NBA News Roundup: LeBron James shows off new bling on his teeth; Michael Jordan to appear as a playable character for PGA Tour 2K23 and more

LeBron James brought several NBA players to Seattle over the weekend to play for Jamal Crawford’s pro-am tournament. They included Jayson Tatum, Dejounte Murray, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren. James also showed off a new bling in a very unexpected location.

Meanwhile, Michael Jordan will be a playable character in the upcoming PGA Tour 2K23 video game. This will not be Jordan’s first appearance in a game this year. He’s on the cover of NBA 2K23 Championship Edition and NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition.

On that note, here’s the latest NBA news roundup for August 23 brought to you by Sportskeeda.

Kevin Durant appears in a charity softball game in Portland

KD made a stop in Portland to play in a charity softball game

Man of the people

KD made a stop in Portland to play in a charity softball game Man of the people 🙌(via capturedbymatt_/IG) https://t.co/I0ARXcj7SA

It has been a relatively quiet market for the Nets star this summer. It does not help that the Nets are demanding a lot in return. He also has four years left in his contract, and there are questions about his health. He might still be one of the best players in the world, but he’ll be turning 34 next month.

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LeBron James shows off new bling in his teeth

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Simmons has been cleared for 3-on-3 basketball activities following back surgery in May. He’s also on track to be cleared for full 5-on-5 activities in the coming weeks.

🚨 Ben Simmons is expected to be ready for Nets training camp in late September, per @ShamsCharania.Simmons has been cleared for 3-on-3 basketball activities following back surgery in May. He’s also on track to be cleared for full 5-on-5 activities in the coming weeks. https://t.co/0BVroTZrOP

Simmons’ health is a huge factor for the Brooklyn Nets next season. Kevin Durant’s trade request is still on the table, but the Nets know that they have the leverage. On paper, a team with Durant, Simmons and Kyrie Irving could win a lot of games.

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Michael Jordan to be playable character in PGA Tour 2K23

Meanwhile, Haslem has confirmed to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald that the 2022-23 season will be his final one in the NBA. He has career averages of 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. He also won championships in 2006, 2012 and 2013, and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2004.

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