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FILE - In this Monday, May 5, 2014 file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura shoots against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Hachimura leads Wizards past Hawks in Summer League

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' Ahmed Hill, right, blocks a pass from Orlando Magic's Amile Jefferson during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Brown has triple double, Pistons beat 76ers 96-81

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, June 20, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, right, is greeted by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected with the fourth pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA basketball draft in New York. Hunter went No. 4 overall, taken by the Los Angeles Lakers. His rights had been traded twice, first to New Orleans as part of the Anthony Davis deal, then to Atlanta. But since neither of those trades could be closed before July 6, Hunter wore a Lakers cap on stage. Silver wants the hat game fixed. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

NBA’s Silver says changes to rules on draft trades possible

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the NBA All-Star festivities, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The 68th All-Star game will be played Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ** FILE **

Adam Silver says NBA must address trade demands, free agency ‘balance of power’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Stephen A. Smith (Image: ESPN screenshot)

Stephen A. Smith: NBA ‘smoking crack’ over eliminating term ‘owner’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - At left, in a March 20, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. At right, in a May 8, 2019, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant is shown during the first half of Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA.On Sunday, June 30, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Silver: NBA ‘can do a better job’ on free agency, rules

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Herro, Nunn help Heat reach 3-0 in NBA Summer League

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George gestures to the crowd after a basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ** FILE **

NBA stars flex new muscles to take control of their career paths

By Deron Snyder

Phoenix school names replacement for ex-NBA player coach

Associated Press

China's Zhao Rui (1) drives toward the basket past Miami Heat's Kendrick Nunn (25) during an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

China’s World Cup team sees Summer League as opportunity

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Wizards acquire Bertans from Spurs in 3-team deal with Nets

Associated Press

Spurs draft picks strong in 106-96 win over Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this April 19, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks as San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) watches during the the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in San Antonio. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, June 30, 2019, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Durant officially joins Nets, Russell to Warriors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard receives a pass during practice for the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. /Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Clippers to sign Kawhi Leonard, trade for Paul George from Thunder

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 29, 2019 file photo Golden State Warriors basketball guard Klay Thompson speaks to the media before practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. Thompson announced Monday, July 1, 2019 his decision to stay with the Golden State Warriors for $190 million over the next five years, meaning the five-time reigning Western Conference champions have their 'Splash Brothers' backcourt of Thompson and Stephen Curry locked up long-term. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

The Latest: Kupchak doesn’t regret keeping Walker last year

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, left, looks to pass the ball around Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Portland, Ore. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Clippers will be landing Kawhi Leonard as a free agent after they acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a massive trade for players and draft picks. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Analysis: It’s a new day in the NBA, and a welcomed change

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the team's NBA summer league basketball game against the New York Knicks on Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Zion Williamson out for summer league with bruised knee

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) runs upcourt during the team's NBA summer league basketball game against the New York Knicks Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. Knicks' Allonzo Trier is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Jazz, Pistons win as NBA Summer League action resumes

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Grizzlies to retire Conley’s No. 11 jersey

By The Associated Press - Associated Press