Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment has named Alibaba Group an official technology and cloud partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The NBA franchise announced the partnership, making the Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing company a technology provider for the team as it expands its commercial ties with global brands.

Reports say former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons has joined the Sacramento Kings, with the reported motivation behind his NBA comeback now coming to light. Details remain thin beyond headlines from Yahoo Sports and Heavy, but the signing has drawn attention given Simmons' long absence from the league and injury struggles since leaving the Brooklyn Nets and Portland trail of short stints.

The Brooklyn Nets have waived forward Nick Pringle shortly before the start of NBA training camp. The move trims the roster ahead of camp, leaving the former South Carolina forward to look for another opportunity elsewhere in the league or overseas. No further details about the decision have been reported.