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The Nets are acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that will see Brooklyn send Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls. The deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, will see Brooklyn send a second-round pick (No. 33 overall) in Tuesday’s NBA Draft to Minnesota, in exchange for Randle and a first-round selection (No. 28 …

An NBA trade broke late Monday night … but not that one. As much of the league is awaiting resolution with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a three-team trade has reportedly come through that sends forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets. Advertisement According to ESPN, Randle and Minnesota’s No. 28 selection in the first round of the 2026 …

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night. The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday’s draft to the Nets and will be receiving the No. 33 pick that will …

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, the Timberwolves are actually moving down in the draft to facilitate the trade and get Randle off their payroll. Here are the full details of the trade, per Charania: Advertisement …

With the Larry O’Brien trophy now safely in the hands of the New York Knicks organization to wrap up the 2025-26 season, we’re now diving headfirst into the first marquee event of the offseason — the 2026 NBA Draft. Round 1 begins on Tuesday night with the Washington Wizards on the clock, starting at 8 p.m. ET from the Barclays …

Editor’s note: USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates for the Fever vs. Mercury here. It might be the NBA offseason, but Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is still dishing assists. Haliburton was sitting courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, June 22 when he sprang into action. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement After …

Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the Wolverines and heading to the NBA, becoming the Dallas Mavericks next head coach. Here are the key takeaways from May’s departure. Current college basketball climate swayed May’s decision Matt Norlander of CBS Sports had some enlightening insight into a conversation he had with May back in April. Dealing with agents of transfer …

A former TCU men’s basketball star is getting involved with his alma mater in a special advisory role. Desmond Bane, a six-year NBA veteran and former first-round draft selection in 2020, has been named TCU’s chief basketball officer. In this role, Bane will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jamie Dixon and volunteer his time to the men’s …

First things first: it does NOT look like Giannis is coming to Toronto. But, wherever he goes will mean a change in the position that the Toronto Raptors find themselves in the league. With all signs pointing to Giannis staying in the Eastern Conference, the Greek Freak seems like he will remain an obstacle to the Raptors’ playoff success for …

The next-to-last mocks are rolling out and the top 20 prospects have spoken at the annual Green Room press conference in Manhattan and there appears to be two headlines as fans await the NBA Draft at Barclays Center Tuesday night, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. The first is easy: Mikel Brown Jr. the 20-year-old, 6’5″ lead guard from Louisville appears …

The Knicks and restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara are working on a multiyear, eight-figure deal to bring the rookie back to New York, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms. The deal is not official, but all signs are pointing to it getting done, Begley notes. Advertisement Diawara, who the Knicks selected with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo has fueled speculation he might finally be leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. All it took was a short social media post. “GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout” he wrote on his X account Monday, June 22, followed by a prayer hands and 100 percent emojis. Advertisement An accompanying black-and-white photo …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O’Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain. Advertisement KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young’s new contract with the Wizards. (0:50) Giannis trade updates (4:57) Trae Young signs contract …

Among the things this signing signals: The Washington Wizards will select BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Washington now has its point guard of the future locked up and isn’t going to select Darryn Peterson. Trae Young has agreed to terms to return to the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $212 million contract, …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA Draft is coming up fast with Round 1 on Tuesday beginning at 8:00 PM and Round 2 coming up …

The first round of the NBA Draft is set for Tuesday evening. Let’s take a final look at who the experts have the Cleveland Cavaliers taking with the 29th pick. The Ringer – Henri Veesaar J. Kyle Mann projected the seven foot, 22-year-old center out of North Carolina to the Cavs. Mann wrote: I’m sure you’ve pondered this question at …

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they are exercising their team option for Craig Porter Jr., bringing the undrafted guard back for his fourth season. Porter signed his first standard contract in February, 2024. Porter is fresh off the best season of his career, appearing in 64 games and playing a career-high 17 minutes per game. He helped Cleveland navigate a bumpy …

Jaylen Brown has heard the rumors. The Celtics guard knows his name is being mentioned in a trade for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he is warning the fans that are encouraging Boston to send him packing. “You are turning me somewhat grateful,” he said on Twitch Sunday.”I get to see some negativity that I didn’t want, but that just gives …

It’s a very exciting time to be a BYU basketball fan. Sure, the team disappointed in the NCAA Tournament, losing in the first round to Texas. However, AJ Dybantsa is the most exciting basketball player to ever wear a BYU uniform. And he is on the precipice of BYU history, which could happen during the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, …

Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The fourth year of the agreement is at Young’s option, said the person who spoke to the …

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it’s evolved, then digs deep into this year’s class. From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of …

The aftermath of New York Knicks’ Finals win, combined with the upcoming NBA Draft and free agency, has become a discourse on the overall nature of roster building. Will more teams take the Knicks’ path? Are draft picks still valuable?  Advertisement It’s an interesting question and one that has infiltrated conversations with a number of front-office executives. From an outsider’s …

The 2026 NBA Draft tips off Tuesday in Brooklyn and this class has been billed as one of the deepest in years. Below is a fantasy-basketball-first breakdown of where I’d like each prospect in the lottery to land, knowing very well there will be some surprises and shakeups along the way. Washington Wizards: Cameron Boozer — F, Duke Boozer to …

Max Strus’s 2025-26 season was definitely not the plan either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Strus envisioned. However, the Cavaliers needed Strus for the postseason, and from that perspective, he was up to the task. Regular Season Stats Advertisement Late last August, it was announced by the Cavaliers that Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. …

BYU’s A.J. Dybantsa continues to be the betting favorite to go No. 1 to the Washington Wizards in Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft. Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor also has him mocked first to the Wizards. “At 6-9, he has a special blend of athletic tools with the way he bends, shifts, and explodes with the ball in his hands,” O’Connor wrote. …