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Metta World Peace tells Shannon he was in therapy leading up to the Malice at the Palace brawl and initially tried to diffuse the fight: ‘When I fouled Ben and he pushed me, the first […]

CJ McCollum has been elected the National Basketball Players Association’s new president, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Blazers guard has been a VP on the NBPA’s executive committee since 2018.

Sign-and-trade deals between the Bulls and Pelicans for Lonzo Ball and between the Heat and Raptors for Kyle Lowry, are under NBA investigation, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.

Jimmy Butler has signed a four-year, $184 million extension that will keep him with the Heat through the 2025-26 season.

Kevin Durant’s 29 points led Team USA to a 87-82 win over France in Saturday’s gold-medal game.

Follow live: Team USA looks to avenge opening loss to France in gold-medal game

Kevin Durant plans to sign a four-year, $198 million maximum contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets sometime after he becomes eligible Saturday, his longtime business manager told ESPN.

The Bucks have acquired guard Grayson Allen in a trade with the Grizzlies that sends Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks to Memphis, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Andre Iguodala, who won three NBA championship in his six seasons with Golden State before joining the Heat, is returning to the Warriors after agreeing to a deal as an unrestricted free agent.