources: Lakers signing Bufkin to 2-year deal
The Lakers are signing former No. 15 overall pick Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal, with a team option for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum reportedly participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages with coaches less than a year removed from ruptured Achilles
Tatum has missed the start of the 2025-2026 season with a ruptured Achilles.
Sources: Pistons convert Jenkins to standard deal
The Detroit Pistons are signing two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to a two-year contract, with a team option for 2026-27.
Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting
Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.
Wizards reported as serious potential trade destination for Hawks G Trae Young
The Washington Wizards have surfaced as a potentially serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.
Pacers' Carlisle finally reaches 1,000-win mark
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle waited a full month to earn career win No. 1,000, becoming the 11th coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won at Charlotte on Thursday night.
Two-time champ Lillard headlines 3-point contest
The NBA announced the participants for the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday, headlined by the surprise addition of two-time champion Damian Lillard.
Nuggets' Valanciunas (calf) out at least 4 weeks
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.