Nuggets’ Will Barton returns to practice, eyes OKC for preseason debut — The Denver Post

With a wry smile and a knowing shimmy, Nuggets guard Will Barton announced he was back. The Nuggets ended practice Sunday afternoon with their typical 3-point shooting contest, and Barton, only feet in front of reporters, couldn’t help himself. Barton glanced toward the baseline and then stepped confidently into a smooth corner 3. Having missed…

Nuggets’ Will Barton returns to practice, eyes OKC for preseason debut — The Denver Post

DeRozan said he had talks with LeBron, Lakers, it “just didn’t work” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

It didn’t work because the Lakers signed Russell Westbrook.

DeRozan said he had talks with LeBron, Lakers, it “just didn’t work” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Steve Nash says for now Nets planning as if Kyrie Irving will miss home games — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The team most likely to upend the Brooklyn Nets title chances are the Brooklyn Nets.

Steve Nash says for now Nets planning as if Kyrie Irving will miss home games — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

As roster deadline looms, Evander Kane’s future with Sharks remains cloudy — East Bay Times

SAN JOSE — NHL teams must get their rosters down to 23 players by Monday afternoon and there remains no indication from the Sharks as to how they’ll proceed with Evander Kane. By mutual agreement with the Sharks, Kane, who is being investigated by the NHL on two matters, has stayed away from the team…

As roster deadline looms, Evander Kane’s future with Sharks remains cloudy — East Bay Times