MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him. Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi 's path. Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday, July 16, at the team...
NEW YORK (AP) — If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he 's still not saying. The NBA 's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, July 16, indicating that a decision is close — though stopping...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball came to Minnesota at a steep price. The opportunity with a cost of two proven power forwards and multiple draft picks was deemed worthwhile by the Timberwolves in their ongoing attempt to make the last and most difficult step toward an NBA title. “I think he’ll...
Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson is all geared up for New York 's title defense after he signed a one-year extension with the Knicks, the team announced Friday, July 10. Clarkson, 34, inked a $3.9 million (more than P220 million) deal to stay with the Knicks who are fresh off a championship...
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday, July 10. The person spoke on condition of...
Kawhi Leonard 's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA 's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday, July 9. It does not necessarily mean that the trade is off. The Raptors said they...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, July 7. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been...
Jaylen Brown 's time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league 's fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to...
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday, June 30. The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two...
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday, June 30. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because James had not revealed that...
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday, June...
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday, June 29, that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Portland is sending...
