
ESPN
- by Brian WindhorstA Georgia businessman was convicted Friday of cheating former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons out of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
- by Chris HerringPatrick Ewing, the New York Knicks' all-time leading scorer, has rejoined the franchise as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday.
- by Ohm YoungmisukKawhi Leonard said the inflammation in his right knee is feeling good but he and the Clippers are still establishing a plan for the season to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
- Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder.
- by Dave McMenaminBronny James struggled with his shot, but his three blocked shots had Lakers coach JJ Redick raving about his potential as a "disruptive defender."
- The Clippers and PJ Tucker have mutually agreed that the veteran won't be with the time for the time being while they work to find him a different situation.
FOX Sports
- LeBron James plans to make his preseason debut on Sunday, and his oldest son Bronny is expected to join him on the court.
- Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella Valley.
- Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is returning to the New York Knicks in the newly created position of basketball ambassador.
- Superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Lakers' first two preseason games this weekend.
- Bucks star guard Damian Lillard feels like he has something to prove in his second season in Milwaukee, but only to himself.
CBS Sports
- by Colin Ward-HenningerWe got our first glimpse of the Knicks' vaunted starting five on Sunday
- by Colin Ward-HenningerNo father-son duo has ever played in the same NBA game, but that should change soon
- by Colin Ward-HenningerDoncic pulled out some magic on Sunday, much to the dismay of center Dereck Lively II
- by Sam QuinnThe Clippers acquired Tucker in their 2023 trade for James Harden
- by Sam QuinnThe Lakers ultimately landed James at No. 55 overall