Russell Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons — The 2017 MVP and all-time triple-double leader announced his retirement via an Instagram video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. He finishes with 209 career triple-doubles, nine All-Star selections, and two scoring titles.
Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for record $12.5B — Mark Walter flipped the franchise for a $2.5 billion profit less than a year after buying it for $10B. The NBA ownership...