- www.espn.com Lakers 'feel good' about health of LeBron, AD
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have both recovered from the respective foot ailments they suffered and played through last season, according to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka.
- www.espn.com Bucks bring back veteran forward Jae Crowder
The Bucks re-signed veteran forward Jae Crowder on Sunday.
- www.espn.com The unexpected surprises from the 2023 rookie class in Las Vegas
The top players in this year's rookie class got their first taste of NBA 2K24 Summer League action this weekend, and the results were a mixed bag.
- www.espn.com Sources: Henderson to miss game vs. Wemby
Scoot Henderson will miss Sunday's game against the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama due to a right shoulder injury, sources confirmed to ESPN.
- www.espn.com Kareem gives Wemby tips, sure 'he'll get it done'
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said while Victor Wembanyama has things to learn, the NBA legend was confident the French prospect will "get it done."
- www.espn.com NBA unveils format, groups for in-season tourney
The NBA officially unveiled its newly-formed in-season tournament, and the NBA Cup that teams will claim for winning it, at Summer League on Saturday afternoon.
- www.espn.com Holmgren impresses in OKC's summer opener
Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 10 rebounds Saturday, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-80 in their NBA Summer League opener.
- www.espn.com Popovich signs new five-year deal with Spurs
Gregg Popovich signed a five-year deal worth more than $80 million with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- www.espn.com Sources: Hawks get Mills from OKC, save $4.5M
The Hawks have added veteran Patty Mills and saved $4.5 million in a trade with the Thunder that sends TyTy Washington Jr., Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick to Oklahoma City.
- www.espn.com Source: Rockets' Thompson out with ankle sprain
Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will likely miss the rest of Summer League due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain he suffered in Friday's debut, a source told Andscape.
- www.nytimes.com Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas
Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.
- www.espn.com 76ers RFA Reed signs $23M offer sheet with Jazz
Sixers restricted free agent forward Paul Reed Jr. has signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz, his agent told ESPN. The 76ers have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday to match and retain Reed or let him go to Utah.
- www.nytimes.com Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
- www.espn.com Warriors add to bench depth with Saric addition
Free agent forward Dario Saric has agreed on a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of Excel Basketball told ESPN on Saturday morning.
- www.espn.com VanVleet vows to 'prove every penny' of big deal
Fred VanVleet said Friday that he's determined to prove worthy of his $130 million, three-year deal with the Houston Rockets.
- www.espn.com Wemby doesn't dazzle, but wins summer debut
Victor Wembanyama wasn't dominate, but his nine points, eight rebounds and five blocks helped the Spurs defeat the Hornets 76-68 in his summer league debut on Friday night.
- www.espn.com Top picks Henderson, Thompson hurt in debuts
Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, the Nos. 3 and 4 picks in this year's draft, both left Friday night's summer league game between the Blazers and Rockets with injuries, marring what had been impressive debuts for both.
- www.espn.com Blazers' Henderson hurts shoulder, won't return
Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson's summer league debut came to an early end Friday, when he suffered a right shoulder injury in the third quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
- www.espn.com Grizzlies' Smart: 'Grind City' a perfect fit for me
Marcus Smart was introduced by the Grizzlies on Friday and talked about earning the trust of his new teammates, including All-Star Ja Morant.
- www.nytimes.com Miles Bridges Will Rejoin Hornets After Felony Domestic Violence Plea Deal
Bridges will rejoin the team on a one-year contract after completing a suspension that will sideline him for the first 10 games of the season.
- www.espn.com '7.7': Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic announces engagement
Doncic proposed to his longtime girlfriend Anamaria Goltes. Their engagement date of July 7 matches his jersey number, which is 77.
- www.espn.com '70 Pistol Pete mint 'tall boy' card fetches $552K
A 1970 Topps Pete Maravich "tall boy" rookie card -- graded a perfect, gem-mint 10 from PSA -- sold for $552K -- a record for a "Pistol Pete" item..
- www.espn.com Kerr: 'No-brainer' for Warriors to bring Green back
Warriors coach Steve Kerr, speaking to reporters Friday from his Team USA availability, said Golden State is "really excited to have Draymond back," calling the decision a "no-brainer" given Green's chemistry with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
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Police: No charges in Spears, Wemby interaction
www.espn.com Police: No charges in Spears, Wemby altercationNo charges will be filed following a brief investigation into the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security team, Las Vegas police said.
- www.espn.com Sources: Harrell back to 76ers on 1-year deal
Free agent forward Montrezl Harrell has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.
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Murray, Hawks agree to 4-year, $120M extension
www.espn.com Murray, Hawks finalizing 4-year, $112M extensionDejounte Murray is finalizing a four-year, $112 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
- www.espn.com Sources: Suns acquire three second-round picks
The Phoenix Suns acquired three future second-round picks in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, sources told ESPN.
- www.nytimes.com Britney Spears Seeks Apology After Encounter With Victor Wembanyama’s Security
The singer said on Twitter that a member of an athlete’s detail had hit her outside a Las Vegas restaurant Wednesday night.
- www.espn.com Murray, Hawks finalizing 4-year, $112M extension
Dejounte Murray is finalizing a four-year, $112 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
- www.espn.com Murray, Hawks finalizing 4-year, $120M extension
Dejounte Murray is finalizing a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, agent Rich Paul told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
- www.espn.com Wemby details security matter with singer Spears
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said he believes pop star Britney Spears grabbed him at a Las Vegas restaurant and that security detail pushed her away.
- www.espn.com Team USA unveils young roster for FIBA WC
USA Basketball unveiled a young roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, highlighted by size and defensive prowess.
- www.espn.com Sources: Kings acquiring Pacers' Duarte for picks
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to acquire Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte in exchange for two second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.
- www.espn.com 7-3 prospect Zikarsky commits to NBL Next Stars
Top prospect Rocco Zikarsky, who is 7-foot-3, is signing with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League Next Stars program.
- www.espn.com Sources: Blazers match Thybulle's offer sheet
The Trail Blazers are matching restricted free agent Matisse Thybulle's three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- www.espn.com Kobe selected as cover athlete for NBA 2K24
Two different covers -- the Kobe Bryant Edition and the Black Mamba Edition -- are being made for this year's release of NBA 2K.
- www.espn.com The unlikely transformation of Brook Lopez
The big man is re-signing with Milwaukee, now a far different player than the one who came into the NBA 15 years ago.
- www.espn.com 'Stuck my roots': Wolves' Reid thrilled to return
Naz Reid, who eschewed unrestricted free agency for a three-year, $42 million deal with the Wolves last week, said he had no interest in leaving in the team. "I started my career here. I wanted to continue my career here."
- www.espn.com Center Bamba agrees to 1-year deal with Sixers
Free agent center Mo Bamba has agreed on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and agent Greer Love told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
- www.espn.com Sources: Vegas to host NBA's in-season Final 4
The Final Four of the NBA's new in-season tournament will take place on Dec. 7 and 9 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.