This summer, the NBA buyout market has been nearly as vibrant as the free-agent market. The Los Angeles Lakers took advantage Saturday.

Chauncey Billups’ Blazers have undergone a significant transformation recently. From being a team with a bleak future, they became one of the league’s most promising teams.

“It’s crazy, it's her first one, so crazy,” said Napheesa Collier, Williams’ former UConn teammate. “But I'm happy for her. I ...