LeBron James became the only player in the NBA with a no-trade clause on Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns bought out Bradley Beal's contract.

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old. pic.twitter.com/mm1uUtMgO6

Portland also bought out starting center Deandre Ayton, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. The Trail Blazers still boast two movable veteran contracts in the deals of forward Jerami Grant and center Robert Williams, and could theoretically add younger players who better align with the club's timeline.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart disclosed his reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving and extending the contract of star point guard Damian Lillard.

Damian Lillard, once uninterested in the Boston Celtics, is now reportedly open to joining them, a shift influenced by his friendship with Jayson Tatu

In Part 1 of an exclusive discussion, Horst delves into his faith in Doc Rivers, Giannis as point forward and the team's big-picture vision.

Akron native Chris Livingston is receiving his third guaranteed NBA contract. The Milwaukee Bucks are re-signing Livingston, a forward who played at Buchtel High School before transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia,