NBA free agency always feels like more of a sprint than a marathon, and the offseason action is already well underway as the moratorium lifts on Tuesday evening. Ja Morant is now on the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal no one could have seen coming. Giannis Antetokounmpo is suddenly a member of the Miami Heat, LaMelo Ball is somehow …

Here is the Summer League schedule for Duke’s NBA rookies for those who need a hoops fix and a break from World Cup play. We formatted it for our purposes, but credit to @BeardedBlueDevl for pulling it together over on X. Don’t read too much into these games, though. Look at what ESPN said about Cooper Flagg’s debut last season. …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA operates at maximum volume, but Kawhi Leonard has always moved in total silence. While other superstars use public leverage plays and loud social media hints to dictate their futures, the league’s most enigmatic multi-time Finals MVP prefers to let his representation …

The Detroit Pistons are apparently on the verge of losing All-NBA center Jalen Duren as negotiations on a new contract have apparently reached a breaking point. It’s progressed to Duren planning to meet with the Sacramento Kings when free agency officially begins on Tuesday. That report comes from Chris Haynes. Earlier reports from The Athletic said Duren and the Pistons …

One NBA draft cycle ends, and another immediately begins. There wasn’t much Wisconsin flavor in the 2026 proceedings, with the University of Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd, Marquette’s Chase Ross and former Menomonee Falls High School standout Seth Trimble all going undrafted but signing deals that get a foot in the door of the NBA. Advertisement The lack of Wisconsin ties should …

From afar, Robert Parish has taken notice of the Jaylen Brown trade speculation dominating the offseason discourse, and The Chief has taken his stance. Parish is firmly against the idea of trading Brown, as the four-time champion adamantly expressed during an appearance Monday on SiriusXM NBA Radio. In explaining his position on the matter, Parish called out the Celtics, and …

Good morning, BBN! There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Kentucky Wildcats this summer as Mark Pope and his staff look to make some noise in Year 3. One of those key players? Milan Momcilovic. The Iowa State sharpshooter chose the Cats over Louisville and Arizona, and is now set up to be one of the key players on the …

Never say never. Back in March, WSOC-TV asked Steph Curry the question he’s been fielding for years, and instead of the usual diplomatic deflection, Steph grinned and said it outright: you always keep your options open. The question was: will he leave the Warriors to join his hometown Charlotte Hornets? Dell Curry’s number 30 went up into the rafters at …

Clippers pick up option on Brook Lopez MSN Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOX0lhM3hVQ2lUdVRvcjJ4cXBXaGpLYmJsdjl0NWpfU0tjSEpQM2p5OGJrNDRmOVJKZXNRTURzb1JFYXhqWW9abDFsdFh4ZVBIRDdXQ1lsUzRFb2ZqcWxFOU1leTdRTGJ3d3FGN3dxSHJCZDZzNEphaHVZcjNfWUxTNmlKTXk4ek9UZUsycGZmaDk?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-06-29 20:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have built one of the most expensive teams in the league, and one somehow devoid of depth at the most premium position. The pursuit of talent over position has led to a team with too many overlapping skill sets at guard and center. That is coming back to bite them as they simultaneously can’t afford to be …

Free agent center Kristaps Porziņģis has accepted a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. This will see him potentially stay with the Warriors through the 2027-28 season, with the second year of the extension being a player option. In 15 games with the Warriors, Porziņģis averaged 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 …

The Los Angeles Clippers may already have their Kawhi Leonard backup plan, and it comes with a Finals MVP trophy. Leonard’s future in Los Angeles is now growing murkier, the Clippers have reportedly emerged as a serious team to watch for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. According to ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, one league executive said the Clippers “want Brown bad,” …

Brook Lopez drills 3-point shot vs. Milwaukee Bucks ESPN Philippines Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVEFVX3lxTFBpa1J1Q1VjcmgxamViNmpwR3pOMWM4OTE2Uk9Cd0UzRnJwaFFtVTlDeFkxM1VmY1pQRXUxaFFidUZ4VEF3aXNaWlJjU1JGWlh1amloUw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-23 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Spurs have wasted no time with the negotiation period for their own free agents. After agreeing to new three-year deal with Julian Champagnie, ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that Harrison Barnes will return to the Spurs on a one-year, $8 million deal. He reports that the Spurs valued “his leadership and production” when negotiating the new deal. The move …

The Golden State Warriors and center Kristaps Porzingis have reportedly agreed to a two-year $40 million contract extension, per ESPN NBA insider Shama Charania, as he was told by his agent Jeff Schwartz. Charania’s report also said that Porzingis’ deal will include a player option after the second year, which could allow him to hit free agency following the 2026-2027 …

One of the transfers that was set to play for Oklahoma State men’s basketball in 2026-27 is suing the NCAA for one more year of college basketball. Kashie Natt, the former Sam Houston guard who was waiting for a waiver from the NCAA to play, had his waiver recently canceled. He and his attorney, Darren Heitner, are now suing the …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wizards fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. So, you saw the news. Anthony Davis could go to the Golden State Warriors. Could he be traded there or to …

The Duke basketball program is on the board with the 2027 recruiting class. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have sealed their first commitment in the 2027 recruiting class, as 4-star forward Kager Knueppel has committed to the Blue Devils. 4-Star 2027 Prospect Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke This commitment is somewhat out of nowhere, but it’s expected in …

Beal opts for free agency; Brook Lopez back with Clippers ESPN Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQMmgtV29zZWtnY2NObmZLMVgyNGlEbE1UWEZLSXpoSU5VN2gwd2JzZTdMTDBPUV9YRC1EUjdDSmxyanl0ZEMyX2RVU185WFlNYzE5M2tTOWV5UUNkN2pua3hmLWJ4Uk5GaUtPa2x1TnEyZ3FNQnhnM00wbHhsc3ZkYS1zNm5TLV9rNTQ1RUp5dkxDU1E3MUE?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-06-29 19:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

On the eve of free agency, the rumors have not slowed down. The Lakers are remaining active, most notably setting up a call with restricted free agent Jalen Duren once free agency starts on Tuesday. However, that certainly isn’t the only pot on the stove for the Lakers, who have been busy in the hours and days leading up to …

In the Mark Pope system, his team has to be able to shoot the three-ball at an elite level. Last season, that was not the case as the Wildcats shot 34.1% from deep as a team, and this just will not cut it. Knowing the Wildcats have to be a better shooting team this season, Pope did something very smart. …

Oakland, June 2015. The Warriors finally break through, Steph Curry is the engine of it, and the Bay Area loses its mind in a way it had been waiting four decades to lose it. People were crying in bars. Strangers were hugging on BART. Nobody at that parade was thinking about an expiration date, they were just thinking about how …

The debates about Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors will never end. The sun will rise in the east and set in the west, oceans will rise and fall, empires will crumble, the sand will inexorably pour down the hourglass of life, and someone will still be arguing about whether Kuminga earned more minutes than Steve Kerr gave him. …

Clippers Pick Up $9.2M Option On Brook Lopez, Decline On Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nic Batum RealGM Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxNUGtSaVkwelE3ZjJzSUtBckUtVGx1X2ttMjlWbktsUWNoR2Y2UGtPbFlzSHV2aXAtU1lxTVE4YnBRTUZCTS04Q3pHWWdCclE4SjJEX1c2NW1JR0F2eEh1cDVkMmtDZ1VPRklpeXdZckJWUzFCSkpqQ01IYjY4cnk2M3BVRzQxUERqcnZQdzNOTmxkWGh6Q3BHcDZjMkFqeXdHSGlTeWZjcWJKNUdtMzBTWkd2V0JTNVhUeUROdUZQQTVUQmNtd3c?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-06-29 20:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Bucks’ roster experienced a shakeup on Monday afternoon after the front office declined Andre Jackson Jr.’s $2.41m team option and Taurean Prince picked up his $3.82 million player option, per Eric Nehm. The two transactions mean that Prince will remain in Milwaukee for the 2026-27 season, while Jackson will become an unrestricted free agent. It felt like Jackson’s exit …