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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics
Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.,"We anticipate surgery will be soon," Celtics president Brad Stevens said Tuesday. "We'll have more of an up...
Knicks' OG Anunoby reportedly opts into free agency
Knicks guard OG Anunoby has opted out of his contract and into free agency, according to multiple reports.,Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 with a player option for the 2024-25 season. When he was acquired by the Knicks from Toronto last season, New York ...
Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday's deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old back to Los Angeles with a new three-year max offer, according to ESPN.,James can be offered no more ...
2024 NBA Draft Sleepers: Which Prospects Can Outshine Their Draft Projection?
In a draft that's believed to be weaker, teams will need to get creative. Here's some sleepers that can outshine their current projection....
Lakers New Coach JJ Redick Done Podcasting, Didn’t Speak With LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers new head coach JJ Redick said that he's done podcasting and he didn't speak with LeBron James about interviewing with LA....
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch lands extension through 2027-28
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has signed an extension, the club announced Monday.,ESPN reported the agreement is for four seasons and runs through the 2027-28 season.,The extension comes after Finch guided the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for just the second time in franc...
Lakers introduce JJ Redick as first-time head coach
JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations.,General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick was always in the franchise's "Plan A pool" of candidates. He declined to ela...
Reports: Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney's $8M contract
The Golden State Warriors fully guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for next season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Before Monday's action, only $3 million was guaranteed for 2024-25 for the three-time NBA champion.,Looney, 28, averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1...
Report: Nuggets G Reggie Jackson picks up $5.25M option
Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson is picking up his $5.25 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Monday.,Jackson, 34, played all 82 games (23 starts) in 2023-24 and averaged 10.2 points, 3.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds.,He signed a two-year, $10.25 million extension wit...
All about the money: Liberty, Lynx battle in Commissioner's Cup
The WNBA's in-season tournament, the Commissioner's Cup, will crown its champion on Tuesday night when the New York Liberty host the Minnesota Lynx.,However, because of conflicts with the upcoming NBA Draft being hosted at the Liberty's home arena -- the Barclays Center in Brooklyn -- the game will ...
Dearica Hamby replaces Cameron Brink on U.S. 3x3 team
Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks has been named to the 2024 USA 3x3 women's national team, replacing the injured Cameron Brink at the 2024 Paris Olympics.,USA Basketball announced her addition to the four-person team on Monday. She will team with Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Li...
Trail Blazers add 2 assistant coaches to bench
The Portland Trail Blazers added assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming to coach Chauncey Billups' staff on Monday.,Bjorkgren, 49, has coached in the NBA since 2015 when he was hired as an assistant with the Phoenix Suns, followed by a stint with the Toronto Raptors. He served as the hea...
Report: Raptors to sign Scottie Barnes to $270M extension
Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that will pay him up to $270 million, a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise history, ESPN reported Monday. ,The contract can't become official until July 6. It will keep Barnes ...
Luka Doncic arrives for duty with Slovenian national team
Luka Doncic reported to duty Monday with the Slovenian men's national team, which is seeking to qualify for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.,Despite a grueling NBA season and injuries that hampered Doncic during the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks superstar intends to play in the Olympic Qualifyi...
Reports: Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B. Bickerstaff, fired by the Cavs last month after three straight winning seasons. The Cavs decided on Atkinson over New Orlean...
Report: Former Pistons GM Troy Weaver joining Wizards
Former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver is set to join the front office of the Washington Wizards as a senior adviser, ESPN reported Monday. ,Weaver left the Pistons after four years when the club hired Trajan Langdon as its new president of basketball operations last month. Weaver declin...
San Antonio Spurs Interviewed Donovan Clingan To Pair With Victor Wembanyama: Look Out, NBA
The Spurs met with Connecticut star Donovan Clingan to create Twin Towers with Victor Wembanyama....
Angel Reese, Sky rally in fourth to end Fever's win streak
Angel Reese had 25 points and 16 rebounds to join Kamilla Cardoso with a double-double and Chennedy Carter scored 23 points as the host Chicago Sky rallied to defeat the Indiana Fever 88-87 on Sunday.,Chicago (6-9) outscored Indiana 24-15 in the fourth quarter to snap Indiana's four-game winning str...
Short-handed Liberty beat Dream for second win in two days
Sabrina Ionescu had a game-high 26 points and was 4-for-9 from 3-point range to lead the short-handed New York Liberty to a 96-75 victory Sunday over the host Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga.,Breanna Stewart added 17 points and Jonquel Jones had 15 and 11 rebounds for the Liberty. Ionescu added 11...
Storm overcome poor shooting, Sun
Jewell Loyd scored 16 points and the host Seattle Storm held off the Connecticut Sun 72-61 in a game featuring two teams that struggled with their shooting on Sunday afternoon.,Fellow starters Skylar Diggins-Smith added 13 points and eight assists, Nneka Ogumike scored 13, Ezi Magbegor had 11 points...