More than a dozen NBA players said they are interested in playing in Paris for the Olympics this summer, including Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Late in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 123-108 loss to the Wizards, guard Marcus Smart had a brief-but-animated flare-up with assistant coaches on the bench.
With Floyd Mayweather sitting courtside, players for both the Celtics and the Wizards went at it verbally and physically after tempers flared following the final buzzer of Wednesday's game.
John Wall answered apparent critics of his in a video posted online, saying if he produces on the court and maintains a positive public image, "I'm going to be fine with making money."
Though they've been together since 2012, Wizards cornerstones John Wall and Bradley Beal are still looking to get past their on-court issues.
The Wizards and Bradley Beal have come to terms on a deal, according to Beal's agency. Earlier Friday, ESPN's Marc Stein reported they were near an agreement on a maximum five-year contract.
