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• Ryan Rollins, Bucks Agree To Three-Year Deal

Free agent guard Ryan Rollins is returning to the Bucks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides have agreed to a three-year deal worth $12MM. The agreement will include a third-year player option, Charania adds. The 44th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Rollins had only appeared in […]...2025
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• Pacers Trade Draft Picks for 7’1” Center To Fill Glaring Need After Myles Turner’s Shocking Free Agency Departure
Shams Charania breaks news of a Pacers trade to address the glaring roster hole created by Myles Turner's shocking departure in free agency....2025
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• Grizzlies make room for free-agent signing by trading Jay Huff

Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (X link). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap....2025
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• Grizzlies To Sign Jock Landale, Trade Jay Huff To Pacers
Free agent center Jock Landale has reached an agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap, Charania adds (Twitter link). More to come …...2025
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• Wizards Acquiring Cam Whitmore In Trade With Rockets
The Washington Wizards are acquiring Cam Whitmore in a trade with the Houston Rockets for a 2026 second-round pick, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Whitmore gives the Wizards another promising young wing on a roster full of them, while the Rockets are getting some salary relief to help finalize the multi-team Kevin Durant trade involving […] The post Wizards Acquiring Cam Whitmore In Trade With ...2025
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• Rockets To Trade Cam Whitmore To Wizards

The Rockets have agreed to trade forward Cam Whitmore to the Wizards, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Houston will acquire a pair of second-round picks in return. Whitmore, a Maryland native who will turn 21 on Tuesday, was selected out of Villanova with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 […]...2025
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• Nuggets Trading Michael Porter Jr. To Nets For Cam Johnson
The Denver Nuggets are sending forward Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Porter came under fire during the Nuggets’ most recent playoff stretch, where critics say he performed inconsistently. In Porter’s defense, he was limited by a nagging shoulder injury. […] The post Nuggets Trading Mic...2025
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• Sixers To Decline Option On Lonnie Walker’s Contract
The Sixers are declining their $2.9MM option on Lonnie Walker IV’s contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Walker was productive for the injury-riddled Sixers during the second half of the season. He appeared in 20 games and averaged 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. However, Philadelphia has major salary cap concerns heading into free agency, […]...2025
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• NBA Free Agency Rumors: Timberwolves will officially lose key player + latest on Lakers, Warriors

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images LeBron James potentially soft-launching a trade request isn’t the only notable news that came out before NBA free agency officially begins. With the official start of NBA free agency just a little over 24 hours away, let’s dive into some of the latest rumors and reporting around what various players and teams will do when it opens. Wolves say...2025
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• Bulls Trading Lonzo Ball To Cavaliers For Isaac Okoro

The Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Ball, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, spent the past four seasons in Chicago. However, due to multiple knee injuries, spent the better part of that time recovering. He missed the entirety […]...2025
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• Kevin Durant, Rockets To Discuss Extension With Goal Of Him Retiring With Team

Kevin Durant is joining the fifth franchise of his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, and both sides are committed to making this his final destination. Since leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 to sign with the Golden State Warriors, Durant hasn't stayed with any single team for more than three seasons. "The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in Houston,"...2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Evaluate 'Chess Pieces' Across NBA Before Deciding Bucks Future

Giannis Antetokounmpo's offseason plans continue to come into sharper focus as NBA free agency opens on June 30th, with the two-time MVP wanting to give the Milwaukee Bucks an opportunity to shape their roster around him and return to championship contention. The Bucks haven't advanced out of the first round in any of the past three seasons and their lone playoff series win since their 2021 champi...2025
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• Shams Charania Reveals ‘Uncertainty’ Over Jayson Tatum’s Injury Recovery, Leaving Celtics Players Exposed on Trade Market
Shams Charania reveals how Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury has created major uncertainty around Boston, leaving Celtics players exposed on the trade market....2025
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• Kyrie Irving Could Return As Early As January 2026

Kyrie Irving could make his return from injury as early as January 2026, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Irving, who tore his ACL last season, signed a new three-year, $119 million deal with the Mavs on Tuesday. Executives believe that Irving was on pace to sign a deal between $50-$60 million per season before the ACL injury. With Irving's contract opening up a $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel ...2025
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• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick White

The Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025
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• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple Teams

The Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...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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"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."

• Ryan Rollins, Bucks Agree To Three-Year Deal
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• Wizards Acquiring Cam Whitmore In Trade With Rockets
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• Rockets Waive Jock Landale After Signing Clint Capela
The Houston Rockets are waiving center Jock Landale ahead of his July 7 contract guarantee date, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. The four-year veteran had a non-guaranteed $8 million salary for the 2025-26 season that would have become fully guaranteed on Monday. Rockets Can Stay Below The First Apron With Jock Landale Off […] The post Rockets Waive Jock Landale After S...2025
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• Magic, Moe Wagner Agree to One-Year, $5M Contract
The Orlando Magic and free agent center Moe Wagner have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the team next season, a league source told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Wagner’s agent, Jason Glushon, negotiated the new contract with Magic executives. Moe Wagner Joined Magic During 2021-22 Season Wagner, 28, was selected […] The post Magic, Moe Wagner Agree to One-Ye...2025
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• Multiple Teams Inquire About LeBron James' Availability As Situation Continues To Be Monitored

LeBron James opted into his final contract year with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52.6 million, but his future remains unclear following cryptic comments from his agent and a lack of any response at all from the team. The situation has become one of the biggest topics within NBA teams despite James not being a free agent. James chose to collect his guaranteed money and maintain his no-trade claus...2025
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• Magic To Re-Sign Moritz Wagner

The Magic and veteran free agent Moritz Wagner have agreed to a one-year, $5MM deal that will see the big man return to Orlando, according to reports from Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The older brother of Magic star Franz Wagner, Moritz has been with the team […]...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Horford, Warriors, Reaves, Luka, Ayton, Huntley
Teams around the NBA widely believe that free agent big man Al Horford will end up on the Warriors, Jake Fischer said during on a Bleacher Report stream on Thursday (YouTube link). Appearing on SportsCenter, ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed that the Warriors are “hopeful” about where they stand in the Horford sweepstakes, but cautioned that […]...2025
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• Lakers To Re-Sign Jaxson Hayes On One-Year Deal
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. His contract reportedly carries a no-trade clause. Jaxson Hayes Has Played Two Seasons With Lakers Hayes’ agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized the contract […] The post Lakers To Re-Sign Jaxson...2025
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• Sixers To Sign Jabari Walker To Two-Way Deal

Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Sixers, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The son of former NBA forward Samaki Walker and the 57th overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Colorado, Jabari Walker has spent his first three professional NBA seasons with the Trail […]...2025
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• Chris Paul To Sign With Bucks, Clippers Or Suns
Chris Paul will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers or Phoenix Suns, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Paul is an unrestricted free agent. He will not re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. “Chris Paul has levels of interest from the Clippers, Suns and the Bucks,” Charania said on SportsCenter. “I’m told he […] The post Chris Paul To Sign W...2025
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• Chris Paul Considering Bucks, Clippers, Suns

Chris Paul is believed to be deciding between the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks in free agency. Paul is coming off a one-year, $11 million deal he signed with the San Antonio Spurs during the 2024 offseason. Paul played in all 82 games for the Spurs. Paul previously played for both the Clippers and Suns, while he would have the opportunity to reunite with Doc Rivers if he ...2025
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• Warriors Favored To Sign Al Horford As He Also Considers Lakers, Retirement

Al Horford continues to consider his options in free agency as he is set to leave the Boston Celtics. The Golden State Warriors are considered the frontrunners to sign Horford, but he is also considering the Los Angeles Lakers or even retirement. "I'm told he is reviewing multiple options including the Warriors, the Lakers, but also retirement," said Shams Charania on a Thursday afternoon Sports C...2025
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• Nuggets To Sign Tim Hardaway Jr. On One-Year Contract
The Nuggets have agreed to a one-year contract with Pistons free agent wing Tim Hardaway Jr., ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link). Hardaway made 77 starts for vastly-improved Detroit, averaging 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28 minutes per game. More to come… ...2025
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• Kings Trade Jonas Valanciunas To Nuggets For Dario Saric
The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric. The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D2Xmbm4DN1 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025 Valanciunas played for the Washington Wizards and Kings last season. He averaged 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds […] The post K...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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• Bucks To Re-Sign Taurean Prince

The Bucks and free agent forward Taurean Prince have reached an agreement on a two-year, minimum-salary contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The second year of the deal will be a player option. Prince started 73 of the 80 games he played for the Bucks in 2024/25, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and […]...2025
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• NBA Rumors: Magic, Tyus Jones, Celtics, Spurs, Luke Kornet, Suns, Grizzlies

The Magic have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with veteran point guard Tyus Jones, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal uses a portion of Orlando’s non-taxpayer mid-level exception and hard-caps the team at the first apron, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Jones, 28, averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 assists on 41.4 […] The post NBA Rumors: Magic, Tyus Jones, Celtics, Spurs, Luke ...2025
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• Suns To Sign Nigel Hayes-Davis To One-Year Deal
The Suns have agreed to a one-year deal with Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). The deal is fully guaranteed. Hayes-Davis is coming off being named Finals MVP as he helped Fenerbahce win the 2025 Euroleague championship. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 42.3% from three in 5.9 […]...2025
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• D’Angelo Russell Set To Join Mavericks On Two-Year, $13 Million Deal
D’Angelo Russell has come to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks on a deal worth two years and $13 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 29 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season. He spent the second half of the season there after playing 29 […] The post D’Angelo Russell Set To Join Mavericks On Two-Year, ...2025
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• Sixers To Decline Option On Lonnie Walker’s Contract
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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'
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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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• Luka Doncic Reacts To Lakers Ownership Sale

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Jeanie Buss, though, will continue to serve in her role as Governor after the sale. Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979 […] The post Luka Doncic Reacts To Lakers Ownership Sale appeared first on Hoop...2025
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• Report: New Lakers Owner Mark Walter Could Be Valuable Resource For LeBron James

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Walter now owns the Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, a source close to LeBron James suggested that Walter could be a […] The post Report: New Lakers Owner Mark Walter Could Be Valuabl...2025
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• Buss Family To Sell Lakers To Mark Walter For $10 Billion

4:11pm: Walter has agreed to buy the Lakers at a valuation of approximately $10 billion, the largest sum ever for a professional sports team, Charania reports (via Twitter). 3:52pm: The Buss family has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). […]...2025
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• Buss Family Entering Agreement To Sell Majority Ownership Of Lakers To Mark Walter

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, 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. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor after the sale. BREAKING: The Buss family is entering […] The post Buss Family Entering Agreement To Sell Majority Ownership...2025
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• Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Buying Majority Stake of Lakers From Buss Family in Monumental Move

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is buying a majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. More news: Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Calls Out Padres, Says They Intentionally Hit Shohei Ohtani BREAKING: The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers …...2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Hasn't Requested Trade; Bucks Plan To Continue Building Around Star

One month after Giannis Antetokounmpo was reportedly open-minded about a potential future where he leaves the Milwaukee Bucks, there have been no further updates on what he prefers to do as the offseason quickly approaches. Because there has been no trade request signaled to the Bucks, the front office is planning for Antetokounmpo to remain with the franchise and they will continue to build aroun...2025
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• NBA trade rumors: 2 Kevin Durant suitors emerge, latest Giannis update, and Cavs star available

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Here are the latest NBA trade rumors on Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and a Cleveland star potentially on the block. The 2025 NBA Finals are in full swing between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, but it’s already the offseason for the other 28 teams in the league. ESPN insider Shams Charania has predicted this will be the “craziest” su...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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• Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher Reportedly Involved in Physical Altercation
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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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• Spurs Need Revitalized Manu Ginobili in 2015-16
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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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• 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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• Clint Capela Agrees To Three-Year Contract With Rockets

The Rockets continued to retool their frontcourt by agreeing to a three-year, $21.5MM contract with Hawks free agent Clint Capela, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The contract is fully guaranteed, Charania adds (Twitter link). It’s no surprise that Capela, who lost his starting job in the second half of this past season, was leaving Atlanta. The […]...2025
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• Celtics To Sign Luka Garza To Two-Year Deal
The Celtics have agreed to a two-year deal with center Luka Garza, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Keith Smith of Spotrac confirms (via Twitter) that the deal is a minimum contract, which would come in around $5.3MM. The 26-year-old Garza is entering his fifth season in the league after starting his career with the […]...2025
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• Nuggets Trading Michael Porter Jr. To Nets For Cam Johnson
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• Jazz, Jordan Clarkson Agree To Contract Buyout

Veteran guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a buyout agreement with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Clarkson plans to prioritize contenders when he becomes a free agent, which will occur two days after he’s officially released by Utah. “Multiple playoff teams” are expected to be interested in the […]...2025
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• Jazz, Jordan Clarkson Finalizing Contract Buyout

The Utah Jazz are finalizing a contract buyout with guard Jordan Clarkson, who will hit the free agent market after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Clarkson will aim to land with a contender, “with interest from multiple playoff teams already expected,” Charania writes. Utah had been seeking a trade partner for Clarkson, per […] The post Jazz, Jordan Clarkson Finali...2025
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• Rockets To Sign Jabari Smith Jr. To Five-Year Extension
The Rockets intend to sign Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year rookie extension worth $122MM, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). Smith was in and out of the Rockets’ starting lineup this season, but was presumed to be in line to take the starting power forward role following the Rockets’ trade for Kevin Durant. The […]...2025
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• NBA Trade Grades: Hornets Acquire Collin Sexton From Jazz
The Charlotte Hornets will acquire Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sexton provides the Hornets with needed backcourt help alongside LaMelo Ball. Nurkic will now be backup help for starting center Walker Kessler. Financially, not much changes on either […] The post NBA Trade Grades: Hornets...2025
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• Shams Charania: 'Hard' To Stop Tipping Picks During First NBA Draft With ESPN
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Evaluate 'Chess Pieces' Across NBA Before Deciding Bucks Future
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• Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains Open-Minded About Leaving Bucks

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains open-minded about leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in five games. They have won just one postseason series since winning the 2021 title against the Phoenix Suns in six games. “Giannis […] The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains O...2025
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• Pacers Trade Draft Picks for 7’1” Center To Fill Glaring Need After Myles Turner’s Shocking Free Agency Departure
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• Multiple Teams Inquire About LeBron James' Availability As Situation Continues To Be Monitored
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• Bucks shockingly waive Damian Lillard after two seasons in order to acquire Myles Turner
This offseason, all the talk surrounding the Bucks has involved two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. There were rumors that he could leave Milwaukee. Never once was Damian Lillard’s name brought up until Tuesday, July 1. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced the Milwaukee Bucks are waiving PG Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract. […] The post Bucks ...2025
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• The latest LeBron James news raises more questions than it answers

Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James is definitely, probably, maybe not demanding the Lakers trade him, according to the latest comments from his agent, Rich Paul. Normally, a player opting into a contract would be a pretty cut-and-dry piece of news signifying that they are remaining with their current team. As he has been wont to do throughout his career, however, LeBro...2025
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• WATCH: NBA Insider Shams Charania Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo Is ‘Closely Observing’ Bucks’ Moves As He Weighs Future
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation Still Lingers: Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talk may have cooled, but it hasn’t gone cold. There are currently no ongoing trade talks, according to NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin. Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no plans to move him. Yet, whispers about the former MVP’s future refuse to disappear entirely. ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Spe...2025
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• NBA Insider Shams Charania Provides Latest On Nikola Jokic Trade Rumors After Nuggets Owner’s Bizarre Comments
NBA insider Shams Charania breaks down Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke's shocking comments about potentially trading superstar Nikola Jokic....2025
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• Desmond Bane trade grades for Magic-Grizzlies on NBA’s first big summer deal

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The Magic went all-in for Desmond Bane. Let’s grade the trade between Orlando and the Grizzlies for both sides. The 2025 NBA Finals are in full swing, but trade season is already here. The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic agreed to the first blockbuster of the summer, with a massive deal that aims to push the Magic into the elite tier of the Eastern Conferenc...2025
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• Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lopez, Portis, Porter, Trent
As Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ponders his NBA future, he won’t let outside events rush the decision, Shams Charania of ESPN said today in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link). There has been speculation for weeks that the two-time MVP might demand a trade to improve his chances of winning another […]...2025
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• 7 NBA stars who could be traded next

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Who’s available on the NBA trade block? These stars could be the next to go this summer. The NBA didn’t wait for the start of summer to execute blockbuster trades. This year’s Feb. trade deadline was arguably the most explosive in league history, with Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine, Brandon Ingram, and many more being ...2025
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