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Report: Clippers paid Kawhi Leonard $28M for no-show job at company
The Los Angeles Clippers are being accused of trying to get around NBA salary cap rules by feeding $28 million to superstar Kawhi Leonard in the form of a "no-show" endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, according to an extensive report by podc...

Mavericks' P.J. Washington agrees to 4-year, $90M extension
Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension.,ESPN reported Wednesday that Washington's representation, LIFT Sports Management, confirmed the deal.,Washington's extension spans through the 2029-30 season. He will pocket $14.1 million in 2025-26...

76ers G Jared McCain (meniscus) says he’s ‘on pace’ for camp
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain told reporters Tuesday that he plans to be ready for training camp as he finishes recovering from a meniscus tear.,"Yeah, my plan, for sure, is to participate," McCain said. "I mean, anything can happen, but for right now, I'm on pace, and I'm doing great for th...

Bucks bring back F Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee on Sunday re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.,Antetokounmpo, who missed the 2024-25 season while recovering for a torn Achilles tendon, is currently playing for Greece in EuroBasket 2025.,His contract, guaranteed for one yea...

9-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin announces retirement
Jeremy Lin announced his retirement from professional basketball via Instagram on Saturday night.,<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN_5wpSEkxE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" sty...

Mavericks waive former first-rounder Olivier Maxence-Prosper
Though the NBA off season has been going on for multiple months now, the roster gymnastics aren't quite finished yet for every team.,The Dallas Mavericks let go of Olivier Maxence-Prosper -- their 2023 first round pick -- by using the waive-and-stretch provision in his contract Thursday afternoon, a...
Malik Beasley Free Agency Fits: Cavaliers, Pistons Among Best Landing Spots
Malik Beasley’s free agency market is heating up despite an ongoing investigation. The Cavaliers and Pistons lead the race, with the Knicks and Timberwolves also showing interest....

Doris Burke extended by ESPN, but out on NBA Finals team
Doris Burke signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, but she will no longer be part of the NBA Finals announcer team for ABC/ESPN, the company revealed Thursday.,Following an initial report of Burke's demotion in The Athletic, ESPN announced that Tim Legler will join the four-person "lead N...

Dawn Staley would have taken New York Knicks coaching job if offered
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley confirmed she interviewed this summer for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy, saying she was prepared to become the first woman to lead an NBA team if the job had been offered.,Speaking on the "Post Moves" podcast hosted by Candace Parker a...

Panthers exec departs to become Timberwolves/Lynx CEO
Florida Panthers executive Matthew Caldwell accepted a 10-year deal to serve as the CEO of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, the teams announced Wednesday.,Caldwell, who will relinquish his role as the president of business operations with the NHL's Panthers, will begin ove...
The NBA Is Boring Now, But One Warriors Move Could Ignite Chaos
Golden State could reshape the NBA with one move: dangling its 2028 pick swap. Here’s how Jonathan Kuminga and league egos make it possible....

Cavs' Max Strus out 3-4 months after foot surgery
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Tuesday that guard Max Strus underwent surgery on his left foot and may miss three to four months, which will sideline him for a portion of the 2025-26 regular season.,Strus, 29, suffered a Jones fracture during a recent workout and underwent surgery at Forte Spo...

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum
Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...
How False Gambling Allegations Screwed Malik Beasley Out of $42 Million Extension
Malik Beasley was cleared in a federal gambling probe, but false allegations may have cost him a $42 million contract extension with the Detroit Pistons....

Attorneys: Malik Beasley no longer target of federal gambling probe
NBA free-agent guard Malik Beasley no longer is the target of a federal gambling investigation, his attorneys told ESPN on Friday.,Authorities from the Eastern District of New York were looking into allegations that Beasley was tied to gambling activity on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-24 ...

Father of Celtics’ Jaylen Brown charged with attempted murder
Quenton Marselles Brown, the father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, was arrested following a stabbing in Las Vegas on Wednesday and charged with attempted murder.,The elder Brown had his first court appearance on Thursday, when his bail was set at $300,000, according to multiple reports.,Per an...

Bulls to retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24
The Chicago Bulls will retire former NBA MVP Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24, the team announced Thursday.,The Bulls will host the Boston Celtics that night at the United Center.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">January 24, 2026 ??<br><br>Join us for Derrick Rose Jerse...
NBA Schedule Hands Mavericks and Spurs Marquee Games Despite Missing Playoffs
Despite missing the playoffs, the Mavericks and Spurs land NBA Christmas Day games, while the Pacers are left off after Tyrese Haliburton’s injury....
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Share Cryptic Instagram Posts, Sparking Reunion Rumors
LeBron James and Anthony Davis posted the same cryptic Instagram message, leaving NBA fans to wonder if a reunion could be in the works after a tremendously weird offseason....
NBA Christmas Day Schedule Grades: The Best and Worst Matchups of 2025
The NBA’s 2025 Christmas Day slate is stacked. We graded every matchup, from Cavs vs. Knicks fireworks to Wemby vs. the defending champs....