Lakers’ Nick Young speaks out on his relationship with D’Angelo Russell

The 2016-17 schedule is officially out. These are the games you need to circle right away.

Game worth circling, toughest stretch in Hawks’ 2016-17 schedule
The Hawks’ schedule was released by the NBA on Thursday night, and Atlanta’s bid for a 10th straight playoff appearance will begin Thursday, Oct. 27 at Philips Arena against the Wizards. Here are three thoughts on Atlanta’s slate.

The 5 best Golden State Warriors games of the 2016-17 NBA season

DeAndre Jordan says his friendship with Draymond Green “is a wrap” on Aug. 22
As it should be…

LeBron James’ new deal puts him in exclusive club with Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan
That’s a ton of money

Suns to host Kings in season opener on Oct. 26
FOX Sports Arizona will televise 79 of team’s 82 games

Game worth circling, toughest stretch in Grizzlies’ 2016-17 schedule
David Fizdale will make his debut Wednesday, Oct. 26 against the Timberwolves at FedExForum, but it’s only one of the highlights with Thursday’s release of the regular-season schedule.

Durant, Warriors to OKC on Feb. 11, Cleveland on Christmas
Kevin Durant will return to Oklahoma City on Feb. 11 and join the Golden State Warriors for an NBA Finals rematch at Cleveland on Christmas.

AP Source: LeBron James has agreed to 3-year deal with Cavs
A person familiar with the contract says superstar LeBron James has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Carmelo Anthony makes every team is he on BETTER – ‘The Herd’
Jim Boeheim calls into T’he Herd’ to talk about Carmelo Anthony’s NBA Career and more.

Assistant coach Monty Williams says his late wife predicted he would join Team USA
Williams is a pillar of strength in tough times.

Tim Duncan: We ‘beat the [expletive]’ out of Manu Ginobili as a rookie
Former teammates reminisce on Ginobili’s rough and tumble early days with the team.

How a Kevin Durant obsession inspired one Australian to win Olympic gold
This Olympian is more obsessed with KD than Warriors fans.

LeBron James announces he will sign a new deal with Cavaliers
LeBron James isn’t going anywhere

Obama settling in on Martha’s Vineyard with lots of golf
CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) When President Barack Obama goes on vacation, he plays a lot of golf. And when he plays, he likes to hang out with big-name basketball players.

Ranking the NBA’s 2016 Christmas Day games

Carmelo Anthony would be ‘very happy’ to retire with no NBA titles and three medals
Melo’s perspective might not sit well with Knicks fans.

Draymond Green snapchats about having Kyrie Irving nightmare flashback
“The Shot” lives!

Myles Turner revealed a jaw-dropping surprise to two special ladies

Olympic gold medal or NBA Finals win….which one is better? – ‘Speak for Yourself’
Carmelo Anthony thinks the Olympics are equal to an NBA Final win.

Introducing: The 2016-17 Phoenix Suns Dancers
Introducing the 18 young ladies who will serve as the 2016-17 Suns Dancers.

Watch Kobe honor the ‘muse’ who helped inspire his 2013 injury comeback
There’s a reason the Black Mamba loves Darth Vader’s theme song.

Team USA trailing Australia at halftime sparks KD jokes

Team USA’s close call against Australia wasn’t a fluke
The Americans rode talent and little else to a 98-88 win.

Watch Kyrie Irving rant about whether a gold medal or NBA title is more important
We’re all entitled to our own opinions, right?

Dwyane Wade reportedly renting the same home used in ‘Webster’

USA Basketball stars hung out with Olympic swimmers after they won gold
Some of the country’s biggest basketball stars showed out for USA Swimming.

Chance the Rapper made an inspirational new song celebrating Team USA
The original song accompanies a new Olympic ad from Nike.

Steve Kerr reveals how Steph Curry’s injury affected the Warriors in the Finals
“We didn’t hide anything,” Kerr said.

NBA 2K17 pits the original Dream Team against 2016’s Team USA
Which team would win a hypothetical game?

Jimmy Butler roasts DeAndre Jordan for wanting to play like WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne
“She’s gotta teach me some of her moves.”

Sam Perkins says Bobby Knight made Michael Jordan cry at 1984 Olympics

U.S. handball coach says LeBron James would be sport’s best player in ‘about 6 months’
6 months too many

Miami Heat release 2016 preseason schedule
The Miami HEAT announced their 2016-17 preseason schedule Tuesday, which is highlighted by the team’s three home games at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Watch Steph Curry and Barack Obama hang out on the golf course
Who needs a ring when you can play a round with the POTUS?

Tyrone Ellis named Northern Arizona Suns head coach
Ellis joins the NAZ Suns after spending the 2015-16 season as the lead assistant with Phoenix’s former NBA D-League affiliate, the Bakersfield Jam.

Larry Nance Jr. explains how Kobe once cost the Lakers a win vs. Carmelo Anthony
Let this be a lesson: Don’t talk trash to Melo.

Court again says New Jersey can’t legalize sports betting
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) A federal appeals court on Tuesday dealt another defeat to New Jersey’s yearslong attempt to legalize sports betting, setting aside the state’s challenge to a federal betting ban.

Predicting which NBA stars make the 2020 Olympic basketball team
Is it too early to look ahead to 2020? We think not.

Michael Jordan made a big donation to the Smithsonian – ‘Speak for Yourself’
Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock on Michael Jordan’s latest donation.

Adidas unveils James Harden’s new signature logo with a truly bizarre video
Is this what goes on in Harden’s head?

Orlando Magic unveil new alternate uniform dubbed ‘Stars’
The Orlando Magic unveiled Tuesday new alternate “Stars” uniforms, which will serve as the team’s fifth uniform to go along with their home white, road blue, alternate road black pinstripe and the Pride uniforms.

Wolves release 2016 preseason schedule
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open the 2016 preseason against the Miami Heat on Oct. 8.

How the NBA can avoid the formation of superteams like the Warriors

Mavs Insider: Mavs Dancers auditions