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Months before he agreed to purchase the Utah Jazz for $1.66 billion, Ryan Smith, who was formally approved as owner by the NBA's Board of Governors on Friday, said he was "really close" to making a bid to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Regardless of where Kyle Lowry has been or what he’s been doing these past few weeks, you can bet that come opening night on December 23 the ageless Raptors point guard will be ready to go for his 15th NBA season – and perhaps his last with Toronto, Josh Lewenberg writes.

James Harden suited up in Houston for only the second time, with newcomer Christian Wood getting his first — and only — action. The Rockets' game Thursday against San Antonio was the finale of their four-game exhibition slate, so the rest of their preparation for the regular season will have to come in practices.

The Houston Rockets are increasingly expanding trade discussions on All-NBA guard James Harden beyond his preferred destinations of Brooklyn and Philadelphia, sources tell ESPN.

The NBA's G League is determined to push forward with its season despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, league sources have told ESPN.

The NBA is investigating allegations made against Jerry West and the LA Clippers involving the free agency recruitment of Kawhi Leonard in 2019, a league source confirmed to ESPN.

Josh Lewenberg and Jack Armstrong join SportsCentre to share their thoughts on Kyle Lowry's first media availability in a long time and discuss their expectations for the Raptors point guard this season.

With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry says he hasn't spoken to either Masai Ujiri or Bobby Webster about a new deal yet, but says he's not thinking about it, and is only focused on helping the Raptors win a championship.

Kyle Lowry and Nick Nurse explain that the Raptors are starting to get acclimated in Tampa, and are trying to make the city feel like home as best they can. Lowry and Nurse also give their thoughts on practicing at Amalie Arena, and the changes to the court in general.

There's a large framed photo of Nick Nurse performing on stage with the Arkells hanging in his new glass-walled office at Tampa's JW Marriott.

The Toronto Raptors have until Monday to sign 23-year-old forward OG Anunoby to a rookie scale contract extension. There’s little doubt they see him as a big part of their future, but there is some question as to how and when they lock him up, Josh Lewenberg writes.

TSN's full broadcast schedule for the 2020-21 Toronto Raptors season.

TSN's full broadcast schedule for the 2020-21 season.