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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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### Top Social Posts
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"Breaking: Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has won the 2025 WNBA MVP award becoming the first player in league history to win the honor four times sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1969748509596254288)  2025-09-21T13:00Z 3.3M followers, 4.6M engagements


"Breaking MLB free agency news: Shohei Ohtani is signing with the LA Dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1733578584189722961)  2023-12-09T20:05Z 3.3M followers, 10.1M 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. XX pick to the Nets and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1937644320070467798)  2025-06-24T22:49Z 3.3M followers, 26.4M engagements


"Lakers star LeBron James is sidelined for at least X to X weeks due to sciatica on his right side. He is out for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1976393093114200516)  2025-10-09T21:03Z 3.3M followers, 4.7M engagements


"Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1925277970908029226)  2025-05-21T19:50Z 3.3M followers, 26.1M engagements


"Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year $XXX million rookie contract extension with the franchise agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1980340833766559889)  2025-10-20T18:30Z 3.3M followers, 4.5M engagements


"BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1938976906960883936)  2025-06-28T15:04Z 3.3M followers, 18.4M engagements


"Just in: USA Basketball is expected to name Erik Spoelstra as the new head coach of the men's national team sources tell ESPN. Spoelstra succeeds Steve Kerr for the next World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics after serving as a lead assistant on Team USA's 2024 gold medal squad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1976319452448010445)  2025-10-09T16:10Z 3.3M followers, 2.1M engagements


"The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Spencer Dinwiddie sources tell ESPN. Dinwiddie an 11-year NBA veteran signed a one-year deal with the Hornets in July free agency. Charlotte had to release a guaranteed salary ahead of season opener next week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978868549541101936)  2025-10-16T17:00Z 3.3M followers, 2.6M engagements


"Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year $XX million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports tells ESPN. Tremendous success story for the Bucks: an Iowa native who went from undrafted in 2022 to making NBA and $45M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978910586256921084)  2025-10-16T19:47Z 3.3M followers, 2.5M engagements


"Portland Trail Blazers assistant Tiago Splitter will assume head coaching position in the interim in place of Chauncey Billups sources tell ESPN. Nate Bjorkgren was strongly considered by Portland but decided it was best for the franchise for him to maintain his current role"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981404693881639188)  2025-10-23T16:57Z 3.3M followers, 3.3M engagements


"The NBA's memo to teams on Monday obtained by ESPN:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1982845954136150297)  2025-10-27T16:24Z 3.3M followers, 1.2M engagements


"Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Under Armour have parted ways ending their longstanding partnership. Curry's standalone endeavor Curry Brand will move forward independently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989099915105153339)  2025-11-13T22:35Z 3.3M followers, 6.5M engagements


"Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star an 11-time member of All-NBA teams a selection to the XX greatest players list nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992268760594727338)  2025-11-22T16:27Z 3.3M followers, 13.4M engagements


"The Lakers are waiving center Christian Koloko to create roster space for Timme sources said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1993114091133558949)  2025-11-25T00:26Z 3.3M followers, 1.3M engagements


"The Golden State Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week or a little more with a quad contusion suffered Wednesday night sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. He's believed to have avoided any serious issue. Return will depend on how quad responds to treatment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994084749267075449)  2025-11-27T16:43Z 3.3M followers, 2.5M engagements


"Happy Thanksgiving in the NBA: the reigning champion Thunder -- 18-1 with the best points per game differential through XX games in NBA history at+16.5 -- now reacclimate J Dub into the backcourt alongside MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994179079344455828)  2025-11-27T22:58Z 3.3M followers, 690.8K engagements


"Chris Paul and his leadership style clashed with the Clippers sources tell ESPN. Paul has been vocal in holding management coaches and players accountable which the team felt became disruptive. Specifically: Ty Lue was not on speaking terms with Paul for several weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996263220948906403)  2025-12-03T17:00Z 3.3M followers, 8.5M engagements


"BREAKING: The Miami Heat are finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins Dennis Schroder Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1887308975843979528)  2025-02-06T01:14Z 3.3M followers, 32.2M engagements


"Oklahoma City Thunder C/F Jaylin Williams is signing a new three-year $XX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939334136025481596)  2025-06-29T14:44Z 3.3M followers, 10.6M engagements


"BREAKING: The U.S. District Attorneys office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets sources told ESPN. Serious development surrounding one of the top NBA free agents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939352180684669436)  2025-06-29T15:56Z 3.3M followers, 22.6M engagements


"BREAKING: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year $XXX million super maximum contract extension with the championship Oklahoma City Thunder through 2030-31 sources tell ESPN. This is now the richest annual salary for a player in league history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940048256999870518)  2025-07-01T14:02Z 3.3M followers, 15.9M engagements


"Breaking: Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $XXX million Mike Miller of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option; the first for a rookie max since 2021 (Luka Doncic Trae Young)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1942348247248634320)  2025-07-07T22:21Z 3.3M followers, 7.7M engagements


"BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1946678940052975982)  2025-07-19T21:10Z 3.3M followers, 11.5M engagements


"Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers CAA's Steven Heumann Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors but chose the contending Clippers and their shared history in L.A. for his likely final 21st NBA season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1947312717024370810)  2025-07-21T15:08Z 3.3M followers, 11.8M engagements


"🚨🎄 NBA Christmas Day 2025 on ABC and ESPN per sources: - Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks - San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder - Houston Rockets at LA Lakers - Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors - Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1953931824054317292)  2025-08-08T21:30Z 3.3M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1958865527230603398)  2025-08-22T12:15Z 3.3M followers, 9.3M engagements


"Free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation tells ESPN. Entering his 10th NBA season the former Sixth Man of the Year gives the Knicks key backcourt depth and reserve playmaking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1966486977944936795)  2025-09-12T13:00Z 3.3M followers, 3.5M engagements


"Inside the stalemate between the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga a Joe Lacob face-to-face with the former No. X pick new offers and counteroffers and where the past and present leaves the future. On ESPN with @anthonyVslater:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1967574346823581847)  2025-09-15T13:00Z 3.3M followers, 3.1M engagements


"Guard Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management tells ESPN. Smith reunites with the franchise that drafted him No. X overall in 2017 and now he'll compete in training camp in Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1968804746048819503)  2025-09-18T22:30Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Breaking: Ending a summer-long stalemate Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year $XXXX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1973154423552745807)  2025-09-30T22:34Z 3.3M followers, 5.4M engagements


"The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way NBA deal joining older brothers Giannis and Thanasis Octagon's Alex Saratsis tells ESPN. This marks the first time in NBA history that three brothers are on active roster contracts with the same team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1977764271153930421)  2025-10-13T15:52Z 3.3M followers, 6.2M engagements


"BREAKING: Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year $XX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1979895317756772466)  2025-10-19T13:00Z 3.3M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981068206275228152)  2025-10-22T18:40Z 3.3M followers, 8.9M engagements


"Suspension comes as a result of Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo challenging Morant's leadership and effort in a postgame exchange after loss to the Lakers on Friday night -- to which Morant responded in a tone deemed inappropriate sources said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1984713733382312334)  2025-11-01T20:06Z 3.3M followers, 2.9M engagements


"Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to return to the lineup tonight against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 pm ET on ESPN) per sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986205767666401718)  2025-11-05T22:55Z 3.3M followers, 707.5K engagements


"San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox plans to make his season debut against the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Saturday sources tell ESPN. Fox rehabbed from an offseason hamstring injury and ramped up this week for his weekend debut"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986888131631624208)  2025-11-07T20:06Z 3.3M followers, 2M engagements


"76ers center Joel Embiid was re-evaluated tonight on his right knee and has no structural issues and is day to day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988456660965487086)  2025-11-12T03:59Z 3.3M followers, 934.6K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988699718948647176)  2025-11-12T20:05Z 3.3M followers, 8.8M engagements


"New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a left hamstring strain sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990087591429824582)  2025-11-16T16:00Z 3.3M followers, 898.3K engagements


"Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham has reached a new six-year endorsement agreement to re-sign with Nike and will receive his own signature shoe with the brand his representatives at Excel Sports Management told ESPN. His signature shoe is expected to debut in 2026-27"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990434885920526667)  2025-11-17T15:00Z 3.3M followers, 3.8M engagements


"Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks sources tell ESPN. Jones was averaging a career high XXXX points per game prior to the injury Sunday in Boston"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990540483039527415)  2025-11-17T22:00Z 3.3M followers, 3.4M engagements


"Lakers' LeBron James has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's home game against the Utah Jazz an indication he hopes to make his season debut. James is motivated and eager to return to action and said at practice Monday that he is monitoring his body around the clock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990586121034801157)  2025-11-18T01:01Z 3.3M followers, 1.6M engagements


"San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in X to X weeks sources tell ESPN. Castle has been one of the league's breakout players in his second season averaging XXXX points XXX assists and XXX rebounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990902733793341949)  2025-11-18T21:59Z 3.3M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss X to X weeks sources tell ESPN. Positive outcome after tests Tuesday for Antetokounmpo who is the only player in the NBA averaging XX points and XX rebounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990906503725736019)  2025-11-18T22:14Z 3.3M followers, 2.4M engagements


"LeBron James will make his Los Angeles Lakers season debut against the Utah Jazz tonight at home sources tell me and @mcten. The four-time NBA champion has rehabbed a nerve issue on his right side and now will take the court for a league-record 23rd season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990958611716247709)  2025-11-19T01:41Z 3.3M followers, 1.5M engagements


"New York's Jalen Brunson will return to action tonight against the Dallas Mavericks (9:30 pm ET on ESPN) after missing one week with a Grade X ankle sprain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991324703064224151)  2025-11-20T01:56Z 3.3M followers, 744.8K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991591487981933027)  2025-11-20T19:36Z 3.3M followers, 7.6M engagements


"Reporting for NBA Today on the Lakers firing minority owners Joey and Jesse Buss from front office positions -- with Jesse saying: "Dr. Buss' idea was for Joey and I to run basketball operations one day. But Jeanie has effectively kept herself in place with her siblings fired.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991612789652353346)  2025-11-20T21:01Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has sustained a Grade X right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992636910767136978)  2025-11-23T16:50Z 3.3M followers, 3.3M engagements


"The injury marks the second Denver starter now sidelined for an extended period of time along with Christian Braun. Gordon is averaging a career high in points (18.8) and 3-point percentage (44.4%) as X of X players to average XX points on 50-40-85 shooting per ESPN Research"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992637112622166198)  2025-11-23T16:51Z 3.3M followers, 647.4K engagements


"Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks at home barring setback sources tell ESPN. Herro underwent ankle surgery in late September and now returns to a Heat team that improved to 11-6 after its fourth straight win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992762270527701285)  2025-11-24T01:08Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"Just in: Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is off the injury report and will make his season debut against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in OKC multiple sources tell ESPN. Williams recovered from wrist surgery after playing through a torn ligament in the 2025 title run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994178884925874332)  2025-11-27T22:57Z 3.3M followers, 7.4M engagements


"Sources: Thunder's Jalen Williams to make debut vs. Suns - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994182037209518236)  2025-11-27T23:10Z 3.3M followers, 798.1K engagements


"Seth Curry intends to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on Monday to a deal for the remainder of the season sources tell ESPN. Curry who shot an NBA-best XXXX% from 3-point range in 2024-25 joins older brother Stephen on the Warriors for his 12th season in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995145861161222167)  2025-11-30T15:00Z 3.3M followers, 2.9M engagements


"Warriors to sign Seth Curry for remainder of season uniting Curry brothers sources say - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995148363591790619)  2025-11-30T15:10Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"Williamson returned Nov. XX after missing just over two weeks with a hamstring injury playing in five of the Pelicans past seven games before sustaining this adductor strain -- which will sideline him for a much longer period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995967936004231642)  2025-12-02T21:26Z 3.3M followers, 1.1M engagements


"The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100000 for violating injury reporting rules when they listed Joel Embiid as "out" against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. XX and he subsequently played"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996233550610174193)  2025-12-03T15:02Z 3.3M followers, 1M engagements


"Just in: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP's future and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere sources tell ESPN. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996307231982117105)  2025-12-03T19:55Z 3.3M followers, 22.7M engagements


"Story filed to ESPN and joining NBA Today on ESPN in minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996307946897084511)  2025-12-03T19:57Z 3.3M followers, 1.3M engagements


"BREAKING: Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a multi-team trade that moves Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine to the Kings sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1886225429272387803)  2025-02-03T01:29Z 3.3M followers, 43.9M engagements


"BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1909659154756841864)  2025-04-08T17:26Z 3.3M followers, 37.4M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1934266665035841856)  2025-06-15T15:08Z 3.3M followers, 27.7M engagements


"Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year $XX 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 XX years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939825943314657677)  2025-06-30T23:18Z 3.3M followers, 20M engagements


"🚨🚨🚨Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season on NBC on Oct. XX per sources: - Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder - Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1953933022660604208)  2025-08-08T21:35Z 3.3M followers, 11M engagements


"Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981336829547975078)  2025-10-23T12:28Z 3.3M followers, 34.1M engagements


"Lakers' Luka Doncic is out for at least one week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1982527244426949087)  2025-10-26T19:18Z 3.3M followers, 4.6M engagements


"Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks sources tell ESPN. Young underwent an MRI on Friday and multiple doctor reviews that showed he dodged major structural damage in the knee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1984764402977902761)  2025-11-01T23:28Z 3.3M followers, 2.5M engagements


"Reporting for NBA Today -- Lakers' LeBron James aims to make a historic season debut tonight against the Utah Jazz:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990875579680465219)  2025-11-18T20:11Z 3.3M followers, 1M engagements


"Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo has a right calf strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996391619625701430)  2025-12-04T01:30Z 3.3M followers, 3.2M engagements


"Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for approximately X to X weeks with a right calf strain sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996623806916633028)  2025-12-04T16:53Z 3.3M followers, 2.7M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1922392340229951701)  2025-05-13T20:43Z 3.3M 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 XX years made playoffs in X of X years and led Knicks to consecutive 50+ win seasons for first time since the 1990s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1929971273049772279)  2025-06-03T18:39Z 3.3M followers, 27.4M engagements


"Restricted free agent Santi Aldama has agreed to a three-year $XXXX million deal to return to the Memphis Grizzlies sources tell ESPN. CAAs Austin Brown Steven Heumann and Max Sadiman finalized the deal with the Grizzlies for Aldama who had a career year last season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939811054554685861)  2025-06-30T22:19Z 3.3M followers, 2.9M 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 $XX million deal with a player option after clearing waivers Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1945536796382654553)  2025-07-16T17:31Z 3.3M followers, 9.1M engagements


"Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year $XXX 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 2022 No. X overall pick through 2030-31"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978603785200046421)  2025-10-15T23:27Z 3.3M followers, 14.5M engagements


"Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in XX weeks sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1979601406102327759)  2025-10-18T17:32Z 3.3M followers, 2.6M engagements


"The NBA has issued a warning to Golden State's Draymond Green for his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans on Sunday night source tells ESPN. No fine. The fan was chanting "Angel Reese" toward Green who responded face-to-face as taunts continued"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990799844144017681)  2025-11-18T15:10Z 3.3M followers, 1.6M engagements


"Lakers' LeBron James is out for tonight's road game against the Boston Celtics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1997051653305126986)  2025-12-05T21:13Z 3.3M followers, 949K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1885925196650963331)  2025-02-02T05:36Z 3.3M followers, 18.2M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1887572277761343556)  2025-02-06T18:41Z 3.3M followers, 12.7M engagements


"BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green Dillon Brooks the No. XX pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1936826228108931393)  2025-06-22T16:38Z 3.3M followers, 42.8M engagements


"Sudden addition to the free-agent market. This gives Ayton a former No. X overall pick who went to the NBA Finals with the Suns the chance to receive a fresh opportunity as the Trail Blazers build around their depth of young centers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939514169964790164)  2025-06-30T02:39Z 3.3M followers, 4.1M engagements


"Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year $XX million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. LaRavia had a strong finish after joining the Sacramento Kings last season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939817620989251810)  2025-06-30T22:45Z 3.3M followers, 8.7M engagements


"Fenerbahce's Nigel Hayes-Davis the 2025 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939844900217930173)  2025-07-01T00:33Z 3.3M followers, 7.1M engagements


"BREAKING: Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Between Portland and L.A. Ayton will earn $XX million next season. Agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports reached the deal with Lakers president Rob Pelinka"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940524848100659676)  2025-07-02T21:35Z 3.3M followers, 27.9M engagements


"The NBA will implement a new change for the 2025-26 season: unsuccessful end-of-period heaves will now be recorded as a missed field-goal attempt for the team not the player sources tell ESPN. Those long heaves will no longer impact an individual player's percentages"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1965810884946841936)  2025-09-10T16:13Z 3.3M followers, 18.9M engagements


"Reporting for NBA Today on LeBron James' nerve injury set to sideline him into the Lakers 2025-26 season:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1976729836677996569)  2025-10-10T19:21Z 3.3M followers, 799.3K engagements


"Portland Trail Blazers All-Defensive forward Toumani Camara has agreed on a four-year $XX 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. XX in the 2023 NBA draft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1980033841239556493)  2025-10-19T22:10Z 3.3M followers, 5.5M engagements


"Atlanta Hawks All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year $XXX million rookie contract extension with the franchise agent Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management tells ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1980350316911685907)  2025-10-20T19:08Z 3.3M followers, 4.1M engagements


"Portland's Chauncey Billups and Miami's Terry Rozier have been placed on immediate leave by the NBA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981393792105402447)  2025-10-23T16:14Z 3.3M followers, 2.9M engagements


"Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year $XXX million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The one-time All-NBA big man and 2023 champion enters his 18th season in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981737655147851886)  2025-10-24T15:00Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Patrick Williams intends to sign a five-year $XX million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1807267350401400898)  2024-06-30T04:18Z 3.3M followers, 5M engagements


"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 first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1885919297832169918)  2025-02-02T05:12Z 3.3M followers, 112.7M engagements


"Yes this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade: - Lakers: Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber Markieff Morris - Mavericks: Anthony Davis Max Christie 2029 LAL 1st - Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino 2025 Clippers 2nd 2025 Mavericks 2nd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1885920217362051276)  2025-02-02T05:16Z 3.3M followers, 33.1M engagements


"Breaking: The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown Jr. Kelly Olynyk one first-round pick and one second-rounder sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1887360828002718034)  2025-02-06T04:41Z 3.3M followers, 12.2M engagements


"Just In: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht Cam Reddish a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1887369554042454044)  2025-02-06T05:15Z 3.3M followers, 27.6M engagements


"BREAKING: The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1937354016171917821)  2025-06-24T03:36Z 3.3M followers, 29.2M engagements


"BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the No. XX pick tonight and a 2029 first-round pick sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1938043837521248413)  2025-06-26T01:17Z 3.3M followers, 36.5M engagements


"Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939513083338322366)  2025-06-30T02:35Z 3.3M followers, 20M engagements


"Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year $XX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939813747583066151)  2025-06-30T22:30Z 3.3M followers, 12.4M engagements


"BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939822818667241921)  2025-06-30T23:06Z 3.3M followers, 19.4M engagements


"Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year $XX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939838544794779934)  2025-07-01T00:08Z 3.3M followers, 9.3M engagements


"JJ Barea a 2011 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940035580865176046)  2025-07-01T13:11Z 3.3M followers, 2.7M engagements


"BREAKING: Free agent center Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year $XXX million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks plus a player option for year four in 2028-29 and a full XX% trade kicker sources tell ESPN. Stunner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940064851025703154)  2025-07-01T15:07Z 3.3M followers, 17.3M engagements


"Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $XXX million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner sources tell ESPN. Lillard's two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940067141803212947)  2025-07-01T15:17Z 3.3M followers, 22M engagements


"BREAKING: The Clippers Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami John Collins to Los Angeles and Kevin Love Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to the Jazz sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1942226949453103199)  2025-07-07T14:19Z 3.3M followers, 13.4M engagements


"Sources: guard Cole Anthony agrees to buyout with Memphis plans to join Bucks on one-year deal - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1944197633012379924)  2025-07-13T00:50Z 3.3M followers, 1.9M engagements


"BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year $XX million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1945956216733085863)  2025-07-17T21:18Z 3.3M followers, 18.7M engagements


"BREAKING: New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges has agreed to a four-year $XXX million contract extension with the franchise agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN. The new deal includes a player option for 2029-30 and a trade kicker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1951036775868080529)  2025-07-31T21:46Z 3.3M followers, 4.9M engagements


"BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year $XXX million maximum contract extension with the franchise with a player option in 2028 agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1951679311221825853)  2025-08-02T16:19Z 3.3M followers, 10.1M engagements


"Just in on @SportsCenter -- Luka Doncic lands a $165M extension with the Lakers six months to the day of his stunning trade out of Dallas:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1951683182933270735)  2025-08-02T16:35Z 3.3M followers, 1.6M engagements


"BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year $XXX 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1952443033607094412)  2025-08-04T18:54Z 3.3M followers, 7.7M engagements


"Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington has agreed to a four-year $XX million contract extension with the franchise agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management told ESPN. Washington secures a new deal that keeps him in Dallas through 2029-30"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1963263256723681389)  2025-09-03T15:30Z 3.3M followers, 11.5M engagements


"The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations sources tell ESPN. Bufkin was Atlanta's No. XX pick in the 2023 NBA draft and this now gives him a fresh opportunity in Brooklyn and the Hawks some roster flexibility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1967687508554293602)  2025-09-15T20:30Z 3.3M followers, 1.8M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1970215754697212375)  2025-09-22T19:56Z 3.3M followers, 12.3M engagements


"BREAKING: Free agent Al Horford has committed to a multi-year deal with the Golden State Warriors agent Jason Glushon tells ESPN. After seven of the past nine years in Boston and winning the 2024 title Horford will enter his 19th NBA season as the Warriors' starting center"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1972345646549242130)  2025-09-28T17:00Z 3.3M followers, 8.2M engagements


"Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors sources tell ESPN. Seth and Stephen Curry team up on the Warriors beginning with training camp on Wednesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1973179696084033677)  2025-10-01T00:14Z 3.3M followers, 8.6M engagements


"Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year $XXXX 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 XXXX points last season as his Heat role elevates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1973538358161973340)  2025-10-01T23:59Z 3.3M followers, 2.4M engagements


"Loyola University Chicago's Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt has passed away at XXX years old. She was a Catholic nun campus minister and official chaplain of the Ramblers men's basketball team. RIP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1976496493449314688)  2025-10-10T03:54Z 3.3M followers, 2.8M 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 2017 league MVP enters his 18th NBA season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978493612875771982)  2025-10-15T16:10Z 3.3M 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 2017 Rookie of the Year and 2023 Sixth Man of the Year after being drafted No. XX in 2016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978548950811471906)  2025-10-15T19:50Z 3.3M followers, 14.3M engagements


"Durant was eligiblefor a max extension of $120M but understood when he chose the Rockets as a trade destination that he'd be sacrificingmoney in this case around $30M less so that the sides can partner for the long term and give the franchise team-building flexibility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1979895499928048015)  2025-10-19T13:00Z 3.3M followers, 4.4M engagements


"Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has agreed to a four-year $XX million rookie contract extension with the franchise agent Mike George of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Sharpe and the Blazers lock in the long-term deal for the ascending scorer and playmaker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1980046263363186740)  2025-10-19T22:59Z 3.3M followers, 2.1M engagements


"Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has agreed to a two-year $XXXX million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season plus a trade kicker agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. Pacers give Nesmith the max allowed salary via extension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1980454448523792647)  2025-10-21T02:01Z 3.3M followers, 2.2M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981049106580852746)  2025-10-22T17:24Z 3.3M followers, 3.1M engagements


"Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe sources tell ESPN. The Eastern District of New York and FBI director Kash Patel will hold a press conference at XX am ET to announce arrests from investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981325112038346912)  2025-10-23T11:41Z 3.3M followers, 32.4M engagements


"Chauncey Billups Terry Rozier arrested in federal gambling investigations - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981384129154601046)  2025-10-23T15:36Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981817017125814674)  2025-10-24T20:16Z 3.3M followers, 2.9M engagements


"The NBA informed its XX teams that the league has begun process of reviewing policies regarding injury reporting training and education of all personnel and enhancing internal and external monitoring programs to identify betting activity of concern per memo obtained by ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1982842341351411883)  2025-10-27T16:10Z 3.3M followers, 3M engagements


"Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss two weeks with a right hamstring strain sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1982858204708290879)  2025-10-27T17:13Z 3.3M followers, 3.2M engagements


"The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract Greg Lawrence of Wasserman tells ESPN. The deal marks the first standard NBA contract for McClung after the dunk contest's first-ever three-peat champion spent time on camp and two-way deals since 2021"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1982937468899864774)  2025-10-27T22:28Z 3.3M followers, 8.7M engagements


"Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1984712540912308377)  2025-11-01T20:01Z 3.3M followers, 8.6M engagements


"Pelicans' Zion Williamson is out at least X to XX days with a left hamstring strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1985821050978902420)  2025-11-04T21:26Z 3.3M followers, 4.9M engagements


"Utah's Walker Kessler is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986144307846300128)  2025-11-05T18:51Z 3.3M followers, 2.4M engagements


"A United States Congressional committee is meeting with NBA officials Wednesday in Washington D.C. in wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups Terry Rozier and Damon Jones sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986157743254667436)  2025-11-05T19:44Z 3.3M followers, 1.2M engagements


"Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the next steps in LeBron James' Lakers season debut process:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986230673586164166)  2025-11-06T00:34Z 3.3M followers, 2.6M engagements


"Lakers' LeBron James has officially been cleared for contact basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Next step ramping up to 5-on-5 action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986471651303629242)  2025-11-06T16:32Z 3.3M followers, 3.6M engagements


"The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored XXX points in XXXX minutes per game over three contests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986530368925622458)  2025-11-06T20:25Z 3.3M followers, 5M engagements


"Just into NBA Today star guard De'Aaron Fox set for his Spurs season debut:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986890239198085159)  2025-11-07T20:15Z 3.3M followers, 995.3K engagements


"BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a XX am central time meeting on Tuesday sources tell me and Tim MacMahon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988265906015756576)  2025-11-11T15:21Z 3.3M followers, 27.5M 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"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988267087953895426)  2025-11-11T15:26Z 3.3M followers, 6.7M engagements


"Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont's letter to Dallas fans after firing GM Nico Harrison:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988298977553580378)  2025-11-11T17:33Z 3.3M followers, 1.9M 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988358588436234470)  2025-11-11T21:30Z 3.3M followers, 1.5M engagements


"76ers' Paul George is in the final stage of his debut process and will be re-evaluated later this week. He is moving closer to a return but doctors want additional strength of his left quadriceps to support the knee before clearance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988454020701130898)  2025-11-12T03:49Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"Details for NBA Today on LeBron James participating in his first full practice and five-on-five session of the Lakers season -- with South Bay in the G League:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988713318408761648)  2025-11-12T20:59Z 3.3M followers, 1M engagements


"New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson sustained a Grade X right ankle sprain and will miss Friday's game against the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN. He will be evaluated daily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989091399900491799)  2025-11-13T22:01Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Curry's shoes through Under Armour will continue as planned through 2026 but he and his company Curry Brand are entering sneaker free agency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989101522366656593)  2025-11-13T22:42Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Denver Nuggets starter Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after sustaining a left ankle sprain sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989466289694535812)  2025-11-14T22:51Z 3.3M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Pelicans at 2-10 fire Willie Green as coach - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1989712577773867024)  2025-11-15T15:10Z 3.3M followers, 894.6K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990102527178678347)  2025-11-16T16:59Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"The Memphis Grizzlies are signing their No. XX pick Jahmai Mashack to a two-way NBA contract his agent Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA Sports tells ESPN. Mashack provides depth to a Memphis team decimated by injuries with four point guards currently sidelined"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990142834238705796)  2025-11-16T19:40Z 3.3M followers, 466.6K engagements


"Mavericks' Anthony Davis will miss at least X to XX more days as he rehabs from a left calf strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990190361210466585)  2025-11-16T22:48Z 3.3M followers, 1.1M engagements


"Cunningham becomes the sixth active NBA player to have a signature shoe deal with Nike joining LeBron James Kevin Durant Ja Morant Devin Booker and Giannis Antetokounmpo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990435040329597328)  2025-11-17T15:01Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is expected to make his season debut at home tonight against his former team the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. George has rehabilitated offseason left knee surgery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990482813175370139)  2025-11-17T18:10Z 3.3M followers, 1.6M engagements


"Grizzlies say star guard Ja Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a Grade X right calf strain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990484343505236257)  2025-11-17T18:17Z 3.3M followers, 860.7K engagements


"The Phoenix Suns are signing guard Jamaree Bouyea to a two-way NBA contract sources tell ESPN. Bouyea has played parts of three NBA years and has averaged XX points XXX rebounds and XXX assists in the G League this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990514223835943043)  2025-11-17T20:15Z 3.3M followers, 546.9K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990536551726768337)  2025-11-17T21:44Z 3.3M followers, 13.9M engagements


"On the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis for ESPN NBA Countdown:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991301604952404406)  2025-11-20T00:24Z 3.3M followers, 1.1M engagements


"The Indiana Pacers are planning to waive guard Monte Morris and sign forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a standard non-guaranteed deal sources tell ESPN. Robinson-Earl has averaged XXX points and XXX rebounds over two 10-day hardship deals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991535793828196755)  2025-11-20T15:55Z 3.3M followers, 562.2K engagements


"Statement from Joey and Jesse Buss: We are extremely honored to have been part of this organization for the last XX seasons. Thank you to Laker Nation for embracing our family every step of the way. We wish things could be different with the way our time ended with the team. At times like this we wish we could ask our Dad what he would think about it all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991591561289953513)  2025-11-20T19:36Z 3.3M followers, 1.6M engagements


"Joey and Jesse Buss have had key Lakers scouting roles for the last decade helping find players such as Austin Reaves Kyle Kuzma Jordan Clarkson Larry Nance Jr. and Max Christie. The brothers will maintain their minority ownership shares within the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991591954224935190)  2025-11-20T19:38Z 3.3M followers, 666.2K engagements


"Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991597637351666069)  2025-11-20T20:00Z 3.3M followers, 1.2M engagements


"Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991631897634697392)  2025-11-20T22:17Z 3.3M followers, 2.3M engagements


"The New York Liberty have agreed on a deal to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach sources tell ESPN. DeMarco has been with the Warriors since 2012 winning four NBA titles. He also serves as head coach of the Bahamian men's national team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991943160864669932)  2025-11-21T18:53Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Liberty officials and DeMarco's agent Brian Elfus finalized terms on the deal Friday. DeMarco has served in a variety of roles in Golden State serving as a valuable member of Steve Kerr's staff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991943251369369848)  2025-11-21T18:54Z 3.3M followers, 496.6K engagements


"ESPN story via @alexaphilippou on the NY Liberty deciding to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as the franchise's new head coach making three of five WNBA hires this offseason having NBA ties:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1991949393822675161)  2025-11-21T19:18Z 3.3M followers, 688.7K engagements


"Paul posted on social media this morning: "What a ride.Still so much left.GRATEFUL for this last one" Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992269408283275733)  2025-11-22T16:30Z 3.3M followers, 1.3M engagements


"The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers sources tell ESPN. Leonard has been out since Nov. X due to an ankle/foot sprain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992278220050428004)  2025-11-22T17:05Z 3.3M followers, 854.7K engagements


"The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception sources tell ESPN. Bufkin the No. XX pick in the 2023 draft gets called up from the Lakers' South Bay G League team and enters his third NBA season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992655689790205980)  2025-11-23T18:05Z 3.3M followers, 713.2K 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](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992688375044940286)  2025-11-23T20:15Z 3.3M followers, 3.9M engagements


"ESPN story via @NotoriousOHM on Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro expected to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1992770297989308745)  2025-11-24T01:40Z 3.3M followers, 720.7K engagements


"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 XXXX points X rebounds X assists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1993114006710895084)  2025-11-25T00:26Z 3.3M followers, 3.7M engagements


"New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet will be re-evaluated in four weeks with a right shoulder sprain sources tell ESPN. Shamet has been one of the league's top shooters -- XXXX% from X -- and had emerged as a starter before sustaining the shoulder injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1993770589962817581)  2025-11-26T19:55Z 3.3M followers, 1M engagements


"Expect a patient and natural reintegration of Williams with the Thunder having the experience of a lengthy absence last season with star big man Chet Holmgren who returned in February after three months and gradually made OKC whole heading into the playoffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994179203663532241)  2025-11-27T22:59Z 3.3M followers, 176.1K engagements


"Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis sidelined for the last month with a calf strain plans to return to action against the Lakers in Los Angeles tonight sources tell ESPN. It's the first time the 2020 NBA champion is facing his former team in L.A. since the February trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994464191311163412)  2025-11-28T17:51Z 3.3M followers, 2.8M engagements


"Mavs' Anthony Davis (calf) to make return against Lakers - via ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1994470261715079576)  2025-11-28T18:15Z 3.3M followers, 803.2K engagements


"Danilo Gallinari has retired from basketball after XX professional seasons including XX in the NBA. The No. X pick in the 2008 draft out of Italy played XXX career NBA regular season games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995885724110082559)  2025-12-02T16:00Z 3.3M followers, 1.4M engagements


"New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss extended time with a right adductor injury sources tell ESPN. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995963386677645765)  2025-12-02T21:08Z 3.3M followers, 8.5M engagements


"Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton will make his season debut on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Melton sustained an ACL tear a year ago and now makes his return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996302095260033169)  2025-12-03T19:34Z 3.3M followers, 1.1M engagements


"Sources: Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks discussing future - via @ESPN App"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996312904489197977)  2025-12-03T20:17Z 3.3M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has sustained a right groin strain and will be re-evaluated in one week sources tell ESPN. Best case for Booker and the Suns who are a surprise 13-9 and in the West playoff picture so far this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996322335410827613)  2025-12-03T20:55Z 3.3M followers, 1.1M engagements


"Joining @KevinNegandhi on @SportsCenter for the latest on Giannis and the Bucks:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996360375735033950)  2025-12-03T23:26Z 3.3M followers, 977.9K engagements


"The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250000 for violating player participation policy for not making Darius Garland available for a nationally televised game versus a non-national game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996686776232996901)  2025-12-04T21:03Z 3.3M followers, 1.8M 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 X to X weeks. Overall tremendous results after MRI today showed no structural damage on his left leg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1998110920875385114)  2025-12-08T19:22Z 3.3M followers, 2.1M engagements


"New Inside Pass: 🏀 Giannis and the Bucks 🏀 Anthony Davis suitors 🏀 Mavericks Warriors Clippers latest and much more on ESPN:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1998382726567666147)  2025-12-09T13:22Z 3.3M followers, 3.5M engagements