The New Orleans Pelicans have given Josh Hart a contract extension but the 6-foot-5 guard needs to earn the rest of the $38 million since only $12 million is guaranteed.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still holding discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers about Ben Simmons but a third team may be needed to make it work.

Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Mike James have reportedly worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers but a spot for the coming NBA season is not a certainty.

The Boston Celtics have sent Even Fournier to the New York Knicks via sign-and-trade deal. Fournier reunites with another former Celtic player in Kemba Walker in Gotham.

The Boston Celtics could take in another player from the Memphis Grizzlies who are now overloaded with guaranteed contracts after their trade deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Lance Stephenson will reportedly have some private workouts with a couple of NBA teams in a bid to hopefully return for the 2021-22 season.

Andre Drummond of the Philadelphia 76ers makes a timely save after his 2-year-old son accidentally fell in a pool at their home.

Dennis Schroder settles for mid-exception deal with Boston Celtics for now and prove to other teams he deserves bigger paycheck after 2021-22 NBA season.

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster debunks trade rumors involving Pascal Siakam and the Sacramento Kings.

Isaiah Thomas dropped 91 games in a Pro-Am game, something that could boost his chances of making a return this 2021-22 NBA season. The Boston Celtics are believed to be interesting in bring back the 32-year-old guard as a free agent.

Ex-Lakers player Robert Horry went off on Dennis Schroder, saying his current predicament on not having a team yet is a result of his disastrous game plan.

Ben Simmons has reportedly cut all communication with the Philadelphia 76ers, suggesting that he could be moving out soon. The Sixers and the Golden State Warriors have engaged in new talks with Philly said to be extremely motivated to get the deal done.

Dennis Schroder has yet to find a new team and the New York Knicks are allegedly interested. However, they are not expected to hand the German the desired $25 million annual deal he feels he deserves.

Kemba Walker has agreed to a buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder and is reportedly set to join the New York Knicks on an $8 million annual deal.

Carmelo Anthony is expected to be the Los Angeles Lakers next big signing but critics question how far the new roster can go in a grueling 2021-22 NBA season.

Kawhi Leonard opted to decline his player option, conspicuously passing up big money. It could be his way to give the Clippers some flexibility to bring in more talent next NBA season.

The Philadelphia 76ers are still hoping to receive a big haul from a Ben Simmons trade although even Sixers fans do not find it feasible. Philly may have to lower its demand/s at one point if they are bent on parting ways with the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year.

DeMar DeRozan was reportedly nearing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers but the Russell Westbrook announcement snuffed all that per sources.

Montrezl Harrell may exercise his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers but is likely to still be traded out by the club for added talent this summer.

The Dallas Mavericks may consider a trade for Kyle Lowry to give Luka Doncic some needed help this coming NBA season.

The Detroit Pistons do not appear interested in trading the top pick for the 2021 NBA Draft unless a sizable deal is pitched before July 29.

The Lakers and the Kings are reportedly discussing a trade for Buddy Hield with Kyle Kuzma part of the potential deal per reports.

Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook are on the Lakers' radar but adding them will be complicated and at a hefty price.

Chris Paul is not retiring just yet and made it clear he will be coming back next NBA season. The only question though is CP3 will return to Phoenix or move to a new team.

The New York Knicks could make a play for Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers by offering Kevin Knox plus Obi Toppin this summer.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the latest team linked to Ben Simmons although it may take a three-team trade to make it happen.

James Harden tried to intervene in an incident between Lil Baby and Paris police but was not arrested. Authorities smelled cannabis in the car that the rapper was riding. Lil Baby was fined for transportation of drugs with one person, believed to be his bodyguard, detained.

ESPN has addressed internal arrangements of its staff to make sure that focus is entirely on the upcoming NBA Finals. Rachel Nichols will continue to host "The Jump."

LeBron James took exception to a PA announcer's comments when he watched the game of his son Bronny at the Lebron James Arena in Akron, Ohio.

The injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks showed no serious damage but the two-time NBA MVP is doubtful for game 5 and possibly the rest of the way for his team.