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When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Rockets to the Raptors in the summer of 2012, Toronto was a directionless, lost franchise. It had been above .500 just once in the previous 10 seasons and hadn’t gotten out of the first round of the playoffs since Vince Carter wore a Raptors uniform. Lowry spearheaded a transformation on the court that, …

Former NBA champion Kyle Lowry re-signed for his former team Toronto Raptors for one day before retiring at the age of 40. The veteran point guard, who helped the Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship, wanted to end his career with the team after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2024. Advertisement “Thank you to my family, my friends, my …

The most successful NBA player that Louisville basketball has ever produced is well on his way to becoming the most financially successful former Cardinal this side of Junior Bridgeman. Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a new 4-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers that will reportedly earn him $273 million. Mitchell could have waited until next summer to add an additional …

After a dizzying first week of NBA free agency and a number of blockbuster trades, it’s time to make some early assessments on the league’s new landscape. What’s been the best move of the offseason so far? The most head-scratching move? And what’s next for LeBron James? Let’s dive in. What’s the best move of the offseason so far? Tom …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post. Advertisement Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there …

Kyle Lowry made two significant announcements on Tuesday, June 7 in Toronto, where he won an NBA championship. The veteran point guard signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement from professional basketball. The Raptors will make Lowry’s No. 7 just the second jersey that they have ever retired, joining Vince Carter’s No. 15. Widely called …

Just about three weeks after being named the unanimous MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had to undergo surgery to repair an injury to his left forearm/wrist area. While it’s unclear exactly when the injury happened, we do know that Brunson was playing through the injury to his shooting arm during the Knicks’ …

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson underwent surgery to repair an injury to his left wrist, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. He’s expected to spend “at least two months” rehabilitating following the procedure, according to Ian Begley of SNY, with a return to basketball activity anticipated later this summer, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. NBA teams …

Why now? Why for Paul George, an aging but very expensive player? How is this bringing Boston closer to maximizing the prime years of Jayson Tatum and winning another ring? Monday, Brad Stevens explained his reasoning for trading away Jaylen Brown and all of the above questions. Stevens, the Boston Celtics’ president of basketball operations, pulled the trigger on a …

The Cleveland Cavaliers and superstar guard Donovan Mitchell have reportedly agreed to a new four-year $273 million contract extension according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Mitchell could have waited until next offseason for an extra year on the deal, along with an additional $80 million tacked on. Instead, Mitchell signed on the first possible day he was able to. The deal …

The first stop on the NBA Summer Leagie schedule was the California Classic which wrapped up last night. Two former Orange were on rosters: William Kyle with the Lakers and Nate Kingz with the Heat. Kyle saw action in two of the three games playing. After just two points in the opener, he didn’t see action in the Lakers 2nd …

This offseason has been full of surprises, and with LeBron James still keeping everyone guessing about his next destination, the drama is far from over. From the moment the NBA Finals wrapped, through the 2026 NBA Draft and into free agency, the league hasn’t stood still. An NBA Finals MVP was traded to a division rival, a two-time Finals MVP …

Kyle Lowry has officially announced his retirement after a 20-year NBA career. The 40-year-old Lowry signed a one-day contract on Tuesday to retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors, where he had the greatest moments of his career. Sportsnet reported Thursday that this is how Lowry’s final days in the NBA would go, but Lowry took to Instagram to …

Former New Orleans Saints teammates Terron Armstead and Marcus Williams built a strong bond during their time together in the Big Easy, and that relationship remains as strong as ever. Armstead was in attendance for the MW Athletics and GutCheck Combine, an event hosted through Williams’ youth training program, where he spent time supporting the next generation of athletes while …

The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, reports ESPN.com. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. With this new deal, Mitchell won’t join the star-studded free agent class next season, which includes Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Advertisement Mitchell’s previous contract included …

Six years ago I saw a photo of Donald Sutherland and thought, “Man, he looks a lot like Gregg Popovich.” Thought it would make a good Open Thread, so I wrote it up as: Who would play Gregg Popovich in a Spurs biopic? Advertisement I never, ever, in a million years thought to myself “Jesse Eisenberg is the perfect choice.” …

Kyle Lowry has officially announced his retirement after a 20-year NBA career. The 40-year-old Lowry will sign a one-day contract on Tueaday and retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors, where he has the greatest moments of his career. Sportsnet reported on Thursday that this is how Lowry’s final days in the NBA would go, but Lowry took to …

Shouts out to the World Cup organizers for placing Spain’s games all at 9 p.m. in my time zone, which is definitely better than having to wake up at 2:30 a.m. to watch the Knicks play. On to your daily links and notes. The Knicks announced the new deals for Landry Shamet, Mo Diawara, and Jose Alvarado after the moratorium …

With the Jaylen Brown trade to the Philadelphia 76ers becoming official, the Boston Celtics will play their first season without the 2024 NBA Finals MVP for the first time in a decade. President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and majority owner Bill Chisholm held a press conference at the Auerbach Center to discuss everything pertaining the trade with one of …

SAN FRANCISCO — As the holiday weekend came to a close and Monday arrived, the NBA reached a critical part of its calendar. Teams were able to start signing free agents to contracts and complete trades as of 9:01 a.m. PT, turning agreements from over the previous six days of free agency into official deals. Advertisement But for the Lakers, …

In Monday night’s NBA Summer League play, former Duke star Cameron Boozer continues to impress. He finished the game against Utah with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, hit 4-5 on his threes, and shot 6-9 overall, and did that in 27 minutes. Advertisement In a related note, former BC big man Quentin Post has signed an offer sheet with …

After going 1-1 through their first two games in Sacramento, the Brooklyn Nets will close out their California Classic three-game slate tonight, squaring off against the Golden State Warriors. And unlike yesterday, this is going to be a noteworthy game for fans to tune in to, as Miklel Brown Jr., Brooklyn’s No. 6 overall pick and their highest pick since …

Trading a franchise icon after the best season of his career is going to be an extremely unpopular decision within your fanbase. Yet, that is what the Celtics just did by trading Jaylen Brown to the rival Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first round picks and two second round picks. There is a basketball reason that the Celtics did …

LeBron James is keeping the basketball world on edge with his looming free agency decision. For the first time in eight seasons, James won’t be wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform and everyone wants to know where he’ll go next. LeBron James is the top free agent of the summer after informing the Lakers he would be leaving the franchise …

When you think about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ biggest needs, the first thing that comes to mind is more playable size, specifically on the wings.  So you can imagine the confusion from reporters and the fanbase that came with the second round selection of Meleek Thomas.  Advertisement But, there is one need that felt overlooked at times with this Cleveland team …