NBA reviewing three finalist bids for Las Vegas expansion team in $12-13B range
Las Vegas has emerged as the leading expansion market, with Seattle's timeline still unclear, and a winning ownership group expected to be chosen from three fin
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Jalen Duren accepts 5-year, $200M extension to end standoff with Pistons
The All-NBA center avoided a one-year qualifying offer deadline and signed a fully guaranteed deal, though reports note the contract does not preclude a future
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LeBron James, Jaylen Brown scrimmage in Philadelphia as fans flock to first look
Philadelphia drew standing-room crowds for the pair's first on-court appearance with the 76ers, the centerpiece of a reshaped roster heading into 2026-27.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to debut for Heat in preseason opener
The star's Miami debut is the headline item of the preseason slate after his offseason move.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones becomes first to plead guilty in gambling case
The plea marks a notable development in the federal prosecution tied to illegal sports betting activity.
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NBA Europe launch for 2027 reaches crossroads with EuroLeague vote
The league's planned European venture hinges on a vote by existing EuroLeague stakeholders.
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Wembanyama says he will not promote sports betting sites
The Spurs star's stance adds a prominent player voice to the league's evolving relationship with gambling partnerships.
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Knicks' Josh Hart says he is forgoing career-ending finger surgery
Hart revealed the injury is worse than previously known and that he is playing through it to avoid a procedure that would end his career.
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Grizzlies waive guard Jordan Hawkins three weeks after trading for him
The 2023 lottery pick parts ways with Memphis via waivers, giving him a chance to sign elsewhere in free agency.
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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell signs new multiyear Adidas deal, lining up 10th signature shoe
Mitchell becomes the seventh active NBA player with 10 signature shoes under one brand.
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Knicks' contract talks with Karl-Anthony Towns hit another snag
Extension negotiations remain unresolved as the Knicks open camp with their starting center.
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Kawhi Leonard out for Heat game, unlikely to face Clippers in Vancouver
The forward's availability remains limited as his new team manages his preseason workload.
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Raptors sign Jamal Shead to 3-year, $24M extension through 2029-30
Toronto locks up its backup guard on a below-market multiyear deal ahead of the season.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler still months away from return; insider says injury struggle is 'killing' him
Golden State will open the season without the 37-year-old forward as he recovers.
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Jayson Tatum says he feels more confident mentally and physically entering 2026-27
The Celtics star enters the season in a stronger place after working back from injury.
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Mike Brown says Knicks starters will play limited minutes in preseason opener vs. 76ers
New York's new coach is managing veteran workloads early while praising former NBA figures who reached out after the team's title.
New York Daily News · +14 outlets
NBA Finals coverage: Spurs confident down 2-0; Ticketmaster says valid Game 5 tickets safe
San Antonio remains optimistic in the Finals while the ticketing dispute over Game 5 resolves.
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Trail Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer over 2012-13 social media posts
Braiden Bell was hired and fired the same day after old inappropriate posts resurfaced.
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