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Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt says he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Blatt says he was diagnosed with condition, which attacks the central nervous system, "a few months ago" and has experienced fatigue, weakness in his legs and balance problems.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been given permission to speak to Memphis Grizzlies centre Dwight Howard and there is mutual interest, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings has made the surprise decision to withdraw from USA Basketball's national team, meaning the Americans now have 13 candidates for the 12-man World Cup roster.

When Gregg Popovich was cut from the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball roster, those making the decision took the easiest way out.

Canada never trailed and outscored Australia 23-13 in the final quarter for a 90-70 win over the home side in a FIBA World Cup warmup basketball game Friday.

The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly not going to wait very long before retiring Tony Parker's No. 9 jersey.

Houston forward P.J. Tucker has withdrawn from consideration for USA Basketball's World Cup roster, meaning 14 players remain in consideration for 12 spots.

Canadian Joe Tsai has agreed to buy the remaining 51 per cent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center from Mikhail Prokhorov in deals that two people with knowledge of the details say are worth about $3.4 billion.

Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is continuing to make progress as he recovers from a right shoulder injury, Orlando Magic president Jeff Weltman told Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel. However, Weltman said there is no specific timetable for when he could make a return to game-action.

Don't miss WNBA action this summer on TSN, including the All-Star Game on July 27 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.