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Brad Stevens said he doesn't want to hear any mention of the term "rebuild" this upcoming season associated with the Celtics, despite the trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Mike Brown said he is ready to "embrace the expectations" of taking over a Knicks team looking to build on their best finish in 25 years last season.

Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis is expected to be ready for training camp.

Did any West team do enough to challenge the champs? Zach Kram runs through a new-look conference.

Lonzo Ball doesn't have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple of seasons and is excited about his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said the team was "fully prepared" to go into the luxury tax to retain longtime starting center Myles Turner.

Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.

The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.

The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Jrue Holiday was announced as official on Monday but has been amended from the terms reported on June 23.