There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
San Antonio's LaMarcus Aldridge downplayed his return to Portland on Wednesday, saying "both sides have what they want," while admitting "there's gonna be some boos."
USA Basketball on Thursday released a list of 34 players, headlined by LeBron James, expected to attend next week's minicamp in Las Vegas.
The Spurs' courtship of LaMarcus Aldridge played out similarly to what NBA fans have seen in countless interviews involving coach Gregg Popovich, the power forward said.
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, on a Thursday conference call, said a big free-agent disappointment "wasn't demoralizing," that he thinks the team could contend for the playoffs next season and more.
Former Spurs great Bruce Bowen, who won three championships with San Antonio, has given his blessing for LaMarcus Aldridge to wear his retired No. 12 jersey.
