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Insisting that his coaching career is over, Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach.

Newcomer Cotter looking to balance skill, physicality with Canucks

Paul Cotter believes the Vancouver Canucks are on to something special.

Second-rounder Bradley signs multi-year deal with Raptors

Guard Jaden Bradley has signed a multi-year contract with the Toronto Raptors.

Batum announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons

Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.

Report: Clippers name lawyer Gibson interim governor

Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson will serve as the Clippers' interim governor, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania. He will take over for Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.

Raptors honor Kyle Lowry with golden 'GROAT' statue

Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise.

The stat that could swing every NBA team’s season

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.