NBA News Roundup Shaquille O Neal lambasts Kevin Durant for taking the easy way Magic Johnson calls for NBA to retire number six jersey in honor of Bill Russell and more - August 3 2022 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News NBA News Roundup Shaquille O Neal lambasts Kevin Durant for taking the easy way Magic Johnson calls for NBA to retire number six jersey in honor of Bill Russell and more - August 3 2022 By Karan Vinod Modified 03 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers The NBA news cycle continues as teams and superstar talents make weekly headlines. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant rumors continue as their departure from the Brooklyn Nets gathers steam. The LA Lakers are omnipresent in the airwaves, especially LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. On that note, here are the latest NBA news stories brought to you by Sportskeeda. Anthony Edwards believes he will be an All-Star this upcoming season Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Six Minnesota Timberwolves' young star Anthony Edwards is a confident man. In an interview with "Complex Sports," Edwards said he will take the next step this upcoming season and become an All-Star. "Me personally, I want to be an All-Star Starter. I want my averages to go up. I want to win a lot of games and go deep into the playoffs," Edwards said. Complex Sports@ComplexSportsAlready one of the best young players in the NBA, @theantedwards_ believes this is the year he joins the ranks of being one of the best players period.He talked with Complex about his growth as a player, championship aspirations and much more!LINK: bit.ly/3QcE8yP64184Already one of the best young players in the NBA, @theantedwards_ believes this is the year he joins the ranks of being one of the best players period.He talked with Complex about his growth as a player, championship aspirations and much more!LINK: bit.ly/3QcE8yP https://t.co/1ziDzlgPyB Shaquille O Neal lambasts Kevin Durant for taking the easy way out KD has been a constant feature in the NBA news roundup On the "Rich Eisen Show," Shaquille O'Neal lambasted KD for taking the easy way out by submitting a trade request. Shaq said KD is probably trying to get to a contending team and believes it is easier that way. "When you put a house together, you should live in it…You, as a leader, should make it work, but you don't want to make it work, I guess you go buy another house. You know he's probably trying to get to a contender. It's easier that way," Shaq said. ClutchPoints@ClutchPointsApp"When you put a house together, you should live in it…You, as a leader, should make it work, but you don't want to make it work, I guess…You know he's probably trying to get to a contender. It's easier that way."Shaq on Kevin Durant's trade request 14035"When you put a house together, you should live in it…You, as a leader, should make it work, but you don't want to make it work, I guess…You know he's probably trying to get to a contender. It's easier that way."Shaq on Kevin Durant's trade request https://t.co/xxgMLBukSg LeBron James pays homage to Vin Scully Like KD, James is another athlete who has been making the NBA news all summer. LA Lakers superstar LeBron James took to Twitter to pay his respects and tribute to famous sports broadcaster Vin Scully. Scully was the voice of the LA Dodgers for 67 years. He passed away at the age of 94. "Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA," James wrote in his tweet. LeBron James@KingJamesRest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA twitter.com/dodgers/status…Los Angeles Dodgers@Dodgers175091493https://t.co/FloR9dBhZjRest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA twitter.com/dodgers/status… Magic Johnson calls for Bill Russell s number to be retired Bill Russell has dominated the NBA news recently with his passing Magic Johnson said the NBA should retire the number six jersey of all teams in tribute to Bill Russell. The 11-time NBA champion donned the number six on his back throughout his illustrious career. "Commissioner Adam Silver should retire number 6 across the @NBA in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy," Johnson tweeted. Earvin Magic Johnson@MagicJohnsonCommissioner Adam Silver should retire number 6 across the @NBA in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy!252351990Commissioner Adam Silver should retire number 6 across the @NBA in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy! Goran Dragic signs with the Chicago Bulls New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets After spending last season with the Brooklyn Nets, Goran Dragic has signed with the Chicago Bulls for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The Bulls lacked a floor general during Lonzo Ball's absence last season. Dragic seems like the ideal fit for the franchise. The terms of his contract are unknown at the moment.Chicago Bulls@chicagobulls OFFICIAL Welcome to Chicago, @Goran_Dragic!9296719 OFFICIAL Welcome to Chicago, @Goran_Dragic! https://t.co/MDoPqmdyDq Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × Feedback Thank You! 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