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This is the NBA, where it’s always worth monitoring two entities with diverging philosophies. And on that note, let's talk about LeBron James. Story: nytimes.com/athletic/64684…

Can confirm that the Knicks have offered Mike Brown their head coach opening. Two sides expected to finalize a deal soon.

The meeting with James Dolan clearly went well, and the Knicks’ unorthodox search (eventually) leads to a quality pick in Mike Brown… James L. Edwards III The Athletic nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

Initial newser on Knicks hiring Mike Brown. Column coming in a little: nytimes.com/athletic/64351…

Mike Brown has coached with tremendous pressure before. But this new situation he’s coming into is different. Welcome to the Knicks. Inside New York’s hiring of Mike Brown and more: nytimes.com/athletic/64694…

Lakers get their center, agree to a two-year deal with Deandre Ayton @theathletic nytimes.com/athletic/64640…

For The Athletic: Shouldn’t be surprised that Bronny James says he’s blocking out the noise about his dad and the Lakers - when you’re Bronny James, ignoring the chatter is a survival skill nytimes.com/athletic/64701…

As I wrote on Sunday, the Lakers and LeBron James did not have any discussions about extending his deal beyond this season before he picked up his player option. That revelation means their road ahead is undeniably uncertain. More here, at The Athletic nytimes.com/athletic/64615…

The Rockets and Suns are working on expanding the Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams. No trade is imminent, but here’s what we know about negotiations so far: nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

This applies to the Kings as well, I’m told. Zero progress there.

Here's the latest on Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency. The Kings floated an offer. The Wizards have generated some notable interest. A return to the Warriors is still on the table. It remains unresolved after four days. nytimes.com/athletic/64727…

Mike Brown verbally agreed to his head coaching contract with the Knicks last night, per source, and is expected to sign it early next week. The Athletic

Teams Bradley Beal could consider joining if he is bought out by the Suns include the Clippers, Warriors, Lakers and Bucks, a source tells Fred Katz. The Suns and Beal are increasingly optimistic that the two sides will agree to terms on a buyout, league sources say. The goal

“Our goal, starting with (James) Dolan, to Leon, to the players, all the way down to the fans is to build a sustainable, winning culture that produces championships. That’s why I’m here.” Wrote about Mike Brown, the new Knicks coach, after his presser: nytimes.com/athletic/64760…

As long as Bradley Beal secures a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, the LA Clippers are the likely leaders to sign the guard, league sources tell The Athletic. Story with Law Murray 🎡 and Dan Woike: nytimes.com/athletic/64815…

Jeanie Buss’ agreement with Mark Walter and the NBA stipulates that she’ll remain the Lakers' governor for at least the next five seasons, a team source tells Sam Amick. But what type of team will she be overseeing next season? Los Angeles' moves thus far this summer reinforce

Pregame reading for tonight's Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny showdown here in Vegas, at The Athletic... Christian Clark on the "Maine Event" - nytimes.com/athletic/64719… Dan Woike on Bronny's journey entering Year No. 2 nytimes.com/athletic/64834…

This makes a lot of sense. Fred is a savvy, smart vet with widespread respect among his peers.

Amid plenty of questions, LeBron James sits courtside to watch the Lakers and Bronny James beat New Orleans nytimes.com/athletic/64906…