Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (left elbow contusion; left foot arthritis) is out today against the New York Knicks. -

Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul — a 12-time All-Star — has announced he is retiring from the NBA after 21 seasons. https://t.co/tsMsgs5cRz -

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has named Rockets center Alperen Sengun as an All-Star replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World. -

Multiple teams have requested to review the medical of Lonzo Ball in order to make a determination on signing the new free-agent point guard, league sources tell me. https://t.co/us0anF4o4R -

11-time NBA All-Star James Harden — if acclimation goes as planned — is expected to make his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, sources say. -

Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have ramped up conversations on a James Harden, Darius Garland package with both sides motivated to executing a deal relatively soon, league sources tell me. -

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (knee contusion) will return tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell me. -