Just In: The Phoenix Suns are hiring Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor, sources told @hoopshype. Clifford has 23 seasons of NBA coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Hornets and Magic. He was also an assistant for the Knicks, Rockets, Magic and Lakers.

The Denver Nuggets and forward Kessler Edwards have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Edwards averaged 4.2 points on 49.6% shooting from the field and 40.7% from 3-point range in 40 games, including 18 starts, for the Dallas Mavericks last season.

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Agency News: ProMondo Sports and Elfus Sports Management (ESM) are embarking on a joint venture together led by ProMondo Sports founder Matt Bollero and ESM founder Brian Elfus.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hiring Mahmoud Abdelfattah as head coach of their G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, league sources told @hoopshype. Abdelfattah will also be an assistant coach for USA Basketball’s AmeriCup Qualifying Team. Prior, he was Sydney Kings head coach.

Just In: The New York Knicks plan to add TJ Saint to the organization, league sources told @hoopshype. Saint was previously the head coach of the Birmingham Squadron, the G League affiliate for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Boston Celtics have waived two-way forward Miles Norris.

Just In: The Phoenix Suns will add Mike Muscala as an assistant coach, sources told @hoopshype. After 11 NBA seasons with the Hawks, Thunder, 76ers, Wizards, Celtics, Lakers and Pistons, Muscala becomes a coach at 34. Suns new head coach Jordan Ott worked with Muscala in Atlanta.

Just In: The New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to add Chris Jent as an assistant coach, league sources told @hoopshype. Jent was an assistant with the Hornets last season. Jent reunites with Knicks coach Mike Brown after the two previously worked together with the Cavaliers.

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith had successful surgery this morning to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee, which he suffered while training in Baltimore. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.

Just In: The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension, team says.

Just In: The Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal with Anthony Gill, league sources told @hoopshype. Gill has spent the past five seasons with the Wizards.

The Denver Nuggets have made several changes to their G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold. Ryan Bowen will be head coach, Chad Iske will be general manager, Nihal Kolur will be assistant general manager, and Matthew Tynes will be director of G League operations and scouting.

The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed Harrison Ingram to a two-way contract, team says.

Just In: The Boston Celtics and Chris Boucher have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Roc Nation Sports VP Sam Permut and Celtics officials worked together to finalize the agreement.

Richaun Holmes has agreed to a deal with Panathinaikos that’ll make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, sources told @hoopshype. Holmes averaged 7.4 points on 65% shooting and 5.7 rebounds with the Wizards last season. Holmes had interest from multiple EuroLeague teams

The Washington Wizards have waived two-way guard Jaylen Martin.

San Antonio Spurs star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension, league sources told @hoopshype. The deal doesn’t include a player option nor trade kicker. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul negotiated the deal. ESPN first to report.

Just In: The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal with Fanbo Zeng, one of the best prospects in the CBA, sources told @hoopshype. The 22-year-old, 6’10” forward averaged 14.7 points on 53% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 4.6 boards and 1.6 blocks with the Beijing Ducks.

Lakers President Rob Pelinka on LeBron James retiring as a Laker: “All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp, Rich Paul in particular, have been very positive and supportive.". “If he had the chance to retire as a Laker, that would be great.”

Luka Doncic on signing a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers: “I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one. This is an amazing organization, and I truly