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Reaves likes Lakers' 'pieces' in post-LeBron era
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing the most lucrative contract in NBA history for an undrafted player, spoke Monday about his new-look franchise, and how it moves forward amid the departure of LeBron James in free agency.[read more]
Jazz's Alexander exits Vegas game on stretcher
Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA summer league game against the Bulls.[read more]
Wiz end Dybantsa's summer league after 2 games
The Wizards are shutting AJ Dybantsa down for the final two games of summer league after an impressive debut from the rookie.[read more]
Sources: USA Basketball tabs 3 assistant coaches
The Thunder's Mark Daigneault, Pistons' JB Bickerstaff and Gonzaga's Mark Few are expected to be named as assistant coaches for Team USA under head coach Erik Spoelstra, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
Wolves believe 'fun' star PG Ball will elevate tea...
Timberwolves president Tim Connelly thinks LaMelo Ball is worth the steep price it took to acquire him, saying he feels the PG could "elevate" the team's ceiling.[read more]
Herro wants to 'move on' from Bam altercation
Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he wants to "move on" from his physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo last week in Las Vegas and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee."[read more]
Sources: Maxey-led 76ers trio has talked to LeBron...
76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James amid the team's pursuit, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.[read more]
🏀 Free agent grades for signings and extensions
Evaluating free agent signings and extensions, including Cleveland signing Mitchell to a nearly $275M deal.[read more]
Silver: Kawhi probe must end before season starts
Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season.[read more]
Offseason buzz: 76ers' pursuit of LeBron led by Ma...
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron James.[read more]