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Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant continue to make headlines, with rumors of their departure from the Brooklyn Nets gathering steam.
Meanwhile, Russell Westbrook's future remains uncertain after leaving his long-time agent.
The Miami Heat and New York Knicks have also featured heavily in the news, with both teams looking to sign Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell.
On that note, here are the latest NBA rumors and news brought to you by Sportskeeda.
Charles Barkley could walk away from Inside the NBA for LIV Golf
"Inside the NBA" is arguably the best basketball show on television, but it could lose one of its most influential figures in Charles Barkley.
The former NBA superstar is reportedly open to walking away from the show and signing with LIV golf as a broadcaster.
Rich Eisen spoke about the possibility on his show.
"We would all lose out [and] not only because 'Inside the NBA' is arguably the best studio sports show ever and his insight on the NBA. If we lose that, it would be a loss for all of us.
“He is the envy of any broadcasting he’s on. If he joins the LIV Tour, it seems that he runs the risk of no longer being in Turner, which would be a loss for all of us," Eisen added.
Shaquille O'Neal recalls the loss to Hakeem Olajuwon in the 1995 NBA Finals
Shaquille O'Neal recently recalled the loss to the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. O'Neal said the defeat motivated him to raise his game and dominate the NBA like never before.
"After making it to the finals in ’95 & getting embarrassed by Hakeem Olajuwon, I said to myself, 'If I ever go back, I gotta put on a performance so dominant that it won’t be a question who the champ is," he said.
Larry Bird no longer involved with the Indiana Pacers
According to Scott Agness, the Indiana Pacers' beat writer, three-time NBA champion Larry Bird is no longer part of the organization. Bird was serving as an advisor, but apparently no longer has an active role in the franchise.
Soccer star Ousmane Dembele copies Steph Curry's celebration
Steph Curry's infamous "night-night" celebration, which he debuted in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, has transcended the sport. FC Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele imitated Curry's celebration after scoring in a pre-season friendly against Juventus.
Kevin Durant seen at the premiere of NYC Point Gods
"NYC Point Gods," a series produced by Kevin Durant, premiered yesterday and Nets forward was spotted alongside other celebrities.
The show focuses on the great point guards in New York City history like Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson and God Shammgod.
Guess the Lakers players!
