[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @ShamsCharania Shams Charania Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal, with the Suns receiving Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. XX pick in the NBA draft, and five second-round picks. This trade is a significant move in the NBA offseason, elevating the Rockets' positioning for title contention in the West. The deal also impacts the Suns' future, giving them multiple assets to use in future trades. ### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXXXXXXXX +464% - X Months XXXXXXXXXXXXX +319% - X Year XXXXXXXXXXXXX +77% ### Mentions: XXX [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/posts_active)  - X Week XXX -XXXX% - X Month XXX +108% - X Months XXX -XX% - X Year XXXXX +131% ### Followers: XXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXXXX +0.22% - X Month XXXXXXXXX +7.10% - X Months XXXXXXXXX +30% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +36% ### CreatorRank: XXX [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/influence) --- **Social category influence** [nba](/list/nba) #1 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) #5 [finance](/list/finance) #3 [countries](/list/countries) XXX% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) XXXX% [currencies](/list/currencies) XXXX% [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [nba](/topic/nba) #2, [los angeles](/topic/los-angeles) #1, [milwaukee](/topic/milwaukee) #2, [phoenix suns](/topic/phoenix-suns) #1, [houston rockets](/topic/houston-rockets) #1, [milwaukee bucks](/topic/milwaukee-bucks) #1, [nba draft](/topic/nba-draft) #2, [los angeles lakers](/topic/los-angeles-lakers) #94, [told](/topic/told) #1, [dallas mavericks](/topic/dallas-mavericks) #6 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@espn](/creator/undefined) [@bleacherreport](/creator/undefined) [@prioritysports](/creator/undefined) [@big_3_central](/creator/undefined) [@sportscenter](/creator/undefined) [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@nbatv](/creator/undefined) [@yahoosports](/creator/undefined) [@wawaggoner](/creator/undefined) [@darksideadvcate](/creator/undefined) [@lemilo121](/creator/undefined) [@jrizzlay](/creator/undefined) [@espnnba](/creator/undefined) [@fullcourtpass](/creator/undefined) [@d_bigmid](/creator/undefined) [@thehoopcentral](/creator/undefined) [@lakers_360](/creator/undefined) [@legionhoops](/creator/undefined) [@sleeperwizards](/creator/undefined) [@theathletic](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Dave Inc. Class A Common Stock (DAVE)](/topic/$dave) [Hundred Million (100M)](/topic/$100m) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::178580925/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939334136025481596) 2025-06-29 14:44:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.5M engagements "Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. Dinwiddie averaged XXXX points and XXX assists as a starter for the Mavs a season ago and provides a reliable scorer passer and leader for a young Hornets backcourt"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940478266630091224) 2025-07-02 18:30:45 UTC 3.2M followers, 4M engagements "Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year $X 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941127369869361536) 2025-07-04 13:30:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.5M engagements "Free agent forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939858410008154249) 2025-07-01 01:27:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements "Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $XXX million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936516278078017776) 2025-06-21 20:07:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M engagements "The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving center Drew Eubanks and Eubanks plans to sign with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal after he clears waivers sources tell ESPN. Additional frontcourt depth for the Kings"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940155316382912992) 2025-07-01 21:07:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "The Suns' war room right now is eyeing St. Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming at No. XX finalizing their research and scouting before making their selection at X pm ET on ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938371579597279437) 2025-06-26 22:59:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "Blockbuster trade on the final day of the NBA season. The Suns engaged in deep conversations with the two Durant finalists -- Houston and Miami -- over the last XX hours and reached agreement on the deal Sunday morning"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936828070276550711) 2025-06-22 16:46:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "The Boston Celtics are trading No. XX to the Orlando Magic for Nos. XX and XX a 2026 second-rounder and 2027 second-rounder sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938392826598801774) 2025-06-27 00:23:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements "The Oklahoma City Thunder intend to sign guard Ajay Mitchell to a new three-year contract worth nearly $X million after declining his 2025-26 team option sources tell ESPN. OKC and Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and agent Mike Simonetta negotiated the new deal for Mitchell"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939425699103719770) 2025-06-29 20:48:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "Sources: Spurs acquire Kelly Olynyk in deal with Wizards - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942742070008987949) 2025-07-09 00:26:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "BREAKING: Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year $XXX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943114680022581740) 2025-07-10 01:06:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.7M engagements "The Washington Wizards are re-signing 7-footer Tristan Vukcevic to a two-way NBA deal sources tell ESPN. Vukcevic averaged XXX points and XXX rebounds in XXXX minutes per game last season and will enter his third NBA campaign"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943354285686952067) 2025-07-10 16:59:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 839.4K 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939757619960230003) 2025-06-30 18:47:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements "Brigham Young University coach Kevin Young has signed a new long-term contract extension with the program sources tell ESPN a new deal coming on the heels of a Sweet XX run in his first season and the arrival of potential No. X NBA pick AJ Dybantsa"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1930750810075341175) 2025-06-05 22:17:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 686K 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1914738479319396598) 2025-04-22 17:50:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.8M engagements "The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns XX on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941591466763030837) 2025-07-05 20:14:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.1M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1885920217362051276) 2025-02-02 05:16:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 32.6M engagements "Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the franchise that makes him one of the highest paid NBA coaches after a 52-win season and top-2 seed for the first time in seven years sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935734526510043497) 2025-06-19 16:20:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.7M engagements "Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year $XXX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940115704751300674) 2025-07-01 18:30:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements "Frank Vogel is finalizing an agreement to join the Dallas Mavericks as a lead assistant coach under Jason Kidd sources tell ESPN. The 2020 NBA championship-winning coach is a major addition to the Mavericks staff"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940531864269476077) 2025-07-02 22:03:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements "Raptors present Mamukelashvili with a larger opportunity in the frontcourt to break through in the NBA as he has displayed glimpses such as a 34-point game in San Antonio"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940103024606945752) 2025-07-01 17:39:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Lakers move up XX picks as they eye a young talent in the second round of the draft tonight"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938271961974485012) 2025-06-26 16:23:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Oklahoma City today locks in Jaylin Williams and now Mitchell who averaged XXX points and XX minutes last season for the NBA champions. Mitchell was the 38th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft for OKC"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939425954323132737) 2025-06-29 20:49:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M 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. XX pick sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937589524114104829) 2025-06-24 19:11:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 11.5M engagements "The decision allows Robinson to work on a longer-term deal with the Heat -- or pursue free-agent contracts and sign-and-trades elsewhere starting Monday night"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939383595094950010) 2025-06-29 18:00:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1922392340229951701) 2025-05-13 20:43:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.6M engagements "Free agent F Isaiah Livers will sign a two-way NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Livers missed all of last season due to hip surgery but has made a full recovery and now restarts career for his fourth NBA season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942608953218851074) 2025-07-08 15:37:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 984.9K 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939723890411868372) 2025-06-30 16:33:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.8M engagements "The Brooklyn Nets are trading the No. XX pick in tonight's NBA Draft to the Phoenix Suns for two future second-round picks sources tell ESPN. Suns now own Nos. XX XX and 59"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938321698396508309) 2025-06-26 19:41:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond has picked up his $X million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938646943829500004) 2025-06-27 17:13:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Mark Walter is entering agreement to purchase majority ownership of the Lakers from the Buss family for a valuation of approximately $XX billion the largest sale of a professional sports franchise in the world sources tell ESPN. $XX billion"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935444138884800902) 2025-06-18 21:06:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.1M engagements "No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938030695999291811) 2025-06-26 00:24:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements "The Atlanta Hawks are declining forward Dominick Barlow's team option for $XXX million making him a free agent sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939423228113379788) 2025-06-29 20:38:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Sources: Kings agree to $45M deal with Dennis Schroder - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940126660361072801) 2025-07-01 19:13:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies finalized the buyout with Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports for Anthony's new opportunity"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944193218717135315) 2025-07-13 00:32:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "Booker the Suns No. XX overall pick in the 2015 Draft has played all XX NBA seasons in Phoenix and now lands his third contract extension with the franchise. He doubles down again on his loyalty to the Suns and wanting to win there in an era of frequent player movement"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943115549866639369) 2025-07-10 01:10:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "The deal places Durant on the No. 2-seeded Rockets and elevates the teams positioning for title contention in the West. The Suns land a 23-year-old scorer for a high-powered backcourt with Devin Booker a tough 3-and-D player and now have X firsts and X seconds to use in trades"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936827602842374381) 2025-06-22 16:44:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "Wagner who sustained ACL tear in December was averaging a career high XXXX points and shooting a career-best XX% from X before injury. Through his XX games Wagner had emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate and led NBA in PPG among players to average under XX minutes"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941127489168048160) 2025-07-04 13:30:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Reid averaged a career high XXXX points per game last season and served as an indispensable complement to Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle. He is one of just three NBA players over the last three seasons to score 2000 points off the bench"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938763284343067050) 2025-06-28 00:56:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940524848100659676) 2025-07-02 21:35:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.7M engagements "Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot sources tell ESPN. He is expected to be healthy for training camp"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945179981878837665) 2025-07-15 17:53:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements "The Memphis Grizzlies and two-way guard Cam Spencer's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports have restructured the agreement to re-sign: Spencer is now inking a new four-year $XXXX million deal with three fully guaranteed seasons sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944799059518374367) 2025-07-14 16:40:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Michigan 7-footer Vlad Goldin has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938427622624792880) 2025-06-27 02:42:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Free agent guard Jordan McLaughlin has agreed to a one-year $X million deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs agent Greg Lawrence of Wasserman told ESPN. McLaughlin split last season with the Spurs and Kings and now enters his seventh NBA campaign as a reserve guard"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943123280636055991) 2025-07-10 01:41:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency sources tell ESPN. Multiple contending teams are expected to pursue Finney-Smith beginning Monday night and a Lakers return is possible"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939354198560387073) 2025-06-29 16:04:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements "Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod has agreed to join the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Shammgod has worked for the Mavericks since 2019 and now receives a larger role in Orlando"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940573827249144034) 2025-07-03 00:50:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.3M engagements "Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Philadelphia 76ers sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938426068878176282) 2025-06-27 02:36:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944979791649628440) 2025-07-15 04:38:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "BREAKING: Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938585295227699370) 2025-06-27 13:08:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.6M engagements "Bucks GM Jon Horst and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown finalized terms on Harris' deal on Tuesday morning"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940078063284347304) 2025-07-01 16:00:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1887572277761343556) 2025-02-06 18:41:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.7M engagements "Denver's Aaron Gordon has a Grade X hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover from the injury sources tell ESPN. The Nuggets' playoff star has been searching for ways to play in today's Game X against Oklahoma City but it is becoming physically improbable to do so"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1924099706130514392) 2025-05-18 13:48:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 8M engagements "Capela's agents at Wasserman negotiated the fully guaranteed three-year deal with Houston officials tonight sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939829032738000936) 2025-06-30 23:30:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements "2025 NBA Draft night one across ESPN and ABC platforms:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937972830295187626) 2025-06-25 20:35:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "Full ESPN story on LeBron James exercising his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season and what it means for his Los Angeles Lakers future:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939341778571653614) 2025-06-29 15:14:45 UTC 3.2M followers, 14M engagements "Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $XX million sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and Gafford's agents Mike George and Shy Saee of Klutch Sports negotiated the new deal through 2028-29"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937294394178117663) 2025-06-23 23:39:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937644320070467798) 2025-06-24 22:49:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 26.4M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940148162867474700) 2025-07-01 20:39:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.4M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939813747583066151) 2025-06-30 22:30:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.3M engagements "Rockets trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards sources say - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941620138954064307) 2025-07-05 22:08:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Beal became extremely excited about the route to part ways after meeting with multiple interested suitors and Bartelstein then moved forward with the Suns on completing the release Wednesday opening the path for Beal to start a new chapter in LA"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945537177695195417) 2025-07-16 17:33:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 905K engagements "Portland makes an aggressive move to re-acquire Holiday who the franchise originally received from Milwaukee in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023 and later moved to Boston for a deal that included two first-round picks to Blazers. Simons joins Boston on an expiring contract"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937354255863578963) 2025-06-24 03:37:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.3M engagements "No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938034536488550767) 2025-06-26 00:40:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements "Bucks officials negotiated the deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tonight. There is a player option in the second season as well sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939858711310487647) 2025-07-01 01:28:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements "The Utah Jazz are hiring Boston Celtics assistant general manager Austin Ainge as the franchise's president of basketball operations sources tell me and @TimBontemps. Ainge has spent the past XX years working in Boston's front office including the last six in his current role"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1929536050361258114) 2025-06-02 13:50:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937354016171917821) 2025-06-24 03:36:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 29.1M engagements "Free agent sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks plus a player option sources tell ESPN. Bucks made strong efforts to retain Trent and negotiated deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939877334510707180) 2025-07-01 02:42:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements "The Indiana Pacers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Championship on the line. Game X. Tonight. 8:00 pm ET on ABC"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936765709574414490) 2025-06-22 12:38:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements "ESPN story on the Cleveland Cavaliers and sharpshooting guard Sam Merrill reaching a new four-year $XX million contract that helps cement the franchise's point guard depth chart:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939026414314856855) 2025-06-28 18:21:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Jalen Williams Thunder agree to rookie max extension worth up to $287M - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943387798859550951) 2025-07-10 19:12:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Free agent forward Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year $XXX million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves sources tell ESPN. Wolves officials negotiated the deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports to bring Ingles back for his 12th NBA season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939726138856657083) 2025-06-30 16:42:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.8M engagements "Free agent guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Sacramento Kings sources tell ESPN. Kings officials and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports finalized the deal Tuesday"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940088563292307695) 2025-07-01 16:42:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements "Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $XXX million player option to explore free agency sources tell ESPN. A return to the 76ers is still possible"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939421452253446456) 2025-06-29 20:31:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Reporting on @SportsCenter -- LeBron James opts in on $XXXX million for the 2025-26 season but is evaluating his Lakers future:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939348624871182610) 2025-06-29 15:41:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Washington is sending guard Colby Jones to the Thunder who will then release him sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939135500595667163) 2025-06-29 01:35:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "The Rockets worked with Whitmore the No. XX pick in 2023 and his reps at WME Basketball over the last few weeks on a new home. Whitmore has averaged XXXX points over two years -- last season scoring XXXX points per touch 4th-best among players to record 1000 touches"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941592932026339401) 2025-07-05 20:20:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Free agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies sources tell ESPN. Landale solidifies the Grizzlies frontcourt as the team and his agent Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports reach terms"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941609429922693622) 2025-07-05 21:25:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940067141803212947) 2025-07-01 15:17:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 21.9M 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. 🍿🍿🍿"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1851316301794586837) 2024-10-29 17:32:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements "The third season will be a team option for Jaylin Williams sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939334245228417492) 2025-06-29 14:44:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 1M engagements "Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year $XX million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option for 2027-28 sources tell ESPN. Bucks and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports reach a new deal for the sixth man extraordinaire and fan favorite in Milwaukee"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939430268730818883) 2025-06-29 21:06:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "Ayton will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers with a player option sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940528283021725966) 2025-07-02 21:49:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements "The late Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $XXXX million in 1979. Forty-six years later the Buss family is entering agreement to sell the franchise for a historic valuation of approximately $XX billion sources told ESPN. Full story:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935449517941305433) 2025-06-18 21:28:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937223535384293629) 2025-06-23 18:57:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements "Terms of the first ever NBA trade involving seven teams"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941912125502263582) 2025-07-06 17:28:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "The crux of the decision for Beal and his representation was finding the best basketball situation first and foremost once he was granted permission by the Suns to speak to interested suitors around the NBA and Bartelstein led an exhaustive process over the last few weeks"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945536939223925160) 2025-07-16 17:32:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940064851025703154) 2025-07-01 15:07:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 17M engagements "Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN. Heat officials and Mitchell's agent Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman negotiated the new fully guaranteed contract"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939018129700511761) 2025-06-28 17:48:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "ESPN story on the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker reaching historic $XXX million extension that now keeps the franchise's all-time leading scorer through 2030:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943122646113071364) 2025-07-10 01:38:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "ESPN reporting: Memphis Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout this week and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle. Edey will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1931421208441983132) 2025-06-07 18:41:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 4M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939817620989251810) 2025-06-30 22:45:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.9M engagements "Utah sent No. XX and second-rounders in 2031 and 2032 to Washington in this deal"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938059157850230848) 2025-06-26 02:18:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year $XXX million fully guaranteed contract sources tell ESPN. Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports finalized a deal with Memphis execs after Spencer had flashes of strong play as a two-way rookie"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939814614453428544) 2025-06-30 22:33:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements "The NBA has fined Memphis' Ja Morant $75000 for finger gun gestures"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1908185507969867894) 2025-04-04 15:50:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M engagements "Free agent C/F Paul Reed aka BBall Paul has agreed to a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons sources tell ESPN. Reed played a versatile role for Pistons frontcourt and the team and his agent Ron Shade of Octagon reached the new contract tonight"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939814041339470323) 2025-06-30 22:31:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Denver prioritized a shooter in free agency Tuesday -- and adds Hardaway to its acquisitions of Cam Johnson Bruce Brown Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas in the last day"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940148283784982739) 2025-07-01 20:39:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang making him a free agent sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started XX games and averaged X points in XX minutes last season shooting XX% from X and will receive interest from teams"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939710082058731846) 2025-06-30 15:38:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two of their own second-round picks (2031 2032) to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940088416487833620) 2025-07-01 16:41:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.8M engagements "This now gives the Suns increased team-building flexibility by taking them out of the first and second aprons providing access to more tradeable draft picks in the future and opening up part of the mid-level exception to utilize"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945538082125513146) 2025-07-16 17:36:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Free agent guard Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls sources tell ESPN. Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management finalized the new deal with Bulls officials tonight"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939821323989274948) 2025-06-30 23:00:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements "Russell will have a player option in the second season of his two-year $13M deal with the Mavericks sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939826144213082131) 2025-06-30 23:19:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "Edwards will receive two guaranteed years on the new deal sources said. He earns $X million next season after the 76ers declined his $1.9M option. Edwards emerged as an upside rotation player last season shooting XXXX% from the field and XXXX from 3"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938726135514231073) 2025-06-27 22:28:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939824442386919773) 2025-06-30 23:12:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "2024-2025 NBA All-Rookie teams: First team: Stephon Castle Zaccharie Risacher Jaylen Wells Zach Edey Alex Sarr Second team: Matas Buzelis Bub Carrington Donovan Clingan Kelel Ware Yves Missi"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1924888212352467194) 2025-05-20 18:01:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year $XXX million rookie contract extension sources tell ESPN. Rockets officials and Smith's agent Wallace Prather of LIFT Sports Management negotiated the fully guaranteed deal through 2030-31 season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939473558473703626) 2025-06-29 23:58:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements "Paolo Banchero Magic agree to five-year rookie max extension - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942349530810155281) 2025-07-07 22:26:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "The Denver Nuggets are naming Ben Tenzer as the executive vice president of basketball operations and hiring Minnesota Timberwolves executive Jon Wallace as the franchise's new executive vice president of player personnel sources tell ESPN. Both will report to Josh Kroenke"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937133339707879775) 2025-06-23 12:59:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $XXX million player option for the 2025-26 season to become a free agent sources tell ESPN. There's mutual interest between the NBA veteran and the Clippers in a new deal together"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939092288619130964) 2025-06-28 22:43:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Hawks star Trae Young reached out to Kennard and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this evening to help recruit them to the franchise sources said. Two big wing gets for the Hawks"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939851149835649093) 2025-07-01 00:58:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.2M engagements "The Phoenix Suns are trading the Nos. XX and XX picks to the Golden State Warriors for No. XX sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938368186908655642) 2025-06-26 22:46:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Reporting for NBA Today on why Bradley Beal chose to give up $13.9M in buyout with the Suns to team up with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in LA:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945563596068393401) 2025-07-16 19:18:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Bucks found a creative path to waive and stretch Lillard whose $113M will be stretched over the next five seasons while leaving their future draft assets untouched. In a stunning turn of events Myles Turner departs the Pacers to join the Bucks"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940067345885765755) 2025-07-01 15:17:54 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements "Sources: Julius Randle to sign new $100M deal with Wolves - via ESPN:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939394543717155314) 2025-06-29 18:44:26 UTC 3.2M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1886225429272387803) 2025-02-03 01:29:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 42.6M engagements "Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year $XX million deal with the Atlanta Hawks sources tell ESPN. Kennard has been one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and Atlanta negotiated the new deal with CAA's Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939851089987174502) 2025-07-01 00:58:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.1M engagements "Breaking: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is opting into his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. Paul adds: LeBron "knows the Lakers are building for the future . but he values a realistic chance of winning it all.""  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939341171244880174) 2025-06-29 15:12:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.4M engagements "New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943456939855482996) 2025-07-10 23:46:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1887369554042454044) 2025-02-06 05:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.5M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938043837521248413) 2025-06-26 01:17:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 36.3M engagements "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed two contract extensions now as a member of the Thunder cementing both sides' partnership and trust since he arrived to OKC in 2019. He joined an exclusive club of players to win the MVP and Finals MVP in the same season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940048897268744268) 2025-07-01 14:04:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "The Miami Heat San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations out of Phoenix sources tell ESPN. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1934066096304496810) 2025-06-15 01:51:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.8M engagements "Free agent center Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers CAA's Drew Morrison and Sam Rose tell ESPN. Pacers are excited about Jackson's development return and now lock in a young member of their core"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943761575967699242) 2025-07-11 19:57:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Tune into NBA Today on ESPN X at X pm ET for more on the Thunder locking in their Big X for the long term and as much as $XXX million total"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943384300713287995) 2025-07-10 18:58:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Houston Rockets are waiving center Jock Landale ahead of his July X guarantee date sources tell ESPN. Landale is expected to sign with his preferred destination upon clearing waivers"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940852289226543332) 2025-07-03 19:16:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions but for the first time in his career he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere league sources told ESPN. Story on ESPN:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1921909954014839207) 2025-05-12 12:46:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.4M engagements "ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks stunning release of Damian Lillard to acquire free agent center Myles Turner on a four-year $XXX million deal:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940071404520841233) 2025-07-01 15:34:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements "OKC's Chet Holmgren agrees to rookie max extension - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942943074675519850) 2025-07-09 13:45:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Estate of Paul G. Allen is starting a formal sales process for the Portland Trail Blazers sources tell ESPN. Allen & Co and law firm Hogan Lovells leads sales process is estimated to continue into 2025-26 with all Estate proceeds going to philanthropy per Pauls wishes"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1922336332057030962) 2025-05-13 17:01:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements "Suns executives and Hayes-Davis' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management finished details tonight on the Euro star's deal in Phoenix"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939845191944266020) 2025-07-01 00:35:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Real Madrids Eli John Ndiaye agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta Hawks sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938428530037010801) 2025-06-27 02:45:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Free agent Garrett Temple intends to sign a one-year $XXX million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN. The Raptors and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports reached the deal for Temple who will enter his 16th NBA season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939116027213918544) 2025-06-29 00:17:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership is now signed long-term with Pelinka and coach JJ Redick"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1913310362482663627) 2025-04-18 19:15:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.6M engagements "Porter averaged XXXX points and XXX assists while shooting XX% from 3-point land in XX games for the Bucks last season. He gives Milwaukee a dynamic playmaker in the backcourt as it tries to contend in the Eastern Conference"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939824867857375640) 2025-06-30 23:14:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Almost XXX hours into free agency the Nuggets land Cam Johnson via trade for Michael Porter Jr. and bring back a fan favorite and do-it-all forward in Bruce Brown Jr"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939825769938657567) 2025-06-30 23:17:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements "Livingston's progress this month in summer league for the Bucks helps him land a new deal -- XX points and XXX rebounds per game while shooting XX% from the field and XXXX% from 3"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945551957998833943) 2025-07-16 18:31:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 852K engagements "Free agent forward Trendon Watford has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers sources tell ESPN. Watford is set to play a potential key role in the 76ers rotation"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939864272051515417) 2025-07-01 01:50:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Utah Jazz sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938436568131252342) 2025-06-27 03:17:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "The Philadelphia 76ers are signing former Spurs and Hawks forward Dominick Barlow on a two-way NBA contract Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar tells ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943001049968841195) 2025-07-09 17:35:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Reporting on the NBA Draft surrounding a potential free agent target for the Miami Heat:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938066468697972827) 2025-06-26 02:47:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Pops freed: Tyrese Haliburtons father John will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite beginning with Tuesday's pivotal Game X against the Knicks sources tell ESPN. John Haliburton missed eight games following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1927027696812351490) 2025-05-26 15:43:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942226949453103199) 2025-07-07 14:19:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 13.2M engagements "Reporting for @SportsCenter on the Milwaukee Bucks' creative wildcard acquisition of longtime Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner while waiving Damian Lillard:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940120293403488442) 2025-07-01 18:48:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Reporting for NBA Today on Paul George's surgically repaired knee and how this impacts his and the 76ers offseason:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945206062082322550) 2025-07-15 19:37:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "The Milwaukee Bucks are re-signing forward Chris Livingston on a fully guaranteed one-year $XXX million deal Rich Paul and Brandon Cavanaugh of Klutch Sports tell ESPN. Livingston the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA draft receives a third consecutive year on a guaranteed contract"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945551270019785075) 2025-07-16 18:29:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Villanova star Eric Dixon has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Dixon was the No. X scorer in college basketball last season shooting XX% from 3-point range"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938425169992708104) 2025-06-27 02:32:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "ESPN story on Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert completing a third contract extension in eight seasons for president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his front office staff:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944772438342193438) 2025-07-14 14:54:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940457305440768416) 2025-07-02 17:07:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.9M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1929971273049772279) 2025-06-03 18:39:43 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.3M engagements "Fully guaranteed deal for Jake LaRavia in Los Angeles -- negotiated tonight by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939819184978108470) 2025-06-30 22:51:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the Thunder-Pacers Finals impact on roster building across the league:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1930779113251320092) 2025-06-06 00:09:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Sources: Grizzlies trading center Jay Huff to Pacers - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941621704108671063) 2025-07-05 22:14:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on how Kevin Durant landed with the Houston Rockets:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936919464316145885) 2025-06-22 22:49:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 817.2K engagements "Wolves officials and Randle's agents Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA have been ironing out details of this new deal. Minnesota locks in Randle and Naz Reid over the last several days"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939374267789168854) 2025-06-29 17:23:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Breaking: Free agent guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year $XX million deal with the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Austin Brown/Aaron Mintz and Antonio Russell reached the new contract after free agency began"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939821866367295931) 2025-06-30 23:02:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 8M engagements "The Raptors and Poeltl's agents Michael Tellem and Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports discussed several frameworks of a deal such as opt-out-and-extend -- but the sides land on an opt-in-and-extend giving Toronto flexibility in the next two seasons"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940115820404789315) 2025-07-01 18:30:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "VanVleet played a key role on the No. 2-seed Rockets last season. He ranked seventh in assist-to-turnover ratio per ESPN Research and has averaged XX minutes in each of the last six seasons"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937907158932221989) 2025-06-25 16:14:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Another one: The New York Knicks have requested permission to speak with Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder but were firmly denied sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1932919212059529648) 2025-06-11 21:53:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.2M engagements "The trade swaps guards -- the Wizards shifting from Poole to the veteran in McCollum who has an expiring contract. Washington now is expected to approach $XXX million in projected cap space in 2026. Pelicans move younger possibly more dynamic with Poole and Bey"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937590784066310521) 2025-06-24 19:16:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940035580865176046) 2025-07-01 13:11:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "The Philadelphia 76ers are declining guard Lonnie Walker IVs team option worth $XXX million making him a free agent sources tell ESPN. Walker averaged XXXX points XXXX minutes and XXXX% 3-point shooting in XX games for the 76ers last season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939408530357784789) 2025-06-29 19:40:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Free agent center Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks including a player option in the second season sources tell ESPN. Milwaukee retains a lob threat big man in Sims who played in a career high XX games last season and all X playoff games"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940088961600553280) 2025-07-01 16:43:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Denver has informed Jonas Valanciunas' reps that the franchise fully intends to have him honor his contract as the Nuggets view Valanciunas as a critical center addition to back up Nikola Jokic and play alongside him. Greek team Panathinaikos pursued Valanciunas in recent days"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941951951316439241) 2025-07-06 20:06:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.3M engagements "The Denver Nuggets and interim David Adelman have agreed on a deal to make Adelman the franchise's next head coach sources tell ESPN. Adelman went 3-0 in regular season after taking over for Michael Malone and won a playoff series leading Denver to one win from the West finals"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1925627730990645282) 2025-05-22 19:00:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements "The Grizzlies are sending No. XX a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando and two seconds to Portland for Cedric Coward sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938046401218277778) 2025-06-26 01:27:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements "Reporting for @SportsCenter -- U.S. District Attorney's office investigating Detroit guard Malik Beasley for allegedly gambling on NBA games prop bets during the 2023-24 season:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939359586126791154) 2025-06-29 16:25:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $XXX million agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943383916435640356) 2025-07-10 18:56:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements "Beasley and the Pistons were in serious talks on a new three-year $XX million contract to bring the free agent sharpshooter back to Detroit but now talks are on pause sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939352493076430953) 2025-06-29 15:57:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements "The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the first pick in tonights NBA draft -- No. XX -- to the Phoenix Suns for No. XX and two future second-round picks sources tell ESPN. Suns continue rebuild by moving up to XX and XX in draft -- send out XX XX XX and two future seconds"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938370941735592256) 2025-06-26 22:57:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthonys reps at Excel Sports are working toward a resolution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939815942533308784) 2025-06-30 22:38:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements "Full ESPN story on the Clippers Heat Jazz three-team trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami and John Collins to L.A.:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942247126458888284) 2025-07-07 15:39:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Free agent forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year $X million deal with the Boston Celtics sources tell ESPN. Celtics executives finalized the new deal with Minott's agent Aaron Turner of Verus"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940131291711635528) 2025-07-01 19:32:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements "Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Simmons will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers starting Friday as he decides his next home"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1887882908704051632) 2025-02-07 15:15:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.3M engagements "Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney has agreed on a deal to become the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs under Mitch Johnson Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Sweeney has interviewed for coaching jobs in recent years and now departs Mavs for elevated role"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936889916509594053) 2025-06-22 20:51:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940048256999870518) 2025-07-01 14:02:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 15.9M engagements "Statement from NBA spokesman Mike Bass: We are cooperating with the federal prosecutors investigation"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939364262255702372) 2025-06-29 16:44:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "Blockbuster WNBA deal: The Seattle Storm are trading six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a multi-team move that sends three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks sources tell me @ramonashelburne @alexaphilippou @kendra__andrews"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1883686797949219229) 2025-01-27 01:21:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939514169964790164) 2025-06-30 02:39:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements "Full ESPN story on the Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sends Jalen Green Dillon Brooks the No. XX pick in the NBA draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936831508503019534) 2025-06-22 16:59:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements "Mavericks officials and Irvings agent Shetellia Riley Irving negotiated the new deal that keeps Irving out of free agency. Irving locks in almost $XX million in annual salary as he rehabilitates a torn ACL as both sides commit to each other long term"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937680174889238708) 2025-06-25 01:12:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "First draft pick trade of the night: The San Antonio Spurs are trading the No. XX pick in tonight's NBA draft to the Indiana Pacers for a future second-round pick and cash sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938013677506203926) 2025-06-25 23:17:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 5M engagements "BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a new three-year $XXX million deal to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939374145701093785) 2025-06-29 17:23:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M engagements "Statement from former NBA No. X overall pick Ben McLemore who is facing rape and sex crime charges in Portland:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1778574797066166589) 2024-04-12 00:04:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "Just In: Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year $XX million contract extension to stay with the franchise sources tell ESPN. After playing a key rotation and leadership role in the Rockets' playoff run the new deal keeps a top center out of free agency"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1933954097821974734) 2025-06-14 18:26:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.6M engagements "Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year $XX million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Clippers and Lopez's agents at Wasserman negotiate a new deal for the 2021 Bucks champion to exit Milwaukee and land in Los Angeles"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939833558400418291) 2025-06-30 23:48:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.3M engagements "Amazing: Milwaukee's Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication sources tell ESPN. Lillard is out for Game X Saturday against Indiana and will have a period of time to resume contact workouts and ramp up for return"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1912921505073356982) 2025-04-17 17:30:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.1M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1934266665035841856) 2025-06-15 15:08:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 26.6M engagements "Arizonas Caleb Love one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball is expected to sign a two-way NBA contract with the Portland Trail Blazers sources tell ESPN. Love went undrafted and now lands a deal to be on the Blazers roster next season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938424403475185910) 2025-06-27 02:29:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Mitchell averaged XXXX points and XXX assists in XX games with the Heat and shot a career-high XX% from X for the season. He ranked top-5 in field-goal percentage allowed as a contesting defender (among players to contest 500+ shots) per ESPN Research"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939018778437918926) 2025-06-28 17:51:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939822818667241921) 2025-06-30 23:06:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 18.7M engagements "Rollins a 2022 second-rounder joined the Bucks on a two-way contract in Feb. 2024 and spent most of 2024-25 on a two-way before receiving a standard deal in March. He opted for a rest of season contract became an unrestricted free agent and now is rewarded with a $12M deal"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942046426101350520) 2025-07-07 02:22:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements "The New York Knicks are planning to interview New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego for their open head coaching job sources tell ESPN. Borrego joins Mike Brown Taylor Jenkins and Micah Nori as known formal interviews for the Knicks"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937999955945295903) 2025-06-25 22:22:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year $XX million contract to stay with the franchise with a player option in 2026-27 sources tell ESPN. Rockets are declining VanVleet's $XXXX million team option and land the new deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937906900072354157) 2025-06-25 16:13:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.4M engagements "Reporting for @SportsCenter on the Lakers and Deandre Ayton reaching agreement on a two-year deal:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940537123268186486) 2025-07-02 22:24:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "Reporting for night two of the NBA draft on the team that planned to select Saint Joseph's Rasheer Fleming before the Phoenix Suns jumped to acquire No. 31:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938391700918915402) 2025-06-27 00:19:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 769.2K engagements "Detroit is trading Simone Fontecchio to Miami to acquire Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940169708449259844) 2025-07-01 22:04:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "Sources: SGA OKC reach 4-year $285M super max extension:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940050539078627513) 2025-07-01 14:11:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "ESPN story on the Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro as Cleveland prepares to potentially lose Ty Jerome in free agency:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938994636594221301) 2025-06-28 16:15:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Sources: Pistons Duncan Robinson agree to 3-year $48M deal - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940172315045806315) 2025-07-01 22:15:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements "Sources: Bobby Portis to sign $44M deal with Bucks - via ESPN:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939436257421009406) 2025-06-29 21:30:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939352180684669436) 2025-06-29 15:56:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 22.6M engagements "Massive new deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. including a player option in the final year of the contract in 2029-30 sources said. Memphis secures a franchise cornerstone long term prioritizing the 2023 Defensive Player of the Years extension to begin the offseason"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939809995308040205) 2025-06-30 22:15:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Free agent Bruce Brown Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. The 2023 NBA champion for the Nuggets returns to Denver. CAA's Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann finalized the deal tonight with the Nuggets"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939825411174654306) 2025-06-30 23:16:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M engagements "Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year $XXX million deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. The Hornets get some frontcourt depth completing a contract with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports for Plumlee's 13th NBA season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939856868920238145) 2025-07-01 01:21:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.7M engagements "The New York Knicks are picking up the $X million team option for center Ariel Hukporti his agent Tadas Bulotas tells ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939424957924090072) 2025-06-29 20:45:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree on a five-year $XXX million maximum renegotiation-and-extension sources tell ESPN. Head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown and CAA agent Max Saidman negotiated the new agreement with the Grizzlies"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939809939079479484) 2025-06-30 22:15:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5M engagements "Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year $XX million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers sources tell ESPN. The Cavs negotiated the new deal with Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports a success story for the 60th pick in 2020 draft"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939025109391495632) 2025-06-28 18:16:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939811054554685861) 2025-06-30 22:19:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "After becoming the second-youngest team in NBA history to win a title the Thunder now have long-term commitments from their Big X of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26) Williams (24) and Chet Holmgren (23) to play together through the rest of the decade as they enter their primes"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943384041186635846) 2025-07-10 18:57:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $XX million player option and intends to sign a three-year $XXX million contract with the franchise sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the 2027-28 season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937679613947240546) 2025-06-25 01:09:54 UTC 3.2M followers, 9M engagements "Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association succeeding CJ McCollum sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944161995466686472) 2025-07-12 22:28:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements "Brown is a four-time champion as a top assistant in Golden State and San Antonio under Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich and has coached an array of superstars across three decades coaching in the NBA. Most recently in 2022-23 Brown's Kings had the best-rated offense in the NBA"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940457554993447247) 2025-07-02 17:08:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "PHX: Jalen Green Dillon Brooks Khaman Maluach Rasheer Fleming Koby Brea Daeqwon Plowden 2nd HOU: Kevin Durant Clint Capela BKN: X 2nds GSW: Alex Toohey Jahmai Mashack ATL: 2nd swap David Roddy cash LAL: Adou Thiero MIN: Rocco Zikarsky X 2nds cash"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941912041364635660) 2025-07-06 17:28:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.1M engagements "Free agent guard Tre Mann has agreed to a three-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940190493494915242) 2025-07-01 23:27:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements "Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939401566940987494) 2025-06-29 19:12:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Turner the longest tenured Pacer made it known he wished to remain in Indiana. Since the Game X exit Turners reps pushed to get a deal done. Ultimately Indianas aversion to the tax which grew after Tyrese Haliburtons injury allowed Bucks to get the new franchise center"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940064987105697890) 2025-07-01 15:08:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements "An investigation is not a charge Beasleys attorney Steve Haney told ESPN. Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the U.S. constitution. As of now he has not been charged with anything"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939352335714488756) 2025-06-29 15:56:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "Free agent center Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year $XXX million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics sources tell ESPN. The Celtics negotiated the new deal with Garza's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tonight"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939837536127553947) 2025-07-01 00:04:43 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.1M engagements "Free agent Marvin Bagley III has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards sources tell ESPN. Bagley returns to the Wizards after playing in Washington for a year (2024-25) and then being traded to Memphis at the February deadline"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943429128625230140) 2025-07-10 21:56:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Breaking: Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game X against Oklahoma City sources tell ESPN. Haliburton played through a calf strain in the same leg during the NBA Finals for an opportunity to win a championship"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937196374170198527) 2025-06-23 17:09:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements "Alabama's Mark Sears a first All-American has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938426417357705491) 2025-06-27 02:37:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Free agent big man Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939726823211893148) 2025-06-30 16:44:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "ESPN story on the Houston Rockets and Jabari Smith Jr. reaching agreement on a five-year $122M rookie extension -- locking in the only player from the 2022 draft class to accumulate 2500 points and 1500 rebounds so far:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939484131768902017) 2025-06-30 00:40:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Miami is acquiring a major scoring punch in Powell while the Clippers find a dynamic lob threat. Both Powell and Collins are coming off strong seasons. Utah has turned Collins' expiring deal into an asset in the form of a second-rounder in return"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942228697635012714) 2025-07-07 14:26:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "An end of an era in Golden State with Kevon Looney exiting to New Orleans"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939827003441463458) 2025-06-30 23:22:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939844900217930173) 2025-07-01 00:33:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements "The Lakers are acquiring the No. XX pick in the NBA draft from Minnesota sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938398651719483574) 2025-06-27 00:47:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "The Los Angeles Lakers are moving up in the second round of the NBA Draft tonight acquiring the No. XX pick from the Chicago Bulls for No. XX and cash sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938271212175605831) 2025-06-26 16:20:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.5M engagements "Sources: Naz Reid to sign 5-year $125M deal to stay with Wolves - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938766102961521111) 2025-06-28 01:07:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Washington is trading Walter Clayton Jr. at No. XX to Utah sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938057904701014111) 2025-06-26 02:13:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "After departure of Myles Turner Pacers trade for the 7-foot-1 Huff who averaged XXX points X rebounds and nearly X block in XXXX minutes per night. He shot XX% from 3-point range last season playing in XX games after just a total of XX contests in his first three seasons"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941611479226069290) 2025-07-05 21:33:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1909659154756841864) 2025-04-08 17:26:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 37.2M engagements "Kansas' 7-footer Hunter Dickinson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the New Orleans Pelicans sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938428754759397769) 2025-06-27 02:46:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the New York Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939797460064272436) 2025-06-30 21:25:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements "2025 NBA Finals MVP for the champion Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936983482787627050) 2025-06-23 03:03:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "The Lakers sent No. XX and cash to the Timberwolves sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938399143225098291) 2025-06-27 00:49:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Hayes emerged as the Lakers starting center last season and shot a career high XXXX% from the field and finished top-10 in field goal percentage allowed as contesting defender on layups and dunks among players to contest 250+ shots. Now backs up new Lakers big man Deandre Ayton"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940908642678854024) 2025-07-03 23:00:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "Jazz officials and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul finalized the buyout Monday allowing Clarkson to join a contender in July ahead of more cap space teams next summer"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939758319788331458) 2025-06-30 18:49:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1936826228108931393) 2025-06-22 16:38:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 42.4M engagements "Joined @notthefakeSVP on the Celtics' incoming calls on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White as they shed $XXX million in taxes over XX hours plus Kyrie Irving explains his Dallas commitment:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937715383785464189) 2025-06-25 03:32:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "The Knicks moved Kobe Sanders to the Clippers sources tell ESPN. Knicks now have No. 51"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938415081202586063) 2025-06-27 01:52:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939403635428835822) 2025-06-29 19:20:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.9M engagements "The Orlando Magic are declining team options on Moe Wagner ($11 million) and Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million) sources tell ESPN. The Magic retain both players' Bird Rights meaning Orlando could still re-sign them"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939431415973912692) 2025-06-29 21:10:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945536796382654553) 2025-07-16 17:31:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.8M engagements "Schroder used the momentum of his strong second half and playoff finish with the Pistons after being involved in the complicated Golden State-Miami Jimmy Butler trade to land this $45M deal in Sacramento"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940088725889020214) 2025-07-01 16:42:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Free agent F/C Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal with the Toronto Raptors plus a second year player option sources tell ESPN. George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports negotiated the new deal with the Raptors"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940102892297613422) 2025-07-01 17:39:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944888905024561199) 2025-07-14 22:37:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements "Sources: Raptors Jakob Poeltl reach $104M extension - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940126845413765129) 2025-07-01 19:14:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939513083338322366) 2025-06-30 02:35:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 20M engagements "Free agent guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN. Exum considered two other contenders but returns to Dallas to share ball-handling duties to start the season with D'Angelo Russell"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940504672357568554) 2025-07-02 20:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Atlanta is sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to Minnesota to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $XX million sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939840810356281642) 2025-07-01 00:17:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements "Full ESPN story on three-time All-Star Bradley Beal agreeing to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns to join the Los Angeles Clippers after extensive meetings with a host of suitors:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1945540946784899171) 2025-07-16 17:48:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Houston Rockets intend to sign their free agents Jae'Sean Tate Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green on new contracts to bring them all back for next season sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938648716040380712) 2025-06-27 17:20:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "This cements the Magic core of Banchero Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs now all under contract for the next five years"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942348406506115347) 2025-07-07 22:22:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements "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 $XXX million agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942939319590613051) 2025-07-09 13:30:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 11.8M engagements "Free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies with a player option in year three sources tell ESPN. Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports negotiated the new deal with the Grizzlies"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939823309665050713) 2025-06-30 23:08:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.5M engagements "Gafford averaged a career-high XXXX points last season and will team with Anthony Davis Dereck Lively II and Cooper Flagg in the Mavericks frontcourt. Gafford ranked in the top-10 in field-goal defense as contesting defender in 2024-25 among players to contest XXX shots"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937294705047282125) 2025-06-23 23:40:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Rutgers star freshman Ace Bailey has declared for the 2025 NBA draft Bailey tells ESPN. Bailey is the No. X prospect in ESPN's NBA draft projections"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1915024004957487341) 2025-04-23 12:44:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938976906960883936) 2025-06-28 15:04:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 18.3M engagements "The deal brings Trent back to the team where he emerged as a key rotation player averaging XXXX points and XXXX% 3-point shooting and allows him to re-enter the free agency market next summer when many more teams will have cap space"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939877936540090848) 2025-07-01 02:45:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements "Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year $XXXX million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a team option as well as a trade kicker. Batum's agent Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport negotiated the contract for the reunion"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939745171689939351) 2025-06-30 17:57:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements "No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938032877511315848) 2025-06-26 00:33:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements "The Atlanta Hawks are trading the No. XX pick in the Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. XX pick and an unprotected 2026 first round pick (most favorable of New Orleans and Milwaukee) sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938047670750162969) 2025-06-26 01:32:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.2M engagements "BREAKING: 11-time NBA All-Star James Harden is declining his player option and intends to sign a new two-year $XXXX million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939428677139206603) 2025-06-29 21:00:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements "ESPN story on Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving intending to sign a three-year $XXX million contract to stay with the franchise:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937684484599742738) 2025-06-25 01:29:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Breaking: USC phenom JuJu Watkins has suffered a torn ACL in her right knee sources tell ESPN. She will undergo surgery"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1904407495881204155) 2025-03-25 05:38:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 22.3M engagements "The New York Knicks requested permission to speak to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka for their head coaching job but were denied on both sources tell ESPN. Knicks could request permission for other current head coaches too"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1932636310365204690) 2025-06-11 03:09:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M engagements "This means the playmaking and scoring guard is entering the market place"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939816967608627646) 2025-06-30 22:42:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year $XXX million contract to stay with the franchise including a player option sources tell ESPN. Critical agreement between the Wolves and Reid's agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938762224375566459) 2025-06-28 00:51:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.1M engagements "The Sacramento Kings are trading for the No. XX pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder and taking Nique Clifford sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938068693403202038) 2025-06-26 02:55:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Reporting for NBA Today's ESPN Free Agency special on Denver's major wing shakeup trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939856435631825247) 2025-07-01 01:19:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Knicks president Leon Rose underwent a thorough process since the firing of Tom Thibdoeau a month ago. The Knicks requested permission for five NBA head coaches and were denied then interviewed several available coaches and went through multi-round stages with candidates"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940457454221119914) 2025-07-02 17:08:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown on the present and future impact of Myles Turner on the Indiana Pacers and the franchise's determination to enter the luxury tax for the first time in XX years:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1931863876431491475) 2025-06-09 00:00:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers source tells ESPN. Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in Portland appearing in XXX games"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940937123588460775) 2025-07-04 00:54:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939829570733064374) 2025-06-30 23:33:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "Summer of SGA: MVP award league scoring title an NBA championship Finals MVP a $XXX million super max extension first signature shoe release . and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will grace the new cover of NBA 2K26 per sources"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942644879684698619) 2025-07-08 18:00:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements "ESPN reporting: The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durants business partner Rich Kleiman are sorting through trade options - with interested teams mainly featuring Houston San Antonio Minnesota Miami and New York"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1932836357770023292) 2025-06-11 16:24:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.1M engagements "Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland underwent surgery to repair great toe injury and will be sidelined approximately X to X months"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1932116289020953008) 2025-06-09 16:43:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.2M engagements "The second year has a player option and is partially guaranteed. This deal furthers the strong partnership Harden has forged with the Clippers since he arrived. He receives a well-deserved raise while providing the team with flexibility to add talent in the present and future"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939428907234586867) 2025-06-29 21:00:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Sources: guard Cole Anthony agrees to buyout with Memphis plans to join Bucks on one-year deal - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944197633012379924) 2025-07-13 00:50:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements "Major acquisition to bolster Houston's wing depth with Finney-Smith who shot a career-high XX% from 3-point land and held All-Star players to XX% effective shooting in halfcourt which ranked top-10 among players to defend 125+ shots last season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939814504470057400) 2025-06-30 22:33:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M 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)"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942348247248634320) 2025-07-07 22:21:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements "Reporting for @SportsCenter on the breaking news that the New York Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as their new head coach:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940473596356198725) 2025-07-02 18:12:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 1M engagements "Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets sources tell ESPN. Williams averaged XX points and XXX rebounds in XX games. Nets officials and Aaron Mintz of CAA negotiated the new contract"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939688077548790208) 2025-06-30 14:10:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "Sources: Davion Mitchell intends to stay with Heat for $24M - via ESPN:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939026800815821163) 2025-06-28 18:23:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "On LeBron James and the Lakers for the midnight @SportsCenter:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939907387986457007) 2025-07-01 04:42:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "The deal gives the Spurs another stretch big after the free agent signing of Luke Kornet and Washington receives two more young players as the Wizards continue to add some talent this offseason with potential for increased opportunity along with an expected later second-rounder"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942733984599048431) 2025-07-08 23:54:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "The New York Knicks are interviewing Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for the team's head coaching job sources tell ESPN. Now three candidates Nori and two former head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins have done formal interviews for the Knicks' vacancy"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937486420349714653) 2025-06-24 12:22:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939134526279623109) 2025-06-29 01:31:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.7M engagements "New Orleans is acquiring Derik Queen at No. XX sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938048225174253715) 2025-06-26 01:34:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton (calf strain) will play in Game X of the NBA Finals against the Thunder tonight (8:30 pm ET on ABC)"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935831952679985532) 2025-06-19 22:47:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Reporting live from the 2025 NBA draft on the Phoenix Suns landing two centers within minutes to address center issues:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938057177551253661) 2025-06-26 02:10:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "ESPN story with details on the Phoenix Suns hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1930304613980250370) 2025-06-04 16:44:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign F Justin Edwards to a new three-year contract after declining his team option sources tell ESPN. 76ers and Klutch Sports' Rich Paul and Josh Hairston negotiated the new deal for Edwards who averaged XXXX points and XX minutes last season"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938725560206708784) 2025-06-27 22:26:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements "Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is picking up his $XXX million player option for next season to return to the team sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939365488057827690) 2025-06-29 16:48:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year $X million deal with the Orlando Magic sources tell ESPN. Magic officials negotiated the deal with Jones' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management which gives Jones a key role for the East contenders"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939841473727307910) 2025-07-01 00:20:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M engagements "Rich Paul: "We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career.""  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939342381058281819) 2025-06-29 15:17:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements "The Oklahoma City Thunder are re-signing 7-footer Branden Carlson to a new two-way NBA contract Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Carlson played XX games for the Thunder last season and had a standout campaign for the OKC Blue"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942717563034562739) 2025-07-08 22:48:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Phoenix Suns are hiring Orlando Magic assistant Jesse Mermuys as a top assistant coach on Jordan Ott's staff sources tell ESPN. Critical hire for Ott to lure a lead assistant from a well-respected Magic staff"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943377833558212850) 2025-07-10 18:32:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 845.7K engagements "Herb Jones developed from a second-rounder to two-way stalwart and first team All-Defense in 2023-24. He is one of eight players with XXX steals and XXX blocks since entering NBA in 2021 and ranks in top-10 in defense against isolations over last two seasons per ESPN Research"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943457585274982506) 2025-07-10 23:49:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Surprise at No. XX pick in the 2025 NBA draft to Portland: China's Yang Hansen"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938054817957515623) 2025-06-26 02:00:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements "The 2029 first-rounder is least favorable of Cleveland Utah and Minnesota (1-5 protected) sources said. Size was a problem for the Suns last season and they addressed in a big way with Williams and Khaman Maluach. Hornets net two first-rounders"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938044548132786508) 2025-06-26 01:20:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements "Robinson departs Miami after spending his first seven NBA seasons with the Heat and his 1202 career 3-pointers are the most in Heat franchise history and he's become one of eight undrafted players with 1000 3s made"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940169618955317759) 2025-07-01 22:04:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "After missing three months during the season Holmgren returned in February and came back stronger to help lead OKC and its young core to the NBA title. The Thunder will now move toward locking in All-NBA superstar Jalen Williams who has momentum in his rookie extension talks"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942939517113008595) 2025-07-09 13:30:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "The Knicks are singularly focused on their pursuit of a championship and believe a new voice will serve as the focus for the organization's next step sources said. After five seasons with the Knicks Tom Thibodeau is out as head coach"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1929971474527359362) 2025-06-03 18:40:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "ESPN story on Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet planning to sign a new two-year $XX million deal on the heels of extensions for coach Ime Udoka and center Steven Adams and the blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937920737421234217) 2025-06-25 17:08:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Full clean out: The Denver Nuggets are also firing general manager Calvin Booth sources tell ESPN. Michael Malone and Booth both out today"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1909661573842608349) 2025-04-08 17:36:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.8M engagements "Bucks GM Jon Horst and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown partnered on executing a massive deal in a market scarce of salary cap space during the opening days of free agency. Milwaukee retools aggressively around Giannis Antetokounmpo again"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940065094869917939) 2025-07-01 15:08:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940063544655139038) 2025-07-01 15:02:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements "Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1925277970908029226) 2025-05-21 19:50:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 26M engagements "Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson is declining his $XX million early termination option to become a free agent and will work with the franchise on a new deal to return or a move elsewhere sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939383131053711620) 2025-06-29 17:59:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939825943314657677) 2025-06-30 23:18:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 19.9M engagements "On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder reaching a record $XXX million supermax contract for ESPN's NBA Free Agency special:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940195602887008734) 2025-07-01 23:47:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements "All-NBA: 1st: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nikola Jokic Giannis Antetokounmpo Jayson Tatum Donovan Mitchell 2nd: Jalen Brunson Stephen Curry Anthony Edwards LeBron James Evan Mobley 3rd: Cade Cunningham Tyrese Haliburton James Harden Karl-Anthony Towns Jalen Williams"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1926053556836020460) 2025-05-23 23:12:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements "Sources: Hornets Spencer Dinwiddie agree to 1-year deal - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940490225412886984) 2025-07-02 19:18:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1885919297832169918) 2025-02-02 05:12:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 109.8M engagements "NBA draft deal: The Indiana Pacers are trading their No. XX pick and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for Indiana's own 2026 first-round pick back which the Pelicans had previously acquired sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935031006915858941) 2025-06-17 17:45:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.5M engagements "Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year $XX 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939827903417425980) 2025-06-30 23:26:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.2M engagements "McCollum's four-year term expired and he will now serve in an advisory position. Major new union role for VanVleet the 2019 NBA champion who has signed multiple deals that have set records for the highest paid undrafted player ever in the league"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944163706063270093) 2025-07-12 22:35:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley has won the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1915534922548208071) 2025-04-24 22:34:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements "Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Hayes' agents Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940908433404055624) 2025-07-03 23:00:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.4M engagements "Over the next seven years Orlando still owns four first-round picks and nine second-rounders. They send a 2026 most favorable second-rounder of Detroit Milwaukee Orlando; 2027 second is most favorable of Orlando and Boston"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938393178195030390) 2025-06-27 00:25:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements "Free agent guard Ryan Rollins has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option in the third season agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942046311932481643) 2025-07-07 02:21:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements "ESPN story on the Dallas Mavericks and center Daniel Gafford reaching agreement on a new three-year near $XX million contract extension to further solidify a premier NBA frontcourt:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937296687464112202) 2025-06-23 23:48:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Louisville's Chucky Hepburn the ACC Defensive Player of the Year has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938424834196672540) 2025-06-27 02:31:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements "Over the last XX days the Rockets have reached deals to acquire Kevin Durant extend Steven Adams and coach Ime Udoka and bring back their free agents Fred VanVleet Tate Holiday and Green"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938649065761247340) 2025-06-27 17:22:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1887308975843979528) 2025-02-06 01:14:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 31.4M engagements "Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Masai Ujiri have decided to part ways as Ujiri was entering the final year of his contract sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938585618830836007) 2025-06-27 13:10:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements "Booker and owner Mat Ishbia met in Las Vegas tonight to finalize the contract which cements Bookers commitment to the Suns vision for the future and him as the franchises leader moving forward. Booker now has five years and $XXX million total on his Suns deal"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1943114886512295982) 2025-07-10 01:07:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements "Ryan Rollins agrees to 3-year deal to return to Bucks - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942049845381873683) 2025-07-07 02:35:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Recap of Rockets business over the last XX days: Extensions: Jabari Smith Jr. Steven Adams Ime Udoka Free agents retained: Fred VanVleet Jae'Sean Tate Aaron Holiday Jeff Green And the blockbuster Kevin Durant acquisition"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939474258863812888) 2025-06-30 00:01:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Sources: Grizzlies to extend Jaren Jackson Jr. on $240M max deal - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939811465730695539) 2025-06-30 22:21:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1941607893058347274) 2025-07-05 21:19:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements "Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942328750789779828) 2025-07-07 21:03:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Reid declined a $XX million player option for next season and chose to stay with Minnesota despite a vibrant market developing of teams interested with similar money but with starting roles. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year and Minnesota are locked in for the long term"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938762439895498989) 2025-06-28 00:52:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements "Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears free agency waivers sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939863528841912520) 2025-07-01 01:48:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M engagements "Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets under David Adelman Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Dudley has been on Mavs' staff since 2021 after a 14-year NBA career"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940805306663293168) 2025-07-03 16:10:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements "The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas Philadelphia Oklahoma City) sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942732972727362004) 2025-07-08 23:50:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements "Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman the architect of the burgeoning title contender has signed a contract extension through 2029-30 sources tell ESPN. Cavs' front office including Mike Gansey and Brandon Weems received extensions amid rise to No. X seed in East"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1944770143575527458) 2025-07-14 14:45:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements "The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Cedric Coward at No. XX to the Memphis Grizzlies sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938045437300134174) 2025-06-26 01:23:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.7M engagements "Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year $XXXX million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition and return to Houston for Capela"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939828859802632490) 2025-06-30 23:30:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.4M engagements "Sources: Knicks expected to hire Mike Brown as next head coach - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940459113827258518) 2025-07-02 17:14:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements "Utah sent No. XX and second-round picks to Washington for Walter Clayton Jr. sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938058355156689154) 2025-06-26 02:14:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements "The Lakers find their starting center in Ayton the 2018 No. X overall pick who is the only player in NBA history to average 15+ points and 60%+ shooting in the postseason. He has career averages of XXXX points and XXXX rebounds on XX% shooting over the last seven seasons"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940525160995664215) 2025-07-02 21:37:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements "The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940077515974029420) 2025-07-01 15:58:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 13.5M engagements "The second season is a team option sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939688304372236607) 2025-06-30 14:11:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements "Sources: Deandre Ayton to become free agent after Trail Blazers buyout - via ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939541068472541513) 2025-06-30 04:26:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1935439586311672219) 2025-06-18 20:48:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 16.6M engagements "Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season sources tell ESPN. Davis played through multiple hits to the face last year. He is expected to be healthy for next training camp"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1942635398829682772) 2025-07-08 17:22:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M 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"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939838544794779934) 2025-07-01 00:08:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.3M engagements "Auburn's Miles Kelly has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1938429222323912931) 2025-06-27 02:48:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements "An extremely active offseason begins for the Celtics with the trade of Jrue Holiday who played a critical role in Boston's 2024 NBA championship. The Celtics remain engaged in trade talks surrounding multiple key players on the roster sources said"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1937356139374518672) 2025-06-24 03:44:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements "Free agent forward Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option on the second season sources tell ESPN. Bucks continue to fortify the roster with a veteran wing who played key rotation roles for playoff teams in Denver and Orlando"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940077973484577147) 2025-07-01 16:00:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M engagements "Sources: James Harden to sign $81.5M deal with Clippers - via ESPN:"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1939432608712085784) 2025-06-29 21:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements "Free agent shooter Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Detroit Pistons sources tell ESPN. Agent Jason Glushon navigated multiple options in the market which included potential return to Miami or move elsewhere. Now Robinson lands in Detroit"  [@ShamsCharania](/creator/x/ShamsCharania) on [X](/post/tweet/1940169377350844832) 2025-07-01 22:03:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.5M engagements
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"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"
@ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 14:44:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.5M engagements
"Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. Dinwiddie averaged XXXX points and XXX assists as a starter for the Mavs a season ago and provides a reliable scorer passer and leader for a young Hornets backcourt" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 18:30:45 UTC 3.2M followers, 4M engagements
"Free agent forward/center Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year $X 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-04 13:30:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Free agent forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:27:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $XXX million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-21 20:07:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M engagements
"The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving center Drew Eubanks and Eubanks plans to sign with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal after he clears waivers sources tell ESPN. Additional frontcourt depth for the Kings" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 21:07:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"The Suns' war room right now is eyeing St. Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming at No. XX finalizing their research and scouting before making their selection at X pm ET on ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 22:59:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Blockbuster trade on the final day of the NBA season. The Suns engaged in deep conversations with the two Durant finalists -- Houston and Miami -- over the last XX hours and reached agreement on the deal Sunday morning" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 16:46:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"The Boston Celtics are trading No. XX to the Orlando Magic for Nos. XX and XX a 2026 second-rounder and 2027 second-rounder sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 00:23:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements
"The Oklahoma City Thunder intend to sign guard Ajay Mitchell to a new three-year contract worth nearly $X million after declining his 2025-26 team option sources tell ESPN. OKC and Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and agent Mike Simonetta negotiated the new deal for Mitchell" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 20:48:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Sources: Spurs acquire Kelly Olynyk in deal with Wizards - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-09 00:26:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"BREAKING: Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year $XXX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 01:06:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.7M engagements
"The Washington Wizards are re-signing 7-footer Tristan Vukcevic to a two-way NBA deal sources tell ESPN. Vukcevic averaged XXX points and XXX rebounds in XXXX minutes per game last season and will enter his third NBA campaign" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 16:59:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 839.4K 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 18:47:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements
"Brigham Young University coach Kevin Young has signed a new long-term contract extension with the program sources tell ESPN a new deal coming on the heels of a Sweet XX run in his first season and the arrival of potential No. X NBA pick AJ Dybantsa" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-05 22:17:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 686K 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-22 17:50:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.8M engagements
"The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns XX on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 20:14:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.1M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-02 05:16:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 32.6M engagements
"Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the franchise that makes him one of the highest paid NBA coaches after a 52-win season and top-2 seed for the first time in seven years sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-19 16:20:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.7M engagements
"Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year $XXX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 18:30:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements
"Frank Vogel is finalizing an agreement to join the Dallas Mavericks as a lead assistant coach under Jason Kidd sources tell ESPN. The 2020 NBA championship-winning coach is a major addition to the Mavericks staff" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 22:03:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Raptors present Mamukelashvili with a larger opportunity in the frontcourt to break through in the NBA as he has displayed glimpses such as a 34-point game in San Antonio" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 17:39:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Lakers move up XX picks as they eye a young talent in the second round of the draft tonight" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 16:23:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Oklahoma City today locks in Jaylin Williams and now Mitchell who averaged XXX points and XX minutes last season for the NBA champions. Mitchell was the 38th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft for OKC" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 20:49:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M 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. XX pick sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 19:11:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 11.5M engagements
"The decision allows Robinson to work on a longer-term deal with the Heat -- or pursue free-agent contracts and sign-and-trades elsewhere starting Monday night" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 18:00:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-13 20:43:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.6M engagements
"Free agent F Isaiah Livers will sign a two-way NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Livers missed all of last season due to hip surgery but has made a full recovery and now restarts career for his fourth NBA season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 15:37:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 984.9K 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 16:33:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.8M engagements
"The Brooklyn Nets are trading the No. XX pick in tonight's NBA Draft to the Phoenix Suns for two future second-round picks sources tell ESPN. Suns now own Nos. XX XX and 59" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 19:41:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond has picked up his $X million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 17:13:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Mark Walter is entering agreement to purchase majority ownership of the Lakers from the Buss family for a valuation of approximately $XX billion the largest sale of a professional sports franchise in the world sources tell ESPN. $XX billion" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-18 21:06:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.1M engagements
"No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 00:24:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements
"The Atlanta Hawks are declining forward Dominick Barlow's team option for $XXX million making him a free agent sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 20:38:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Sources: Kings agree to $45M deal with Dennis Schroder - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 19:13:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies finalized the buyout with Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports for Anthony's new opportunity" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-13 00:32:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Booker the Suns No. XX overall pick in the 2015 Draft has played all XX NBA seasons in Phoenix and now lands his third contract extension with the franchise. He doubles down again on his loyalty to the Suns and wanting to win there in an era of frequent player movement" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 01:10:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The deal places Durant on the No. 2-seeded Rockets and elevates the teams positioning for title contention in the West. The Suns land a 23-year-old scorer for a high-powered backcourt with Devin Booker a tough 3-and-D player and now have X firsts and X seconds to use in trades" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 16:44:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Wagner who sustained ACL tear in December was averaging a career high XXXX points and shooting a career-best XX% from X before injury. Through his XX games Wagner had emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate and led NBA in PPG among players to average under XX minutes" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-04 13:30:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Reid averaged a career high XXXX points per game last season and served as an indispensable complement to Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle. He is one of just three NBA players over the last three seasons to score 2000 points off the bench" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 00:56:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 21:35:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.7M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot sources tell ESPN. He is expected to be healthy for training camp" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-15 17:53:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies and two-way guard Cam Spencer's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports have restructured the agreement to re-sign: Spencer is now inking a new four-year $XXXX million deal with three fully guaranteed seasons sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-14 16:40:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Michigan 7-footer Vlad Goldin has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:42:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Free agent guard Jordan McLaughlin has agreed to a one-year $X million deal to return to the San Antonio Spurs agent Greg Lawrence of Wasserman told ESPN. McLaughlin split last season with the Spurs and Kings and now enters his seventh NBA campaign as a reserve guard" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 01:41:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency sources tell ESPN. Multiple contending teams are expected to pursue Finney-Smith beginning Monday night and a Lakers return is possible" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 16:04:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod has agreed to join the Orlando Magic as an assistant coach Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Shammgod has worked for the Mavericks since 2019 and now receives a larger role in Orlando" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-03 00:50:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.3M engagements
"Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Philadelphia 76ers sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:36:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-15 04:38:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"BREAKING: Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 13:08:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.6M engagements
"Bucks GM Jon Horst and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown finalized terms on Harris' deal on Tuesday morning" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:00:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-06 18:41:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.7M engagements
"Denver's Aaron Gordon has a Grade X hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover from the injury sources tell ESPN. The Nuggets' playoff star has been searching for ways to play in today's Game X against Oklahoma City but it is becoming physically improbable to do so" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-18 13:48:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 8M engagements
"Capela's agents at Wasserman negotiated the fully guaranteed three-year deal with Houston officials tonight sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:30:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements
"2025 NBA Draft night one across ESPN and ABC platforms:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 20:35:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Full ESPN story on LeBron James exercising his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season and what it means for his Los Angeles Lakers future:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:14:45 UTC 3.2M followers, 14M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $XX million sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and Gafford's agents Mike George and Shy Saee of Klutch Sports negotiated the new deal through 2028-29" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 23:39:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 22:49:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 26.4M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 20:39:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.4M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:30:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.3M engagements
"Rockets trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards sources say - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 22:08:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Beal became extremely excited about the route to part ways after meeting with multiple interested suitors and Bartelstein then moved forward with the Suns on completing the release Wednesday opening the path for Beal to start a new chapter in LA" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 17:33:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 905K engagements
"Portland makes an aggressive move to re-acquire Holiday who the franchise originally received from Milwaukee in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023 and later moved to Boston for a deal that included two first-round picks to Blazers. Simons joins Boston on an expiring contract" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 03:37:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.3M engagements
"No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 00:40:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Bucks officials negotiated the deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tonight. There is a player option in the second season as well sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:28:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements
"The Utah Jazz are hiring Boston Celtics assistant general manager Austin Ainge as the franchise's president of basketball operations sources tell me and @TimBontemps. Ainge has spent the past XX years working in Boston's front office including the last six in his current role" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-02 13:50:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 03:36:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 29.1M engagements
"Free agent sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks plus a player option sources tell ESPN. Bucks made strong efforts to retain Trent and negotiated deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 02:42:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements
"The Indiana Pacers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Championship on the line. Game X. Tonight. 8:00 pm ET on ABC" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 12:38:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"ESPN story on the Cleveland Cavaliers and sharpshooting guard Sam Merrill reaching a new four-year $XX million contract that helps cement the franchise's point guard depth chart:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 18:21:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Jalen Williams Thunder agree to rookie max extension worth up to $287M - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 19:12:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Free agent forward Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year $XXX million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves sources tell ESPN. Wolves officials negotiated the deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports to bring Ingles back for his 12th NBA season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 16:42:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.8M engagements
"Free agent guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Sacramento Kings sources tell ESPN. Kings officials and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports finalized the deal Tuesday" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:42:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $XXX million player option to explore free agency sources tell ESPN. A return to the 76ers is still possible" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 20:31:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Reporting on @SportsCenter -- LeBron James opts in on $XXXX million for the 2025-26 season but is evaluating his Lakers future:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:41:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Washington is sending guard Colby Jones to the Thunder who will then release him sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 01:35:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Rockets worked with Whitmore the No. XX pick in 2023 and his reps at WME Basketball over the last few weeks on a new home. Whitmore has averaged XXXX points over two years -- last season scoring XXXX points per touch 4th-best among players to record 1000 touches" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 20:20:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Free agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies sources tell ESPN. Landale solidifies the Grizzlies frontcourt as the team and his agent Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports reach terms" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 21:25:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:17:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 21.9M 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. 🍿🍿🍿" @ShamsCharania on X 2024-10-29 17:32:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements
"The third season will be a team option for Jaylin Williams sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 14:44:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 1M engagements
"Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year $XX million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option for 2027-28 sources tell ESPN. Bucks and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports reach a new deal for the sixth man extraordinaire and fan favorite in Milwaukee" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:06:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Ayton will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers with a player option sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 21:49:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements
"The late Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $XXXX million in 1979. Forty-six years later the Buss family is entering agreement to sell the franchise for a historic valuation of approximately $XX billion sources told ESPN. Full story:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-18 21:28:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 18:57:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Terms of the first ever NBA trade involving seven teams" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-06 17:28:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"The crux of the decision for Beal and his representation was finding the best basketball situation first and foremost once he was granted permission by the Suns to speak to interested suitors around the NBA and Bartelstein led an exhaustive process over the last few weeks" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 17:32:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:07:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 17M engagements
"Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Miami Heat sources tell ESPN. Heat officials and Mitchell's agent Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman negotiated the new fully guaranteed contract" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 17:48:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"ESPN story on the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker reaching historic $XXX million extension that now keeps the franchise's all-time leading scorer through 2030:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 01:38:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"ESPN reporting: Memphis Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout this week and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle. Edey will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-07 18:41:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 4M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:45:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.9M engagements
"Utah sent No. XX and second-rounders in 2031 and 2032 to Washington in this deal" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:18:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year $XXX million fully guaranteed contract sources tell ESPN. Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports finalized a deal with Memphis execs after Spencer had flashes of strong play as a two-way rookie" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:33:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements
"The NBA has fined Memphis' Ja Morant $75000 for finger gun gestures" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-04 15:50:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Free agent C/F Paul Reed aka BBall Paul has agreed to a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons sources tell ESPN. Reed played a versatile role for Pistons frontcourt and the team and his agent Ron Shade of Octagon reached the new contract tonight" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:31:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Denver prioritized a shooter in free agency Tuesday -- and adds Hardaway to its acquisitions of Cam Johnson Bruce Brown Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas in the last day" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 20:39:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang making him a free agent sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started XX games and averaged X points in XX minutes last season shooting XX% from X and will receive interest from teams" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 15:38:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two of their own second-round picks (2031 2032) to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:41:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.8M engagements
"This now gives the Suns increased team-building flexibility by taking them out of the first and second aprons providing access to more tradeable draft picks in the future and opening up part of the mid-level exception to utilize" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 17:36:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Free agent guard Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls sources tell ESPN. Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management finalized the new deal with Bulls officials tonight" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:00:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements
"Russell will have a player option in the second season of his two-year $13M deal with the Mavericks sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:19:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Edwards will receive two guaranteed years on the new deal sources said. He earns $X million next season after the 76ers declined his $1.9M option. Edwards emerged as an upside rotation player last season shooting XXXX% from the field and XXXX from 3" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 22:28:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:12:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"2024-2025 NBA All-Rookie teams: First team: Stephon Castle Zaccharie Risacher Jaylen Wells Zach Edey Alex Sarr Second team: Matas Buzelis Bub Carrington Donovan Clingan Kelel Ware Yves Missi" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-20 18:01:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year $XXX million rookie contract extension sources tell ESPN. Rockets officials and Smith's agent Wallace Prather of LIFT Sports Management negotiated the fully guaranteed deal through 2030-31 season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 23:58:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements
"Paolo Banchero Magic agree to five-year rookie max extension - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 22:26:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"The Denver Nuggets are naming Ben Tenzer as the executive vice president of basketball operations and hiring Minnesota Timberwolves executive Jon Wallace as the franchise's new executive vice president of player personnel sources tell ESPN. Both will report to Josh Kroenke" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 12:59:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $XXX million player option for the 2025-26 season to become a free agent sources tell ESPN. There's mutual interest between the NBA veteran and the Clippers in a new deal together" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 22:43:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Hawks star Trae Young reached out to Kennard and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this evening to help recruit them to the franchise sources said. Two big wing gets for the Hawks" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:58:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.2M engagements
"The Phoenix Suns are trading the Nos. XX and XX picks to the Golden State Warriors for No. XX sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 22:46:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Reporting for NBA Today on why Bradley Beal chose to give up $13.9M in buyout with the Suns to team up with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in LA:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 19:18:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Bucks found a creative path to waive and stretch Lillard whose $113M will be stretched over the next five seasons while leaving their future draft assets untouched. In a stunning turn of events Myles Turner departs the Pacers to join the Bucks" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:17:54 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Sources: Julius Randle to sign new $100M deal with Wolves - via ESPN:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 18:44:26 UTC 3.2M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-03 01:29:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 42.6M engagements
"Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year $XX million deal with the Atlanta Hawks sources tell ESPN. Kennard has been one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and Atlanta negotiated the new deal with CAA's Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:58:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.1M engagements
"Breaking: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is opting into his $XXXX million player option for the 2025-26 season Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. Paul adds: LeBron "knows the Lakers are building for the future . but he values a realistic chance of winning it all."" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:12:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.4M engagements
"New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 23:46:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-06 05:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.5M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:17:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 36.3M engagements
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed two contract extensions now as a member of the Thunder cementing both sides' partnership and trust since he arrived to OKC in 2019. He joined an exclusive club of players to win the MVP and Finals MVP in the same season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 14:04:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"The Miami Heat San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets are 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations out of Phoenix sources tell ESPN. Those across the NBA have been made aware in recent days that those are the three teams that Durant would commit to long-term" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-15 01:51:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Free agent center Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers CAA's Drew Morrison and Sam Rose tell ESPN. Pacers are excited about Jackson's development return and now lock in a young member of their core" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-11 19:57:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Tune into NBA Today on ESPN X at X pm ET for more on the Thunder locking in their Big X for the long term and as much as $XXX million total" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 18:58:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Houston Rockets are waiving center Jock Landale ahead of his July X guarantee date sources tell ESPN. Landale is expected to sign with his preferred destination upon clearing waivers" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-03 19:16:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions but for the first time in his career he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere league sources told ESPN. Story on ESPN:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-12 12:46:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.4M engagements
"ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks stunning release of Damian Lillard to acquire free agent center Myles Turner on a four-year $XXX million deal:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:34:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements
"OKC's Chet Holmgren agrees to rookie max extension - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-09 13:45:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Estate of Paul G. Allen is starting a formal sales process for the Portland Trail Blazers sources tell ESPN. Allen & Co and law firm Hogan Lovells leads sales process is estimated to continue into 2025-26 with all Estate proceeds going to philanthropy per Pauls wishes" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-13 17:01:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements
"Suns executives and Hayes-Davis' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management finished details tonight on the Euro star's deal in Phoenix" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:35:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Real Madrids Eli John Ndiaye agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta Hawks sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:45:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Free agent Garrett Temple intends to sign a one-year $XXX million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN. The Raptors and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports reached the deal for Temple who will enter his 16th NBA season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 00:17:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership is now signed long-term with Pelinka and coach JJ Redick" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-18 19:15:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.6M engagements
"Porter averaged XXXX points and XXX assists while shooting XX% from 3-point land in XX games for the Bucks last season. He gives Milwaukee a dynamic playmaker in the backcourt as it tries to contend in the Eastern Conference" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:14:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Almost XXX hours into free agency the Nuggets land Cam Johnson via trade for Michael Porter Jr. and bring back a fan favorite and do-it-all forward in Bruce Brown Jr" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:17:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Livingston's progress this month in summer league for the Bucks helps him land a new deal -- XX points and XXX rebounds per game while shooting XX% from the field and XXXX% from 3" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 18:31:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 852K engagements
"Free agent forward Trendon Watford has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers sources tell ESPN. Watford is set to play a potential key role in the 76ers rotation" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:50:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Utah Jazz sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 03:17:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The Philadelphia 76ers are signing former Spurs and Hawks forward Dominick Barlow on a two-way NBA contract Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar tells ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-09 17:35:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Reporting on the NBA Draft surrounding a potential free agent target for the Miami Heat:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:47:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Pops freed: Tyrese Haliburtons father John will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite beginning with Tuesday's pivotal Game X against the Knicks sources tell ESPN. John Haliburton missed eight games following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-26 15:43:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 14:19:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 13.2M engagements
"Reporting for @SportsCenter on the Milwaukee Bucks' creative wildcard acquisition of longtime Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner while waiving Damian Lillard:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 18:48:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Reporting for NBA Today on Paul George's surgically repaired knee and how this impacts his and the 76ers offseason:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-15 19:37:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Milwaukee Bucks are re-signing forward Chris Livingston on a fully guaranteed one-year $XXX million deal Rich Paul and Brandon Cavanaugh of Klutch Sports tell ESPN. Livingston the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA draft receives a third consecutive year on a guaranteed contract" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 18:29:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Villanova star Eric Dixon has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Dixon was the No. X scorer in college basketball last season shooting XX% from 3-point range" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:32:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"ESPN story on Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert completing a third contract extension in eight seasons for president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his front office staff:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-14 14:54:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 17:07:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.9M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-03 18:39:43 UTC 3.2M followers, 27.3M engagements
"Fully guaranteed deal for Jake LaRavia in Los Angeles -- negotiated tonight by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:51:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the Thunder-Pacers Finals impact on roster building across the league:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-06 00:09:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Sources: Grizzlies trading center Jay Huff to Pacers - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 22:14:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on how Kevin Durant landed with the Houston Rockets:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 22:49:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 817.2K engagements
"Wolves officials and Randle's agents Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA have been ironing out details of this new deal. Minnesota locks in Randle and Naz Reid over the last several days" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 17:23:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Breaking: Free agent guard D'Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year $XX million deal with the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and CAA Co-Heads of Basketball Austin Brown/Aaron Mintz and Antonio Russell reached the new contract after free agency began" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:02:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 8M engagements
"The Raptors and Poeltl's agents Michael Tellem and Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports discussed several frameworks of a deal such as opt-out-and-extend -- but the sides land on an opt-in-and-extend giving Toronto flexibility in the next two seasons" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 18:30:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"VanVleet played a key role on the No. 2-seed Rockets last season. He ranked seventh in assist-to-turnover ratio per ESPN Research and has averaged XX minutes in each of the last six seasons" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 16:14:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Another one: The New York Knicks have requested permission to speak with Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder but were firmly denied sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-11 21:53:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.2M engagements
"The trade swaps guards -- the Wizards shifting from Poole to the veteran in McCollum who has an expiring contract. Washington now is expected to approach $XXX million in projected cap space in 2026. Pelicans move younger possibly more dynamic with Poole and Bey" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 19:16:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 13:11:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"The Philadelphia 76ers are declining guard Lonnie Walker IVs team option worth $XXX million making him a free agent sources tell ESPN. Walker averaged XXXX points XXXX minutes and XXXX% 3-point shooting in XX games for the 76ers last season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 19:40:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Free agent center Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks including a player option in the second season sources tell ESPN. Milwaukee retains a lob threat big man in Sims who played in a career high XX games last season and all X playoff games" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:43:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Denver has informed Jonas Valanciunas' reps that the franchise fully intends to have him honor his contract as the Nuggets view Valanciunas as a critical center addition to back up Nikola Jokic and play alongside him. Greek team Panathinaikos pursued Valanciunas in recent days" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-06 20:06:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.3M engagements
"The Denver Nuggets and interim David Adelman have agreed on a deal to make Adelman the franchise's next head coach sources tell ESPN. Adelman went 3-0 in regular season after taking over for Michael Malone and won a playoff series leading Denver to one win from the West finals" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-22 19:00:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements
"The Grizzlies are sending No. XX a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando and two seconds to Portland for Cedric Coward sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:27:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements
"Reporting for @SportsCenter -- U.S. District Attorney's office investigating Detroit guard Malik Beasley for allegedly gambling on NBA games prop bets during the 2023-24 season:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 16:25:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $XXX million agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 18:56:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Beasley and the Pistons were in serious talks on a new three-year $XX million contract to bring the free agent sharpshooter back to Detroit but now talks are on pause sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:57:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements
"The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the first pick in tonights NBA draft -- No. XX -- to the Phoenix Suns for No. XX and two future second-round picks sources tell ESPN. Suns continue rebuild by moving up to XX and XX in draft -- send out XX XX XX and two future seconds" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 22:57:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthonys reps at Excel Sports are working toward a resolution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:38:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Full ESPN story on the Clippers Heat Jazz three-team trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami and John Collins to L.A.:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 15:39:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Free agent forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year $X million deal with the Boston Celtics sources tell ESPN. Celtics executives finalized the new deal with Minott's agent Aaron Turner of Verus" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 19:32:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets to become a free agent sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Simmons will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers starting Friday as he decides his next home" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-07 15:15:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.3M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney has agreed on a deal to become the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs under Mitch Johnson Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Sweeney has interviewed for coaching jobs in recent years and now departs Mavs for elevated role" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 20:51:56 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 14:02:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 15.9M engagements
"Statement from NBA spokesman Mike Bass: We are cooperating with the federal prosecutors investigation" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 16:44:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Blockbuster WNBA deal: The Seattle Storm are trading six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a multi-team move that sends three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks sources tell me @ramonashelburne @alexaphilippou @kendra__andrews" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-01-27 01:21:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 02:39:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Full ESPN story on the Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade that sends Jalen Green Dillon Brooks the No. XX pick in the NBA draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 16:59:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Mavericks officials and Irvings agent Shetellia Riley Irving negotiated the new deal that keeps Irving out of free agency. Irving locks in almost $XX million in annual salary as he rehabilitates a torn ACL as both sides commit to each other long term" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 01:12:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"First draft pick trade of the night: The San Antonio Spurs are trading the No. XX pick in tonight's NBA draft to the Indiana Pacers for a future second-round pick and cash sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 23:17:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 5M engagements
"BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a new three-year $XXX million deal to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 17:23:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M engagements
"Statement from former NBA No. X overall pick Ben McLemore who is facing rape and sex crime charges in Portland:" @ShamsCharania on X 2024-04-12 00:04:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Just In: Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year $XX million contract extension to stay with the franchise sources tell ESPN. After playing a key rotation and leadership role in the Rockets' playoff run the new deal keeps a top center out of free agency" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-14 18:26:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.6M engagements
"Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year $XX million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Clippers and Lopez's agents at Wasserman negotiate a new deal for the 2021 Bucks champion to exit Milwaukee and land in Los Angeles" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:48:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.3M engagements
"Amazing: Milwaukee's Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication sources tell ESPN. Lillard is out for Game X Saturday against Indiana and will have a period of time to resume contact workouts and ramp up for return" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-17 17:30:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.1M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-15 15:08:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 26.6M engagements
"Arizonas Caleb Love one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball is expected to sign a two-way NBA contract with the Portland Trail Blazers sources tell ESPN. Love went undrafted and now lands a deal to be on the Blazers roster next season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:29:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Mitchell averaged XXXX points and XXX assists in XX games with the Heat and shot a career-high XX% from X for the season. He ranked top-5 in field-goal percentage allowed as a contesting defender (among players to contest 500+ shots) per ESPN Research" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 17:51:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:06:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 18.7M engagements
"Rollins a 2022 second-rounder joined the Bucks on a two-way contract in Feb. 2024 and spent most of 2024-25 on a two-way before receiving a standard deal in March. He opted for a rest of season contract became an unrestricted free agent and now is rewarded with a $12M deal" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 02:22:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"The New York Knicks are planning to interview New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego for their open head coaching job sources tell ESPN. Borrego joins Mike Brown Taylor Jenkins and Micah Nori as known formal interviews for the Knicks" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 22:22:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year $XX million contract to stay with the franchise with a player option in 2026-27 sources tell ESPN. Rockets are declining VanVleet's $XXXX million team option and land the new deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 16:13:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.4M engagements
"Reporting for @SportsCenter on the Lakers and Deandre Ayton reaching agreement on a two-year deal:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 22:24:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Reporting for night two of the NBA draft on the team that planned to select Saint Joseph's Rasheer Fleming before the Phoenix Suns jumped to acquire No. 31:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 00:19:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 769.2K engagements
"Detroit is trading Simone Fontecchio to Miami to acquire Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 22:04:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Sources: SGA OKC reach 4-year $285M super max extension:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 14:11:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"ESPN story on the Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro as Cleveland prepares to potentially lose Ty Jerome in free agency:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 16:15:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Sources: Pistons Duncan Robinson agree to 3-year $48M deal - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 22:15:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Sources: Bobby Portis to sign $44M deal with Bucks - via ESPN:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:30:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:56:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 22.6M engagements
"Massive new deal for Jaren Jackson Jr. including a player option in the final year of the contract in 2029-30 sources said. Memphis secures a franchise cornerstone long term prioritizing the 2023 Defensive Player of the Years extension to begin the offseason" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:15:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Free agent Bruce Brown Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. The 2023 NBA champion for the Nuggets returns to Denver. CAA's Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann finalized the deal tonight with the Nuggets" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:16:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year $XXX million deal with the Charlotte Hornets sources tell ESPN. The Hornets get some frontcourt depth completing a contract with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports for Plumlee's 13th NBA season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:21:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.7M engagements
"The New York Knicks are picking up the $X million team option for center Ariel Hukporti his agent Tadas Bulotas tells ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 20:45:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree on a five-year $XXX million maximum renegotiation-and-extension sources tell ESPN. Head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown and CAA agent Max Saidman negotiated the new agreement with the Grizzlies" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:15:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 5M engagements
"Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year $XX million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers sources tell ESPN. The Cavs negotiated the new deal with Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports a success story for the 60th pick in 2020 draft" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 18:16:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:19:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"After becoming the second-youngest team in NBA history to win a title the Thunder now have long-term commitments from their Big X of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26) Williams (24) and Chet Holmgren (23) to play together through the rest of the decade as they enter their primes" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 18:57:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $XX million player option and intends to sign a three-year $XXX million contract with the franchise sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the 2027-28 season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 01:09:54 UTC 3.2M followers, 9M engagements
"Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association succeeding CJ McCollum sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-12 22:28:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Brown is a four-time champion as a top assistant in Golden State and San Antonio under Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich and has coached an array of superstars across three decades coaching in the NBA. Most recently in 2022-23 Brown's Kings had the best-rated offense in the NBA" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 17:08:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"PHX: Jalen Green Dillon Brooks Khaman Maluach Rasheer Fleming Koby Brea Daeqwon Plowden 2nd HOU: Kevin Durant Clint Capela BKN: X 2nds GSW: Alex Toohey Jahmai Mashack ATL: 2nd swap David Roddy cash LAL: Adou Thiero MIN: Rocco Zikarsky X 2nds cash" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-06 17:28:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.1M engagements
"Free agent guard Tre Mann has agreed to a three-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 23:27:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 19:12:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Turner the longest tenured Pacer made it known he wished to remain in Indiana. Since the Game X exit Turners reps pushed to get a deal done. Ultimately Indianas aversion to the tax which grew after Tyrese Haliburtons injury allowed Bucks to get the new franchise center" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:08:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 6M engagements
"An investigation is not a charge Beasleys attorney Steve Haney told ESPN. Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the U.S. constitution. As of now he has not been charged with anything" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:56:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Free agent center Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year $XXX million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics sources tell ESPN. The Celtics negotiated the new deal with Garza's representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tonight" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:04:43 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.1M engagements
"Free agent Marvin Bagley III has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards sources tell ESPN. Bagley returns to the Wizards after playing in Washington for a year (2024-25) and then being traded to Memphis at the February deadline" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 21:56:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Breaking: Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game X against Oklahoma City sources tell ESPN. Haliburton played through a calf strain in the same leg during the NBA Finals for an opportunity to win a championship" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 17:09:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Alabama's Mark Sears a first All-American has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Milwaukee Bucks sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:37:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Free agent big man Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 16:44:47 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"ESPN story on the Houston Rockets and Jabari Smith Jr. reaching agreement on a five-year $122M rookie extension -- locking in the only player from the 2022 draft class to accumulate 2500 points and 1500 rebounds so far:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 00:40:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Miami is acquiring a major scoring punch in Powell while the Clippers find a dynamic lob threat. Both Powell and Collins are coming off strong seasons. Utah has turned Collins' expiring deal into an asset in the form of a second-rounder in return" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 14:26:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"An end of an era in Golden State with Kevon Looney exiting to New Orleans" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:22:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:33:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements
"The Lakers are acquiring the No. XX pick in the NBA draft from Minnesota sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 00:47:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"The Los Angeles Lakers are moving up in the second round of the NBA Draft tonight acquiring the No. XX pick from the Chicago Bulls for No. XX and cash sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 16:20:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.5M engagements
"Sources: Naz Reid to sign 5-year $125M deal to stay with Wolves - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 01:07:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Washington is trading Walter Clayton Jr. at No. XX to Utah sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:13:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"After departure of Myles Turner Pacers trade for the 7-foot-1 Huff who averaged XXX points X rebounds and nearly X block in XXXX minutes per night. He shot XX% from 3-point range last season playing in XX games after just a total of XX contests in his first three seasons" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 21:33:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-08 17:26:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 37.2M engagements
"Kansas' 7-footer Hunter Dickinson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the New Orleans Pelicans sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:46:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the New York Knicks for their head coaching job and has emerged as a strong candidate sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 21:25:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements
"2025 NBA Finals MVP for the champion Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 03:03:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Lakers sent No. XX and cash to the Timberwolves sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 00:49:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Hayes emerged as the Lakers starting center last season and shot a career high XXXX% from the field and finished top-10 in field goal percentage allowed as contesting defender on layups and dunks among players to contest 250+ shots. Now backs up new Lakers big man Deandre Ayton" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-03 23:00:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Jazz officials and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul finalized the buyout Monday allowing Clarkson to join a contender in July ahead of more cap space teams next summer" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 18:49:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-22 16:38:51 UTC 3.2M followers, 42.4M engagements
"Joined @notthefakeSVP on the Celtics' incoming calls on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White as they shed $XXX million in taxes over XX hours plus Kyrie Irving explains his Dallas commitment:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 03:32:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"The Knicks moved Kobe Sanders to the Clippers sources tell ESPN. Knicks now have No. 51" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 01:52:24 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 19:20:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.9M engagements
"The Orlando Magic are declining team options on Moe Wagner ($11 million) and Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million) sources tell ESPN. The Magic retain both players' Bird Rights meaning Orlando could still re-sign them" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:10:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 17:31:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.8M engagements
"Schroder used the momentum of his strong second half and playoff finish with the Pistons after being involved in the complicated Golden State-Miami Jimmy Butler trade to land this $45M deal in Sacramento" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:42:52 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Free agent F/C Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a two-year $XXX million deal with the Toronto Raptors plus a second year player option sources tell ESPN. George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports negotiated the new deal with the Raptors" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 17:39:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-14 22:37:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Sources: Raptors Jakob Poeltl reach $104M extension - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 19:14:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 02:35:28 UTC 3.2M followers, 20M engagements
"Free agent guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN. Exum considered two other contenders but returns to Dallas to share ball-handling duties to start the season with D'Angelo Russell" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 20:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Atlanta is sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to Minnesota to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $XX million sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:17:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Full ESPN story on three-time All-Star Bradley Beal agreeing to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns to join the Los Angeles Clippers after extensive meetings with a host of suitors:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-16 17:48:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Houston Rockets intend to sign their free agents Jae'Sean Tate Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green on new contracts to bring them all back for next season sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 17:20:46 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"This cements the Magic core of Banchero Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs now all under contract for the next five years" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 22:22:01 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"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 $XXX million agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-09 13:30:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 11.8M engagements
"Free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies with a player option in year three sources tell ESPN. Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports negotiated the new deal with the Grizzlies" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:08:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Gafford averaged a career-high XXXX points last season and will team with Anthony Davis Dereck Lively II and Cooper Flagg in the Mavericks frontcourt. Gafford ranked in the top-10 in field-goal defense as contesting defender in 2024-25 among players to contest XXX shots" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 23:40:25 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Rutgers star freshman Ace Bailey has declared for the 2025 NBA draft Bailey tells ESPN. Bailey is the No. X prospect in ESPN's NBA draft projections" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-23 12:44:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 15:04:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 18.3M engagements
"The deal brings Trent back to the team where he emerged as a key rotation player averaging XXXX points and XXXX% 3-point shooting and allows him to re-enter the free agency market next summer when many more teams will have cap space" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 02:45:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements
"Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year $XXXX million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a team option as well as a trade kicker. Batum's agent Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport negotiated the contract for the reunion" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 17:57:42 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements
"No. X pick in the NBA draft to the Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 00:33:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 3M engagements
"The Atlanta Hawks are trading the No. XX pick in the Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. XX pick and an unprotected 2026 first round pick (most favorable of New Orleans and Milwaukee) sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:32:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.2M engagements
"BREAKING: 11-time NBA All-Star James Harden is declining his player option and intends to sign a new two-year $XXXX million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:00:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements
"ESPN story on Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving intending to sign a three-year $XXX million contract to stay with the franchise:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 01:29:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Breaking: USC phenom JuJu Watkins has suffered a torn ACL in her right knee sources tell ESPN. She will undergo surgery" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-03-25 05:38:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 22.3M engagements
"The New York Knicks requested permission to speak to Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka for their head coaching job but were denied on both sources tell ESPN. Knicks could request permission for other current head coaches too" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-11 03:09:37 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M engagements
"This means the playmaking and scoring guard is entering the market place" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:42:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year $XXX million contract to stay with the franchise including a player option sources tell ESPN. Critical agreement between the Wolves and Reid's agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 00:51:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.1M engagements
"The Sacramento Kings are trading for the No. XX pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder and taking Nique Clifford sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:55:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Reporting for NBA Today's ESPN Free Agency special on Denver's major wing shakeup trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:19:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Knicks president Leon Rose underwent a thorough process since the firing of Tom Thibdoeau a month ago. The Knicks requested permission for five NBA head coaches and were denied then interviewed several available coaches and went through multi-round stages with candidates" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 17:08:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown on the present and future impact of Myles Turner on the Indiana Pacers and the franchise's determination to enter the luxury tax for the first time in XX years:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-09 00:00:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers source tells ESPN. Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in Portland appearing in XXX games" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-04 00:54:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:33:04 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Summer of SGA: MVP award league scoring title an NBA championship Finals MVP a $XXX million super max extension first signature shoe release . and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will grace the new cover of NBA 2K26 per sources" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 18:00:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.5M engagements
"ESPN reporting: The Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durants business partner Rich Kleiman are sorting through trade options - with interested teams mainly featuring Houston San Antonio Minnesota Miami and New York" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-11 16:24:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.1M engagements
"Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland underwent surgery to repair great toe injury and will be sidelined approximately X to X months" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-09 16:43:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.2M engagements
"The second year has a player option and is partially guaranteed. This deal furthers the strong partnership Harden has forged with the Clippers since he arrived. He receives a well-deserved raise while providing the team with flexibility to add talent in the present and future" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:00:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Sources: guard Cole Anthony agrees to buyout with Memphis plans to join Bucks on one-year deal - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-13 00:50:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Major acquisition to bolster Houston's wing depth with Finney-Smith who shot a career-high XX% from 3-point land and held All-Star players to XX% effective shooting in halfcourt which ranked top-10 among players to defend 125+ shots last season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:33:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M 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)" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 22:21:23 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Reporting for @SportsCenter on the breaking news that the New York Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as their new head coach:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 18:12:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 1M engagements
"Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year $XX million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets sources tell ESPN. Williams averaged XX points and XXX rebounds in XX games. Nets officials and Aaron Mintz of CAA negotiated the new contract" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 14:10:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Sources: Davion Mitchell intends to stay with Heat for $24M - via ESPN:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 18:23:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"On LeBron James and the Lakers for the midnight @SportsCenter:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 04:42:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"The deal gives the Spurs another stretch big after the free agent signing of Luke Kornet and Washington receives two more young players as the Wizards continue to add some talent this offseason with potential for increased opportunity along with an expected later second-rounder" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 23:54:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The New York Knicks are interviewing Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for the team's head coaching job sources tell ESPN. Now three candidates Nori and two former head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins have done formal interviews for the Knicks' vacancy" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 12:22:14 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 01:31:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.7M engagements
"New Orleans is acquiring Derik Queen at No. XX sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:34:38 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton (calf strain) will play in Game X of the NBA Finals against the Thunder tonight (8:30 pm ET on ABC)" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-19 22:47:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Reporting live from the 2025 NBA draft on the Phoenix Suns landing two centers within minutes to address center issues:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:10:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"ESPN story with details on the Phoenix Suns hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as the franchise's next head coach:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-04 16:44:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign F Justin Edwards to a new three-year contract after declining his team option sources tell ESPN. 76ers and Klutch Sports' Rich Paul and Josh Hairston negotiated the new deal for Edwards who averaged XXXX points and XX minutes last season" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 22:26:07 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is picking up his $XXX million player option for next season to return to the team sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 16:48:58 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year $X million deal with the Orlando Magic sources tell ESPN. Magic officials negotiated the deal with Jones' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management which gives Jones a key role for the East contenders" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:20:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Rich Paul: "We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career."" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 15:17:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements
"The Oklahoma City Thunder are re-signing 7-footer Branden Carlson to a new two-way NBA contract Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Carlson played XX games for the Thunder last season and had a standout campaign for the OKC Blue" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 22:48:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Phoenix Suns are hiring Orlando Magic assistant Jesse Mermuys as a top assistant coach on Jordan Ott's staff sources tell ESPN. Critical hire for Ott to lure a lead assistant from a well-respected Magic staff" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 18:32:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 845.7K engagements
"Herb Jones developed from a second-rounder to two-way stalwart and first team All-Defense in 2023-24. He is one of eight players with XXX steals and XXX blocks since entering NBA in 2021 and ranks in top-10 in defense against isolations over last two seasons per ESPN Research" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 23:49:30 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Surprise at No. XX pick in the 2025 NBA draft to Portland: China's Yang Hansen" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:00:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"The 2029 first-rounder is least favorable of Cleveland Utah and Minnesota (1-5 protected) sources said. Size was a problem for the Suns last season and they addressed in a big way with Williams and Khaman Maluach. Hornets net two first-rounders" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:20:02 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Robinson departs Miami after spending his first seven NBA seasons with the Heat and his 1202 career 3-pointers are the most in Heat franchise history and he's become one of eight undrafted players with 1000 3s made" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 22:04:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"After missing three months during the season Holmgren returned in February and came back stronger to help lead OKC and its young core to the NBA title. The Thunder will now move toward locking in All-NBA superstar Jalen Williams who has momentum in his rookie extension talks" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-09 13:30:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Knicks are singularly focused on their pursuit of a championship and believe a new voice will serve as the focus for the organization's next step sources said. After five seasons with the Knicks Tom Thibodeau is out as head coach" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-03 18:40:31 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"ESPN story on Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet planning to sign a new two-year $XX million deal on the heels of extensions for coach Ime Udoka and center Steven Adams and the blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-25 17:08:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Full clean out: The Denver Nuggets are also firing general manager Calvin Booth sources tell ESPN. Michael Malone and Booth both out today" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-08 17:36:13 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.8M engagements
"Bucks GM Jon Horst and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown partnered on executing a massive deal in a market scarce of salary cap space during the opening days of free agency. Milwaukee retools aggressively around Giannis Antetokounmpo again" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:08:57 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Free agent center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:02:48 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.7M engagements
"Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-21 19:50:12 UTC 3.2M followers, 26M engagements
"Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson is declining his $XX million early termination option to become a free agent and will work with the franchise on a new deal to return or a move elsewhere sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 17:59:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:18:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 19.9M engagements
"On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder reaching a record $XXX million supermax contract for ESPN's NBA Free Agency special:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 23:47:33 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"All-NBA: 1st: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nikola Jokic Giannis Antetokounmpo Jayson Tatum Donovan Mitchell 2nd: Jalen Brunson Stephen Curry Anthony Edwards LeBron James Evan Mobley 3rd: Cade Cunningham Tyrese Haliburton James Harden Karl-Anthony Towns Jalen Williams" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-05-23 23:12:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Sources: Hornets Spencer Dinwiddie agree to 1-year deal - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 19:18:16 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-02 05:12:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 109.8M engagements
"NBA draft deal: The Indiana Pacers are trading their No. XX pick and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for Indiana's own 2026 first-round pick back which the Pelicans had previously acquired sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-17 17:45:17 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.5M engagements
"Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year $XX 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:26:27 UTC 3.2M followers, 8.2M engagements
"McCollum's four-year term expired and he will now serve in an advisory position. Major new union role for VanVleet the 2019 NBA champion who has signed multiple deals that have set records for the highest paid undrafted player ever in the league" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-12 22:35:22 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley has won the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-04-24 22:34:49 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.7M engagements
"Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Hayes' agents Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-03 23:00:05 UTC 3.2M followers, 6.4M engagements
"Over the next seven years Orlando still owns four first-round picks and nine second-rounders. They send a 2026 most favorable second-rounder of Detroit Milwaukee Orlando; 2027 second is most favorable of Orlando and Boston" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 00:25:21 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Free agent guard Ryan Rollins has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option in the third season agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 02:21:36 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M engagements
"ESPN story on the Dallas Mavericks and center Daniel Gafford reaching agreement on a new three-year near $XX million contract extension to further solidify a premier NBA frontcourt:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-23 23:48:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Louisville's Chucky Hepburn the ACC Defensive Player of the Year has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Toronto Raptors sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:31:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Over the last XX days the Rockets have reached deals to acquire Kevin Durant extend Steven Adams and coach Ime Udoka and bring back their free agents Fred VanVleet Tate Holiday and Green" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 17:22:10 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.5M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-02-06 01:14:59 UTC 3.2M followers, 31.4M engagements
"Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Masai Ujiri have decided to part ways as Ujiri was entering the final year of his contract sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 13:10:03 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Booker and owner Mat Ishbia met in Las Vegas tonight to finalize the contract which cements Bookers commitment to the Suns vision for the future and him as the franchises leader moving forward. Booker now has five years and $XXX million total on his Suns deal" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-10 01:07:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Ryan Rollins agrees to 3-year deal to return to Bucks - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 02:35:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Recap of Rockets business over the last XX days: Extensions: Jabari Smith Jr. Steven Adams Ime Udoka Free agents retained: Fred VanVleet Jae'Sean Tate Aaron Holiday Jeff Green And the blockbuster Kevin Durant acquisition" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 00:01:11 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Sources: Grizzlies to extend Jaren Jackson Jr. on $240M max deal - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 22:21:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-05 21:19:29 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-07 21:03:55 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Reid declined a $XX million player option for next season and chose to stay with Minnesota despite a vibrant market developing of teams interested with similar money but with starting roles. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year and Minnesota are locked in for the long term" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-28 00:52:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears free agency waivers sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 01:48:00 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets under David Adelman Andy Miller of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Dudley has been on Mavs' staff since 2021 after a 14-year NBA career" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-03 16:10:18 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas Philadelphia Oklahoma City) sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 23:50:09 UTC 3.2M followers, 7.1M engagements
"Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman the architect of the burgeoning title contender has signed a contract extension through 2029-30 sources tell ESPN. Cavs' front office including Mike Gansey and Brandon Weems received extensions amid rise to No. X seed in East" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-14 14:45:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.4M engagements
"The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Cedric Coward at No. XX to the Memphis Grizzlies sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 01:23:34 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year $XXXX million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition and return to Houston for Capela" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 23:30:15 UTC 3.2M followers, 12.4M engagements
"Sources: Knicks expected to hire Mike Brown as next head coach - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 17:14:39 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Utah sent No. XX and second-round picks to Washington for Walter Clayton Jr. sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-26 02:14:53 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"The Lakers find their starting center in Ayton the 2018 No. X overall pick who is the only player in NBA history to average 15+ points and 60%+ shooting in the postseason. He has career averages of XXXX points and XXXX rebounds on XX% shooting over the last seven seasons" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-02 21:37:06 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.1M engagements
"The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 15:58:19 UTC 3.2M followers, 13.5M engagements
"The second season is a team option sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 14:11:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 2M engagements
"Sources: Deandre Ayton to become free agent after Trail Blazers buyout - via ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-30 04:26:40 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.6M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-18 20:48:50 UTC 3.2M followers, 16.6M engagements
"Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season sources tell ESPN. Davis played through multiple hits to the face last year. He is expected to be healthy for next training camp" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-08 17:22:26 UTC 3.2M followers, 3.3M 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" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 00:08:44 UTC 3.2M followers, 9.3M engagements
"Auburn's Miles Kelly has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks sources tell ESPN" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-27 02:48:35 UTC 3.2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"An extremely active offseason begins for the Celtics with the trade of Jrue Holiday who played a critical role in Boston's 2024 NBA championship. The Celtics remain engaged in trade talks surrounding multiple key players on the roster sources said" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-24 03:44:32 UTC 3.2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Free agent forward Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks with a player option on the second season sources tell ESPN. Bucks continue to fortify the roster with a veteran wing who played key rotation roles for playoff teams in Denver and Orlando" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 16:00:08 UTC 3.2M followers, 5.2M engagements
"Sources: James Harden to sign $81.5M deal with Clippers - via ESPN:" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-06-29 21:15:41 UTC 3.2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Free agent shooter Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year $XX million deal with the Detroit Pistons sources tell ESPN. Agent Jason Glushon navigated multiple options in the market which included potential return to Miami or move elsewhere. Now Robinson lands in Detroit" @ShamsCharania on X 2025-07-01 22:03:20 UTC 3.2M followers, 10.5M engagements