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Shareef O'Neal, speaking Tuesday following a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, said he and his father, franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal, were at odds over his decision to enter the NBA draft. Said the younger O'Neal: "...

One day after celebrating the Warriors' fourth championship in eight years with a victory parade through San Francisco, Mike Brown was formally introduced as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

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Fans may have heard of Chet Holmgren and Shaedon Sharpe, but others are ready for their shot: "I knew if I got good enough, the N.B.A. would find me," one said.

Jabari Smith Jr. is the consensus favorite to be the No. 1 pick, but odds at sportsbooks have been moving on what bookmakers say has become the most heavily bet NBA draft ever.

Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has opted to remain with the team for the 2022-23 season, exercising his $5.7 million option, sources told ESPN. He is now eligible to sign an extension this offseason.

Angel McCoughtry has been manifesting this moment for a long time now. The WNBA All-Star had thought of refurbishing and designing her own basketball court years ago but had never actually acted on it until now. After th...

Our betting experts offer their perspective on the best value in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans will host a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, October 14, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama - home of the Pelicans' NBA G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Tipoff ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year team option on forward Dean Wade, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Wade (6-9, 228) appeared i...

They both share the same gleaming smile. They're both defensive aficionados, begging you to bring the ball anywhere near their paint, let alone attempt to score over their outstretched arms. Both of their games have been...

The Chicago Sky sent a resounding message that said they’re defending champs for a reason after mounting the biggest comeback in WNBA history on Tuesday. Despite a 41-point first quarter from Las Vegas and a 28-point d...

Bradley Beal has spent the past four seasons on Wizards teams that haven’t made the playoffs leading many to question if he will leave the team. On Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Beal is expected to...

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is divesting his 11-year stake in the 76ers and Devils as his company expands into sports betting and individual player partnerships.

Tina Charles has made making WNBA history her thing this season. During the Mercury’s 94-71 loss to the Lynx, Charles became the first player in WNBA history to contribute at least 6,850 points and 3,500 rebounds. Char...

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is divesting his 11-year stake in the 76ers and Devils as his company expands into sports betting and individual player partnerships.

Via the Miami Herald: The Heat extended a $2.1 million qualifying offer to forward Caleb Martin on Tuesday, as expected, to retain the right to match outside offers up to the $10.3 million midlevel exception to re-sign h...

The Phoenix Suns have named Morgan Cato as Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations. "We're excited to welcome Morgan to the Valley and to the Suns organization" said General Manager James Jo...

Via ESPN.com: A day removed from the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade in San Francisco, Mike Brown appeared 90 miles up Interstate 80 on Tuesday, reporting for duty as the new head coach of the Sacramento Kin...

Kendrick Nunn, 26, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $5.25 million, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Suns big man Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Pope Francis after the pontiff was forced to cancel a trip to Congo because of a knee injury.

Rockets guard John Wall exercised his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.