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• Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Thumb Surgery To Repair Ligament Tear
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery Friday in New York City to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb, the team announced on X. Bilal Coulibaly To Miss Start Of 2025-26 NBA Season Coulibaly is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 21-year-old sustained […] The post Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly Under...2025
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• Wizards’ Coulibaly Undergoes Thumb Surgery

Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery on Friday in order to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Coulibaly – who sustained the injury while playing for the French national team at EuroBasket 2025 – will likely miss some time at the start of […]...2025
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• Knicks add Malcolm Brogdon to camp competition

The Knicks are bringing in Malcolm Brogdon, who has agreed to a one-year deal with New York, agent Sam Permut told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The contract is non-guaranteed, SNY’s Ian Begley confirmed, meaning Brogdon will head into camp competing with Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews for what’s expected to be one final veteran roster spot. […] The post Knicks add Malcolm Brogdon to camp compe...2025
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• Knicks, Landry Shamet Agree To 1-Year Contract
Free agent guard Landry Shamet has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Knicks, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Landry Shamet To Enter Eighth NBA Season The deal will allow Shamet to stay with the Knicks for his eighth NBA season. […] The post Knicks, Landry Shamet Agree To 1-Year Contract appeared first on Baske...2025
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• Knicks To Sign Malcolm Brogdon

The Knicks and free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, agent Sam Permut tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t provide any additional details on the deal, Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link) confirms it’s non-guaranteed, giving Brogdon the opportunity to compete with Landry Shamet and […]...2025
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• Knicks, Landry Shamet Agree To One-Year Contract

3:39pm: Shamet’s one-year deal with the Knicks is non-guaranteed and he will compete with Garrison Mathews for a roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link). 2:53pm: Free agent shooting guard Landry Shamet is returning to the Knicks on a one-year contract, agent George S. Langberg tells Shams Charania of ESPN […]...2025
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• Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Thumb Surgery To Repair Ligament Tear
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• Spurs’ No. 2 Pick Dylan Harper Undergoes Thumb Surgery
San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has undergone surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb but is expected to be ready for the team’s season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on October 22, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The 19-year-old, sustained the injury during a workout earlier in the week. By opting […] The post Spurs’ No. 2 Pick Dylan Harper Undergoes Thumb Su...2025
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• Dylan Harper Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Is Hopeful For Opener
The Spurs‘ No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft, Dylan Harper, underwent surgery today, reports Shams Charania for ESPN (via Twitter). The procedure was meant to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb. The hope is that the surgery will allow Harper to return in time for the season opener against the Mavericks. […]...2025
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• Bucks Re-Sign Fan Favorite Thanasis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back a familiar face. Thanasis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal to rejoin the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 32-year-old confirmed the news on social media, making his return official after missing last season due to injury. I’m back. pic.twitter.com/2L4VrngACi — T. Antetokounmpo (@Thanasis_ante43) August […] The post B...2025
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• Jonathan Kuminga Rejects Warriors' Latest Contract Offer, Explores Sign-And-Trades With Kings, Suns

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga rejected the Golden State Warriors' latest contract proposal and continues exploring sign-and-trade opportunities, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Kuminga told ESPN after a Thursday morning workout in Miami that he found nothing appealing in the Warriors' recent offers. The stalemate has kept Golden State's other offseason business on hold as they remain ...2025
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• Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Expected To Miss Entire 2025-26 NBA Season
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season rehabbing his torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Trail Blazers. He will be around his children while he recovers from his leg injury. “Damian Lillard is […] The post Trail Blazers’ D...2025
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency

Damian Lillard is back with the Blazers. Let’s grade this free agent signing for the player and the team. Damian Lillard is going back to the place he never wanted to leave. Lillard has agreed to the three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency, according to insider Shams Charania. The 35-year-old guard will be out all of next season as he rehabs a torn Achilles suf...2025
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• Mavs’ Dereck Lively Undergoes Right Foot Procedure
Mavericks center Dereck Lively recently underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, according to reports from Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). Lively was in a walking boot following the procedure, but has since gotten out of that boot, tweets Stein. According to Charania, […]...2025
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• Sixers Forward Paul George Undergoes Knee Surgery After Workout Injury
Sixers forward Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. George will now begin a rehab program and be re-evaluated prior to start of training camp, Charania adds. More to come…...2025
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• Barry’s Thoughts & Jots: From Browns alternate helmets to the new Dawg Pound to trading David Njoku; add your thoughts in the comment section

Brook Park Not a lot going on but a lot could be right around the corner for the Browns The season is fast approaching. Seems like last week, everyone was talking about whether the Kansas City Chiefs could win their third straight Super Bowl. And since the Philadelphia Eagles took KC to the woodshed instead, now the topic has turned to the Eagles being the next dynasty team. RELATED: NFL...2025
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• Gilgeous-Alexander Gives Thunder Teammates Luxurious Gift Basket For MVP Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates with a luxurious gift basket to celebrate his MVP award win. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news. This was the first time in his career that Gilgeous-Alexander has won the award. Based on the the items in the gift basket, you can be assured his teammates will […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander Gives Thunder Teammates...2025
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• Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Home From Hospital After Suffering Medical Scare At Restaurant
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after a medical incident at a restaurant on Tuesday night but is now home and doing well, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Gregg Popovich Suffered A Mild Stroke In November The Spurs moved 38-year-old assistant Mitch Johnson into the head […] The post Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Home From Hospital After S...2025
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• Western Notes: Popovich, Durant, Rockets, Thompson, Randle, DiVincenzo
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who spent most of the season away from the team while recovering from a stroke, was taken to a hospital on Tuesday following a medical incident at a restaurant, as first reported by TMZ and confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN. According to TMZ, Popovich was taken out of the […]...2025
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• Ja Morant Makes Finger-Gun Gesture Again Hours After NBA Warning

Ja Morant risked further disciplinary action from the NBA after repeating a gun-mimicking celebration during Thursday's 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat, just hours after receiving a league warning for a similar gesture. Morant made the gesture with his hands, right arm fully extended and left hand in a gun pose, after hitting a 25-foot three-pointer with 7:51 remaining in the first quarter. Th...2025
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• Lakers Want LeBron James To Mentor Luka Doncic

The future of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers came into question following the team's trade for Luka Doncic, but all sides appear to want him to remain with the franchise. James could even be a mentor for Doncic, particularly in light of concerns the Dallas Mavericks had on his diet and conditioning. "There's not going to a move for LeBron James out of Los Angeles right now as far as eve...2025
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• Pelicans ‘fully anticipate’ Zion Williamson will play this season?
More than two months after New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson underwent knee surgery, the star rookie continues to make progress in his rehabilitation and the Pelicans reportedly still expect him to make his debut this season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Williamson is scheduled to begin contact drills within the next two weeks, a key step in his recovery from surgery on his torn me...2019
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• Everything You Need to Know from Day 3 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
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"The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a 2029 first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania."

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"Shams Charania recently appeared on NBA Today to discuss the Warriors’ pursuit of a big trade, which prompted Michael Wilbon and Kendrick Perkins to suggest James as their target."

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"— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 6,."

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"The news that Warriors fans have been waiting for was reported by Shams Charania."

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"Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news on Twitter on Monday: PJ Tucker is signing a two-year, $15 million deal with Miami, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium."

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"The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic."

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"James Wiseman, a potential candidate to go first overall in next June’s NBA Draft, has decided to leave Memphis and prepare for his forthcoming professional career, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports."

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"The LA Clippers have agreed to trade Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons, according to reports from David Aldridge of TNT, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of Yahoo."

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"The one-time league MVP is set to sign with the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers according to The Vertical's Shams Charania."

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"The Vertical's Shams Charania also reported Wesley Johnson agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the team."

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" Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski reported Fisher is in fact considering legal action but has yet to file charges."

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" According to Real GM's Shams Charania, the Lakers are the lead suitors for small forward Quincy Miller, whom the Denver Nuggets jettisoned from the roster before the start of this season: Quincy Miller has several inquiries since becoming free agent, with the Los Angeles Lakers as leading suitors, league sources tell RealGM."

• Knicks add Malcolm Brogdon to camp competition
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• Knicks, Landry Shamet Agree To One-Year Contract
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• Josh Giddey, Bulls Agree To 4-Year, $100M Contract
Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million deal to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls, agent Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. The deal is fully guaranteed and contains no player or team options Josh Giddey Had Been Seeking Five-Year, $150 Million Contract […] The post Josh Giddey, Bulls Agree...2025
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• Bulls officially announce Josh Giddey extension

The Bulls have officially announced they’ve reached an agreement with guard Josh Giddey on a multiyear contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though ESPN’s Shams Charania reported it’s for four years and $100 million. Giddey, 22, was acquired from the Thunder in June of 2024 and made an immediate impact in his […] The post Bulls officially announce Josh Giddey extens...2025
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• Bulls, Josh Giddey Agree To Four-Year Deal
The Bulls and restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey are in agreement on a four-year, $100MM contract, agent Daniel Moldovan tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Reporting throughout the offseason had indicated that Giddey and his camp were seeking an annual salary of $30MM, while the Bulls initially pitched a contract in the neighborhood […]...2025
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• Josh Giddey, Bulls agree to four-year contract extension

Finally, it appears Josh Giddey and the Bulls have a deal. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Giddey and Chicago have reached agreement on a four-year contract extension worth $100 million. That brings an end to Giddey’s summer-long run as a restricted free agent and locks him in as the Bulls’ point guard of the future […] The post Josh Giddey, Bulls agree to four-year contract extensio...2025
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• Cam Thomas Bets on Himself Signing One-Year Qualifying Offer with Nets
Cam Thomas has made his decision, and it sets up a high-stakes year in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old guard will sign the $6 million qualifying offer from the Nets, giving him a no-trade clause for this season and setting up unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2026, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brooklyn’s front office […] The post Cam Thomas Bets on Himself Signing One-Year Qualifyin...2025
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• Dylan Harper Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Is Hopeful For Opener
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• Grizzlies Sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Two-Way Contract
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract, Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta of Life Sports Agency told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Grizzlies Were Interested In Olivier-Maxence Prosper The Grizzlies were among several teams interested in trading for Prosper this offseason before the Dallas Mavericks decided to waive […] The ...2025
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• Jonathan Kuminga Rejects Warriors' Latest Contract Offer, Explores Sign-And-Trades With Kings, Suns
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• Pistons Signing Colby Jones To Two-Way Contract
Free agent shooting guard Colby Jones will sign a two-way contract with the Pistons, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Jones, 23, had a strong finish to last season in Washington after being acquired from Sacramento in a three-team trade at the deadline. In 15 games with the Wizards, he averaged 8.7 points, […]...2025
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• Hornets To Sign Antonio Reeves To Two-Way Contract

The Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to sign guard Antonio Reeves to a two-way contract, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Reeves, 24, was the 47th overall pick in the 2024 draft and spent his rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans, appearing in 44 games and averaging 6.9 points and 1.4 rebounds […] The post Hornets To Sign Antonio Reeves To Two-Way Contract appeared fi...2025
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• Jones-Garcia To Sign Two-Way Deal With Spurs
The Spurs are signing Summer League standout David Jones-Garcia to a two-way contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Jones-Garcia earned All-Summer First Team honors playing for San Antonio. Jones-Garcia finished an eight-game summer campaign with averages of 22 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He posted averages of 21.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting […]...2025
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• James Harden Was 'Focal Point' In Recruiting Bradley Beal To Clippers

James Harden played a central role in recruiting Bradley Beal to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. "I'm told James Harden was a focal point in recruiting Bradley Beal internally but also speaking directly to Beal and his camp," said Charania. "The Clippers really view Bradley Beal as a perfect fit alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden." Beal signed a two-year, $11 m...2025
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• Cole Anthony Agrees To Buyout With Grizzlies, Will Sign One-Year Deal With Bucks

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Anthony is set to sign a one-year deal with the Bucks after he clears waivers. Anthony was sent to the Grizzlies as part of the Desmond Bane trade with the Magic. Anthony averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds in his five seasons with the Magic. The buyout gives the Grizzlies...2025
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• Thunder Lock In Jalen Williams With 5-Year Max Extension
Jalen Williams is staying in Oklahoma City for the long haul. The Thunder have signed the 24-year-old forward to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could be worth as much as $287 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Williams is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists […] The post Thunder Lock In Jalen Williams With 5-Year ...2025
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• Spurs, Jordan McLaughlin Agree To One-Year, $3M Deal

The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Jordan McLaughlin to a one-year, $3 million deal, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Spurs acquired McLaughlin from the Kings last season as part of the De'Aaron Fox trade. McLaughlin appeared in 18 games for the Spurs, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 assists. The Spurs now have two open roster spots....2025
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• Jordan McLaughlin To Re-Sign With Spurs
Jordan McLaughlin will return to the Spurs on a one-year, $3MM contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 29-year-old point guard was acquired from Sacramento in February as part of the De’Aaron Fox deal. He saw limited playing time in 18 games after the trade, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 assists in […]...2025
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• Luka Doncic, Lakers Agree To Three-Year, $165M Max Contract Extension

Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, reported Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a player option for 2028. "Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, the new owner Mark Walter have built a close rapport with Luka Doncic and his inner circle to get him to commit here. And now Luka Doncic, he's going to be the face of this Lakers organizatio...2025
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• Celtics, Timberwolves Offered Contract To Damian Lillard
The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves offered contracts to Damian Lillard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. However, Lillard chose to sign a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The future Hall of Famer now gets to rehab his left Achilles tear while being around his kids. “Boston, Minnesota, dozens of other […] The post Celtics, Timb...2025
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• Damian Lillard Had Offers From 'Dozens' Of Teams, Expected To Miss Entire 2025-26 Season

Damian Lillard had offers from "dozens" of teams around the league before signing a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Boston, Minnesota, dozens of other teams had minimum and mid-level exception offers out to Damian Lillard in the last several weeks," said Charania. Lillard, general manager Joe Cronin, and head coach Chauncey Billups met at Lil...2025
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• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26

LeBron James understands the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to pivot to building around Luka Doncic given the fact one player is nearing retirement and the other is in the middle of his prime. However, nuance was sometimes lost during the transition as the organization made clear their priorities had changed. The Lakers acquired Doncic in a February trade for Anthony Davis, signaling a shift away fr...2025
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• Jalen Williams, Thunder Have ‘Momentum’ Toward Extension

After agreeing to extend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren since the new league year began, the Thunder will now “fully focus” on getting a contract extension done with star wing Jalen Williams, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during a Wednesday appearance on NBA Today (YouTube link). “There is momentum in those conversations with the Thunder between […]...2025
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• Jalen Williams, Thunder Have Momentum On Contract Extension

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to come to agreement soon on a contract extension following the team's deals for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Williams is represented by Bill Duffy, who also is the agent of Holmgren. "I'm told now the Thunder are going to fully focus on finishing up Jaylen Williams, their All-NBA star guard-forward," said Shams Charania on We...2025
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• Shams Charania says LeBron James and the Lakers are having a ‘moment of truth’ this offseason
The 2024-25 season was LeBron James’ 22nd year in the NBA and his seventh with the Lakers. At 40 years old, James is a 21-time all-star, five-time NBA champion, and the league’s all-time leading scorer. At the start of last season, LeBron James was still the centerpiece of the Lakers’ franchise. That all changed when […] The post Shams Charania says LeBron James and the La...2025
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• LeBron James, Lakers Reaching 'Moment Of Truth'

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are reaching a "moment of truth" in their relationship this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "LeBron James understands the Lakers are prioritizing the future...that really centers around Luka Doncic. And, he knows, they're going to go younger at different points. They are really prioritizing two year contracts," said Charania. James picked up...2025
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• Shams Charania: 'Hard' To Stop Tipping Picks During First NBA Draft With ESPN

NBA insider Shams Charania covered his first NBA Draft for ESPN on Wednesday night, marking a significant shift in his approach to breaking news during the live broadcast. The longtime reporter, who joined ESPN earlier this year, chose not to "tip" draft picks on social media before commissioner Adam Silver announced them-a departure from his previous years of real-time reporting when working for ...2025
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• Sources: Mavs trading Luka to Lakers for AD, pick
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• Report: Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott the season
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. The other two games were postponed as well, including the Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers […] The post Report: Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott the ...2020
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• Brandon Bass to Lakers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Josh Smith to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Wesley Johnson to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Klay Thompson cleared for Warriors return vs. Cavs
The long wait is finally over for Klay Thompson. After a two-year absence, the Golden State Warriors star will make his return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The news that Warriors fans have been waiting for was reported by Shams Charania. Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson is expected to return Sunday vs. Cleveland at […] The post Klay Thompson cleared for Warriors return vs....2022
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• Barry’s Thoughts & Jots: From Browns alternate helmets to the new Dawg Pound to trading David Njoku; add your thoughts in the comment section
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• Dallas Mavericks take bad spotlight from Dallas Cowboys with Luka Doncic trade

Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Mavericks have outdone the Cowboys and lately that is not a good thing. It has been a very long year and change for the Dallas Cowboys. From the moment the Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of last season’s playoffs, just about anything and everything they have done has been met with disaster and chaos. The hope is certainly that the...2025
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• Jack Cooley to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Mavs, P.J. Washington Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Mavericks and forward P.J. Washington have agreed to a four-year, $90MM contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Washington’s new deal will run through the 2029/30 season. The first year of the veteran extension will have a starting salary of $19.8MM, ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets. That is the maximum allowed — a 140% increase of […]...2025
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• Bucks signing Amir Coffey to training camp deal

The Bucks are bringing in veteran wing Amir Coffey on a one-year, non-guaranteed training camp deal, according to NBA insiders Shams Charania of ESPN and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Coffey, 28, went undrafted in 2019 and signed a two-way contract with the Clippers, eventually earning a standard deal in 2022. He spent all five […] The post Bucks signing Amir Coffey to training camp deal appear...2025
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• Bucks Signing Amir Coffey To Training Camp Contract

The Bucks are signing Amir Coffey to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Eric Nehm of The Athletic clarifies that Coffey’s contract is a training camp pact in a separate post. Coffey went undrafted in 2019 before signing a two-way contract with the Clippers. He stuck around the team for three […]...2025
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• NBA Reveals Opening Week, MLK Day Matchups
The NBA unveiled a little more of its 2025/26 regular season schedule on Tuesday, two days ahead of the release of the full schedule. In addition to confirming the opening night and Christmas Day matchups previously reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the league announced several more games from the first week of the season, […]...2025
• NBA to Release 2025-26 Schedule on Thursday

The NBA will reveal its full 2025-26 regular-season schedule on Thursday, the league announced. As usual, a few big games have already leaked. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that opening night will feature the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets, followed by the Warriors visiting the Lakers. Charania also reported a five-game Christmas Day slate, which […] The post NBA to Release ...2025
• NBA To Announce Regular Season Schedule On Thursday
The NBA will unveil its full schedule for the 2025/26 regular season on Thursday (August 14), according to an announcement from the league (Twitter link). The NBA typically leaks several marquee games during the week before its full schedule announcement, and that trend has continued this August. Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday that […]...2025
• 2025-26 NBA Season Begins Oct. 21; LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant On Christmas
The 2025-26 NBA season will commence on Oct. 21, beginning with the Houston Rockets traveling to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Yes, folks, that means Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut will be in Oklahoma City watching the championship banner go up. Kudos to the NBA schedulers on that […] The post 2025-26 NBA Season Begins Oct. 21; LeBron...2025
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• Christmas Day Schedule Includes Thunder-Spurs, Rockets-Lakers

The NBA’s highly anticipated Christmas Day schedule has been revealed, courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). The slate of five games is heavy on Western Conference powerhouses, with just one game coming from the Eastern Conference, in a matchup of what is expected to be the top two teams in the Cavaliers and Knicks. […]...2025
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• Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Warriors Scheduled for Opening Night

The NBA will open its 2025-26 season on October 21 with two Western Conference matchups, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The night begins with the Houston Rockets visiting the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. That means Kevin Durant, now part of Houston’s new-look roster, will be back in Oklahoma City on the same night the […] The post Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Warriors Schedule...2025
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• Thunder/Spurs, Lakers/Rockets Headline 2025 NBA Christmas Day Games

The NBA's 2025 Christmas Day schedule on ABC and ESPN has leaked via Shams Charania, headlined by the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs. • Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks• San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder• Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers• Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors• Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets The Boston...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Thinks There’s ‘More’ to the Luka Doncic Trade
The NBA is still buzzing months after Luka Doncic’s shocking trade from Dallas to Los Angeles, and even Jimmy Butler admits he’s struggling to wrap his head around it. When the deal first hit timelines, many believed ESPN’s Shams Charania had been hacked. Doncic in purple and gold felt impossible. Even Charania had to assure […] The post Jimmy Butler Thinks There’s ‘More’ t...2025
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• Bucks take playful jab at NBA insider over Giannis Antetokounmpo reports

The Bucks are standing by their star, and they are not shy about poking fun at one of the NBA’s top newsbreakers along the way. Earlier this summer, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was open to being traded. That set off plenty of speculation, though the Bucks maintained all along that they expected […] The post Bucks take playful jab at NBA insider over Giannis Ante...2025
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