Basketball

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off the biggest shocker of the offseason, waiving multi-time All-Star Damian Lillard to get room to sign center Myles Turner. The move left the team without an All-Star. Ad According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Lillard was surprised by the Bucks’ decision as the team did not inform him beforehand. "He

The OKC Thunder will keep their franchise superstar in town for years to come. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that OKC signed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a four-year, $285 million super max contract extension. Ad It was an easy decision after watching him lead the league in scoring, win MVP and lead the team to

After the OKC Thunder's first NBA title win in over 46 years, what could have been of the Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden trio has been heavily debated. Durant gave his honest theory on the team and its short-lived existence during a conversation posted on Tuesday. Ad In an appearance on the "Mind

The Los Angeles Lakers' passive approach to the 2025 offseason has raised concerns about their championship aspirations. Now, Shams Charania has given fans another reason to worry by sharing a development from LeBron James’ camp. Ad At nearly 41 years old, the four-time champ is prioritizing adding more titles to his already-stacked resume before retiring.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout, according to ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday. The news has divided fans and members of the media, with LeBron James' former teammate Kendrick Perkins giving his take too. Ad On Monday's episode of ESPN's First Take, Perkins called out the former No. 1 draft

LeBron James' time with the LA Lakers could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. The latest NBA trade rumors suggest that James could seek a team ready to win a championship, especially once the Lakers begin building around Luka Doncic. Ad ESPN's Shams Charania revealed on Monday's episode of "SportsCenter" that James

The LA Lakers have been in dire need of a center this offseason as they look to address their biggest problem from last year’s run. However, they have already lost two coveted free agent targets at the center position in the market with the signing of Brook Lopez to the LA Clippers and Clint Capela

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