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Pat Riley found another way to describe Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday afternoon during the “Greek Freak”‘s introductory Miami Heat news conference. The longtime Heat president deployed a metaphor that encompassed Antetokounmpo’s grandeur. “We landed a 747,” Riley said of his blockbuster trade for the 6-foot-11, 243-pound forward, likening the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP to an iconic …

Both Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Thursday. what basketball fans and media have been feeling since LeBron James announced he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA offseason revolves around James’ free-agent decision. Advertisement During Thursday’s press conference introducing the team’s new offseason additions, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Riley …

Calling Gary Trent Jr.’s new contract “suspicious” is an understatement. Talking to team executives (and pretty much everyone else) at Las Vegas Summer League, it was fairly obvious what had led to Gary Trent Jr.’s four-year, $64 million contract with Milwaukee: This was pre-arranged. The 27-year-old wing played on a minimum-salary contract for two years, and once the Bucks had …

It’s all of our biggest fear. Could LeBron James duck another return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in favor of the Golden State Warriors? ESPN’s Shams Charania seems doubtful. In what has been an endless loop of reporting, Charania provided yet another update on James’ desires for his next team. The latest? James is still favoring a handful of teams over …

LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors has been a rising topic in recent days. Betting odds have turned in their favor, anonymous NBA executives think it’s a natural fit too, Steph Curry’s making pitches at celebrity golf events, and even Steve Kerr jokingly acknowledged all the headlines by telling a fan “We got him,” at a stoplight. But despite …

Making the NBA Finals sure makes the time fly. The Spurs’ 2025-26 season only ended a month ago, and we’ve already gotten through the NBA Draft, the vast majority of free agency (thank goodness they aren’t caught up in the LeBron James Decision 4.0 or Kawhi Leonard trade debacle) and most of Summer League. With that in mind, it’s time …

The Spurs lost the NBA Finals in five games, and according to Sean Sweeney, the top reasons for that had nothing to do with the title-winning Knicks. Sweeney, San Antonio’s former top assistant coach and now head coach of the Orlando Magic, offered his take on why his squad is just the runner-up. Advertisement “I think a few things,” he …

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 11: Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of …

Mike Dunleavy Jr. may have offered the latest clue in the LeBron James free agency mystery — or simply confirmed the Warriors are already prepared to move on without him. Speaking during Golden State’s summer league game, the Warriors general manager said the franchise is nearing the end of its offseason work. Mike Dunleavy says the Warriors are close to …

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The Warriors spent the past several days making sure LeBron James knew exactly how badly they want him. Now they may be learning that the feeling is not entirely mutual. Shams Charania says Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia are the focus in LeBron James’ free agency, leaving Golden State on edge. Getty Images ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that Cleveland, Miami …

The stakes for Kawhi Leonard appear far greater than previously understood as the NBA navigates an unprecedented case with potentially career-altering consequences. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Leonard himself could face punishment ranging from a substantial suspension to the most severe possible outcome: having his contract voided. Kawhi Leonard could face a long suspension or a voided contract as …

The Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but Iman Shumpert’s latest remarks appear to hint toward one outcome. On the Shump Street podcast, NBA insider Shams Charania discussed NBA free agency with the former player. Iman Shumpert played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. Getty Images …

Jalen Brunson played through pain during the final two rounds of the Knicks run to their first championship in 53 years. During an appearance on ESPN Radio on Wednesday, the Knicks captain revealed he began feeling discomfort in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers. Advertisement “There wasn’t a play I remember it happening,” Brunson said. “I …

OG Anunoby is a man of few words but many laughs. The Knicks star became one of five Knicks-related ESPY Award wins on Wednesday night at Lincoln Center, as he took home Play of the Year honors for his game-winning tip-in during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Advertisement The soft-spoken Anunoby went on stage to accept the award, but …

You can always count on Josh Hart for an entertaining quip. Just after Argentina’s miraculous comeback to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks star compared Argentina to the newest NBA champs, almost certainly because of the country’s propensity for comebacks. Advertisement “Argentina = Knicks,” Hart posted on X. FIFA via Getty Images Despite …

KAT brought out his claws. Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, in attendance for the 2026 ESPY Awards at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night, took a swipe at one of the team’s playoff foes as New York looked to take home the Best Team award. Advertisement “You can pick up all the analytics and statistics you want,” Towns said during a pre-show …

Everyone wants to know where LeBron James will sign this offseason. Kevin Durant weighed in on the highly touted free-agent sweepstakes Wednesday. “That’s the million-dollar question. I wish I knew. If I had to choose one, I would say Cleveland. But I think Philly got a good chance, too,” Durant said. Kevin Durant weighed in on LeBron James’ free agency. …

The Washington Wizards lost their second game in as many nights on Wednesday against a Los Angeles Clippers team that also sat their top-5 pick. The Keaton Wagler-less Clippers outlasted the AJ Dybantsa-less Wizards in a 108-94 affair at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The two teams played at a frenetic pace to open the game, with …

I’m not one to watch the ESPYs most years. The last thing I want to watch is a bunch of players I don’t like be honored, plays that involve my team losing being shown, and jokes being made at my team’s expense. Last year’s edition alone featured both Tyrese Haliburton’s and Freddie Freeman’s career-defining plays, both of which happened at …

Another game, another piece of evidence for my theory that the Utah Jazz Summer League team was replaced with clones somewhere on their way from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Every year, I forget just how sloppy Summer League basketball is played – perhaps my expectations shouldn’t be so high. Nevertheless, the players are out there playing, so I will …

Warriors coach Steve Kerr might have caused the biggest buzz of the summer among NBA fans. On Wednesday, a video surfaced on social media of a Warriors fan telling Kerr the team needed to sign LeBron James. Advertisement “We got him,” Kerr said. Steve Kerr is entering his 13th season as the Warriors’ head coach. San Francisco Chronicle via Getty …

Stephen Curry has now made another push for LeBron James just as the Warriors appear to be losing ground in the sweepstakes. During a Wednesday appearance on “Good Morning America,” Curry delivered his most direct recruiting pitch yet, selling James on championship pedigree, team chemistry, sunshine, golf and the opportunity to close his career alongside a former rival. Stephen Curry …

LAS VEGAS — Adou Thiero’s summer league debut didn’t go how he imagined. The Lakers’ 2025 second-round pick came into the summer wanting to dominate. He had an idea of what being dominant looked like. And then when he tried to execute that vision during the July 3 loss to the Warriors, it didn’t go how he imagined. The Lakers’ …