Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Zion Williamson is just having fun. He’s not worried about pressure or becoming the next LeBron James. But he does have a beef with his NBA2K player.

Talking publicly for the first time since joining Nets, Kyrie Irving said grandfather’s death made him re-evaluate priorities. He wanted to go home.

The Wizards created a three-pronged front-office structure that focuses on basketball operations, player services and health and wellness.

What we learned from the NBA’s Summer League session in Las Vegas, from the Pelicans’ overachieving draft picks to the Wizards’ top job opening.

Simmons has only played two seasons but has averaged 16.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists over the course of his career in Philadelphia.

Players have the power in the NBA and they wield it at will. Just look at the wild deals from this summer, which didn’t include just free agents.

In the latest blockbuster deal of the NBA offseason, Oklahoma City is sending Russell Westbrook to Houston for Chris Paul and two first-round picks.

The notion Kawhi Leonard waited deep into free agency to join the Clippers in order to sabotage the Lakers’ plans will add fuel to the L.A. rivalry.