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EuroLeague Clubs Reject NBA Europe Proposal as Rival 2027 Plans Take Shape

EuroLeague's 13 shareholder clubs have rejected the NBA's current NBA Europe proposal while leaving the door open to further negotiations as both organisations develop plans for the 2027-28 season.

26 days ago Reuters
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NBA Las Vegas Expansion Race Down to Three Finalists With $12-13 Billion Price Tag

The NBA is reportedly preparing to choose between three finalist ownership groups for a potential Las Vegas expansion franchise, with the combined price of the team and new arena expected to reach at least $12 billion to $13 billion.

1 month ago ESPN / Shams Charania
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Stephen Curry signs $116m Warriors extension and gives Golden State valuable flexibility

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, taking around $20 million less than the maximum available and giving the franchise additional financial flexibility to build around him.

1 month ago ESPN — Shams Charania
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Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of new NBA season

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard D'Angelo Russell as they trim their roster, making the former All-Star available to sign elsewhere before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

1 month ago Shams Charania / ESPN
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NBA legend and first MVP Bob Pettit dies aged 93

Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, two-time league MVP and leader of the St. Louis Hawks' 1958 championship team, has died aged 93.

1 month ago Associated Press
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Dereck Lively II not cleared for Mavericks training camp as foot recovery continues

Dereck Lively II has not been cleared for Mavericks training camp as he continues recovering from right-foot surgery, although no setback has been reported and Dallas is not discouraged by his progress.

1 month ago ESPN

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Chet Holmgren Out 8–10 Weeks as Thunder Injury Crisis Deepens

Oklahoma City Thunder centre Chet Holmgren is expected to miss eight to ten weeks after treatment for a small tear in his right patellar tendon, adding to the team's growing injury concerns.

2 days ago Oklahoma City Thunder
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Ja Morant Out at Least Four Weeks as Trail Blazers Confirm Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant has suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in four weeks, dealing an early blow to his first season in Portland.

2 days ago Portland Trail Blazers injury announcement, reported by Sportsnet
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Anthony Edwards Facing Two Months Out as Timberwolves Star Set for Knee Surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is reportedly set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and could miss up to two months, just days after scoring 47 points against Cleveland.

5 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN; NBA.com; Reuters
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Kawhi Leonard Expected to Miss Several Weeks With Knee Swelling as Raptors Face Early Test

Kawhi Leonard is reportedly expected to miss several weeks with swelling in his left knee. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports an MRI showed no structural damage, offering some encouragement for Toronto.

6 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN; Associated Press
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Jaren Jackson Jr. Out 6–8 Weeks With Torn MCL as Utah Jazz Suffer Major Injury Blow

Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. is reportedly facing six to eight weeks on the sidelines after suffering a torn MCL in his right knee. ESPN reports surgery will not be required, dealing Utah a significant early-season setback.

6 days ago Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon / ESPN; Associated Press
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Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace Face Months Out in Devastating Thunder Injury Blow

Jalen Williams reportedly suffered a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, while Cason Wallace has a torn left shoulder labrum. ESPN's Shams Charania reports both Thunder players require surgery and could miss several months, potentially the remainder of the 2026–27 NBA season.

6 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN

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Bulls Reportedly Trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and Cash

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash considerations, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal would give Dillingham his third NBA team since February while Hield would leave Charlotte only days after arriving from Atlanta.

1 month ago Shams Charania / ESPN
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Hawks Trade Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith

The Hawks are trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash to Charlotte for Dorian Finney-Smith, exchanging Hield's shooting for a veteran defensive forward while giving the Hornets an additional young guard to develop.

1 month ago ESPN - Shams Charania
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Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto as Raptors-Clippers Blockbuster Is Completed

Kawhi Leonard is officially returning to Toronto as the Raptors complete their blockbuster trade with the Clippers, while LA receives Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and a major package of future draft assets.

1 month ago Shams Charania
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Pelicans Trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in Four-Player Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.

1 month ago ESPN - Shams Charania
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Timberwolves Acquire Cody Williams in Trade With Jazz as Josh Green Heads to Utah

The Minnesota Timberwolves are acquiring former No. 10 overall pick Cody Williams and John Konchar from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations, with the move helping Minnesota create the financial flexibility needed to complete its deal with Jonathan Kuminga.

2 months ago ESPN - Shams Charania
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Peyton Watson Trade Shows Cleveland Is Building for Now and Later

Peyton Watson has joined Cleveland on a four-year, $88 million deal. The Cavaliers are betting that the 23-year-old can strengthen their championship push while becoming part of their longer-term future.

2 months ago ESPN - Shams Charania

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Brandon Miller Agrees to Five-Year, $209 Million Extension With Charlotte Hornets

Brandon Miller has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension with the Charlotte Hornets, securing his long-term future as a key part of the franchise's rebuilding plans.

13 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN
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Payton Pritchard Agrees to Two-Year, $44.2 Million Celtics Extension

Payton Pritchard has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with Boston, including a mutual option for 2029-30.

19 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN
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Brandin Podziemski Agrees to Five-Year, $110 Million Warriors Extension

Brandin Podziemski has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $110 million fully guaranteed extension with Golden State, including a fifth-year mutual option and trade kicker.

22 days ago Shams Charania / ESPN
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Grizzlies Waive Jordan Hawkins Less Than a Month After Trading for Former Lottery Pick

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived former No. 14 pick Jordan Hawkins less than a month after acquiring him from New Orleans, allowing the 24-year-old to seek another opportunity once he clears waivers.

1 month ago ESPN / Shams Charania
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Jalen Duren Agrees to Five-Year, $200 Million Pistons Deal, Ending Contract Standoff

Jalen Duren has accepted Detroit's five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract, ending his restricted free agency standoff with the Pistons after the reported weight provision was removed.

1 month ago ESPN
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JaVale McGee Joins D'Angelo Russell at Shanghai Sharks

Three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee has joined the Shanghai Sharks, teaming up with former NBA All-Star D'Angelo Russell after spending last season with the Beijing Ducks.

1 month ago BasketNews / Eurohoops