NBA news - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. LeBron James signs a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers: The four-time NBA champion agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Lakers, ensuring he will remain with the team through the 2022-23 season.
- 2. Kevin Durant returns to action with the Brooklyn Nets: Durant made his long-awaited return to the court after missing the entire 2019-20 season due to an Achilles injury. He scored 22 points in his debut with the Nets.
- 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a five-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks: The two-time NBA MVP signed a five-year, $228 million supermax extension with the Bucks, putting an end to speculation about his future with the team.
- 4. James Harden requests a trade from the Houston Rockets: The former MVP shocked the NBA world by requesting a trade from the Rockets, citing a desire to compete for a championship. He has since been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster deal.
- 5. Anthony Davis re-signs with the Los Angeles Lakers: The reigning NBA champion agreed to a five-year, $190 million contract extension with the Lakers, solidifying the team's championship core for years to come.
- 6. Russell Westbrook traded to the Washington Wizards: The Rockets traded Westbrook to the Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a future first-round draft pick, creating a new dynamic backcourt pairing with Bradley Beal.
- 7. LaMelo Ball selected with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft: The highly touted prospect was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, joining his brother Lonzo Ball in the league.
- 8. Chris Paul traded to the Phoenix Suns: The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Paul to the Suns in exchange for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 first-round draft pick, forming a formidable backcourt duo with Devin Booker.
- 9. Klay Thompson suffers season-ending Achilles injury: The Golden State Warriors guard suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during a workout, ruling him out for the entire 2020-21 NBA season after missing the previous season with a torn ACL.
- 10. NBA season set to begin on December 22: The NBA announced that the 2020-21 season will begin on December 22, with teams playing a shortened 72-game schedule and implementing health and safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.