Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks entered free agency with an immediate need for a starting point guard with Kyrie Irving rehabbing from a torn ACL he suffered in March. The options were slim, at least without making a trade, but Dallas almost immediately agreed to terms on a contract with D’Angelo Russell, who will serve … Read more
Getty Images Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to have taken two teams off his list of possible future NBA landing spots. Antetokounmpo, whose current deal with he Milwaukee Bucks runs through the 2027-28 season, does not appear to be interested in playing for either of New York’s pro teams, the Knicks and the Nets. “A lot of people have … Read more
On July 10, 2025, Devin Booker made NBA history by signing a two-year, $145 million max extension with the Phoenix Suns. This deal, the richest in annual salary in league history, solidifies Booker’s position as the face of the franchise and sends a clear message about the Suns’ direction for the rest of the decade. … Read more
Imagn Images The hottest ticket for Day 1 of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League will be the highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers, as No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg makes his debut against Bronny James’ squad. The last time Flagg played in an organized game was back … Read more
When the Golden State Warriors open next season, they’ll be doing so without Kevon Looney on the roster. It’s the first time that’s happened since 2015, when he was drafted 30th overall by the Warriors. Behind Stephen Curry and Draymond Green last season, Looney was the longest tenured Warriors player on the roster, having been … Read more
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. It’s the NBA offseason. The story of the Eastern Conference is how weak and vulnerable it is. The story of the Western Conference, however, is the escalating arms race between the seemingly endless list of teams eager to topple a nascent dynasty. We’ve been doing this for … Read more
WNBA: Seattle Storm at Connecticut Sun Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) warms up before the start of the game against the… Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) warms up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. more © David Butler II | 2025-07-09 WNBA: Seattle Storm at … Read more
When the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets during a frenzied opening night of free agency, immediate optimism surrounded the move for the former first-round pick. A featured threat on the 2023 NBA champion squad, Porter now gets an opportunity to become the guy for a team without a bevy stars … 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. CHET HOLMGREN AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER … The Thunder grew from upstarts to champions in the blink of an eye. … Read more
Imagn Images Normally when an NBA player is traded, uncertainty, and even hesitation, follow the move. This is especially true for someone like Norman Powell, who comes off of a career year as a starter with the Los Angeles Clippers. But when Powell found out that LA shipped him to the Miami Heat in a … Read more
Jul 10, 2025, 09:00 AM ET In the spirit of the “SportsCenter” quest — modeled after the original 2005 “SportsCenter Across America” tour to hit all 50 states in 50 days — we’re spotlighting some of the top hoopers repping key stops along the way. Editor’s Picks To lock in the best boys’ and girls’ … Read more
Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in 2023Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from 2015-2023 Jul 10, 2025, 07:00 AM … Read more