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Vegas first? Seattle on hold? Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season
As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams.[read more]
'I think I wanna marry you': Ziaire Williams proposes to girlfriend at Bruno Mars show
The singer complemented the proposal during his second of five Inglewood shows.[read more]
🥵 Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promo
With Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited release date set for Nov. 19, the Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games to offer a topical lead-up event the night before.[read more]
Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range
The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.[read more]
Cavs' Mitchell signs new multiyear deal with Adidas
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multiyear contract extension with Adidas -- a deal that will take him through a 10th signature shoe with the same brand, becoming the seventh active NBA player to accomplish the feat.[read more]
Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13
The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light.[read more]
Raptors reach 3-year, $24M extension with Shead
Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.[read more]
Wemby won't promote betting sites: 'I want to inspire in a good way'
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said Thursday that he isn't interested in promoting sports betting sites.[read more]
Duren accepts 5-year, $200M deal as lengthy standoff with Pistons ends
Jalen Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania ahead of a Thursday night deadline the All-NBA center had to accept a 1-year qualifying offer.[read more]
Sources: Grizzlies waive guard Hawkins 3 weeks after trade
The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]