Basketball

Deandre Ayton says he has learned how to be a professional following his stints with Phoenix and Portland.

Nikola Jokic will not seek a contract extension this summer and delay extension talks until next summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

With the NBA offseason underway, this is your one-stop shop for following all the rumors and drama that makes this league so unpredictable.

Did any Western Conference team do enough to challenge the champs? Zach Kram runs through a new-look conference.

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions.

Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Davis is expected to be ready for training camp.

Mike Brown said he is ready to “embrace the expectations” of taking over a Knicks team looking to build on its best finish in 25 years last season.

Brad Stevens said he doesn’t want to hear any mention of the term “rebuild” this upcoming season associated with the Celtics, despite the trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.