Ty Lue sends a clear message to the Clippers after the James Harden trade, signaling unity and focus as LA’s roster reshapes.

The Grizzlies are now up to seven future first-round picks after trading Desmond Bane and Jackson over the past nine months. Ja Morant has to be next, but maybe this haul of firsts means they don’t have to sweat the draft capital return for him.

There was no debating the artistry of a move made by Houston Rockets guard James Harden during a preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks on Tuesday night, but it did stir up some debate as to whether or not it was traveling. The NBA on Wednesday said no ...