Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello Basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. Sep 10, 2025, 12:58 PM ET The New York Knicks are expected to hire Saint Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange for a role on the coaching staff, sources told ESPN. Lange was set to … Read more
Sep 10, 2025, 12:11 PM ET MADRID — NBA veteran Trey Lyles has made the jump overseas by joining Real Madrid. The forward, who played the past three-plus seasons for the Sacramento Kings, signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Spanish powerhouse, which plays both domestically and in the EuroLeague. Lyles, 29, was selected 12th … Read more
David PurdumSep 10, 2025, 11:04 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The NBA is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations against Malik Beasley, the free-agent guard linked to a federal probe this offseason, the league confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. The investigation stems from allegations of improper … Read more
Getty Images The Golden State Warriors have been stuck in a self-inflicted purgatory all summer due to their stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, whose cap hold is tying up all of the Warriors’ space to sign free agents. As a result, the Warriors are the only team yet to make an official signing … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning and happy Wednesday, everyone! Carter Bahns here with your hump day newsletter. We’ll take our first look at Week … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama is looking for some San Antonio fans to join his new team. The Spurs have announced plans for a tryout for a new “supporter’s section,” with tryouts for the group set to be held on Sunday. Wembanyama came up with the plan, which is loosely modeled after what he’s seen … Read more
LeBron James, on a tour of China this week, told reporters that “basketball is not only a sport, but also a bridge that connects us.” A story by The Associated Press on Tuesday incorrectly reported that James wrote an op-ed for Chinese state media, setting off a round of criticism from many in conservative media … Read more
The dominant story in the NBA is the investigation into whether Clippers owner Steve Ballmer circumvented the salary cap by funding a “no-show” endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard through one of the Clippers’ sponsors, Aspiration. The league has opened an investigation into the matter, which was first detailed on “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” and Steve … Read more
RIGA, Latvia — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and his younger brother Kostas blocked four shots as Greece beat Lithuania 87-76 to reach the EuroBasket semifinals on Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s clutch free throws in the final minute helped Greece seal the victory to set up a last-four matchup with Turkey. Antetokounmpo sank two … Read more
Imagn Images Following negotiations throughout the offseason, star guard Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Giddey was a restricted free agent. Giddey is fresh off a season in which he averaged 14.6 points, with career-highs in rebounds (8.1), assists (7.2), steals (1.2) and … Read more
Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has reached agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls, agent Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management told ESPN on Tuesday. The deal is fully guaranteed and contains no player or team options. The Bulls announced the contract on Tuesday but did not disclose terms. … Read more
HONG KONG — NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S. Writing in Monday’s edition of the People’s Daily newspaper, the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star said “basketball is not only a sport, but also a … Read more