Basketball News

Kevin Durant scored 29 points to lead the United States past Spain. 'He was who we need him to be,' Draymond Green said.

The Raptors have agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with Gary Trent Jr., sources told ESPN. The third year is a player option, sources said.

There's a premium price to be paid for perimeter players who can defend the opposing team's top dogs all while being an undeniable offensive threat. On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks paid top dollar to retain a veteran win...

Devonte' Graham's new deal with the New Orleans Pelicans is worth $47 million over four years.

Blake Griffin is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

As the Cleveland Cavaliers attempt to cement their core and retain their impressive length along the front line, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that fourth-year center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a five-year, $100 mil...

The Bucks have agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with Bobby Portis, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Magic have agreed to a one-year contract with center Robin Lopez worth $5 million, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Lopez averaged 9.0 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Wizards last season.

The Bulls are finalizing a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

The team's top-level talents have their roles. But it's around the edges, in rim protection and bench scoring, where some growth is needed.

It’s as if Derrick Rose and Coach Thibodeau are tied at the hip, as the veteran guard signed the dotted line yesterday in a $43 million deal that’ll have him suiting up with the New York Knicks for the next three yea...

LeBron James will finally join forces with best friend Carmelo Anthony on an NBA roster, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Melo has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. In what was a highly ...

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Trendon Watford to a two-way contract, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Watford, 20, averaged 16.3 points (48.0% FG, 31.6% 3-PT, 65....

After acquiring Norman Powell at the trade deadline last season, he immediately became Portland’s top target to retain in free agency. With the Blazers doing everything they can to keep a competitive team around Damian...

The Brooklyn Nets have named Brian Keefe as an assistant coach on Head Coach Steve Nash's staff. Keefe joins the Nets after most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2019-20 se...

After taking yet another leap last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most intriguing young prospects in the entire NBA. As a reward for what type of player he’s become, a large payday is coming his ...

The Orlando Magic have signed rookie guard Jalen Suggs and rookie forward Franz Wagner, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Suggs (fifth overall) and Wagner (eighth overall) were both selecte...

The best high school event in the country is BACK. SLAM is proud to announce the return of the SLAM Summer Classic, which will be played on August 14 at Manhattan's legendary Dyckman Park. The day will include four games...

Slovenia, which is 17-0 in competition with the Mavericks' Luka Doncic in the lineup, beat Germany 94-70 on Tuesday to move into the Olympic basketball semifinals.

The Utah Jazz found a taker for Derrick Favors and was willing to pay the price for business with the Oklahoma City Thunder: a future draft pick. The Jazz traded veteran center Derrick Favors and a future first-round pic...

The Atlanta Hawks have their (200) million dollar man, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that All-Star point guard Trae Young has reached an agreement on a max rookie extension with the Hawks worth $207 million over f...

Kevin Durant's shooting rescued Team USA again Tuesday, as the Americans overcame a 10-point deficit and withstood 38 points from Ricky Rubio to beat Spain 95-81 and advance to the semifinals of the Olympic men's basketb...