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The NBA rumors and news keep coming, mostly concerning preparation for the upcoming season and signings of bench players.

Carmelo Anthony is going to play a big role on the New York Knicks in the upcoming season, and has been dropping weight in order to better helm the new triangle offense.

Idan Ravin, Anthony’s personal trainer since he left Syracuse after winning the NCAA title 11 years ago, told the New York Post that Anthony’s weight loss stems from a desire to better lead the team.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Los Angeles.

It’s very likely that DeAndre re-signs in LA with the Clippers on a new max level, or near max level contract.

Kings sign 1st NBA player of Indian descent Sim Bhullar became the first player of Indian descent to sign a contract with an NBA team Friday, inking a deal to join the Sacramento Kings in training camp.

“I’ve long believed that India is the next great frontier for the NBA, and adding a talented player like Sim only underscores the exponential growth basketball has experienced in that nation,” said Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, the league’s first Indian-born majority owner.

“While Sim is the first player of Indian descent to sign with an NBA franchise, he represents one of many that will emerge from that region as the game continues to garner more attention and generate ever-increasing passion among a new generation of Indian fans.” In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Indiana Pacers’ Paul George is carted off the court after breaking his right leg during the USA Basketball Showcase intrasquad game in Las Vegas on Friday, Aug.