Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut Saturday against the Hawks, sources told ESPN.
Jimmy Butler has indicated to the Heat he wants the team to trade him, sources told ESPN. The six-time All-Star is open to playing anywhere other than Miami and believes he can make any team a contender -- no matter where he is moved.
Guard Alex Caruso has reached a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder through the 2028-29 season, his agent told ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, fresh off a string of promising performances for the South Bay Lakers, will participate in the G League Winter Showcase this week.
Aces star and WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is signing a six-year extension with Nike in one of the richest shoe deals for a women's basketball player, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
The center-needy Pacers have agreed to a trade with the Heat that will send veteran big man Thomas Bryant to Indiana, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Suns, Rockets, Mavericks and Warriors are the teams Heat star Jimmy Butler's agent has indicated the six-time All-Star is open to being traded to, league sources told ESPN.