Rich Paul

Reigning NBA finals MVP LeBron James, who will turn 36 this month, has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Rich Paul said on Wednesday.

Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a four-year extension, while De'Aaron Fox also will remain with the Sacramento Kings at the start of NBA free agency on Friday (Saturday in the Philippines).

The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and Australian star Ben Simmons have agreed to a five-year, $170 million maximum contract extension, US media reported Monday.

Philadelphia 76ers ace Ben Simmons is set to skip Australia's World Cup campaign in favour of pre-season preparations, ESPN reported on Saturday.

Anthony Davis was fined $50,000 by the NBA for making a public trade demand on Tuesday, a day after his agent went public with his desire to leave the New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles Laker superstar Lebron James is back on full contact practice for the first time after having a groin injury more than a month ago.

New Orleans Pelican Anthony Davis won't be around for 2 to 4 weeks due to a sprained index finger injury which he had gotten last weekend in a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.