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Sources: Hornets' Ball to Wolves for Reid, picks
The Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]

Debut 2027 NBA mock draft: Stokes, Mullins and top prospects to watch
Let's take an early look at the 2027 NBA draft, with the top prospects to keep an eye on and where they could land. Will Tyran Stokes remain No. 1?[read more]

Lakers' Reaves intends to sign a $185M extension
Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]

⭐ Dybansta, Boozer top NBA draft superlatives
AJ Dybansta's unique jersey situation leads the nonstatistical and personality-based superlatives from the 2026 NBA draft.[read more]

Sources: Celtics still actively talking Brown trad...
The Celtics remain actively engaged in trade talks to move Jaylen Brown, with multiple teams interested in acquiring the All-Star forward, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Hammon pivots: Opinion on Brunson was wrong
Aces coach Becky Hammon had a change of heart regarding her prior criticism of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, saying Tuesday night that her "opinion was wrong." But she's not apologizing for having it.[read more]

Bucks GM mum on Giannis, emphasizes 'building'
With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeatedly emphasized "a theme of building" after the team drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night.[read more]

Duke's Evans among those to land on Night 2
Isaiah Evans, who had a seat in the green room through the first round of the NBA draft, highlighted the well-known names taken in the second round.[read more]

Bickerstaff: Nori's Blazers deal a 'slap in the fa...
J.B. Bickerstaff, coach of the Pistons and president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, calls the structure of new Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori's contract a "slap in the face to our value."[read more]

Sources: Pistons trading Stewart to Grizzlies
The Pistons are trading backup big man Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies for three second-round picks, sources said.[read more]