NBA Basketball

Durant gets 2-year, $90M extension from Rockets

Rockets star Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal.

Agents: Blazers' Sharpe, Camara reach extensions

The Trail Blazers agreed to four-year extension with both guard Shaedon Sharpe ($90 million) and forward Toumani Camara ($82 mllion), their agents told ESPN.

Lakers' Hayes keen to play for Slovenia with Luka

Jaxson Hayes, lamenting USA Basketball's lack of open tryouts, is keen to play with Lakers teammate Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team, which allows one naturalized citizen on its roster for international competitions.

Kings C Sabonis (hamstring) out at least a week

Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after being ruled out for a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.

Sources: Grizzlies' Pippen Jr. out at least 12 weeks

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN.

Warriors waive Seth Curry but expect his return

The Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point early in the regular season.

✍ Grading 50-plus deal, including KD's extension

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.