Parity does not exist in the NBA, but the commissioner says having a super team isn’t all bad.
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Celtics notebook: Smart waiting on an offer from Boston
The Boston Celtics have until Monday to sign Marcus Smart to a rookie contract extension.
NBA notebook: All-Star Game will have a new format
The top vote-getters from each conference will select their teammates.
Sports Digest: Late goal gives U.S. a 1-1 soccer tie with Honduras
Bobby Wood scores in the 85th minute to rescue the United States from falling into a deep hole in World Cup qualifying.
Isaiah Thomas says hip will be just fine
The former Celtic insists that although he may miss the start of the season, he’ll return and be as good as ever.
NBA notebook: League making uniform changes
Each team will have four primary uniforms instead of the traditional home and away.
Hopeful Lakers fans see a savior in the making
Lonzo Ball helped pack the arena in the summer league as followers yearn for another Kobe Bryant.
Ainge won’t shy away from making tough decisions
Danny Ainge was criticized for trading the top pick in last month’s draft, but he blocks out the screams.
There’s one word to describe Celtics’ rookie: Mature
Jayson Tatum has shown in the summer league that he has the ability to adjust to the job, and he’s just 19.
NBA notebook: Heat make it official, waiving Chris Bosh
Bosh hasn’t played in more than a year because of blood clots.