‘We want him back’: Warriors strategize way to keep Thompson
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 07:43 PM ETSAN FRANCISCO -- As negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson have stalled, and as the start of free agency looms, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. reiterated his stance...
Sources – Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney’s $8M contract
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 04:43 PM ETThe Golden State Warriors guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for the 2024-25 season on Monday, sources told ESPN.Before Monday's deadline, only $3 million on Looney's deal was set in...
Sources – Nuggets PG Reggie Jackson picking up $5.25M option
Jun 24, 2024, 03:43 PM ETDenver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson is picking up his $5.25 million option to return for the 2024-25 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.Jackson, 34, joined the Nuggets off the buyout market...
Sources: NBA exec Troy Weaver joining Wizards’ front office
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 08:00 AM ETLongtime NBA executive Troy Weaver is joining the Washington Wizards' front office as senior adviser, sources told ESPN.Weaver -- who most recently spent four years as the Detroit Pistons' general manager...
Sources – Raptors’ Scottie Barnes to sign max rookie extension
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 12:32 PM ETToronto Raptors All-Star guard Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension that could be worth as much as $270 million, sources told ESPN on Monday.Barnes' agent, Bill Duffy...
Sources – Cleveland Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as coach
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 10:18 AM ETThe Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise's next coach, sources told ESPN on Monday.The sides have started work on a contract, and a deal...
NBA Draft Day Predictor 2024: Forecasting Round 1 picks
Jun 24, 2024, 06:55 AM ETZaccharie Risacher has a 73% chance to go No. 1 overall in this week's 2024 NBA draft, according to ESPN Analytics' new NBA Draft Day Predictor tool.The predictor model is driven by expert...
Pistons introduce Trajan Langdon, ready for ‘fresh start’
Jun 21, 2024, 08:02 PM ETDETROIT -- There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons.The organization is coming off the worst season in franchise history and is again searching for a new coach. There's...
Boston salutes Celtics’ record 18th NBA championship with parade
Jun 21, 2024, 02:45 PM ETBOSTON -- The Celtics entered the season vowing to turn recent playoff heartbreaks into happiness.Eight months later, they toasted the franchise's 18th championship in what has become the signature Boston celebration, joined Friday...
GM: ‘Warrior’ Luka, rest of Mavs must improve, but team’s core set
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 21, 2024, 12:47 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMDALLAS -- In the wake of an NBA Finals run, Mavericks general manager...
