The 6-foot-7, 203-pounder averaged a career-high 20.3 points last season with the Charlotte ...
Sixers are expected to sign Kelly Oubre Jr. to a one-year deal
The Cavaliers issued a statement in response to President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman’s impaired driving charge on Friday night: “We are aware of an ... Show more
Free agent F Taj Gibson is returning to the Washington Wizards on a one-year, $3.2M contract, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. At 38 ... Show more
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday on suspicion of ...
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested in New York on assault charges
Quick Glance: Kevin Porter Jr. Charged with Assault and Strangulation as a Member of the Rockets
- Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged with assault and strangulation following an incident at a New York hotel on Monday morning, according to a spokesperson from the New York City Police.
- In response to a 911 call reporting an assault, the police arrested Porter, 23, after conducting an investigation at 6:45 a.m.
- The Rockets are gathering information regarding the incident involving Kevin Porter Jr., as stated in an official statement.
- The NBA confirmed Porter's arrest and stated through spokesperson Mike Bass: "The league office is currently communicating with the Houston Rockets in order to gather additional information."
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Here’s why Sacramento Kings are waiving Neemias Queta, Nerlens Noel before training camp
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The San Antonio Spurs are waiving veteran guard Cam Payne, sources tell ESPN. Payne recently arrived in trade from Suns and now gets a chance to join a ... Show more
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NBA Board of Governors to reportedly vote on fining teams for resting stars in nationally televised games
Quick Glance: NBA to Implement Stricter Rules on Resting Star Players
- The NBA is expected to introduce stricter rules and penalties to limit the resting of star players in nationally televised games and season tournaments.
- The league will have the authority to fine teams over $1 million for violating resting rules.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver aims to increase player participation and strengthen existing resting policies.
- The NBA defines a star player as someone who has been selected for the All-Star or All-NBA teams in the past three seasons.
The Portland Trail Blazers are signing free agent center Duop Reath on a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Reath was a starter for the Australia in the World ... Show more
Boban’s Back: Free agent C Boban Marjanović is returning to the Houston Rockets on a one-year deal, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tell ESPN ... Show more
Free agent C George Conditt has agreed on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, agent Pedro Power tells ESPN ... Show more
After signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a reported two-year deal ...
Christian Wood Talks Decision to Join LeBron James, Lakers
'I Know' We Can Win Title
Quick Glance: Christian Wood joins Lakers in 2-year contract
- Wood was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Mavericks last year.
- Wood is leaving Dallas.
- Free agent F/C Wood has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN.
- Dallas was Wood's seventh team in the league.
Free agent G Danny Green has agreed on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, agent Sam Permut of @RocNationSports tells ESPN.
Free agent guard Danny Green has agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia ...
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Danny Green agrees to one-year deal to return to 76ers
The Washington Wizards are hiring LSU assistant Cody Toppert to be the franchise’s G League head coach with the Capital City Go-Go, sources tell ESPN ... Show more
PJ Washington reached agreement on a new contract, salary that will keep him around as part ...
Charlotte Hornets reach agreement with key free agent PJ Washington
Quick Glance: Seahawks' Linebacker Escapes Critical Penalty in Interception vs. Raiders in Week 12
- The Raiders and Seahawks battled it out on Sunday, with Las Vegas securing a 40-34 overtime victory.
- Just five seconds into the first quarter, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was intercepted by Quandre Diggs, who returned the ball 24 yards to Las Vegas' 12-yard line, setting up an immediate scoring drive for the visitors.
- Unbeknownst to the referees, Diggs received assistance from a literal 12th man, as linebacker Darrell Taylor ran onto the field from the sidelines and started blocking during the return.
- Once Diggs made the interception, however, Taylor sprinted onto the field and moved with the rest of the defense into Raiders territory, briefly joining cornerback Tariq Woolen in blocking Las Vegas wideout Mack Hollins.
Washington was the final restricted free agent left on the market and lands a $16M a year deal to return to the Hornets. He’s a significant part of a young ... Show more
The NBA announced Tuesday that it has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100 ...
NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for ‘public trade demands’
Quick Glance: James Harden: Details on 76ers Star and Daryl Morey
- Harden publicly called Daryl Morey a liar.
- Morey stated that he would only trade Harden for a very good player or something similar.
- Harden has requested three trades since the 2020 offseason.
- Harden's trade value appears to be limited at the moment.
The NBA announced Tuesday that it has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100 ...
NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for ‘public trade demands’
Quick Glance: James Harden: Details on 76ers Star and Daryl Morey
- Harden publicly called Daryl Morey a liar.
- Morey stated that he would only trade Harden for a very good player or something similar.
- Harden has requested three trades since the 2020 offseason.
- Harden's trade value appears to be limited at the moment.
The 7-foot-2 Brown would add much-needed size to the Blazers' roster.
Trail Blazers to sign free agent center Moses Brown
For someone who values his legacy, James Harden has done little to help his lately ...
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His latest tantrum shows why Rockets made right move
Quick Glance: NBA Launches Inquiry into James Harden's Situation
- The NBA has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden publicly admonishing the franchise's President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey.
- However, privately, Harden has indicated that his public comments calling Morey a 'liar' on Monday morning were merely a response to Morey ending trade discussions with the expectation that Harden would start the season with the Sixers.
- The Sixers informed Harden that they had not found a suitable trade with his preferred destination, the LA Clippers, and expected him to report to the team's training camp in September - something Harden plans to do, according to sources.
- Despite public speculation, Harden has not made any allegations of a prior verbal agreement with the Sixers regarding a future contract.
Brown has appeared in 128 NBA games for six different teams since coming into the NBA out of UCLA in 2019.
Former Duke guard DJ Steward has agreed on a training camp deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. He’ll compete for a two-way contract.
Free agent G Javonte Smart is signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. He’s previously had two-way deals with Miami and ... Show more
Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain is signing his qualifying offer and returning on a two-way contract, Shayaun Saee of @OneLegacySports tells ESPN ... Show more
New York Knicks G Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension, Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn and Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN ... Show more
The London Lions of the BBL are hiring former Austin Spurs coach Petar Bozic as a new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bozic replaces Ryan Schmidt ... Show more
The deal reportedly will give Hart a total of $94 million through 2027-2028 season.
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Josh Hart, Knicks finalizing 4-year, $81M contract extension
Anthony Davis, Lakers Agree to Three-Year, $186 Million Max Extension, per Report
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Quick Glance: Lakers to Offer Anthony Davis Long-Term Contract
- The Los Angeles Lakers aim to secure Anthony Davis long-term this offseason.
- The team intends to offer Davis a full three-year contract valued at $170 million.
- An extension would require Davis to accept his salary for the 2024-25 season.
- Despite concerns about his durability, Los Angeles plans to extend Davis this summer.
Free agent guard Frank Ntilikina has agreed on a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, Sam Rose of CAA Sports and Olivier Mazet of Maz Sports tell ESPN ... Show more
Kaleb Canales is joining the Texas Legends of the G League as associate head coach, sources tell ESPN. Canales returns to the Mavericks organization ... Show more
Denny Hamlin Jokes About Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Focus After Hornets Sale: Hamlin discussed Jordan’s increasing involvement in their NASCAR team following the ...
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Quick Glance: Michael Jordan's Sale of Hornets Majority Ownership to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is Finalized
- Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall officially acquired majority stake of the Hornets from Michael Jordan.
- There will be a focus on analytics, player development, strategy, and sports performance.
- Jordan was not present at the news conference but expressed his thoughts in a news release.
- Plotkin and Schnall are successful and innovative leaders with a passion for basketball.
Watford spend two seasons with the Trial Blazers before being released this offseason.
Former Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford signs with Brooklyn Nets
Free agent C Udoka Azubuike has agreed on a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns, Zach Kurtin and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN ... Show more
Florida F Alex Fudge has agreed on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Shayaun Saee of @OneLegacysports tells ESPN.
Forward Dominick Barlow is returning to the San Antonio Spurs on a two-way contract, Todd Ramasar of @LifeSportsAgncy tells ESPN.
Free agent G Jared Butler has agreed on a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN ... Show more
Free agent G/F Dylan Windler has agreed on a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN ... Show more
Jordan will sell the team to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin ...
Hornets sale approved
Michael Jordan's 13-year run as NBA team owner ends, per report
Guard Ayo Dosunmu and the Chicago Bulls agreed to a three-year ...
Ayo Dosunmu reportedly agrees to a 3-year, $21 million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls
Restricted free agent G Ayo Dosunmu has agreed on a three-year, $21 million deal to stay with the Chicago Bulls, agent Mike Lindeman of @excelbasketball tells ESPN.
Free agent G Javon Liberty-Freeman has agreed on a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, his agents Luke and Keith Glass tell ESPN ... Show more
Free agent G Javon Freeman-Liberty has agreed on a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, his agents Luke and Keith Glass tell ESPN ... Show more
Boston Celtics G Payton Pritchard will be part of the USA Select team that will practice and scrimmage against the Team USA roster at a Las Vegas training camp ... Show more
Free agent G Wesley Matthews has agreed on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. Matthews, 36, joins the Hawks after two seasons with the ... Show more
Turkish G/F Onurlap Bitim has agreed on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Bitim, 24, was a second-team EuroCup player for Bursaspor ... Show more
ESPN Sources: Pistons G Cade Cunningham — fully recovered from season-ending shin surgery in December— will practice and scrimmage for a USA Select team ... Show more
Forward Ron Harper Jr., has agreed on a new two-way contract to the return to the Toronto Raptors, Drew Gross of @rocnationsports tells ESPN. Harper Jr. ... Show more
Free agent F Admiral Schofield has agreed to return to the Orlando Magic on a two-way deal, his agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis of @PrioritySports tell ESPN ... Show more
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Bryan Gates — who recently accepted a spot on Jason Kidd’s staff — is joining the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant ... Show more
Indiana Pacers F Jarace Walker -- the eighth pick in the 2023 NBA Draft -- underwent a minor procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow ... Show more
Free agent G Johnny Juzang is returning to the Utah Jazz on a two-way contract, his agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of @excelbasketball tell ESPN ... Show more
Former 76ers, Mavericks, Thunder, Knicks and Pistons center Nerlens ...
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Sacramento Kings sign veteran free agent center Nerlens Noel. Here’s how he fits
ESPN Sources: Free agent F/C Bol Bol has agreed on a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. At 23, Bol had his best NBA season with Orlando: 9.1 points, 5 ... Show more
Free agent G Jerome Robinson has agreed to a training camp deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. A former lottery pick with the Clippers ... Show more
The Suns picked up two second-round picks in Sunday's moves
Suns trade Cameron Payne to Spurs, use roster spot to sign Bol Bol, per report
The Washington Wizards are hiring David Vanterpool as an assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. He’ll join Wes Unseld’s staff after stops with Brooklyn ... Show more
Compensation update with @BobbyMarks42 on Orlando’s three second-round picks to Phoenix:
2024 via Denver2026 least favorable of Detroit, Orlando or Milwaukee ... Show more
The Washington Wizards are hiring Brian Keefe as an assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. Keefe, who spent the past two seasons on the Nets’ staff ... Show more
Free agent F Darius Bazley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN.
Guard Collin Gillespie — who missed last season with a leg fracture — also has one of the Nuggets’ two-way contracts for the coming season.
Darius Bazley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets, Klutch Sports CEO Rich ...
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Darius Bazley agrees to one-year deal with Brooklyn Nets
Quick Glance: Darius Bazley signs one-year contract with Brooklyn Nets
- Bazley, 23, strengthens the Nets and has the opportunity to join the frontcourt rotation after playing 118 games in his first three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- The Suns acquired Bazley in exchange for Dario Saric and a second-round pick in 2029.
- The Nets have also added small forward Lonnie Walker IV and guard Dennis Smith Jr.
Free agent F Braxton Key has agreed on a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, his agents Anthony Coleman and Max Lipsett of @excelbasketball tell ESPN.
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