Jun 29, 2025, 08:22 PM ET Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Utah Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall. Bailey reported to Utah after he was criticized for his approach to the pre-draft process, during which he refused to work out for teams interested … Read more
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN. Rockets officials and Smith’s agent, Wallace Prather of LIFT Sports Management, negotiated the fully guaranteed deal through 2030-31 season. The Rockets have held significant belief in Smith, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA … Read more
Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is remaining in Los Angeles. ESPN reports that the 11-time NBA All-Star is declining his player option and plans to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Clippers. The second year of this new contract reportedly has a player option and is partially … Read more
LeBron James declared one aim above all others when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. “My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question,” he explained in his now famous Sports Illustrated letter proclaiming his homecoming. “But what’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio.” When he accomplished that … Read more
Ohm YoungmisukJun 29, 2025, 05:59 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of … Read more
Getty Images The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder struck deals with two role players on Sunday. Center Jaylin Williams has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $24 million, while guard Ajay Mitchell is signing a new three-year contract worth nearly $9 million, both per ESPN. Getting Williams a solid extension is another step towards securing the team’s … Read more
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies have tendered Santi Aldama his one-year, $5.94 million qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent. Aldama averaged career-highs in points (12.5), field goal % (.483), 3-point % (.368), rebound (6.4) and assists (2.9) for the Grizzlies. pic.x.com/QF0fkKPyWy – 6:06 PM
Veteran forward Bobby Portis plans to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on a three-year, $44 million deal that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, according to ESPN. Portis, 30, has become a fan favorite and key contributor in Milwaukee since arriving in 2020. Known for his energy and scoring off the bench, he … Read more
Jun 29, 2025, 05:18 PM ET The Orlando Magic are declining the $11 million team option for big man Moritz Wagner, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Orlando is also declining Caleb Houstan’s $2.1 million option, sources said. The Magic retain both players’ Bird rights, meaning they can re-sign both as free agents. Wagner suffered a … Read more
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning NEW @CelticsCLNS – Why did the #Celtics trade back on Thursday? Keep following the $. C’s will likely sign Williams/Shulga to 2ways, which don’t carry cap hits. They got future 2nds with another move likely needed to retain Horford/Kornet. Keep an eye on Niang, Hauser, Simons. pic.x.com/D3Sj2Ly8x8 – 2:23 PM
Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Portis is declining his $13.4 million player option before landing his new deal, which was negotiated between the Bucks and agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports reach Portis, … Read more
Michael Scotto: The Houston Rockets declined the $4.9 million team option on guard Aaron Holiday, sources told @hoopshype. Holiday is expected to return to the Rockets on a 1-year deal. Holiday, a favorite of coach Ime Udoka, averaged 5.5 points, including 39.8%, from 3-point range, this season.Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Shams … Read more