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Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the NBA season.

Report: Pistons, Thompson agree to five-year, $155M extension

Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Report: Heat, Larsson agree on four-year extension worth up to $60 million

Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract extension that could be worth up to $60 million if the final year of the deal is included, a person with knowledge of the talks said Friday.

Former Raptors guard Calderon named Cavs’ assistant GM

Sources: Jazz, George reach five-year, $157.5M extension

The Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.

Pelicans sign Bey to three-year, $55.5 million contract extension

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million.

Report: Cavaliers promoting Weems to GM

The Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems, who has been with the team for the past decade, to serve as general manager, sources told ESPN

Pelicans, Bey agree on 3-year, $55.5M contract extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.

Former Knicks first-round pick Sweetney dead at 43

Former New York Knicks first-round pick Mike Sweetney has died, his wife announced on Thursday. The Georgetown standout was 43.

Knicks pause ticket sales after error caused them to be listed at prices too high

The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales after an error caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high.

Report: Raptors close to signing Leonard to contract extension

The Toronto Raptors are nearing an agreement on a contract extension with newly acquired forward Kawhi Leonard, according to multiple reports.

Ex-Rockets coach Silas joins Raptors staff

The Toronto Raptors rounded out Darko Rajakovic’s bench for the upcoming season on Thursday. Among the new additions is Stephen Silas.

Raptors receive an A for off-season grade with Kawhi trade complete at last

With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?

Report: Suns add center depth with free agent Reath

The Phoenix Suns, looking for depth in the wake of Mark Williams' injury, are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Leonard calls Raptors ‘Scottie’s team’, excited for possibilities in second act in Toronto

Kawhi Leonard is excited for his second act with the Toronto Raptors.

Federal government invests $76 million in national basketball centre in Toronto

A new national basketball centre will be built in Toronto with an injection of $76 million from the federal government.

NBA Future Power Rankings: Raptors sit 11th in three-year outlooks for all 30 teams

How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.

Knicks add free agent Konchar on one-year deal

John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.

George understands sentiments after trade, says he’s ready to prove himself with Celtics

Paul George made one thing clear during his introductory news conference with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday: his ears work just fine.

NBA says it looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules, though he noted that the decision was difficult because of the impact it could have on the team’s fans.