1:22 PM ET The Denver Nuggets have exercised a $30 million option on forward Paul Millsap‘s contract for next season, bringing back a key player for the franchise’s pursuit of a Western Conference title, league sources told ESPN on Saturday. Denver can keep Millsap, hold onto its $9.2M mid-level exception and still stay out of
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. In continuing where Drew Maresca left off with top point guard targets, we will now take a look at the top 10 shooting guards that are headed to
Zion Williamson doesn’t plan to enter the dunk contest, and that should sadden fans of the NBA. We need you Michael Jordan. We need you, Vince Carter. We need you, Blake Griffin. Heck, we need you Dwight Howard, and no one has said that about Howard for a long, long while. Please convince Zion Williamson
11:44 PM ET Marc J. Spears Veteran guard Darren Collison has decided to retire from the NBA after 10 seasons primarily to concentrate on helping the less fortunate through his Jehovah’s Witness faith, he told ESPN’s The Undefeated in a written letter. “While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly ready to offer Harrison Barnes a 4-year, $88 million deal to keep his talents in California’s capital. The Sacramento Kings are ready to overpay for keeping Harrison Barnes in California’s capital. According to a report from NBC Sports, the Kings are ready to offer Barnes a four-year deal worth $88
Team Context is incredibly important for the success or failure of draft prospects, so here is our re-ranked 2019 NBA Draft big board, accounting for who will have the best opportunities to maximize their potential. Big boards are easy ways for draft scouts and writers to convey their thoughts on a draft class. It’s a
EVERETT, WA- JUNE 23: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever on June 23, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MAY 21: President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas of the Minnesota Timberwolves introduces Ryan Saunders as the new head coach during a press conference on May 21, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 06: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 06, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions
9:31 PM ET Golden State’s Kevin Durant is planning to engage four teams in discussions upon the opening of NBA free agency on Sunday — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and Warriors, league sources tell ESPN. There’s expected to be some combination of face-to-face meetings and communications by other means with
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. In continuing where Drew Maresca left off with top point guard targets, we will now take a look at the top 10 shooting guards that are headed to
8:40 AM ET NBA free agency officially begins Sunday afternoon. This year’s class features some of the NBA’s top players, including reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Where does Leonard rank among fellow free agents Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving? Should the Lakers target a third star or multiple role players with their cap
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 23: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets makes a lay up past Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of the game at TD Garden on December 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
3:27 PM ET Free agent Kawhi Leonard is expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final presentation among the teams meeting with him in Los Angeles next week, league sources tell ESPN. The incumbent often prefers to go last in trying to convince a player to stay with the team. 2 Related Leonard
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets, LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attend a game between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty on June 14, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas,
Our 2020 NBA Mock Draft surveys the 2020 class to see how much stronger it might be than the 2019 class that just produced a chaotic draft. Our draft order is based upon NBA futures odds from the FanDuel sports book, courtesy of Lineups. Tiebreakers for teams with even odds were determined by our gut.
Basketball Insiders has recently started a new series detailing the top free agents by position as a primer for the free agency period beginning on July 1. In continuing where Drew Maresca left off with top point guard targets, we will now take a look at the top 10 shooting guards that are headed to
The Grizzlies added two perfect complements to Jaren Jackson Jr. — Brandon Clarke and Ja Morant — which should make for a formidable trio at both ends of the floor. It’s rare that a team with a pair of first-round picks is able to draft two guys who are both the best available player and
3:44 PM ET The Boston Celtics are hiring former WNBA and Olympic champion Kara Lawson as an assistant coach, league sources tell ESPN. Lawson, an ESPN analyst, also has been a television analyst for the Washington Wizards for the past three seasons and has contemplated several coaching opportunities in recent years before landing with Boston.
Will any team give DeMarcus Cousins a hefty long-term contract in free agency given his recent injury history? The past 18 months haven’t been kind to DeMarcus Cousins. While playing for the New Orleans Pelicans, Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon in a late January 2018 game against the Houston Rockets. Although he averaged an
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 6: Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors smiles during practice as part of the 2019 NBA Finals on June 6, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions
The Los Angeles Lakers might still be a contender next season because of the raw talent of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but it would be in spite of their GM. The Los Angeles Lakers recently traded the farm in order to get Anthony Davis, but they didn’t leave enough cap room in the stable
A look at the scene summary for Space Jam 2: The Fellowship of the Ring offers plenty of clues as to how the next season could play out for LeBron and the Lakers. It’s moments before the big game. As the Monstars fire up the crowd with a series of wild dunks, LeBron gathers his
11:35 AM ET The NBA sent a memo informing teams Thursday they are organizing the Academy Games in the United States for the first time, a source told ESPN. The third-annual camp will be held from July 9 to 14 at the Atlanta Hawks practice facility and will feature eight teams of approximately 90 players
With the 2019 NBA Draft and its whopping 23 transactions (some still awaiting the new cap year) in the rearview mirror, the 2019 NBA Free Agency period is now on deck. The NBA moved up some of the normal dates on things related to free agency, such as when teams can schedule meetings and when
5:30 PM ET NBA guard Allen Crabbe was arrested early Wednesday in Los Angeles and cited for misdemeanor DUI. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department online records, Crabbe was arrested at 12:15 a.m. PT in West Hollywood and booked at 1 a.m. PT with a bond set at $5,000. TMZ reported that Crabbe was
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Coby White poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the eighth overall pick by the Chicago Bulls during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the first half during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
5:37 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol accepted a one-year player option Wednesday for next season. The value is approximately $25.6 million, marking the final season of a five-year contract Gasol signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015. Had the 34-year-old Spaniard not accepted prior to the Thursday, he would
ALERT: THIS IS NOT A DRILL. FREE AGENCY BEGINS IN FOUR DAYS. With that being said, Basketball Insiders is kicking off a new series ranking the free agents by position. This first piece will rank the top 10 free agent point guards in terms of ability and the contract they will receive. In this series,