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Jul 3, 2024, 04:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent Alec Burks has agreed on a one-year deal with the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. Anthony Fields and Rich Paul of Klutch Sports negotiated the deal with the Heat front office, sources told ESPN. Acquired by the New York Knicks

Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 06:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a player intent on leading Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008. Antetokounmpo had 32 points in 19 minutes, going 11-of-11 from the field, as Greece rolled to a 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in Group

Associated Press Jul 3, 2024, 02:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him, court papers indicate. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn filed what’s known as a criminal information sheet

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 3, 2024, 04:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent forward Joe Ingles has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting him with Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Once the Timberwolves knew they were losing Kyle Anderson in free agency, President of

Jul 3, 2024, 02:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kemba Walker, a day after ending his playing career, is returning to where he found his greatest NBA success, as the Charlotte Hornets announced he is joining the coaching staff as a player enhancement coach. Walker was a three-time All-Star during his eight years with the

Jul 3, 2024, 01:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions With the demise of Ignite program, guard Dink Pate, who is projected as a 2025 NBA first-round pick, is signing with the G League’s Mexico City Capitanes for next season, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. Pate, 18, a native of Dallas, became the youngest

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJul 3, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Bronny James agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million contract with

Jul 3, 2024, 11:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as top assistants on JJ Redick’s new staff, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. Redick gets two longtime coaches for his staff who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience between them. McMillan,

Jul 3, 2024, 08:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause, sources said. James’ return to Los Angeles

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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James thanked coach

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 2, 2024, 06:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Golden State Warriors are landing free agent forward Kyle Anderson on a three-year, $27 million contract, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The Warriors are executing a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, acquiring Anderson for a future second-round pick swap and cash, sources said.

Associated Press Jul 2, 2024, 05:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are now facing an uphill battle to get there. Hield scored 24 points, Valdez Edgecombe Jr. added 20 and the Bahamas beat Finland 96-85 on Tuesday in

Jul 2, 2024, 03:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mo Wagner has decided to remain with the Orlando Magic, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal on Tuesday, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wagner, brother of Magic star Franz Wagner, averaged 10.9 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 60.1% from the field for Orlando

Jul 2, 2024, 05:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has agreed on a five-year, $84 million contract renegotiation and extension, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Orlando renegotiated the $17.4 million Isaac had in his contract for this upcoming year, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The contract will decrease in the

Jul 2, 2024, 03:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Klay Thompson‘s decision to sign with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent didn’t get an overarching stamp of approval from his father — former Los Angeles Lakers star Mychal Thompson. “I’m not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood right now,” Mychal Thompson told SiriusXM

Jul 2, 2024, 03:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kemba Walker, a champion at UConn and a four-time All-Star in the NBA, announced his retirement on social media Tuesday. Walker, 34, last played for the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year deal in 2022-23. He spent this past year playing for AS Monaco in the EuroLeague.

Jul 2, 2024, 01:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent center James Wiseman has agreed on a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wiseman, 23, played a career-high 63 games for the Detroit Pistons last season, averaging 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in 17 minutes. Editor’s Picks Drafted by