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Heat: Link for LeBron James presser posted by mistake
The Miami Heat said a live-stream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was posted by mistake to the team's YouTube channel.,The post, which included the date July 27, was later deleted. A team spokesperson told ESPN on Tuesday night that the club's social media department had bee...
LeBron James’ Next Team Is Obvious, Even if Prediction Markets Say Otherwise
LeBron James reportedly has three finalists in free agency. Here's why Cleveland offers the best basketball fit and clearest path to another NBA championship....
Knicks' Jalen Brunson says players have not discussed White House visit
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety.,Brunson's admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the franchise had already accepted an invitation to make ...
Agent says LeBron James' decision 'not going to be rushed'
LeBron James' longtime agent said the NBA superstar will decide on his next team when he's good and ready.,"We're not going to be rushed," Rich Paul said on Monday night's episode of his "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes ...
Report: Matisse Thybulle agrees to 1-year deal with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday.,Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries. However, the former first-round pick ...
The Sacramento Kings Need to Blow It Up Before It's Too Late
The Sacramento Kings are stuck in NBA limbo. Here's why a complete roster reset may be the franchise's only realistic path forward....
Lakers sign developing forward Ziaire Willaims
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of five-year veteran forward Ziaire Williams on Sunday.,Terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported on Monday that the deal was for one year at a $3 million salary.,The 6-foot-9 Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside a...
Thunder deal Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team trade
The Atlanta Hawks acquired 2025 All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal on Sunday.,The Hawks sent former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and a protected future second-round draft pick to the Mavericks, wit...
Report: Thunder trade Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team swap
In a three-team trade, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded 2025 All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks, with former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher heading to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard going to Atlanta, ESPN reported on Sunday.,...
Report: Mavs match Knicks' 2-year offer sheet to C Moussa Cisse
The New York Knicks' effort to bolster depth at center was blocked on Saturday when the Dallas Mavericks matched their contract offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, his agents told ESPN.,The Knicks had signed the 6-foot-11 center earlier Saturday to a two-year, $4.7 million offer shee...
The Defending Champion Knicks Must Navigate a Delicate Offseason
The Knicks finally won an NBA championship, but James Dolan's second apron comments raise questions about keeping the roster together....
Why LeBron James Isn't the Perfect Fit for the Miami Heat
Pat Riley wants to bring LeBron James back to Miami, but would a Heat reunion actually make sense alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo?...
LeBron James praises Lakers, declines to reveal next team at public appearance
LeBron James did a live taping of his podcast on Thursday in New York, but he made it clear from the jump that he wasn't there to break news.,James and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton took the stage at Fanatics Fest to record an episode of James' "Mind the Game" podcast, and with an estimated ...
Report: NBA opens investigation into Gary Trent new Bucks' contract
The NBA has opened an investigation on Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks for a possible salary cap violation, a league spokesman told ESPN on Thursday.,Trent, who spent the last two seasons in Milwaukee, re-signed on Saturday and paperwork was filed with the ...
Bam Adebayo will not face NBA discipline after Tyler Herro skirmish
Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo will not face any discipline from the NBA after a physical skirmish with former teammate Tyler Herro, a league spokesman told multiple outlets on Thursday.,Adebayo confronted Herro regarding critical comments that the guard allegedly had made on social media co...
Hawks F Mouhamed Gueye breaks foot during workout
Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye fractured his left foot during a workout on July 8, the team announced Wednesday.,Gueye, 23, underwent surgery Tuesday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex in Atlanta to repair the fracture. He will be re-evaluated in three to four months, according to the Hawks,...
Tyrese Haliburton Adds Fuel Onto LeBron James’ Free Agency Speculation
Tyrese Haliburton added fuel to LeBron James free agency speculation ahead of their joint appearance at Fanatics Fest and the Mind of the Game podcast....
Wizards shut down No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for rest of Summer League
The Washington Wizards decided they had seen enough from the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and shut down forward AJ Dybantsa for the rest of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Dybantsa played two games in a Wizards uniform, averaging 25.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0...
Reports: Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to 1-year, $3M deal
The Los Angeles Lakers filled out their roster on Monday, signing small forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million deal, multiple outlets reported.,Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside at California high school Sierra Canyon.,The No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 dra...
Report: Warriors to hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach
The Golden State Warriors are adding Frank Vogel to their bench to serve as the associate head coach to Steve Kerr, ESPN reported Sunday.,Vogel, who coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title in 2020, takes over for Terry Stotts, who left Golden State's staff along with Jerry Stackhouse after t...