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Jul 03, 2025

Sources: Lakers to re-sign Hayes on 1-year deal
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

Ex-NBA guard McLemore found guilty of rape
An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Blazers.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

NBA free agency winners and losers: Early results are in
From big man depth to the New Orleans Pelicans, here are the early winners and losers of free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

Dudley leaving Mavs to be Nuggets' top assistant
Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Nuggets under David Adelman, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

NBA free agency winners and losers: Where Houston, Atlanta -- and, yes, the Lakers -- check in
From big man depth to the New Orleans Pelicans, here are the early winners and losers of free agency.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

Free agency: Grading 30-plus deals, including what Deandre Ayton brings to the Lakers
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including some early summer winners.

ESPN NBA
Jul 03, 2025

New look New York: How Mike Brown changes the Knicks' approach
The Mike Brown era begins in New York. How much different will the Knicks look next season?

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Four ways new coach Mike Brown could change the Knicks' game plan
The Mike Brown era begins in New York. How much different will the Knicks look next season?

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Coaching carousel: What lies ahead for the Knicks' Mike Brown and every new hire
The 2025 NBA coaching carousel is complete. We're examining the tasks facing every new coach, including Mike Brown and the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

NBA free agency: Grading 30-plus deals, including what Deandre Ayton brings to the Lakers
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Houston, Atlanta and Memphis.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Red Panda has broken wrist, is out of hospital
Red Panda's recovery should take a few months, her agency said the day after she fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during halftime of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Knicks expected to hire Brown as coach
The New York Knicks are expected to hire Mike Brown, a two-time winner of the NBA's Coach of the Year award, as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Vogel finalizing deal to join Mavericks
The Mavericks are finalizing an agreement to have Frank Vogel join the team as a lead assistant coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Ayton to sign 2-year deal with Lakers
Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Bronny: Not focused on speculation about LeBron
While speculation swirls about LeBron James' future, Bronny James is working out with the Lakers' summer league team and was told by his dad "to not worry about it."

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Knicks expected to hire Brown as HC
The New York Knicks are expected to hire Mike Brown, a two-time winner of the NBA's Coach of the Year award, as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Exum to return to Mavs on 1-year deal
Free agent guard Dante Exum, who was limited to 20 games because of a fractured wrist and broken hand, has a one-year deal to return to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

What lies ahead for the Knicks' Mike Brown and every new hire
The 2025 NBA coaching carousel is complete. We're examining the tasks facing every new coach, including Mike Brown and the Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Hornets, Dinwiddie agree to 1-year deal
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who averaged 11.0 points for the Mavericks last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hornets, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

NBA adjusts Pop's record after missed games
The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to Mitch Johnson.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Grizzlies to reevaluate Jackson in 10-12 weeks
Grizzlies All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from surgery for a turf toe injury and will be reevaluated in about 12 weeks, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Sources: Knicks expected to hire Mike Brown as head coach
The New York Knicks are expected to hire Mike Brown, a two-time winner of the NBA's Coach of the Year award, as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

? Grading every major trade this summer
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz, live reports
Our NBA insiders have details on all the signings, trades and buzz for the NBA offseason.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

NBA free agent rankings: Pelton's new top 10, plus best fits
Which stars are available? Which teams need them? Kevin Pelton reveals his updated top 10, now including a former MVP.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Breaking down the best and worst of the NBA draft
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Which NBA teams' drafts get an A? What about a C-? We have grades for all 30
Who won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Kevin Pelton grades every team's moves.

ESPN NBA
Jul 02, 2025

Cardinals' Contreras doubtful for Wed. after HBP
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras sustained a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch from Pirates ace Paul Skenes in Tuesday's loss.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Free agency grades: What Myles Turner brings to Giannis and the Bucks
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

'Reckless': What league insiders are saying about this stunning set of Bucks moves
Damian Lillard waived, Myles Turner to Milwaukee: Here's what the surprise moves mean for the Bucks, the Pacers and the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Grizzlies' Jackson to have turf toe procedure
Memphis Grizzlies star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a turf toe injury in his right foot that while require a procedure to repair.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Cavaliers add Nance on one-year deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal with Larry Nance Jr., sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Mann back to Hornets for 3 years, $24M
Tre Mann, a restricted free agent, has agreed to return to the Hornets on a three-year, $24 million deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Nuggets sign Hardaway Jr. to 1-year deal
Free agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Pistons add Robinson in sign-and-trade
Free agent sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Why Myles Turner is an excellent fit in Milwaukee
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Myles Turner's opportunity to shine on the Milwaukee Bucks.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Raptors, Poeltl reach $104M extension
The Raptors and center Jakob Poeltl have agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

NBA free agency grades: What Myles Turner brings to Giannis and the Bucks
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Houston, Atlanta and Memphis.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Nuggets land C Valanciunas from Kings
The Denver Nuggets are acquiring center Jonas Valanciunas from the Kings for Dario Saric, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Kings agree to $45M deal with Schroder
Free agent guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Knicks land C Yabusele on $12M deal
Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Knicks, plus a player option, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Beasley had financial issues
Malik Beasley, an NBA player under investigation in a federal gambling probe, had financial issues and failed to pay back a $650,000 advance this year, according to a lawsuit.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Bucks waive Lillard, agree with Turner
The Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113M on his contract in order to acquire free agent center Myles Turner, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Free agency grades: Grizzlies' Jackson lands $240M extension
The most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Memphis, Houston and Atlanta.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: SGA, OKC reach $285M supermax deal
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Thunder through the 2030-31 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Grading the Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade, plus every major deal this summer
Plenty of deals are already getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Grading the Nuggets' roster reshuffle, plus every major trade this summer
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Lopez has 2-year, $18M deal with Clips
Free agent center Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jul 01, 2025

NBA free agency grades: Hawks, Rockets make early splashes; Grizzlies' Jackson lands $240M extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Houston, Atlanta and Memphis.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Hornets, Plumlee agree to 1-year deal
Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Clarkson expected to sign with Knicks
Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the Knicks after he clears free agency waivers, sources said Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

?? Seven underrated NBA free agents, plus fits
As the Finals showed, a deep bench can make the difference. Here are seven players to watch this week, including former champions and a Hall of Famer.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Hawks land Alexander-Walker, Kennard
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. In addition, Atlanta reached a one-year, $11 million deal with Luke Kennard.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Lakers unveil Statement Edition uniforms for 2025-26 season
Los Angeles' Statement Edition uniform will feature "LA" on both sides of the shorts for the first time on a core uniform.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

NBA free agency grades: Hawks, Rockets make early splashes; Grizzlies' Jackson Jr. lands $240M extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions, including early summer winners in Houston, Atlanta and Memphis.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Alexander-Walker lands with Hawks, sources say
The Hawks are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves via a sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Ex-Cavs guard Jerome to join Grizzlies
Free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: LaRavia to Lakers as Finney-Smith exits
Forward Jake LaRavia agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, a move that comes as Dorian Finney-Smith reached a four-year, $53 million deal with the Rockets.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Lopez signs 2-year, $18M deal with Clips
Free agent center Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Magic land vet PG Tyus Jones for $7M
Free agent guard Tyus Jones agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Mavs agree to $13M deal with PG Russell
Free agent point guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Nuggets trading MPJ to Nets for Johnson
The Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

NBA free agency 2025: Latest signings, news, buzz, live reports
The latest buzz ahead of the NBA offseason from our NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: LeVert agrees to $29M deal with Pistons
Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Looney exits Golden State to join Pels
Center Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion with the Warriors, agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Ex-Celts center Kornet headed to Spurs
Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Porter agrees to 2-year deal with Bucks
Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr., who declined his $2.5 million player option earlier this summer, has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in 2026-27, sources told ESPN on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Tre Jones back to Bulls for 3 years, $24M
Free agent guard Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the Bulls, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Rockets land Finney-Smith on $53M deal
Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Aldama, Grizz reach 3-year, $52.5M deal
Santi Aldama, who set career highs in points, rebounds, assists and steals, reached a three-year, $52.5M deal to return to the Grizzlies, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Knicks to meet with Brown for 2nd time
Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Grizz to extend Jackson on $240M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Presti: NBA should be rational about injury causes
OKC GM Sam Presti said the league has been too "defensive" in its analysis of why so many players suffered Achilles injuries this season.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

NBA free agency grades: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s $240M extension and every major deal
Kevin Pelton breaks down the offseason's most impactful signings and extensions.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

NBA summer league 2025: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news
The latest updates from the NBA 2K26 Summer League tournament in Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Jazz finalizing buyout with vet Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, which will make the veteran guard an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Batum returning to Clippers after opt out
Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the LA Clippers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There's considerable excitement around next year's draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest NBA free agency and trade news with fantasy basketball analysis from Andre Snellings and Eric Moody.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Williams, Sharpe to re-sign with Nets
Free agent forward Ziaire Williams and center Day'Ron Sharpe both intend to sign two-year, $12 million deals to return to the Nets, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Thunder's Jalen Williams to have wrist surgery
Thunder forward Jalen Williams will undergo surgery to repair a ligament tear -- originally sustained in March -- in his right wrist after managing the injury through the team's championship run.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

What our insiders are hearing about the biggest teams in NBA free agency
With free agency set to begin at 6 p.m. ET Monday, here are the latest rumblings from across the league, from potential free agent targets to trades.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

WNBA to add Cleveland, Detroit, Philly by 2030
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia set to join by 2030. Toronto and Portland enter next year.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

?? Live: Latest signings, news, rumors and buzz
The latest buzz ahead of the NBA offseason from our NBA insiders.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Sources: Forward Williams to re-sign with Nets
Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

Seven underrated NBA free agents -- and teams that should sign them
Here are seven players to watch this week, including former champions and a Hall of Famer.

ESPN NBA
Jun 30, 2025

NBA insiders: What we're hearing about 20 teams hours before free agency begins
With free agency set to begin at 6 p.m. ET Monday, here are the latest rumblings from across the league, from potential free agent targets to trades.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Bailey 'blessed' to be with Jazz: 'Trust my process'
Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: Ayton to become free agent after buyout
Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Hornets land guard Sexton from Jazz for Nurkic
The Utah Jazz traded guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for center Jusuf Nurkic, it was announced.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be joining Jazz
Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: Rockets' Smith to sign $122M extension
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Breaking down LeBron's $52.6M option and the biggest moves this summer
Kevin Pelton breaks down the offseason's most impactful signings and extensions.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: Magic decline M. Wagner's $11M option
The Orlando Magic are declining the $11 million team option for big man Moritz Wagner, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Warriors pick up options on Post, Santos
The Golden State Warriors exercised the team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos on Sunday.`

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: Portis to sign $44M deal with Bucks
Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: Harden to sign $81.5M deal with Clips
James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

Sources: 76ers' Gordon opts out, hits free agency
76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Jun 29, 2025

OKC agrees to deals with C Williams, G Mitchell
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to new three-year deals with center/forward Jaylin Williams and guard Ajay Mitchell, sources told ESPN.

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