Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Sacramento Kings. #NBA.

Chris Paul has reached an agreement to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year, $3.6 million deal. #NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Shake Milton. #NBA.

Two-year, $11 million deal with Los Angeles.

Wizards and Marcus Smart are nearing a buyout. Lakers will be strong favorites to sign Smart once he clears waivers.#NBA.

Pelicans Derik Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 3 months. #NBA.

Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

There is mutual interest between the Blazers and Damian Lillard on a potential reunion. #NBA.

Clippers projected starting 5: #NBA . PG: James Harden .SG: Bradley Beal .SF: Kawhi Leonard .PF: John Collins . C: Ivica Zubac.

Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers. #NBA.

One of Ben Simmons or Landry Shamet is expected to sign and fill New York’s final veterans minimum roster spot. #NBA.

Dallas Mavericks Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot. Will be ready to go for training camp. #NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman has signed a contract extension through 2029-30. #NBA.

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers. #NBA.

Jonathan Kuminga is expected to re-sign with Golden State with the understanding that he’ll be traded before the February deadline. #NBA.

Houston Rockets Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum. Fred begins a four-year term. #NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension. #NBA.

Marvin Bagley III has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards. #NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder and Jalen Williams have agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million. #NBA.

Phoenix Suns Devin Booker has signed a two-year, $145 million maximum extension that will keep him with the team through the 29-30 season. #NBA.