Sources – LeBron James staying with Lakers on $104M deal
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause,...
Team USA Basketball: 2024 Paris Olympics roster, schedule, news
Team USA will head to the 2024 Olympics in Paris with a roster filled with some of the NBA's biggest stars and against what could be the most competitive field ever.As the four-time defending Olympic gold-medal winner, Team...
Lakers introduce Bronny James, say he ‘earned’ way onto team
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Sources – Kyle Anderson heading to Warriors on 3-year, $27M deal
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 2, 2024, 06:52 PM ETThe Golden State Warriors are landing free agent forward Kyle Anderson on a three-year, $27 million contract, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.The Warriors are executing a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves,...
Dad ‘disappointed’ Klay Thompson picked Mavericks over Lakers
Klay Thompson's decision to sign with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent didn't get an overarching stamp of approval from his father -- former Los Angeles Lakers star Mychal Thompson."I'm not feeling too much in a congratulatory...
UConn great, four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Andrew Lopez, ESPNJul 2, 2024, 03:14 PM ETKemba Walker, a champion at UConn and a four-time All-Star in the NBA, announced his retirement on social media Tuesday."I know I couldn't have made it to this point without my...
Sources: Jonathan Isaac, Magic agree to 5-year, $84 million deal
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has agreed on a five-year, $84 million contract renegotiation and extension, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday.Orlando renegotiated the $17.4 million Isaac had in his contract for this upcoming season, according to...
Hield, Bahamas win, Doncic, Slovenia fall in Olympic qualifying
Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are now facing an uphill battle to get there.Hield scored 24 points, Valdez Edgecombe Jr. added 20 and the Bahamas beat...
Source: Mo Wagner agrees to new deal with Orlando Magic
Mo Wagner has decided to remain with the Orlando Magic, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal on Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Wagner, brother of Magic star Franz Wagner, averaged 10.9 points and 4.3 rebounds while...
Sources: Pacers, James Wiseman agree to 2-year contract
Free agent center James Wiseman has agreed on a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Wiseman, 23, played a career-high 63 games for the Detroit Pistons last season, averaging 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds...