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On Monday, Orlando picked up their team option on Markelle Fultz for the 2020-21 season. Fultz is now set to make $12.3 million next year.

Shaun Livingston announced his retirement from the NBA on Friday morning. He played a major role on Golden State, helping the team win three titles in five straight appearances. Livingston had the great pleasure of making the Finals every year as a Warrior, and was well-regarded as a role model in the locker room.

Michael Beasley has been released by Detroit in order to bring in newly-signed Joe Johnson.

Joe Johnson has agreed to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract with Detroit. After winning the MVP award in the BIG3 league, he will make his return to the NBA to add some scoring depth for the Pistons.

Bam Adebayo has had his fourth-year, $5.1 million option exercised by the Heat for the 2020-21 season. This was a widely expected move, especially with Hassan Whiteside now out of the picture.

Marcus Smart has reportedly been shut down for Team USA's final two games at the FIBA World Cup. He underwent X-rays on a left knuckle injury that came back negative. However, Smart is dealing with hand soreness as well as a calf strain, which effectively led to him ending his participation for Team USA.

Paul George tweeted an image of himself playing basketball on Thursday. While it is currently unknown as to what the on-court work was, this is still positive news nonetheless.

Davon Reed, who last played for the Pacers, has signed with the Miami Heat. He will be back in Miami where he played for the Hurricanes in his collegiate career.

Previously hired as a pro scout, Mike Dunleavy has been promoted to assistant general manager for the Warriors.

The Warriors have hired Zaza Pachulia as a consultant. The 35 year-old big man spent 16 seasons in the NBA, mostly with Atlanta, and was able to win two rings with Golden State.