Blake Griffin has reached agreement to join the Jordan Brand as an endorser, according to a source.

Los Angeles Clippers' teammate Chris Paul is a longtime endorser of Jordan Brand, along with Carmelo Anthony.

Russell Westbrook also recently signed with Jordan Brand.

Taj Gibson and the Chicago Bulls have agreed upon a contract extension of $38 million over four seasons.

"I looked at the numbers and that's a lot of money, especially the security," said Gibson.

Gibson was the 26th overall pick by the Bulls in the 2009 NBA Draft and quickly established himself as one of the best defensive power forwards in the NBA.

Kyle Anderson has been cleared by the NCAA to play for UCLA.

"I know there were rumors about my family receiving stuff," Kyle Anderson Sr. told USA TODAY Sports in a telephone interview. "I actually moved out of my apartment and live with one of my fraternity brothers so I can save money so I can travel to see Kyle play. For all the rumors that said I received $250,000, ... I am a 50-year-old roommate."

Anderson Sr., also his son's summer league coach, said "anyone who knows this business knows I don't have to shop Kyle around. The vultures are going to come get him. I have a very unique position that the vultures — be it the college coaches or the agents — all know that I am in this business, so there is no reason to bombard me with phone calls because all my ducks are in line."

The Toronto Raptors and DeMar DeRozan have agreed upon a four-year, $42 million (with bonuses) contract extension.

DeRozan was the ninth overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft.

DeRozan averaged 16.7 points on 42.2% shooting last season for the Raptors.

The NBA has canceled the Brooklyn Nets' regular season opener on Thursday due to Hurricane Sandy.

The game was set to be the Nets' first game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

No makeup date hase been set.

James Harden and the Houston Rockets have agreed upon a five-year, $80 million contract extension.

Harden was acquired by the Rockets last Saturday in trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Harden was the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year last season and also won a gold medal as a member of the United States' basketball team.

The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry have agreed upon a four-year, $44 million extension.

Curry was limited to 26 games last season due to ankle issues.

The Warriors drafted Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Curry enters the 12-13 season with career averages of 17.5 points, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Eric Gordon will not play in the New Orleans Hornets' regular season opener against the Spurs.

Gordon missed the entire preseason due to his persistent right knee issues.

Monty Williams said Gordon is likely out indefinitely.

Daniel Orton has returned to the roster of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Orton was signed by the D-League's Tulsa 66ers Wednesday morning, and then called up and signed by the Thunder.

Orton spent his first two NBA seasons with the Magic.

The Golden State Warriors are expecting Andrew Bogut to play and be in the starting lineup in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Suns.

Bogut hasn't played in any preseason games.

Bogut will likely make a final determination following a morning shootaround to test his ankle.

Bogut practiced on Monday and Tuesday.