Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard responded to a rap song by Pro Basketball Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O'Neal with one of his own diss tracks.

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing thumb surgery.

Despite constant roster movement and revolving lineups, the Team USA men's basketball team rolled to an 88-67 win over the Czech Republic to open play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

New York Knicks first-round pick RJ Barrett signed an endorsement deal with Puma, the brand announced Wednesday.

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox unexpectedly withdrew from Team USA before the group flew to Australia.

Houston Rockets veteran forward P.J. Tucker withdrew from USA Basketball's roster, leaving 14 players in contention for 12 roster spots ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins could miss next season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III are sitting out of the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Veteran free agent Vince Carter, 42, reached an agreement to return to the Atlanta Hawks to play in his final NBA season in the 2019-20 campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after a contract buyout.

The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing back veteran point guard Rajon Rondo on a two-year contract.

Free agent center DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Veteran guard Jimmer Fredette left the Golden State Warriors' summer league team and won't participate in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards.

The Miami Heat have reached an agreement to trade veteran center Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers.