Alex Fudge returns to LAL. While his role was limited, he experienced being on teams that went to the in-season tournament championship and NBA Finals as a rookie.

Free agent C Tristan Thompson is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Thompson has played 10 of his 13 seasons with the Cavs. President Koby Altman and Klutch CEO Rich Paul are finishing up an agreement.

Christian Wood underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee today, the team announced. Wood will be reevaluated by team doctors in approximately eight weeks

In a letter sent to the NBA’s Board of Governors and obtained by ESPN, Knicks owner James Dolan continues to take issue with the league office and tells teams that he’ll vote no on the league’s proposed operating budget for 2024-2025 and the election of a new BOG chair. Dolan

The NBA has announced that replay rules have been expanded on out of bounds calls after the change was approved by the league's Board of Governors today. Adam Silver will be speaking at the conclusion of the meeting later this afternoon.

Under the new rules, instant replay on an out-of-bounds play can cover whether a foul should've been called on the play, with the NBA referring in its announcement to a play when Kyrie Irving fouled Jaden McDaniels but Dallas got the ball. Now, a foul would be called instead.

New story: The Lakers will honor Jerry West with a No. 44 commemorative band on their uniforms this season and a West jersey fan giveaway on opening night es.pn/3AXBueh

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Zach Guthrie as the coach of the franchise’s G League affiliate in South Bay, sources tell ESPN. Guthrie has been an NBA assistant with Washington, Dallas and Utah.

I’ve been there too. I’m asking you to choose options. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024

New story: From LeBron’s 3s to AD’s D to role player roulette, here are five things to watch for this Lakers season es.pn/3zguuZg

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Enshrinement Ceremony Presenters. (4/4) #24HoopClass

While Zach Lowe’s short does sort of scream “Mind the Gap,” I’d still be happy to split an $800 bottle of Malbec with you, bud

"When it's the final march for LeBron ... we're all gonna know." Dave McMenamin on how LeBron will approach the end of his NBA career 👀

Free agent G Landry Shamet has agreed on a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells ESPN. Shamet has career averages of 8.7 points and 38 percent on three-pointers.

Okoro agrees to 3-year, $38M deal with Cavs - via @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

The NBA has been slowly moving toward expansion for 3 years. When? Where? Who? How? Answering those questions w/Tim Bontemps & Kevin Pelton: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

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Statement from ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from ESPN

ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN. The role includes Name Image and Likeness allocation, recruiting and supporting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt.

"It is a thrill of a lifetime to be able to return to a university and community that I love..." Here's our ESPN story on Adrian Wojnarowski retiring and taking the GM job at Bonnies Men's Basketball. w/Jeff Passan and Adam Schefter. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…