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Free-agent veteran LaMarcus Aldridge will sign with the star-laden Brooklyn Nets, agent Jeff Schwartz told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday, as Brooklyn deepens its roster for a title run.

After another huge performance in a Nets win Friday night, James Harden made clear his thoughts on the league’s biggest individual honor: “I feel like I am the MVP. I mean, it’s just that simple.”

Warriors GM Bob Myers is hopeful Kelly Oubre Jr. will decide to re-sign with the organization this summer after deciding against dealing the 25-year-old swingman prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, despite “high level” interest.

Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge senses a “feeling of discouragement and frustration” amid his team’s struggles so far this season.

Boston Celtics’ forward Jayson Tatum talks with Charlotte Wilder about playing in the NBA All-Star Game with Jaylen Brown, Paul Pierce’s legacy, and his new Subway campaign with Draymond Green.

The Heat acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Rockets and are expected to emerge as a front-runner to land LaMarcus Aldridge once he completes his buyout with the Spurs, sources told ESPN.

With the Raptors unable to find a compelling package for Kyle Lowry, the franchise icon is staying put.

Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo is heading to the Clippers in exchange for Lou Williams and two future second-round picks, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Magic are trading Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter and two first-round picks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.