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Source: Nuggets' Westbrook to decline option
Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.4 million player option for next season and will become a free agent later this month, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania.
SGA on late-game fatigue: 'Got to suck it up'
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't about to blame Wednesday night's Game 3 loss on fatigue: "You got to suck it up."
Pacers ride Mathurin, bench to Game 3 victory
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points, leading a Pacers team that enjoyed a whopping 49-18 edge in bench points, as Indiana reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating Oklahoma City 116-107 in Game 3.
OKC points to 'unforced errors' amid unraveling
The Thunder were outscored 32-18 in the fourth quarter Wednesday night as they lost to the Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Sources: Lakers' Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Suns, Durant rep consider trade options
The Suns and Kevin Durant's business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, are sifting through trade scenarios as the sides are expected to work together on potential destinations for the 15-time All-Star, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Mavs join in denying Knicks' requests
The Knicks have now been denied permission to speak with Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Celtics' Brown has surgery, should be camp ready
Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.
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