Basketball

The Dallas Mavericks acquired much-needed backcourt help as Kyrie Irving recovers from an ACL injury. D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis’ former LA Lakers teammate, agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Mavericks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Russell will start at point guard until Irving returns. Ad Expand Tweet Ad Trending Russell opened

A former Chicago Bulls forward has thrown shade at the late, great Kobe Bryant amid Nike's new ad featuring Caitlin Clark's new PE shoes. The company released the Kobe 5 Protro PE for Clark on Monday, selling out quickly as the value increases by the hour. Ad In an appearance on Jason Whitlock's "Fearless" show

In mid-June, Stephen A. Smith stirred the basketball world with a hot take about NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “First Take” host said that “underachiever” best describes Antetokounmpo if the two-time MVP fails to win another championship. The sports talk show anchor noted the Milwaukee Bucks forward’s dominance but found the championship haul lacking. Ad

The New York Knicks are reportedly signing Jordan Clarkson to a team-friendly deal once he clears waivers. Clarkson, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, agreed to a buyout with the Utah Jazz on Monday. It paved the way for the Filipino-American guard to join a new team. Ad According to the New York

NBA fans reacted to the Houston Rockets signing the LA Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency. Finney-Smith had a $15.4 million player option in the last year of his previous contract, which he declined before signing with the Rockets. Ad ESPN's senior NBA Insider Shams Charania reported that Finney-Smith has signed a four-year, $53 million

The LA Lakers have reportedly signed forward Jake LaRavia to a two-year $12 million contract. Fans reacted to the news, as the Lakers have a glaring need for a big man. Ad On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that league sources said that LaRavia and his agents, AMR Agency's Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry

Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson has bought out his contract with the Utah Jazz to enter the NBA offseason as a free agent and sign with a contender, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday through an X post. Ad According to Charania, Clarkson's agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul finalized the

NBA insider Shams Charania reported this weekend that LeBron James will opt in to his $52.6 million player option to stay with the LA Lakers for the 2025-26 season. While James has locked in his commitment to the purple and gold squad for his record-setting Year 23, the future beyond that remains wide open for

LeBron James surprised the community when he opted into his contract with the Lakers. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news to the community during an appearance on "SportsCenter." Ad According to the ESPN spokesperson, James is evaluating his future in LA as he wants to compete for a championship next season and has

Victor Wembanyama's love for soccer is not hidden from the world. From practicing with kids in Costa Rica and showing off his keepie-uppies during a Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, the San Antonio Spurs star evidently has talent for the sport. Ad As if the previous showcase of his skills were

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. He is accused of allegedly placing bets on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-2024 season. Ad With fans and the media all talking about the allegation, Beasley appeared unbothered. He took to

In the last few days, there have been rumors circulating about Ace Bailey not wanting to join the Utah Jazz. However, during his introductory press conference on Sunday, Bailey put it all to rest and admitted that he was "blessed" to be in such a position. Ad Earlier, the Rutgers forward had come under severe