Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment has announced Alibaba Group as an official technology and cloud partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The deal makes the Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant a technology partner of the NBA franchise, part of a wider push by Alibaba to expand its cloud business and sports sponsorships internationally. Details on the length and financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.

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.