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Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit
Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday.,The Mavs bought out Thompson, who was set to make $17.5 million this season, and placed him on waivers after the 36-year-old wing player told the tea...
Wizards acquire G Tre Mann as part of 5-team trade
The Washington Wizards acquired guard Tre Mann from the Charlotte Hornets as part of a five-team trade.,The Wizards also received a 2027 second-round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal on Thursday.,Washington, in turn, sent Cam Whitmore to the Cleveland Cavaliers and fellow forwa...
Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx
Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx by purchasing the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Stad, the founder and managing partner of Drag...
Six NBA Teams That Could Make a Massive Leap in 2026-27
Which NBA teams are poised to make the biggest leap in 2026-27? Ranking six potential breakout teams, including the 76ers, Spurs and Heat....
Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake
Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong does not intend to sell his minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid a high-profile sale of the franchise.,Soon-Shiong's family attorney, Chuck "Tiger" Kenworthy, said in a statement to ESPN on Thursday his client is "absolutely not selling" his 4% stake in t...
Report: James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal with Cavaliers
Former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents told ESPN on Thursday.,Per his agents at Equity Sports, the deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.,Harden's n...
Reports: Peyton Watson sent to Cavaliers as part of 3-team deal
Unable to sign rising star Peyton Watson to a new contract, the Denver Nuggets have traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Cleveland sends guard Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday evening.,Denver will receive an unprotected 2031 first-round pick f...
Kawhi Leonard Gives Raptors Exactly What They Need in New-Look East
Kawhi Leonard could make the Toronto Raptors a serious Eastern Conference contender after a surprising run last season....
Reports: Jeanie Buss contests family's plan to sell Lakers stake
Jeanie Buss is challenging her siblings' attempt to sell the family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.,Hours after the Buss family released a statement revealing its intention to sell its 17.8% ownership of the franchise to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, CNBC and ESPN reported that ...
Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Game 3 jersey going up for auction
Want to own one of the jerseys Michael Jordan wore during the 1998 NBA Finals, when he won his sixth and final championship with the Chicago Bulls? Then find a way to access at least $10 million by Sept. 15.,That's the estimated floor for the bidding on the Jordan jersey that will be conducted by au...
Reports: Buss family to sell remaining stake to new owners
The Buss family, which has been primary or minority owners of the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979, will sell its current 17.8% ownership to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to multiple reports on Monday.,If the sale is approved by the NBA, Jeanie Buss -- who took over for her late fathe...
Report: No proof Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard
Following an 11-month investigation, the NBA was not able to show any proof that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via team sponsorships to bypass the salary cap, ESPN reported on Monday.,Per the report, the NBA is looking into whether introducing Leonard to te...
Amar’e Stoudemire among enshrinees at 2026 Naismith ceremony
Amar'e Stoudemire headlined the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as the group was formally enshrined Saturday night at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass.,Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star during a 14-year NBA career with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat...
Reports: Cavaliers deal G Dennis Schroder to Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers are sending veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to multiple reports on Friday.,The move creates roster and financial flexibility for the Cavaliers, who continue to attempt to lure James Harden back into the fol...
Clippers re-sign veteran G Bradley Beal
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of veteran guard Bradley Beal on Thursday night.,Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported it was a two-year, $13.2 million deal for the three-time All-Star.,Beal, 33, had declined his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers earlier this summe...
T-wolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey and send it to the rafters at the Target Center on Feb. 28 after a game against the Boston Celtics.,Selected by Minnesota directly out of high school with the No. 5 overall pick in 1995, Garnett is the Timberwolves' a...
NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule
The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams this offseason.,The defending champion New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25 in t...
Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media.,Westbrook's decision was announced during a 3 1/2-minute video. He didn't respond to any of the questions by the narrator but the theme made it clear Westbrook was leaving...
Report: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for record $12.5B
American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking price of $12.5 billion, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the network, the duo purchased controlling interest from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the te...
GM: Stephen Curry 'wants to finish his career as a Warrior'
The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry plan to extend their marriage until Curry retires, team general manager Mike Dunleavy reiterated on Tuesday.,Both sides have previously expressed interest in Curry finishing his career in San Francisco, and little has changed to indicate ei...