@ShamsCharania Shams Charania
Chauncey Billups, Portland Trail Blazers coach, has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling and is on leave without pay. Meanwhile, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has also been arrested as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe and is on leave without pay. Both will have their paychecks withheld and placed in escrow pending the outcome of the FBI cases.
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"Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star and NBA champion Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $250 million agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-09T13:30Z 3.6M followers, 12.4M engagements
"Sochan [--] will sign a rest of season deal and gives the Knicks a young athletic wing with versatility and size. He averaged [----] points [---] rebounds and [----] minutes across [---] games for the Spurs and was a two-time Rising Stars participant as a rookie and sophomore. Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears waivers his agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports tells ESPN. Sochan had [--] interested suitors after being released from the Spurs on Wednesday and landed on the Knicks as his new team. https://t.co/F2dVt3ivEx Free agent forward Jeremy"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:18Z 3.6M followers, 903.7K engagements
"Lakers star Anthony Davis had a spasm of his groin and is attempting to see if he can return for second half vs. Heat per sources"
X Link 2023-11-07T01:47Z 3.6M followers, 14.7M engagements
"Breaking: The Toronto Raptors are trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2023-12-30T17:17Z 3.6M followers, 6M engagements
"Oklahoma City is closing in on a trade to acquire Gordon Hayward from Charlotte sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2024-02-08T15:50Z 3.6M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Charlotte is trading PJ Washington to Dallas for package around Grant Williams Seth Curry and a first-round pick sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2024-02-08T18:03Z 3.6M followers, 11.7M engagements
"Sources: Detroit Pistons F/C Isaiah Stewart punched Phoenix's Drew Eubanks in the back tunnels of Suns arena today. It's unclear what sparked the altercation. The NBA is expected to receive footage to review. More to come"
X Link 2024-02-15T00:44Z 3.6M followers, 12.8M engagements
"After [--] NBA seasons Blake Griffin says he is retiring from basketball. The former No. [--] pick was a Rookie of the Year six-time All-Star five-time All-NBA player and Slam Dunk Contest winner"
X Link 2024-04-16T16:06Z 3.6M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Frank Vogel is out as head coach of the Phoenix Suns"
X Link 2024-05-09T20:23Z 3.6M followers, 5.8M engagements
"The Nets have traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2024-06-26T01:59Z 3.6M followers, 10.6M engagements
"Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers including a player option sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. After six weeks of strong play in Greece in April and May Porter had multiple NBA suitors and chose the Clippers"
X Link 2024-06-30T23:15Z 3.6M followers, 13.6M engagements
"Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum is finalizing a five-year $314 million super maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. This is now the largest deal in NBA history"
X Link 2024-07-01T21:40Z 3.6M followers, 7.6M engagements
"Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year $110 million contract extension sources tell ESPN. TWolves and Goberts agent Bouna Ndiaye negotiated the new deal locking in the league-record four-time Defensive Player of the Year winner in Minnesota"
X Link 2024-10-23T01:53Z 3.6M followers, 2.7M engagements
"After [--] NBA seasons four-time All-Star Paul Millsap has retired from basketball. Millsap the No. [--] pick in the [----] NBA draft spent his career with the Jazz Hawks Nuggets Nets and 76ers. One of eight players all-time with [---] 3-pointers [----] blocks and [----] steals"
X Link 2024-12-03T19:00Z 3.6M followers, 2M engagements
"Reporting for @SportsCenter -- Jimmy Butler formally indicates to the Heat that he wants to play anywhere but Miami"
X Link 2025-01-03T06:00Z 3.6M followers, 1.5M engagements
"JUST IN: The Sacramento Kings are expected to open up talks to potentially deal All-Star De'Aaron Fox ahead of Feb. [--] trade deadline sources tell ESPN. There will be plenty of suitors but it's believed that Fox has a target destination in mind ahead of [----] free agency"
X Link 2025-01-28T20:38Z 3.6M followers, 13.9M engagements
"2025 NBA East All-Star reserves: Jaylen Brown Pascal Siakam Darius Garland Cade Cunningham Evan Mobley Damian Lillard Tyler Herro"
X Link 2025-01-30T23:37Z 3.6M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Breaking: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Khris Middleton AJ Johnson and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-05T15:14Z 3.6M followers, 11M engagements
"The New Orleans Pelicans are trading center Daniel Theis and draft compensation to the Oklahoma City Thunder sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-05T18:57Z 3.6M followers, 10.7M engagements
"Just In: Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers league sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-08T18:30Z 3.6M followers, 7.5M engagements
"The New Orleans Pelicans have shut down Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for rest of the season due to injuries"
X Link 2025-03-31T23:38Z 3.6M followers, 2.3M engagements
"BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after finishing in 11th place with a 36-46 record in his one season sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-04-14T16:02Z 3.6M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (blood clot) will miss the start of the NBA playoffs sources tell ESPN. Bucks play Game [--] of the first round against the Pacers on Saturday. Lillard has been sidelined since March [--] and doctors continue to monitor progress for clearance"
X Link 2025-04-15T16:22Z 3.6M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland underwent surgery to repair great toe injury and will be sidelined approximately [--] to [--] months"
X Link 2025-06-09T16:43Z 3.6M followers, 12.2M engagements
"Mark Walter is entering agreement to purchase majority ownership of the Lakers from the Buss family for a valuation of approximately $10 billion the largest sale of a professional sports franchise in the world sources tell ESPN. $10 billion. BREAKING: The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global sources tell ESPN. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor after the sale. https://t.co/1Da6LDD7TJ BREAKING: The Buss family is entering an agreement to"
X Link 2025-06-18T21:06Z 3.6M followers, 5.1M engagements
"The Atlanta Hawks are trading the No. [--] pick in the Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. [--] pick and an unprotected [----] first round pick (most favorable of New Orleans and Milwaukee) sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-26T01:32Z 3.6M followers, 8.5M engagements
"Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Finney-Smith's agent Michael Tellem of Excel Sports negotiated terms of the deal tonight with Rockets executives for the 3-and-D wing"
X Link 2025-06-30T22:30Z 3.6M followers, 12.4M engagements
"Free agent Bruce Brown Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. The [----] NBA champion for the Nuggets returns to Denver. CAA's Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann finalized the deal tonight with the Nuggets"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:16Z 3.6M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks plus a player option and trade kicker sources tell ESPN. CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Aaron Mintz/Austin Brown and Steven Heumann reached the contract with the Hawks tonight"
X Link 2025-07-01T00:08Z 3.6M followers, 9.3M engagements
"ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks stunning release of Damian Lillard to acquire free agent center Myles Turner on a four-year $107 million deal: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45630759/sources-free-agent-myles-turner-bucks-reach-4-year-107m-deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45630759/sources-free-agent-myles-turner-bucks-reach-4-year-107m-deal"
X Link 2025-07-01T15:34Z 3.6M followers, 3.3M engagements
"BREAKING: The New York Knicks are expected to land on two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-02T17:07Z 3.6M followers, 9.1M engagements
"Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. Dinwiddie averaged [----] points and [---] assists as a starter for the Mavs a season ago and provides a reliable scorer passer and leader for a young Hornets backcourt"
X Link 2025-07-02T18:30Z 3.6M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year $5 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic sources tell ESPN. Wagner's agent Jason Glushon reached the new contract with Magic executives on Friday"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:30Z 3.6M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Rockets trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards sources say - via ESPN https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45678556/sources-rockets-trade-whitmore-wizards-two-seconds https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45678556/sources-rockets-trade-whitmore-wizards-two-seconds"
X Link 2025-07-05T22:08Z 3.6M followers, 2.1M engagements
"BREAKING: Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year $145 million maximum contract extension with the franchise through the 2029-30 season the highest annual extension salary in NBA history CAAs Jessica Holtz and Melvin Booker told ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-10T01:06Z 3.6M followers, 6.8M engagements
"Smart a three-time All-Defense first team guard will have a player option on his new Lakers deal to enter a more flush [----] free agency sources said. Point of attack defender was a position of need for L.A. as well -- with Luka Doncic recruiting and reaching out to Smart. BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the [----] NBA Defensive Player of the Year. https://t.co/8g9Bxzz11E BREAKING: Marcus Smart has"
X Link 2025-07-19T21:12Z 3.6M followers, 2M engagements
"BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The max deal secures Fox's future in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season"
X Link 2025-08-04T18:54Z 3.6M followers, 7.8M engagements
"The Boston Celtics are trading Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr. sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-08-05T20:10Z 3.6M followers, 5.3M engagements
"The [----] NBA All-Star Game format is likely to feature a round-robin tournament consisting three eight-player squads of two USA teams and one World team sources tell ESPN. NBA and players union presented format to the Competition Committee on Wednesday and response was positive"
X Link 2025-09-03T22:25Z 3.6M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery Friday to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb and is likely to miss time into the regular season sources tell ESPN. Coulibaly sustained the injury with the French national team during FIBA EuroBasket play"
X Link 2025-09-12T16:55Z 3.6M followers, 995.8K engagements
"The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations sources tell ESPN. Bufkin was Atlanta's No. [--] pick in the [----] NBA draft and this now gives him a fresh opportunity in Brooklyn and the Hawks some roster flexibility"
X Link 2025-09-15T20:30Z 3.6M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Breaking: Ending a summer-long stalemate Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year $48.5 million contract to return to the Golden State Warriors agent Aaron Turner told ESPN. The deal has a team option designed for the contract to be ripped up and renegotiated next summer"
X Link 2025-09-30T22:34Z 3.6M followers, 5.4M engagements
"Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The one-time All-NBA big man and [----] champion enters his 18th season in the league"
X Link 2025-10-24T15:00Z 3.6M followers, 1.7M engagements
"San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper has suffered a left calf strain and is expected to miss multiple weeks sources tell ESPN. MRI on Monday revealed Harper avoided a significant absence"
X Link 2025-11-03T22:34Z 3.6M followers, 2M engagements
"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson sustained a Grade [--] right ankle sprain and will miss Friday's game against the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN. He will be evaluated daily"
X Link 2025-11-13T22:01Z 3.6M followers, 1.7M engagements
"LeBron James has been reassigned back to the Lakers from NBA G League South Bay and will be a full participant at Lakers practice on Monday sources tell ESPN. James completed multiple days of practices and 5-on-5 sessions this week in the G League and his debut is nearing"
X Link 2025-11-16T16:59Z 3.6M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception sources tell ESPN. Bufkin the No. [--] pick in the [----] draft gets called up from the Lakers' South Bay G League team and enters his third NBA season"
X Link 2025-11-23T18:05Z 3.6M followers, 719.3K engagements
"Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Monday's game in Phoenix and Wednesday's contest in Golden State tending to a family matter sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-23T20:15Z 3.6M followers, 4M engagements
"The Lakers are waiving center Christian Koloko to create roster space for Timme sources said. The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN. Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers' G League averaging [----] points [--] rebounds [--] assists. https://t.co/c3COTc8tl3 The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN. Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then"
X Link 2025-11-25T00:26Z 3.6M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Sources: Thunder's Jalen Williams to make debut vs. Suns - via ESPN https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47121220/sources-thunder-jalen-williams-make-debut-vs-suns https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47121220/sources-thunder-jalen-williams-make-debut-vs-suns"
X Link 2025-11-27T23:10Z 3.6M followers, 807K engagements
"Joining @KevinNegandhi on @SportsCenter for the latest on Giannis and the Bucks:"
X Link 2025-12-03T23:26Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"Atlanta Hawks C/F Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss the next two weeks and undergo further evaluations sources tell ESPN. Both sides are prioritizing the long term of the season for Porzingis who has missed seven of the last eight games"
X Link 2025-12-14T20:51Z 3.6M followers, 4.6M engagements
"Sources: Kevin Garnett rejoins Timberwolves in new off-court role jersey retirement - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47345176/sources-garnett-reuniting-timberwolves-court-role https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47345176/sources-garnett-reuniting-timberwolves-court-role"
X Link 2025-12-18T14:40Z 3.6M followers, 744.7K engagements
"The Los Angeles Clippers are signing guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way NBA contract out of their G League San Diego team sources tell ESPN. Washington has played parts of three NBA seasons and joins the Clippers after averaging [--] points at the G League showcase"
X Link 2025-12-28T01:32Z 3.6M followers, 656.8K engagements
"Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a slight hyperextension in his left knee in tonight's win over New York -- and initial tests came back negative and showed no major injury"
X Link 2026-01-01T03:30Z 3.6M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Clippers center Ivica Zubac is available to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics as L.A. goes for seven wins in a row sources tell ESPN. Swift comeback for Zubac who attacked his rehab after sustaining a Grade [--] ankle sprain over two weeks ago. Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss several weeks due to a Grade [--] left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/azG0rfe2wb Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss several weeks due to a Grade [--] left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/azG0rfe2wb"
X Link 2026-01-03T00:46Z 3.6M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Young is also reunited with Wizards executive Travis Schlenk who drafted him No. [--] overall in [----] in Atlanta"
X Link 2026-01-08T02:28Z 3.6M followers, 442.1K engagements
"Sources: Hawks end Trae Young era send All-Star to Wizards - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47545290/sources-hawks-trading-trae-young-wizards-mccollum-kispert https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47545290/sources-hawks-trading-trae-young-wizards-mccollum-kispert"
X Link 2026-01-08T02:54Z 3.6M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Orlando Magic forward Moe Wagner will make his season debut in Sunday's home game against the New Orleans Pelicans sources tell ESPN. Wagner was a Sixth Man of the Year candidate a season ago prior to his torn ACL last December averaging [----] PPG and [---] RPG. Key return"
X Link 2026-01-10T19:01Z 3.6M followers, 949.6K engagements
"The father of Stephen and Seth Curry Dell is in his 27th season with the Hornets (17th year as a TV analyst). Hornets owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin made decision to retire Dell Currys No. [--] to continue the organizations connectivity with its history and past legends. The Charlotte Hornets are retiring Dell Currys No. [--] jersey on March [--] sources tell ESPN. Curry the [----] Sixth Man of the Year ranks second in points in franchise history and spent [--] of his [--] NBA seasons in Charlotte (1988-98). He currently serves as a team ambassador. https://t.co/coSL3ntP5a The Charlotte Hornets are"
X Link 2026-01-14T17:15Z 3.6M followers, 756.8K engagements
"New Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on the same leg and will be re-evaluated after the mid-February All-Star break sources tell ESPN. The Wizards are taking a cautious approach with the injuries to their new trade acquisition"
X Link 2026-01-14T20:49Z 3.6M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Reporting for NBA Today on fifth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga demanding the Warriors for a trade and what's next:"
X Link 2026-01-15T20:31Z 3.6M followers, 888.9K engagements
"Knicks' Jalen Brunson is out tonight against the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain and listed day to day"
X Link 2026-01-15T20:55Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"Sources: Warriors' Jimmy Butler tears ACL ending season - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47667747/warriors-jimmy-butler-helped-knee-injury-vs-heat https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47667747/warriors-jimmy-butler-helped-knee-injury-vs-heat"
X Link 2026-01-20T08:21Z 3.6M followers, 1.6M engagements
"SportsCenter AM on the Golden State Warriors' crushing blow a season-ending torn ACL for Jimmy Butler:"
X Link 2026-01-20T13:06Z 3.6M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Timberwolves-Warriors has been rescheduled to Sunday at 5:30 pm ET in Minneapolis -- turning this into a back-to-back Sunday and Monday between the two teams. The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA sources tell ESPN in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents in the city. It's the second shooting there in a week third this month involving a federal officer. The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA sources tell ESPN in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with"
X Link 2026-01-24T19:49Z 3.6M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Nuggets-Grizzlies game in Memphis today has been postponed due to weather conditions"
X Link 2026-01-25T18:11Z 3.6M followers, 2M engagements
"Sochan [--] will sign a rest of season deal and gives the Knicks a young athletic wing with versatility and size. He averaged [----] points [---] rebounds and [----] minutes across [---] games for the Spurs and was a two-time Rising Stars participant as a rookie and sophomore"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:12Z 3.6M followers, 76.4K engagements
"76ers: Jared McCain has suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. He will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely"
X Link 2024-12-14T21:54Z 3.6M followers, 4.5M engagements
"BREAKING: Bill Chisholm managing partner at Symphony Technology Group has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion sources tell ESPN. This now is the largest sale for a sports franchise in North America"
X Link 2025-03-20T13:54Z 3.6M followers, 11M engagements
"Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and is expected to miss some time sources tell ESPN. Best case scenario as an MRI reveals no structural damage or major injury after a serious land on his leg in Dallas"
X Link 2025-12-24T20:00Z 3.6M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Amazing news: Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin is neurologically intact. He is showing extremely positive signs toward recovery from critical condition due to cardiac arrest"
X Link 2023-01-05T15:29Z 3.6M followers, 11.7M engagements
"A blessing: The breathing tube is out of Damar Hamlin as of this morning and he has begun talking to Buffalo Bills teammates again. Hamlin has had a breathing tube in body through his throat since Monday night but no longer needs it and can breathe fully on his own. Amazing news: Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin is neurologically intact. He is showing extremely positive signs toward recovery from critical condition due to cardiac arrest. Amazing news: Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin is neurologically intact. He is showing extremely positive signs toward recovery from critical condition"
X Link 2023-01-06T14:46Z 3.6M followers, 7.9M engagements
"History: LeBron James is now the NBAs all-time scoring leader surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"
X Link 2023-02-08T04:58Z 3.6M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Lakers Jazz and Timberwolves are finalizing trade sending DAngelo Russell Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to Los Angeles Russell Westbrook and first-round pick to Utah and Mike Conley Jr. and second-round pick compensation to Minnesota sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2023-02-09T01:12Z 3.6M followers, 10.6M engagements
"Breaking: The Phoenix Suns are parting ways with head coach Monty Williams sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2023-05-14T01:30Z 3.6M followers, 22.1M engagements
"Ja Morant has been suspended from all Grizzlies activities after the Memphis star was seen flashing an apparent gun in recent social media video"
X Link 2023-05-14T15:33Z 3.6M followers, 21.5M engagements
"Breaking: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets are among leading suitors for one of the NBAs [--] Greatest Players ever"
X Link 2023-07-01T15:56Z 3.6M followers, 23.8M engagements
"7'6 Tacko Fall is signing a new deal to return to China to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings sources say. Sitdown with @Stadium on CBA meeting Victor Wembanyama one day: "Very awkward. It would be weird for me to look somebody in the eye." tennis for newborn daughter more:"
X Link 2023-08-14T03:03Z 3.6M followers, 9.7M engagements
"After sitting the final [--] minutes of Nuggets loss Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in Steve Kerr and no longer believes that Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential sources say. Story at @TheAthletic with @anthonyVslater: https://theathletic.com/5181608/2024/01/05/jonathan-kuminga-steve-kerr-warriors-lineup/ https://theathletic.com/5181608/2024/01/05/jonathan-kuminga-steve-kerr-warriors-lineup/"
X Link 2024-01-05T17:36Z 3.6M followers, 14M engagements
"Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss tonight's potential elimination Game [--] vs. Boston sources tell me and @joevardon. Mitchell is dealing with a calf strain"
X Link 2024-05-15T15:34Z 3.6M followers, 5.2M engagements
"Hall of Famer Bill Walton has passed away at [--] after a prolonged battle with cancer. RIP"
X Link 2024-05-27T17:11Z 3.6M followers, 6.8M engagements
"Team USA is planning to start all-time leading scorer Kevin Durant vs. France in Saturday's Gold Medal game at the Paris Olympics per sources. Jrue Holiday is expected to come off the USA bench"
X Link 2024-08-09T21:54Z 3.6M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at [--] years old due to brain cancer"
X Link 2024-09-30T14:47Z 3.6M followers, 8.2M engagements
"I am honored to join ESPN as the companys Senior NBA Insider. I cant wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience worldwide"
X Link 2024-10-07T17:55Z 3.6M followers, 21.9M engagements
"The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid for three games for altercation shoving a columnist in a postgame locker room"
X Link 2024-11-05T21:32Z 3.6M followers, 14.6M engagements
"The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to send guard Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De'Anthony Melton and three second-round picks sources told ESPN. A dynamic playmaker and scorer arriving to the Warriors"
X Link 2024-12-14T21:28Z 3.6M followers, 12.2M engagements
"Just In: The Sacramento Kings are parting ways with head coach Mike Brown sources told ESPN"
X Link 2024-12-27T21:36Z 3.6M followers, 12.4M engagements
"LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million with $8 million guaranteed and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label"
X Link 2025-01-13T17:26Z 3.6M followers, 8.5M engagements
"The Phoenix Suns are trading their [----] unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in [----] of Cleveland/Minnesota [----] of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and [----] of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah"
X Link 2025-01-22T00:00Z 3.6M followers, 9.6M engagements
"Kyle Kuzma joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in Milwaukee"
X Link 2025-02-05T15:15Z 3.6M followers, 11.5M engagements
"The Washington Wizards are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-05T21:56Z 3.6M followers, 6.5M engagements
"Just in: Thunder star Chet Holmgren is off the team's injury report clearing the way for him to return to action Friday against the Toronto Raptors in OKC. At 40-9 Thunder's remainder of regular season will feature reintegrating Holmgren into the young rising title contender"
X Link 2025-02-06T14:28Z 3.6M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Fun NBA All-Star news: LiAngelo Ball will perform on All-Star Saturday night Feb. [--] at Chase Center in his first televised show"
X Link 2025-02-07T20:58Z 3.6M followers, 4M engagements
"Philadelphia's Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season"
X Link 2025-02-28T21:01Z 3.6M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Warriors' Stephen Curry has accepted a role with his alma mater Davidson College as assistant general manager for the basketball programs university officials told ESPN. Curry becomes the first active player in U.S. major pro sports to take an administrative job with NCAA team"
X Link 2025-03-10T13:45Z 3.6M followers, 7.4M engagements
"Breaking: USC phenom JuJu Watkins has suffered a torn ACL in her right knee sources tell ESPN. She will undergo surgery"
X Link 2025-03-25T05:38Z 3.6M followers, 22.3M engagements
"The NBA is looking into Memphis' Ja Morant using finger gun motions toward the Golden State Warriors bench last night sources tell me and @espn_macmahon"
X Link 2025-04-02T17:46Z 3.6M followers, 11.3M engagements
"The NBA is fining Minnesotas Anthony Edwards $50000 for his my d--- bigger than yours comments to the Lakers crowd Saturday night sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-04-22T17:50Z 3.6M followers, 8.8M engagements
"Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning hospitalized and placed into an induced coma sources tell ESPN. Arenas [--] is the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas"
X Link 2025-04-24T18:22Z 3.6M followers, 7.9M engagements
"NBA draft deal: The Indiana Pacers are trading their No. [--] pick and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for Indiana's own [----] first-round pick back which the Pelicans had previously acquired sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-17T17:45Z 3.6M followers, 7M engagements
"An extremely active offseason begins for the Celtics with the trade of Jrue Holiday who played a critical role in Boston's [----] NBA championship. The Celtics remain engaged in trade talks surrounding multiple key players on the roster sources said. Portland makes an aggressive move to re-acquire Holiday who the franchise originally received from Milwaukee in the Damian Lillard trade in [----] and later moved to Boston for a deal that included two first-round picks to Blazers. Simons joins Boston on an expiring contract. Portland makes an aggressive move to re-acquire Holiday who the franchise"
X Link 2025-06-24T03:44Z 3.6M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year $50 million contract to stay with the franchise with a player option in 2026-27 sources tell ESPN. Rockets are declining VanVleet's $44.9 million team option and land the new deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul"
X Link 2025-06-25T16:13Z 3.6M followers, 5.5M engagements
"Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a [----] second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-29T19:20Z 3.6M followers, 10M engagements
"Guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a guaranteed one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Suns sources tell ESPN. Suns officials and agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports worked toward the deal that rewards Gillespie after a strong season on a two-way"
X Link 2025-06-30T16:33Z 3.6M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year $11 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option in 2026-27 sources tell ESPN. The Bucks prioritized bringing back Porter and finalized a deal tonight with his agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:12Z 3.6M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs sources tell ESPN. Key frontcourt addition for the Spurs who negotiated a contract tonight with Kornet's agent Max Wiepking of Gersh Sports"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:26Z 3.6M followers, 9.7M engagements
"Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year $12 million contract with the New York Knicks plus a player option sources tell ESPN. The Knicks negotiated the new deal with agents Olivier Mazet and Richie Felder for the big man on Tuesday"
X Link 2025-07-01T15:02Z 3.6M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Free agent sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. Hardaway had a strong season for the Pistons' resurgent 2024-25 campaign and now Denver officials finalize a deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports"
X Link 2025-07-01T20:39Z 3.6M followers, 8.4M engagements
"Free agent guard Tre Mann has agreed to a three-year $24 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. Hornets officials and Mann's agent Aaron Turner of Verus Sports negotiated terms of the new contract in free agency"
X Link 2025-07-01T23:27Z 3.6M followers, 3.6M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-05T21:19Z 3.6M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a guaranteed one-year $2.9 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN. Antetokounmpo played for Bucks from 2019-24. This also means after a summer of exploring options Giannis is staying in Milwaukee to start the season"
X Link 2025-08-31T17:43Z 3.6M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year $62.4 million rookie contract extension with the franchise Jeff Schwartz Sean Kennedy and Jared Mucha of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN. Jovic averaged a career-high [----] points last season as his Heat role elevates"
X Link 2025-10-01T23:59Z 3.6M followers, 2.5M engagements
"The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving forward Chris Livingston sources tell ESPN. Livingston the last pick in the [----] NBA draft signed a guaranteed deal in the offseason with the Bucks who are in midst of a crunch for their final 15-man roster"
X Link 2025-10-16T14:47Z 3.6M followers, 4.6M engagements
"Portland Trail Blazers All-Defensive forward Toumani Camara has agreed on a four-year $82 million contract extension with the franchise agent Dave Putterie tells ESPN. Camara has blossomed into a vital and durable two-way player after being picked No. [--] in the [----] NBA draft"
X Link 2025-10-19T22:10Z 3.6M followers, 5.5M engagements
"Development: New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to doubtful to play in tonight's season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-10-22T17:24Z 3.6M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Pelicans' Zion Williamson is out at least [--] to [--] days with a left hamstring strain"
X Link 2025-11-04T21:26Z 3.6M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Denver Nuggets starter Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after sustaining a left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-14T22:51Z 3.6M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Sources: Hawks Trae Young working together on trade out of Atlanta - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47517947/sources-hawks-trae-young-working-together-trade https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47517947/sources-hawks-trae-young-working-together-trade"
X Link 2026-01-05T23:29Z 3.6M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Sources: Mavs' Anthony Davis (hand) out surgery possible - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47563316/mavs-anthony-davis-need-surgery-hand-sources-say https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47563316/mavs-anthony-davis-need-surgery-hand-sources-say"
X Link 2026-01-09T22:01Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are closing in on a trade to acquire 13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2023-02-09T06:05Z 3.6M followers, 13.6M engagements
"Sources: Toronto Raptors No. [--] overall pick Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year $6.11 million rookie contract. The former University of Houston star guard starts his pro career on a standard contract with the first two seasons guaranteed"
X Link 2024-07-04T17:28Z 3.6M followers, 2.2M engagements
"The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert Georges Niang three second-round picks and two swaps sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-06T18:41Z 3.6M followers, 13.2M engagements
"JJ Barea a [----] NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks has agreed to join the Denver Nuggets as an assistant coach under David Adelman sources tell ESPN. Barea will be on the front of the Nuggets coaching bench"
X Link 2025-07-01T13:11Z 3.6M followers, 2.7M engagements
"On the latest around Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for @FirstTake:"
X Link 2025-08-04T14:50Z 3.6M followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Los Angeles Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and terminating executives Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions effective immediately the brothers told ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-20T19:36Z 3.6M followers, 7.6M engagements
"BREAKING: Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year $304 million supermax contract extension with the franchise per sources. This is the richest deal in NBA history negotiated by agent Jason Glushon. Fully guaranteed with a trade kicker. No player option"
X Link 2023-07-25T15:04Z 3.6M followers, 26.6M engagements
"WNBA Free Agency news: MVP Breanna Stewart has agreed to terms on a one-year non-guaranteed below-maximum deal to return to the New York Liberty per sources. Stewart's willingness to take less than max allows Liberty to keep intact the starting lineup that reached [----] Finals"
X Link 2024-02-26T18:00Z 3.6M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA for the Paris Olympics and will be replaced sources tell me and @joevardon. Bostons Derrick White is a strong candidate to replace Leonard on Team USA sources said"
X Link 2024-07-10T14:45Z 3.6M followers, 20.7M engagements
"Just In: The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving former NBA MVP Derrick Rose sources tell @TheAthletic"
X Link 2024-09-23T20:57Z 3.6M followers, 3.6M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies are signing Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way NBA contract sources tell ESPN. The 5-foot-8 Kawamura averaged [---] points [---] assists and [----] minutes in preseason leading Grizzlies with [--] total assists and earned a roster spot"
X Link 2024-10-19T18:14Z 3.6M followers, 12.2M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Marcus Smart and a [----] first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team trade that sends two second-round picks to Memphis sources tell ESPN. Memphis creates roster flexibility with the move"
X Link 2025-02-06T19:55Z 3.6M followers, 11.3M engagements
"BREAKING: The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global sources tell ESPN. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor after the sale"
X Link 2025-06-18T20:48Z 3.6M followers, 16.7M engagements
"Oklahoma City Thunder C/F Jaylin Williams is signing a new three-year $24 million contract extension with the franchise sources tell ESPN. Thunder declined Williams' $2.1M team option and negotiated the new raise with his agents Marcus Monk and Sean Kennedy of Excel Sports"
X Link 2025-06-29T14:44Z 3.6M followers, 10.6M engagements
"Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz sources tell ESPN. Clarkson will target contending teams for his new home -- with interest from multiple playoff teams already expected"
X Link 2025-06-30T18:47Z 3.6M followers, 6M engagements
"Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans sources tell ESPN. Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and the Pelicans reached a deal tonight for the three-time NBA champion who departs Golden State after [--] years"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:18Z 3.6M followers, 20.1M engagements
"Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition and return to Houston for Capela"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:30Z 3.6M followers, 12.5M engagements
"Fenerbahce's Nigel Hayes-Davis the [----] Euroleague champion and finals MVP as well as Turkish Cup champion and MVP has agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns sources tell ESPN. The two-time Euroleague first-teamer returns to the States and NBA"
X Link 2025-07-01T00:33Z 3.6M followers, 7.1M engagements
"BREAKING: Free agent center Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks plus a player option for year four in 2028-29 and a full 15% trade kicker sources tell ESPN. Stunner"
X Link 2025-07-01T15:07Z 3.6M followers, 17.3M engagements
"New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year $68 million contract extension with the franchise Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports told ESPN. Jones now has a total five years and $97M on his Pelicans deal with player option in 2029-30"
X Link 2025-07-10T23:46Z 3.6M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Free agent C/F Precious Achiuwa has agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN. A reunion for the Heat's No. [--] pick in the [----] NBA draft after productive stints in New York and Toronto"
X Link 2025-09-24T13:58Z 3.6M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Golden State's No. [--] pick Will Richard is signing a four-year contract with two years fully guaranteed as the Warriors invest long-term in the rookie his agents Jared Mucha and Marcus Monk of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-09-29T00:40Z 3.6M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont's letter to Dallas fans after firing GM Nico Harrison:"
X Link 2025-11-11T17:33Z 3.6M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner has sustained a high left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN. Typically an injury like this has a timeframe of [--] to [--] weeks. Overall tremendous results after MRI today showed no structural damage on his left leg"
X Link 2025-12-08T19:22Z 3.6M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be re-evaluated in four weeks with a stress reaction in his left ankle. "This is a management plan to optimize Zach's long-term health in consultation with the Grizzlies and medical experts" Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN"
X Link 2025-12-11T20:59Z 3.6M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Cavaliers star Evan Mobley is expected to miss [--] to [--] weeks with a left calf strain"
X Link 2025-12-13T21:42Z 3.6M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss several weeks due to a Grade [--] left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-12-21T22:49Z 3.6M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade [--] right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in [--] weeks sources tell ESPN. Jones returned last week after missing over a month with the same freak injury on the same knee against the same opponent Boston"
X Link 2026-01-05T00:11Z 3.6M followers, 861.7K engagements
"Just in on NBA Today -- Atlanta Hawks four-time All-Star Trae Young has the Washington Wizards as his top desired destination:"
X Link 2026-01-07T20:10Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"Grizzlies entertaining Ja Morant trade offers sources say - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47561697/grizzlies-entertaining-ja-morant-trade-offers-sources-say https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47561697/grizzlies-entertaining-ja-morant-trade-offers-sources-say"
X Link 2026-01-09T18:25Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"As reported earlier the Mavericks have had renewed trade talks around Davis with multiple interested teams and those conversations are continuing as Dallas stands 15-25 12th in the Western Conference and prioritizing the big-picture outlook around Cooper Flagg. Update: Dallas' Anthony Davis will not require surgery on his injured hand after a second opinion with specialist Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks league sources tell ESPN. Update: Dallas' Anthony Davis will not require surgery on his injured hand after a second opinion with specialist Dr."
X Link 2026-01-13T23:52Z 3.6M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Sources: Hornets retiring Dell Curry's jersey in March ceremony - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47610235/hornets-retiring-dell-curry-jersey-march-ceremony https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47610235/hornets-retiring-dell-curry-jersey-march-ceremony"
X Link 2026-01-14T17:34Z 3.6M followers, 735K engagements
"Joining NBA Today on the Bucks listening to aggressive trade offers on Giannis Antetokounmpo just over one week before the deadline:"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:10Z 3.6M followers, 1M engagements
"BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie Dorian Finney-Smith a first-round and multiple second-round picks sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"
X Link 2023-02-05T20:01Z 3.6M followers, 44.8M engagements
"James Harden: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that hes a part of. Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that hes a part of"
X Link 2023-08-14T10:49Z 3.6M followers, 45M engagements
"Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is unlikely to play tonight in season opener vs. the Golden State Warriors league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Suns are taking a cautious approach with Beals back ailment to begin the new season"
X Link 2023-10-24T13:42Z 3.6M followers, 4.8M engagements
"Just In: The Golden State Warriors are in serious talks on a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Buddy Hield league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Warriors and 76ers have been in deep discussions working to finalize the deal for one of the NBA's best three-point shooters"
X Link 2024-07-03T04:06Z 3.6M followers, 6.2M engagements
"Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent a procedure on his knee in the offseason sources tell me and @LawMurrayTheNU. The franchise said today Leonard will be limited to strengthening his knee to start Clippers training camp but team officials are optimistic about his progress"
X Link 2024-09-25T00:00Z 3.6M followers, 3.6M engagements
"BREAKING: The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a trade to send All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski"
X Link 2024-09-28T02:14Z 3.6M followers, 29.7M engagements
"After [--] NBA seasons Rudy Gay is retiring. Gay the No. [--] pick in the [----] Draft out of UConn averaged [----] points and [---] rebounds across [----] career games for the Grizzlies Raptors Kings Spurs and Jazz"
X Link 2024-10-29T15:00Z 3.6M followers, 10.3M engagements
"Sources: Cast for season two of Netflix's NBA documentary series Starting 5: Kevin Durant James Harden Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jaylen Brown Tyrese Haliburton. 🍿🍿🍿"
X Link 2024-10-29T17:32Z 3.6M followers, 7.9M engagements
"BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending DAngelo Russell Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton sources told ESPN"
X Link 2024-12-29T17:12Z 3.6M followers, 19.2M engagements
"The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Roses No. [--] jersey in the rafters next season ESPN has learned. Rose a Chicago native played eight seasons with the Bulls becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history and is now being honored as a fabric of the organization"
X Link 2025-01-04T16:50Z 3.6M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Orlando Magics Mac McClung has committed to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in San Francisco sources tell ESPN. He will aim for a dunk contest three-peat with the four-man field set: McClung Stephon Castle Matas Buzelis Andre Jackson Jr"
X Link 2025-01-27T17:15Z 3.6M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Yes this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade: - Lakers: Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber Markieff Morris - Mavericks: Anthony Davis Max Christie [----] LAL 1st - Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino [----] Clippers 2nd [----] Mavericks 2nd BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a [----] first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a 2029"
X Link 2025-02-02T05:16Z 3.6M followers, 33.2M engagements
"The Mavericks approached the Lakers recently and offered Luka Doncic sources tell ESPN. Lakers brass met and believed the 25-year-old Doncic has the ability to be the face of their franchise for the next decade while giving Anthony Davis a win-now move in Dallas"
X Link 2025-02-02T05:36Z 3.6M followers, 18.2M engagements
"Just In: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht Cam Reddish a [----] unprotected first-round pick and a [----] pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-02-06T05:15Z 3.6M followers, 28.2M engagements
"Lakers say the Mark Williams/Dalton Knecht trade has been rescinded"
X Link 2025-02-09T02:04Z 3.6M followers, 29.6M engagements
"San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss reminder of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in right shoulder"
X Link 2025-02-20T17:46Z 3.6M followers, 14.5M engagements
"Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address ankle and wrist issues sources tell ESPN. Ball showed toughness playing through pain in recent weeks before he and team consulted doctors on best course forward"
X Link 2025-03-28T20:45Z 3.6M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Notre Dame's Olivia Miles the projected No. [--] pick in the WNBA draft this month will forgo the draft and enter NCAA's transfer portal sources tell ESPN. The 22-year-old top prospect makes unprecedented decision to use her one year remaining of college instead of the draft"
X Link 2025-04-01T00:51Z 3.6M followers, 5.7M engagements
"BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Catastrophic season-ending injury for one of the NBA's young faces and the Celtics with a long rehab awaiting"
X Link 2025-05-13T20:43Z 3.6M followers, 12.8M engagements
"BREAKING: The New York Knicks are relieving Tom Thibodeau of his duties as head coach sources tell ESPN. Thibodeau led the Knicks to their first East Finals in [--] years made playoffs in [--] of [--] years and led Knicks to consecutive 50+ win seasons for first time since the 1990s"
X Link 2025-06-03T18:39Z 3.6M followers, 27.7M engagements
"BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Cole Anthony four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-15T15:08Z 3.6M followers, 27.7M engagements
"Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is believed to have suffered a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the strain sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-17T18:54Z 3.6M followers, 8.8M engagements
"The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole Saddiq Bey and the No. [--] pick sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-24T19:11Z 3.6M followers, 11.6M engagements
"BREAKING: Boston Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. [--] pick to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics"
X Link 2025-06-24T22:49Z 3.6M followers, 26.5M engagements
"BREAKING: Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-27T13:08Z 3.6M followers, 10.6M engagements
"Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-06-30T02:35Z 3.6M followers, 20M engagements
"Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year $29 million deal with the Detroit Pistons sources tell ESPN. Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports and the Pistons negotiated terms of a deal that brings backcourt depth and a Michigan return"
X Link 2025-06-30T23:33Z 3.6M followers, 4M engagements
"The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-01T15:58Z 3.6M followers, 13.5M engagements
"Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year $104 million contract extension with the franchise through 2029-30 sources tell ESPN. Poeltl will pick up his 2026-27 player option at $19.5M and add three additional years to his deal"
X Link 2025-07-01T18:30Z 3.6M followers, 6.4M engagements
"The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham Blake Wesley and a [----] second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas Philadelphia Oklahoma City) sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-08T23:50Z 3.6M followers, 7.2M engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout a team official tells ESPN. George will now begin a rehab program and be re-evaluated prior to start of training camp"
X Link 2025-07-14T22:37Z 3.6M followers, 3.6M engagements
"BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN"
X Link 2025-07-16T17:31Z 3.6M followers, 9.2M engagements
"🚨🚨🚨Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season on NBC on Oct. [--] per sources: - Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder - Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers"
X Link 2025-08-08T21:35Z 3.6M followers, 11M engagements
"After [--] seasons John Wall says he has retired from basketball. Wall a five-time NBA All-Star out of Kentucky played for the Washington Wizards Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets"
X Link 2025-08-19T15:07Z 3.6M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Breaking: Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter told ESPN. This potentially reopens free agency for one of the NBA's top shooters"
X Link 2025-08-22T12:15Z 3.6M followers, 9.3M engagements
"Just in: Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL sources tell ESPN. A devastating potentially season-ending loss for the Rockets with their starting point guard and leader"
X Link 2025-09-22T19:56Z 3.6M followers, 13.6M engagements
"BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has agreed on a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The [----] league MVP enters his 18th NBA season"
X Link 2025-10-15T16:10Z 3.6M followers, 13.7M engagements
"Just in: After nine NBA seasons New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire from basketball he tells ESPN. Brogdon became the [----] Rookie of the Year and [----] Sixth Man of the Year after being drafted No. [--] in 2016"
X Link 2025-10-15T19:50Z 3.6M followers, 17.1M engagements
"Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Massive new deal for the Kings to lock in their [----] No. [--] overall pick through 2030-31"
X Link 2025-10-15T23:27Z 3.6M followers, 14.5M engagements
"BREAKING: Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year $90 million contract extension with the franchise his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman tells ESPN. The new deal includes a player option in 2027-28"
X Link 2025-10-19T13:00Z 3.6M followers, 7.4M engagements
"The NBA will return to painting the Larry O'Brien trophy at center court and Finals script logo on the home team's floor for the Finals starting this season per sources. The last time the large trophy was painted on court was 2009"
X Link 2025-10-22T18:40Z 3.6M followers, 8.9M engagements
"NY Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the new head coach of the Seattle Storm sources tell ESPN. Raman makes WNBA history as the first person of Indian-origin to be head coach after being the first Indian-American woman to be NBA assistant"
X Link 2025-10-24T20:16Z 3.6M followers, 2.9M engagements
"BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a [--] am central time meeting on Tuesday sources tell me and Tim MacMahon"
X Link 2025-11-11T15:21Z 3.6M followers, 27.7M engagements
"The Mavericks are firing Harrison nine months after the jarring and stunning Luka Doncic trade a move for which Dumont took accountability and accepted as a mistake in a court-side interaction with a fan on Monday night. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a [--] am central time meeting on Tuesday sources tell me and Tim MacMahon. https://t.co/8ipXrhmvR9 BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a [--] am central time meeting on Tuesday sources tell me and"
X Link 2025-11-11T15:26Z 3.6M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks with a right hamstring strain sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-11T21:30Z 3.6M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Just in: Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has a fracture in his hip and will undergo season-ending surgery sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-12T20:05Z 3.6M followers, 8.8M engagements
"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks sources tell ESPN"
X Link 2025-11-17T21:44Z 3.6M followers, 13.9M engagements
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