Thompson out to prove he's still an impact player in 'redemption season' with Heat
Klay Thompson was introduced to the Miami media on Tuesday and said he believes he still has enough left in him to be an impact player for the Heat.
DeRozan intends to sign with Nuggets, Thompson expected to join Heat
The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have reached an agreement to buyout the remainder of the 36-year-old's deal, the team says. Thompson will clear waivers on Sunday, and according to ESPN, he is expected to join the Miami Heat. Veteran wing and former Raptor DeMar DeRozan reportedly intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to NBA insider Chris Hayes.
Harden agrees to three-year, $97M deal to remain with Cavaliers
Free agent James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a player option for 2028-29 and a trade kicker, agents Mike Silverman, Troy Payne and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports told ESPN on Thursday.
Mad Dog surprised at Haliburton's shock over return not being on national TV
ESPN's Mad Dog is surprised that Tyrese Haliburton is shocked that his return to the Pacers' lineup will not be on national television.
How the Buss family's stake could impact Luka Doncic's future
On First Take, Chris Canty and Evan Cohen join Courtney Cronin to weigh in on Jeanie Buss contesting the sale of the Buss family’s 17.8% stake in the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and how it could impact Luka Doncic's future.
Detailing the future of the Buss family's stake in the Lakers
The Get Up crew details the future of the Buss family's stake in the Lakers.
Shelburne reveals what's behind Jeanie Buss' Lakers ownership battle
Ramona Shelburne reveals what's behind Jeanie Buss' Lakers ownership battle.
Report: Buss family selling remaining stake in Lakers
The Buss family has reportedly decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Once the transaction is completed, Jeanie Buss will no longer have the needed ownership percentage to remain governor because NBA guidelines require controlling owners/governors to own at least 15% of a franchise.
Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors
The NBA has found no evidence showing Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, according to three people with knowledge of discussions between the two sides in recent days. Instead, the NBA is focused on whether the team's introduction of Leonard to team sponsors constitutes a violation of the league's rules prohibiting salary cap circumvention. ESPN's Baxter Holmes has more on this, and how it affects the trade with Toronto.
Doc Rivers delivers emotional Hall of Fame induction speech
Watch as 2008 NBA Champion Doc Rivers is joined by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen on stage for his official induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Amar'e Stoudemire gets inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Watch as six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire is officially inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Mike D'Antoni shouts out Harden, Nash in Basketball Hall of Fame speech
Watch as legendary coach Mike D'Antoni is officially inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, shouting out James Harden and Steve Nash in his speech.
What does the Lakers being sold mean for their expectations next season?
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Tim MacMahon and Kendrick Perkins join Vanessa Richardson on NBA Today to discuss the Lakers being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion.
Reflecting on Russell Westbrook's most iconic career moments
ESPN's NBA Today takes a look back at the best moments of Russell Westbrook's career following his announcement that he is retiring after 18 seasons in the league.
'He wants the smoke!': Perkins on Jaylen Brown's first game vs. Jayson Tatum, Celtics
ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins weighs in on Jaylen Brown's first game as a Sixer against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.
Perk's A-List: The Top 5 point guards of all time
Kendrick Perkins joins ESPN's First Take to share his list of the Top 5 point guards of all time.
Perkins reflects on Russell Westbrook's career
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins reflects on the career of Russell Westbrook, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday.
Shelburne: Russ will be remembered for how hard he played
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne shares her thoughts on Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement from the NBA.
Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12B
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price. The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a then-record franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.
Nine-time All-Star Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday. A nine-time All-Star, the 37-year-old Westbrook was a nine-time All-Star and the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2018. His 209 triple-doubles are most in NBA history.
Ramona Shelburne: Lakers sale came together incredibly fast
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins First Up to discuss the Lakers surprising sale, including how it was able to come together so incredibly fast.
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