Here are this morning’s top NBA news stories:
- “Phoenix Suns to stage battle for final roster spot,” by Paul Coro from the Arizona Republic
- “Rajon Rondo dismisses his former teammate, Ray Allen,” by Dan Duggan from the Boston Herald
- “30 days and counting for the Thunder to reach a deal with James Harden,” by Darnell Mayberry from the Oklahoman
- “Timberwolves’ candid Glen Taylor offers glimpse inside front office,” by Britt Robson from the Minnesota Post
- “Felton begins anew with the New York Knicks,” by Marc Berman of the New York Post
- “Chris Bosh no longer weighed down by bulking up,” by Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald
- “Elton Brand expects to be Mav’s enforcer,” by Tim MacMahon from ESPN.com
- “Brook Lopez key to team’s hopes for success,” by Tim Bontemps of the New York Post