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James Wiseman didn’t have a lot of luck in the NBA. He got drafted in Dec. 2020 and missed most of his first preseason when he got COVID. He injured his wrist and missed a month, then tore his meniscus near the end of his rookie season, which led to his missing the entirety of his sophomore season. During his …

Sometimes, we build something up in our mind for weeks or months or years, and then the moment comes, and it’s over in a flash. The Lakers’ summer of 2026 felt like that. Before Luka Doncic fell into their laps and gave a direction to a roster retooling, the Lakers were pointing to the summer of 2026. That was when …

One day shy of two months after the Philadelphia 76ers ended Jaylen Brown’s season, they did what so many pundits had tried and failed to do over the last half-decade. They split up the Jays. They found one hell of a way of doing it, too: by trading for Brown, in a day that scarcely anybody saw coming amid breathless …

One day shy of two months after the Philadelphia 76ers ended Jaylen Brown’s season, they did what so many pundits had tried and failed to do over the last half-decade. They split up the Jays. They found one hell of a way of doing it, too: by trading for Brown, in a day that scarcely anybody saw coming amid breathless …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ projected starting lineup for the 2026-27 season sparked a debate on race Wednesday, July 1. The Lakers likely will have three White players in the starting lineup after acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a trade reported by ESPN. Advertisement Kessler is White, as are the Lakers’ backcourt duo, Luka Doncic and Austin …

The NBA is just two days into its 2026 free agency period and there’s already been plenty of movement. Big trades and free agent agreements have already started to shift the direction of the league for the upcoming season. Advertisement LeBron James made it clear that he’s leaving the Lakers and exploring other options, while the Eastern Conference has already …

The partnership between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who were selected No. 3 overall in successive drafts by the Boston Celtics in 2016 and 2017, reached extraordinary heights, bearing five conference finals, two NBA Finals and a championship in 2024. And now it’s over. Just like that. The Celtics traded Brown — the MVP of the 2024 NBA Finals and Eastern …

The Boston Celtics were gunning for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. They swung and missed and, about a week later, ended up with Paul George in another blockbuster trade. This one’s causing basketball pundits and fans everywhere to scratch their heads. After dangling five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown as a trade chip during the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the Celtics didn’t stop discussing dealing …

The Philadelphia 76ers just pulled off a massive trade, shipping Paul George and two first-round picks to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown. However, it appears they’re not done trying to revamp their starting lineup. Tony Jones, who covers the 76ers for The Athletic, reported shortly after the Jaylen Brown trade that the 76ers were interested in signing free agent LeBron …

July has arrived, which means the NBA Summer League is right around the corner. Former Huskies Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr.’s will both start early in the California Classic, taking place from July 3-6. The main NBA Summer League will be in Las Vegas from July 9-19. Advertisement Karaban’s Sacramento Kings and Reed’s Spurs are in the field along …

We’ve already gotten plenty of fireworks this offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball is joining Anthony Edwards in Minnesota. Just yesterday, the Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard again. On the actual free agency front, we are, impressively at this stage, monitoring the status of LeBron James. The news — and later, confirmation from the …

The Boston Celtics were gunning for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. They swung and missed and, about a week later, ended up with Paul George in another blockbuster trade that’s causing basketball pundits and fans everywhere to scratch their heads. After dangling five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown as a trade chip during the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the Celtics didn’t stop discussing dealing Brown, …

One of the summer’s most anticipated dominoes finally fell on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown is reportedly headed to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Brown had the best statistical season of his career in Boston last year (28.7 points, 6.9 boards, 5.1 assists) as the team’s unquestioned No. 1 option with Jayson Tatum sidelined …

One of the summer’s most anticipated dominoes finally fell on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Brown had the best statistical season of his career in Boston last year (28.7 points, 6.9 boards, 5.1 assists) as the team’s unquestioned No. 1 option with Jayson Tatum sidelined for …

Who said free agency was dead? We’re not even 48 complete hours into July and the league has already seen the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Kawhi Leonard and now Jaylen Brown change addresses. The Lakers pulled off a massive sign-and-trade for a coveted restricted free agent, the reigning champs lost a key piece to a fierce rival and …

The Dallas Mavericks landed a veteran big man on Wednesday afternoon. The Mavericks struck a deal to acquire Santi Aldama in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. In return, the Mavericks will send AJ Johnson, a 2030 first-round pick and two future second-round picks to Memphis. Dallas also acquired the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic …

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sacramento Kings were one of the biggest winners of the 2026 NBA Draft after drafting a Grade A group featuring Darius Acuff Jr., Emanuel Sharp and Alex Karaban. Kings general manager Scott Perry introduced the 2026 draft class to Sacramento for the first time Monday as they got a taste of what it’ll be like inside …

Another All-NBA name is on the move. After failing to move him during their foray in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the Boston Celtics have agreed to a blockbuster trade that ships star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran Paul George, two first-round draft picks and two second-round selections, a person with direct knowledge of the …

After experiencing the best season of his career, Jaylen Brown is heading to a new franchise. After 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics, Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. In exchange, the Celtics will receive 76ers star Paul George, according to ESPn’s Shams Charania. Advertisement The deal comes days after Brown was mentioned as a major part …

Subscribe to The Big Number Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the electric start to the NBA offseason.LeBron James has ended his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers! Where does he go next? Tom and Dan go over the likely teams that the King will choose for the next stop in his storied career.Plus, the duo delve into the …

LeBron James is unlike any other player in the NBA. Similarly, the act and process of signing James is unlike anything in the NBA. So as he’s set to swap uniforms for the first time since 2018, expect his free agency to be a unique process. Advertisement For one, James’ stature in the league is unprecedented, at least in the …

Jaylen Brown hasn’t requested a trade from the Boston Celtics, but the team is still “strongly shopping” him right now, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. The Celtics offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason, but they ultimately accepted a better package from the Miami Heat. Many have wondered if the Celtics would try to …

Mychal Thompson, a member of two of the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship teams from the Showtime era, sounds mystified by a simmering debate, in the wake of LeBron James’ decision to leave the Lakers. Does LeBron James deserve a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, home of the Lakers? Advertisement “A statue? He deserves three statues, buddy,” Thompson told USA TODAY Sports. …

Tobias Harris, the 15-year NBA veteran, has agreed to sign a two-year, $31 million deal to join the San Antonio Spurs, according to Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko. The deal is fully guaranteed, too. Harris, who turns 34 years old in mid-July, averaged 13.3 points (on 47/37/87 shooting splits), 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes per game this past …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Meleek Thomas to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Thomas was selected 34th overall by the Cavs last week in the 2026 NBA Draft. Thomas played 37 games with Arkansas last year as a freshman. He averaged 15.7 points and 3.8 rebounds as a 6’3″ sharpshooting combo-guard. The Cavs are excited to add an efficient shot-maker …