NBA News Roundup, Thursday, June 13th: Kevin Durant set to miss 19-20 season, Anthony Davis not interested in Celtics trade and more

The NBA Finals are currently the talk of the basketball world - although there is no shortage of other stories emerging across the league.

The 2019 Draft is just over a week away and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting a future star. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, while a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Jimmy Butler are about to hit free agency.

So, with plenty happening around the NBA, here are the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for June 13th.

Kevin Durant confirms Achilles injury

Kevin Durant went down with the injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Kevin Durant made his much-anticipated return from injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, although he left the court early in the second half with what appeared to be a ruptured Achilles. Taking to Instagram last night, the 2014 MVP confirmed the injury, revealing he had undergone surgery:

What’s good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY My road back starts now! I got my family and my loved ones by my side and we truly appreciate all the messages and support people have sent our way.

Like I said Monday, I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK. Basketball is my biggest love and I wanted to be out there that night because that’s what I do. I wanted to help my teammates on our quest for the three peat.

Its just the way things go in this game and I'm proud that I gave it all I physically could, and I'm proud my brothers got the W. It's going to be a journey but I'm built for this. I’m a hooper. I know my brothers can get this Game 6, and I will be cheering with dub nation while they do it.

Durant had scored 11 points in 12 minutes, although he is now expected to miss the entire 19-20 season.

Celtics issued Anthony Davis warning

Anthony Davis is set to leave the New Orleans Pelicans in the coming weeks

Following unsuccessful discussions to convince Anthony Davis to commit his future to the franchise, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to trade away their six-time All-Star. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are currently in discussions with the Pelicans, although Davis' agent Rich Paul has warned the Celtics that the 26-year-old won't stay beyond 2020:

They can trade for him, but it’ll be for one year. I mean: If the Celtics traded for Anthony Davis, we would go there and we would abide by our contractual [obligations] and we would go into free agency in 2020. I’ve stated that to them. But in the event that he decides to walk away and you give away assets? Don’t blame Rich Paul.

Davis has spent his entire career with the Pelicans but wants to leave due to the Pelicans' inability to compete.

Kyrie Irving set to sign with Roc Nation Sports

Kyrie Irving has parted with his long-time agent in favor of signing with Roc Nation Sports

Kyrie Irving will be among the most in-demand free agents of the summer, and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the 27-year-old has decided to switch representation ahead of the off-season:

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is changing representation and expected to partner with Roc Nation Sports, league sources told ESPN.

Irving parted ways with longtime agent Jeff Wechsler on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to ultimately work with Jay-Z's Roc Nation prior to the start of NBA free agency on June 30, sources said.

Irving signed with Jeff Wechsler ahead of the 2011 NBA draft, and his longtime agent played a crucial role in securing Irving's trade to the Boston Celtics back in 2017. However, Roc Nation Sports will now be tasked with sorting Irving's future out this summer.