Basketball News

The Kings signed Harrison Barnes to a three-year, $54 million extension, keeping him out of unrestricted free agency and securing one of the team's most dependable performers.

After an unlikely playoff run, the free agent point guard hopes to return to Los Angeles if the price is right.

Nets forward Ben Simmons will not play for Australia in the Basketball World Cup in order to focus on his injury rehab.

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended qualifying offers to center Ibou Badji and forward John Butler Jr., making both players restricted free agents, General Manager Joe Cronin announced today. By extending qualifying...

The Rockets said Thursday they have picked up the fourth-year team option for forward KJ Martin.

Chicago center Andre Drummond has exercised his $3.36M option to return to the Chicago Bulls next season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.

Knicks guard Josh Hart has exercised his $12.9 million option for the 2023-2024 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived forward Trendon Watford, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin. In two seasons, Watford recorded career averages of 7.5 points (54.7% FG, 33.3% 3-PT, 73.7% FT), 4.0 r...

The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Corliss Williamson Assistant Coach. Williamson comes to the Wolves after previous coaching stops with the Sacramento Kings (2013-16), Orlando Magic (2016-18) and Phoenix Suns (2018-...

The Los Angeles Lakers requested waivers on center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, it was announced today. Bamba appeared in nine games (one start) for the Lakers last season, averaging 3.7 points and 4.6 rebounds...

The Pelicans declined a team option on Herb Jones' contract, sources said. They also declined a $2.6 million team option on Willy Hernangomez and declined to extend a qualifying offer worth $7.7 million to Jaxson Hayes.

The Orlando Magic have exercised their team option on center Goga Bitadze for the 2023-24 season, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, Orlando has declined its team options on Mic...

The Houston Rockets have picked up the fourth-year team option on forward KJ Martin's contract. Martin was originally the 52nd pick by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA Draft before his rights were acquired by the Rockets. In t...