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Report: Lillard finalizing 2-year, $122M extension with Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers and star point guard Damian Lillard are finalizing a two-year, $122-million contract extension, sources tell Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.Lillard appeared in a career-low 29 games this past season as the veteran guard struggled with an abdominal injury. Portland finished with a 27-55 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013.The six-time All-Star holds… → Read More
Knicks waive Taj Gibson; center reportedly plans to sign with Wizards
The New York Knicks waived center Taj Gibson, the team announced Friday.Gibson was set to enter the second season of a two-year, $10.1-million contract with the Knicks. By cutting Gibson, New York instead saves $5.1 million against the salary cap since the remainder of the veteran's deal was non-guaranteed.Several teams had expressed interest in acquiring Gibson since the start of free agency,… → Read More
Report: Caleb Martin returning to Heat on 3-year, $20.5M deal
The Miami Heat are bringing back restricted free agent forward Caleb Martin on a three-year, $20.5-million contract, the Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman reports.The Heat will use the $6.5-million full taxpayer mid-level exception to sign Martin. His new contract is fully guaranteed, according to the Miami Herald's Anthony Chiang.Martin excelled in a bench role during his debut season with the Heat… → Read More
Report: Trail Blazers plan to waive Eric Bledsoe
The Portland Trail Blazers plan to waive guard Eric Bledsoe, sources tell The Athletic's Shams Charania.Bledsoe is set to be cut prior to his contract guarantee date. The 32-year-old would be paid his entire $19.3-million salary for the 2022-23 campaign if he isn't waived prior to July 10, according to Spotrac, but if he is waived by then, he'll earn $3.9 million. Bledsoe signed a four-year,… → Read More
Report: Jazz trade Royce O'Neale to Nets for 2023 1st-round pick
The Utah Jazz are trading forward Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.Brooklyn will move either their own 2023 first-rounder, Houston's first, or Philadelphia's first, depending on which pick is lowest that year, Wojnarowski notes.O'Neale is being acquired using Brooklyn's $11.3-million trade exception created from the… → Read More
Report: Knicks expected to pursue Hartenstein, Drummond
The New York Knicks are set to pursue free-agent centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Andre Drummond when free agency opens, SNY's Ian Begley reports.New York is expected to "aggressively" go after signing Hartenstein, who the Orlando Magic are also courting, Begley notes. The Knicks reportedly have a "degree of interest" in Drummond. Both players project to play behind Mitchell Robinson in the… → Read More
Report: Kemba finalizing buyout with Pistons, will enter free agency
Kemba Walker is finalizing a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will enter free agency once he clears waivers, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.Walker's stay in Detroit was short-lived after the guard arrived in the Motor City last week as part of a three-team trade with the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets on draft night. The 32-year-old is owed $9.2 million from the Pistons for… → Read More
Report: Nuggets sending Barton, Morris to Wizards for KCP, Smith
The Denver Nuggets are finalizing a trade that would send guard Monte Morris and wing Will Barton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and guard Ish Smith, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Caldwell-Pope is a proven 3-and-D player who's shot 36% from distance and averaged 1.1 steals per game throughout his career, while Smith is among the NBA's most… → Read More
Report: Westbrook to exercise $47.1M 2022-23 option
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is planning to exercise his $47.1-million player option for the 2022-23 campaign, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.Westbrook's agent, Thad Foucher, plans to file paperwork on his client's behalf Tuesday, Wojnarowski adds.Westbrook will now become an unrestricted free agent in 2023.The 2017 MVP fell well short of expectations during his debut Lakers… → Read More
Report: Rockets, John Wall heading toward split
The Houston Rockets will meet with point guard John Wall this week to discuss his potential exit ahead of the start of free agency June 30, The Athletic's Kelly Iko reports.While trade packages involving Wall have been discussed, he'll likely have the remainder of his contract bought out. Wall recently exercised his $47.4-million player option for the 2022-23 season.The 31-year-old floor general… → Read More
Report: 2023 5-star prospect Robert Dillingham commits to Kentucky
Five-star Class of 2023 prospect Robert Dillingham committed to play for Kentucky next season, sources tell On3 Recruits' Joe Tipton.Dillingham is ranked as the No. 1 shooting guard in the 2023 class by ESPN.Dillingham, who ended his high school career playing for Kanye West's Donda Academy, is the second player to commit to the Wildcats thus far and the first five-star prospect they've… → Read More
Report: Raptors sign Ron Harper Jr. on 2-way deal
Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. agreed to a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, didn't get selected in Thursday's NBA draft after playing four seasons at Rutgers.The 22-year-old averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and one steal in his senior season with the Scarlet Knights, while shooting 43.9%… → Read More
Raptors select Christian Koloko with No. 33 pick in NBA draft
The Toronto Raptors used the No. 33 pick to select Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. Welcome to the family, @kolokojunior1#WeTheNorth | #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/jRYKzRQaUg— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 24, 2022 Koloko, 22, impressed in his junior season with the Wildcats, averaging 12.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in 37 games. He was… → Read More
Heat draft Nikola Jovic with No. 27 pick
The Miami Heat selected Serbian forward Nikola Jovic with the No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.Jovic, who has a strikingly similar name to back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic, actually plays for the same Serbian team Jokic did before he arrived stateside: Mega Basket of the Adriatic League."I haven't met him; I've always wanted to," Jovic said of the Denver Nuggets superstar, according to EuroHoops.… → Read More
Former Trail Blazers forward, Purdue standout Caleb Swanigan dies at 25
Former NBA and Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan died at the age of 25 on Monday night, the Portland Trail Blazers and his alma mater confirmed Tuesday.Swanigan died of natural causes, the Allen County Coroner's Office told WANE 15's Aaron Organ.Swanigan, selected 26th overall in the 2017 draft by Portland, played 75 games across parts of three NBA seasons for the Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.… → Read More
Best moments from Warriors' NBA championship parade
The Golden State Warriors took to the streets of San Francisco on Monday to celebrate their NBA championship victory with thousands of fans.Here's a compilation of some of our favorite moments from a memorable championship parade.Klay loses championship hatKlay Thompson decided to take a cruise on his boat to arrive at the parade but failed to account for the strong Bay Area winds. Thompson's… → Read More
Report: T-Wolves discussing deals for Capela, other veteran centers
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been involved in trade discussions surrounding veteran centers, including Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.Minnesota, which ranked 25th in defensive rebounding during the 2021-22 campaign, relied on a combination of Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid at center last season. Capela's averaged 10.7 rebounds per game through… → Read More
Warriors top Celtics in Game 6 to capture 4th title in 8 seasons
The Golden State Warriors are on top of the basketball world once again.Stephen Curry finished with 34 points and seven assists to help the Warriors edge the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden on Thursday. The win secured Golden State's fourth title in eight seasons and the team's first since 2018."This one hits different for sure. Just knowing what the last three… → Read More
Report: Raptors 905 coach Patrick Mutombo joining Suns as assistant
Raptors 905 head coach Patrick Mutombo is joining the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach on Monty Williams' staff, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.Mutombo has been coaching in the G League since the start of the 2020-21 season. Prior to his stint with Raptors 905, he worked as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets and, more recently, the Toronto Raptors.The 42-year-old led the 905 to… → Read More
Celtics looking for answers ahead of do-or-die Game 6: 'No tomorrow for us'
The Boston Celtics again find themselves in a 3-2 series hole this postseason and are looking introspectively at what's required to extend the NBA Finals to Game 7."Our backs are against the wall. This is the time that we look at each other in the eyes, and we got to figure it out," Celtics forward Al Horford said following Game 5, courtesy of ESPN's Tim Bontemps. "We have an opportunity now.… → Read More