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The Lakers’ top priority this summer is finding a center of the future, so it’s no surprise their top target this summer is a big man. The restricted free agent market is always tricky to navigate, but the two best centers available this summer fall both fall in that category. While Jalen Duren is feuding with the Pistons — and …

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard after seven seasons. Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30 for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap. Advertisement The move puts an end to a real pursuit of an …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a $39 million, four-year deal with veteran forward Dean Wade, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed yet. Advertisement Wade is the first big offseason deal made by new 76ers …

Power forward/center Zach Collins has agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension to stay with the Chicago Bulls through the 2027-28 season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Collins’ agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, worked with the organization continuously over the last two days to keep his client off the free agency market and beat the July 1 deadline at …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost defensive-first starting small forward Dean Wade in free agency. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he will be joining former Cavs general manager Mike Gansey with the Philadelphia 76ers on a four-year, $39 million deal. Not being able to retain Wade’s services isn’t all that surprising on its own. The Cavs were the only team over …

In need of three-point shooting, the Lakers lost the league’s best sharpshooter on the first day of free agency. Guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13-million deal with the Phoenix Suns, The Times confirmed Tuesday. Advertisement Kennard was an unrestricted free agent after he was traded to the Lakers last February from the Atlanta Hawks. His arrival coincided …

The Nets and free agent guard Keon Ellis have agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. The signing came shortly after the NBA free agency negotiating window opened and gives Brooklyn some depth at the guard position. Advertisement Ellis, 26, has played four seasons in the league and was traded from the Sacramento Kings to …

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a $13 million, two-year deal with veteran guard Luke Kennard, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal — which includes a player option for the second season — cannot be signed yet. Advertisement …

The Lakers now have lots of money and lots of holes to fill heading into free agency without LeBron James on the roster. While it might be the right time to move on from him, it’s a lot of production to replace. The team is going to replace him in the aggregate and will need a number of new faces …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the draft in the rearview and the Celtics staring at the start of free agency and (hopefully) a conclusion to …

While reports on Monday emerged that the Golden State Warriors were preparing to pursue superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis this offseason, a report by Marc J. Spears of Andscape seems to downplay the possibility Golden State could reunite the former teammates together. Per Spears, the Washington Wizards have no interest in trading Davis this offseason. “The Washington Wizards are …

The clock has struck 5:00 p.m. CT which means that NBA free agency is now officially open! Just when you thought some of the bigger dominos had already fallen (Giannis, LaMelo, Ja, Jaylen Clark), there was more breaking news today. A pair of first ballot Hall of Fame names popped up. The NBA news cycle really doesn’t sleep. The biggest …

The 2026 NBA free agency negotiation window has officially opened, and LeBron James remains at the forefront of the conversation. James’ agent, Rich Paul, told Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office that the 23-year NBA veteran would not return to the franchise and would explore other options. Advertisement James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest …

Robert Williams III has agreed to a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season, the team announced Tuesday. Williams, 28, averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game this season, becoming a key contributor off the bench for Portland, which made the playoffs for the first time …

The NBA is leaving Las Vegas — for the NBA Cup final, at least. The league announced Tuesday it will hold next season’s NBA Cup final at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for Dec. 11. The NBA did not address where the semifinal games will be held. Advertisement The league had previously held the NBA Cup …

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday. The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and pick swap to …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Kevin O’Connor gives his instant takeaways on …

The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league officials were looking for when he said the league was …

Everyone loves a good reunion, and Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors. When last we saw Leonard sporting dinosaurs, in his lone season in Toronto, he led the Raptors on a magical run to the 2019 NBA championship, the franchise’s first-ever title. Advertisement It had cost them DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round draft pick (Keldon Johnson), …

Breaking news just keeps coming out of Los Angeles. On the day where the topic of conversation has been LeBron James and his decision to not return to the Lakers, the other LA team got busy in the headlines. The Los Angeles Clippers executed a deal with the Toronto Raptors to send them Kawhi Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, …

The Kawhi Leonard era might soon be over in Los Angeles. A deal to send the seven-time NBA All-Star forward back to Toronto, where he won his second NBA title, is in the works, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Advertisement The trade — which the Clippers …

ATLANTA (AP) — Center Jock Landale has reached an agreement on a one-year, $14 million deal to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal cannot be singed or announced by the team before July 6. Advertisement The …

In 2019, Kawhi Leonard wanted out of San Antonio, and Toronto stepped up and traded for him, knowing full well that he would not sign an extension to stay north of the border because he wanted to play in his native Southern California. Toronto got a ring out of taking that roll of the dice. Now, Leonard is headed back …

Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the 6. The Raptors have landed Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks, with Ingram and Dick now headed to the Clippers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Let’s get into the fantasy basketball implications of this trade. Advertisement Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard The talent …

As LeBron James departs the Los Angeles Lakers, two of the franchise’s key figures – Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson – shared their thoughts on the impact he’s had the club. “LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,’’ wrote Buss, the team’s governor and controlling executive. “We will always be thankful for his eight years with the …