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🥵 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
LeBron, Brown scrimmage for 76ers as fans flock for first look
Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.[read more]
Duren relieved to return to Pistons, calls Detroit 'home'
Despite a prolonged negotiation that appeared to turn sour at times, Jalen Duren said he is relieved and excited to return to Detroit.[read more]
Spurs forward Harris to miss preseason with calf strain
Spurs free-agent acquisition Tobias Harris suffered a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.[read more]
Grades for every NBA offseason signing: Why the Pistons get a 'B' for Duren's deal
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Jalen Duren's new five-year deal.[read more]