June 28, 2025 – In a move that surprised many, the Chicago Bulls have traded veteran point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing defender Isaac Okoro. Coming off a 64?win campaign, the Cavaliers are bolstering their backcourt ahead of a run at the Eastern Conference crown. Meanwhile, the Bulls opted … Read more
Brian Fluharty/Getty Images On the other hand, it’s easier to see Boston trading Brown’s teammate, Derrick White, as offloading his contract will also save the Celtics a lot of money, while losing him would be easier to stomach than losing Brown. According to Stein, the Celtics would want a Mikal Bridges-level trade package to move White. If … Read more
Michael C. WrightJun 28, 2025, 04:36 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN ANTONIO — As fans gathered outside the Victory Capital Performance Center in the sweltering heat Saturday for the “Spurs Family Cookout,” No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper delivered a … Read more
The Chicago Bulls made another trade that has left many in the basketball world scratching their heads. The Bulls reportedly sent Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. It’s a deal that, when first reported, the logical reaction was “that’s it?” just due to the lack of return the Bulls got for Ball. Yes, … Read more
Player input sounded alarms within the New York Knicks’ organization leading to Tom Thibodeau’s firing. It was owner James Dolan who made the final call to move on from a coach who led the team to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years. According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, Dolan played a … Read more
VJ Edgecombe (pictured) headlines the East as a high-upside pick with a chance, albeit a remote one, to become the best player in the class. NIL departures thinned what might have been a much deeper draft pool, especially in the late first and early second rounds, leaving several teams hunting for value amid a shallow … Read more
Getty Images Davion Mitchell joined the Miami Heat at the trade deadline last season and became Miami’s most reliable point guard over the final 30 games. Mitchell, best known for his defense, averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 assists per game on career-best 50.4/44.7/70.2 shooting splits, providing the kind of offensive impact that had been lacking … Read more
Syndication: Arizona Republic Suns celebrate as their defeat the Spurs during NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 4 at America… Suns celebrate as their defeat the Spurs during NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 4 at America West Arena in Phoenix, May 2, 200 more © Rob Schumacher/The Republic | 2025-06-27 NBA: Dallas Mavericks-Press Conference A view … Read more
Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. The Cavaliers negotiated the new deal with Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, a success story for the 60th pick in 2020 NBA draft. Editor’s Picks The deal cements the Cavaliers’ … Read more
Ohm YoungmisukJun 28, 2025, 02:00 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
Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN. Heat officials and Mitchell’s agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman, negotiated the new fully guaranteed contract. Mitchell, who turns 27 in September, had a strong finish to his year following a midseason trade to … Read more
WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) warms up before the game against the Indiana Fever at… Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) warms up before the game against the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. more © Jerome Miron | 2025-06-27 WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings Dallas … Read more