NBA betting: What sparked the interest on Bronny James to be the No. 1...
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2024, 11:00 AM ETClose Joined ESPN in 2014
Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008The proposition was seemingly so outlandish that some bookmakers were hesitant to post odds on it: Would anyone really...
2024 NBA free agency roundtable: Top questions after two days
The NBA free agency period began Sunday, and we've already seen several big moves that will shake up the 2025 title pursuit, as several contenders retooled their rosters in attempts to knock off the defending champion Boston Celtics.Nine-time...
Sources – Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers agree to 3-year, $150.3M extension
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 2, 2024, 08:54 AM ETCleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, sources told ESPN.The deal delivers the...
Sources – Pistons, Tobias Harris agree to 2-year, $52M deal
Free agent forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $52 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.Harris, who turns 32 on July 15, had been with the Philadelphia 76ers since the...
Gary Harris agrees to return to Magic on 2-year, $14 million deal
Free agent guard Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract to stay with the Orlando Magic, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Harris, 29, spent the past three-plus seasons in Orlando after the Denver Nuggets traded him...
Sources – Warriors signing De’Anthony Melton to one-year deal
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 03:53 PM ETThe Golden State Warriors are signing De'Anthony Melton to a one-year, $12.8 million deal on the midlevel exception, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.A versatile defender who is also a career...
Atkinson says Cavs can take ‘next step,’ optimistic Mitchell will re-sign
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- From the outside, Kenny Atkinson kept tabs on Cleveland and recognized something special happening with the Cavaliers.They had young talent. They had a positive culture. And, in Donovan Mitchell, they had a superstar.Atkinson wanted to...
Oubre staying with 76ers for 2 years, $16.3M, sources say
Free agent guard Kelly Oubre Jr., has agreed to a two-year, $16.3 million deal to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The deal includes a player option on the 2025-26 season for the Sixers' starting...
Sources: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M deal
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has agreed on a five-year, $314 contract extension, including a player option and trade kicker, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.Tatum, 26, led Boston to its 18th NBA title with a five-game...
Boston Celtics ownership group plans to sell majority stake
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 01:46 PM ETThe Boston Celtics majority ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is planning to make the franchise available for sale.Grousbeck and partner Steve Pagliuca led a group that purchased the team in...
