NBA

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry had surgery on his left thumb, but he is hopeful he can be ready for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. More

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden became a part-owner of the MLS team Houston Dynamo after he purchased a minority stake in the investment group that controls the organization. More

Nike responded to Kawhi Leonard’s lawsuit against the company with a countersuit as the battle over the “Klaw” logo intensifies, and both parties are claiming the rights on the logo. More

Joe Johnson is terrorizing his rivals in the Big3 League this season, leading the league in points and assists per game, and is still hoping to return to the NBA before retiring. More

Boston Celtics officially unveiled Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter as they open a new chapter for the franchise after Kyrie Irving and Al Horford’s departures this summer. More

Chris Paul and his agent worked on finding a trade to move from the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it seems that he will stay put and start the upcoming season with OKC, after all. More

: Russell Westbrook left the Oklahoma City Thunder after 11 years to join the Houston Rockets in a deal that saw Chris Paul going the other way, and the Rockets officially announced Westbrook’s arrival. More

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters worked hard to get back in shape after gaining weight last season, and the fans trolled him on social media about it, so he answered them with a picture. More

Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors to join the Brooklyn Nets this summer, and he explains why he chose Brooklyn over other teams who were chasing him in the NBA free agency. More

The Washington Wizards rookie forward and former Gonzaga Bulldog, Rui Hachimura, is currently the most popular rookie in the NBA, outshining the No. 1 pick overall Zion Williamson in the process. More

The All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell joined the Golden State Warriors in a crazy NBA free agency this summer, and although it was believed he would not stay in Oakland for long, the Warriors GM Bob Myers thinks otherwise. More

Brandon Clarke posted a double-double of 15 points and 16 boards to lead the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies to a 95-92 win over the third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the championship game of the NBA summer league in Las Vegas. More