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As soon as the NBA last year launched an investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers bent rules to pay star Kawhi Leonard more than what was allowed under the league’s salary cap, other franchises around the league immediately took interest.

Josh Kushner’s purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers this week appeared to catch the entire NBA off guard, including some in the league who didn’t even realize he had been involved in ownership groups for two other franchises in the past decade, according to one Western Conference team executive.

Every summer, when NBA teams receive early drafts of the upcoming regular-season schedule, the first place they look is how many times they will play two games on consecutive days.

Bob Iger, the former Disney boss, together with Joshua Kushner, was among the suitors for an NBA team in Las Vegas. A last-minute pivot landed them the Lakers.

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team.

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the businessmen confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday.

A coveted Cooper Flagg rookie card was found in his home region of New England, featuring a patch from the jersey he wore during the first half of his NBA debut with the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA superstar LeBron James announced Friday that he will end his legendary career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. League executives didn’t see it coming.

LeBron James has signed a 2-year $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.