Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st Dallas should have no second thoughts here on capturing Flagg and securing a superstar at No. 1. Rutgers • Fr • 6’5″ / 213 lbs Projected Team San Antonio PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st There was never a doubt San Antonio would select anyone else … Read more
The news that Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers tells us a lot of things. One, Lillard is more interested in returning home to be near his family and rejoining the organization that drafted and developed him into a future Hall of Famer than he is in chasing a championship, which he … 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. Happy Friday, everyone! It’s Austin taking the reins from Zach again today. (And, once again, we’ve got live updates from The … Read more
Kevin PeltonJul 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system After a down year for the 2024 NBA rookie class, during which second-rounder Bronny James was the most anticipated draft pick to play in the NBA summer league in … Read more
We all thought the same thing when Damian Lillard agreed to return to the Portland Trail Blazers: “Oh, what a nice story!” And, yes, it certainly is a nice story. Lillard took his shot at trying to contend for a championship elsewhere, but it’s ultimately good for the sport when legendary players end their careers … Read more
When Damian Lillard’s Achilles tendon ruptured on April 27, his career was in a precarious place. It was reasonable to predict that the injury would mark the end of the Milwaukee Bucks as we’ve known them, that they’d be forced to trade franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo, and that Lillard, after spending the 2025-26 season rehabilitating, … Read more
Damian Lillard is returning to Portland. The nine-time All-Star is signing a three-year, $42 million contract to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN. Lillard, 35, was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks on July 1, paving the way for him to sign with whatever team he chooses. Given Lillard is rehabbing from a torn Achilles … Read more
The Brooklyn Nets’ Egor Dëmin caught the ball in the corner, wide open, with 34 seconds left in their game against the Orlando Magic at summer league in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Immediately, NBA TV analyst Isiah Thomas sounded the alarm: “You can’t leave that guy.” Based on pre-draft scouting reports, this is not remotely … Read more
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Lillard’s deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. Lillard and the Trail Blazers both deeply cared about the comeback in recent weeks — with … Read more
The sports schedule for Thursday is light due to the MLB and WNBA All-Star breaks, but there still is action to be found on the gridiron and hardwood. Week 7 of the 2025 CFL season begins with a matchup between East Division rivals, as the reigning Grey Cup champions Toronto Argonauts visit the Montreal Alouettes. … Read more
Kevin Durant reportedly had no interest in playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves when the Phoenix Suns were looking to deal the former MVP this offseason, but now we have an insight into whom the Suns may have gotten if a deal with the Timberwolves went through. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, talks between the Suns and … Read more
Getty Images A lot of people were surprised when Yang Hansen was selected at No. 16 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft … including Yang Hansen. The center from China admitted he was not prepared to go on stage when his name was called, because like many, he didn’t think he’d be going that early the … Read more