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- Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to record 5-year, $304M supermax extensionwww.espn.com Celtics' Brown lands richest deal in NBA history
Celtics star Jaylen Brown has agreed to sign the richest deal in NBA history: a five-year supermax contract extension worth up to $303.7 million.
> Brown's deal exceeds two-time MVP Nikola Jokic's $276 million extension with the Denver Nuggets, an increase based on the rise in the salary cap and league revenue. Brown, 26, took a physical Monday in Boston to solidify the deal.
- Sources: NBA's governors approve Hornets salewww.espn.com Sources: NBA's governors approve Hornets sale
The NBA's board of governors approved the sale of the Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin, clearing the way to end Michael Jordan's 13-year run as majority owner, sources told ESPN.
- Morey: Harden trade has to keep 76ers in title mixwww.espn.com Morey: Harden trade has to keep 76ers in title mix
76ers GM Daryl Morey admitted that James Harden prefers "to be somewhere else" but said the team would only trade him for a package that would keep the Sixers a title contender.
- Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain I caused'www.espn.com Hornets' Bridges apologizes for 'pain I caused'
Miles Bridges apologized for "the pain and embarrassment" he caused after a domestic violence investigation kept him out of the league last season, saying he understands he will have to regain people's trust.
- Mobley helps Cavs to first summer league titlewww.espn.com Mobley helps Cavs to first summer league title
Isaiah Mobley had 28 points and 11 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers capture the NBA 2K24 Summer League championship with a 99-78 victory Monday over the Houston Rockets.
- Exit process? Embiid eyes title in or out of Phillywww.espn.com Exit process? Embiid eyes title in or out of Philly
Sixers star Joel Embiid opened the door to the possibility of playing elsewhere, saying he wants to win a title "whether it's in Philly or anywhere else."
- Suns add Bol, trade Payne, get picks, sources saywww.espn.com Suns add Bol Bol, sources say; also trade Payne
The Suns agreed to a deal with Bol Bol, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and also traded Cameron Payne to San Antonio and acquired second-round picks from the Spurs and Magic.
- Curry makes big splash with hole-in-one at ACCwww.espn.com Curry makes big splash with hole-in-one at ACC
Stephen Curry aced the par-3, 152-yard seventh hole at the American Century Championship -- the first ever on the hole during the celebrity event.
- LeBron to go back to No. 23 in honor of Russellwww.espn.com LeBron to go back to No. 23 in honor of Russell
LeBron James will change his uniform number from No. 6 back to No. 23 for the upcoming season in honor of Bill Russell. The NBA retired No. 6 after Russell's death last summer.
- NBA approves two rule changes for '23-24 seasonwww.espn.com NBA approves two rule changes for '23-24 season
The NBA's board of governors approved two rule changes that will go into effect next season: a second coach's challenge if the first is successful and an in-game flopping penalty.
> The NBA's Board of Governors approved two rule changes that will go into effect next season — a second coach's challenge if the first is successful, and an in-game flopping penalty — during its annual meeting here during the league's Las Vegas Summer League.
- Wembanyama to sit remainder of summer leaguewww.espn.com Wembanyama to sit remainder of summer league
The San Antonio Spurs are shutting Victor Wembanyama down for the remainder of NBA 2K24 Summer League.
- Blazers willing to wait 'months' to trade Lillardwww.espn.com Blazers willing to wait 'months' to trade Lillard
General manager Joe Cronin said Monday that the Trail Blazers are in no hurry to trade Damian Lillard, telling reporters: "If it takes months, it takes months."
- NBA unveils format, groups for in-season tourneywww.espn.com NBA unveils format, groups for in-season tourney
The NBA officially unveiled its newly formed in-season tournament and the NBA Cup that teams will claim for winning it at summer league on Saturday afternoon.
- Sources: Popovich signs 5-year deal worth $80Mwww.espn.com Sources: Popovich signs 5-year deal worth $80M
Gregg Popovich signed a five-year deal worth more than $80 million with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- 76ers RFA Reed signs $23M offer sheet with Jazzwww.espn.com 76ers RFA Reed signs $23M offer sheet with Jazz
Sixers restricted free agent forward Paul Reed Jr. has signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz, his agent told ESPN. The 76ers have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday to match and retain Reed or let him go to Utah.
- Sources: Hawks get Mills from OKC, save $4.5Mwww.espn.com Sources: Hawks get Mills from OKC, save $4.5M
The Hawks have added veteran Patty Mills and saved $4.5 million in a trade with the Thunder that sends TyTy Washington Jr., Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick to Oklahoma City.
- Source: Rockets' Thompson out with ankle sprainwww.espn.com Source: Rockets' Thompson out with ankle sprain
Rockets rookie Amen Thompson will likely miss the rest of summer league with a Grade 2 ankle sprain he suffered in Friday's debut, a source told Andscape.
- Warriors add to bench depth with Saric additionwww.espn.com Warriors bolster bench depth with Saric addition
Free agent forward Dario Saric has agreed on a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of Excel Basketball told ESPN on Saturday morning.
- Wemby admits to learning curve in 9-point debutwww.espn.com Wemby admits to learning curve in 9-point debut
Victor Wembanyama didn't dominate, but his nine points, eight rebounds and five blocks helped the Spurs defeat the Hornets 76-68 in his summer league debut.
- Top picks Henderson, Thompson hurt in debutswww.espn.com Top picks Henderson, Thompson hurt in debuts
Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, the Nos. 3 and 4 picks in this year's draft, both left Friday night's summer league game between the Blazers and Rockets with injuries, marring what had been impressive debuts for both.
- Murray, Hawks agree to 4-year, $120M extensionwww.espn.com Murray, Hawks agree to 4-year, $120M extension
Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks have agreed in principal on a four-year contract extension worth up to $120 million, agent Rich Paul told ESPN.
- Sources: Suns acquire three second-round picks from Grizzlieswww.espn.com Sources: Suns acquire three second-round picks
The Phoenix Suns acquired three future second-round picks in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, sources told ESPN.
- [Scotto] The Atlanta Hawks and No. 46 overall pick Seth Lundy have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshype.
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- [Shams] The New Orleans Pelicans are signing forward EJ Liddell to a new three-year, $6.2 million deal, with a team option in the third season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium
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- Why Stephen A. doesn't see Wembanyama as an All-Star next season [ESPN Video]www.espn.com Why Stephen A. doesn't see Wembanyama as an All-Star next season - ESPN Video
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on Victor Wembanyama's potential to become an NBA All-Star his rookie year.
- Mattise Thybulle's best plays as a Trail Blazer [ESPN Video]www.espn.com Mattise Thybulle's best plays as a Trail Blazer - ESPN Video
Fresh off the Trail Blazers matching Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet, check out his best plays as a member in Portland.
- Wemby details security matter with singer Spearswww.espn.com Wemby details security matter with singer Spears
Victor Wembanyama said he was "grabbed from behind," while pop star Britney Spears says she "tapped him" before his security detail "backhanded" her.
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> San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away. > >Spears filed a police report claiming she was struck by a security guard while trying to get the attention of Wembanyama, according to TMZ, which first reported alleged details of the incident that took place Wednesday night near a restaurant at the ARIA hotel and casino. > > TMZ said Spears noticed Wembanyama and tapped him on the shoulder in an effort to get his attention; Spears, the site said, wound up being struck in the face and having her glasses knocked off.
- NBA summer league 2023: News, schedule and sceneswww.espn.com NBA summer league 2023: News, schedule and scenes
Follow along for the latest updates, highlights and how to watch from the NBA 2K24 Summer League tournament in Las Vegas.
> There are three tournaments running through July — the California Classic in Sacramento (July 3 and 5), the Salt Lake City league (July 3, 5 and 6), and the NBA 2K24 league in Las Vegas (July 7-17).
- Sources: Blazers match Thybulle's offer sheetwww.espn.com Sources: Blazers match Thybulle's offer sheet
The Trail Blazers are matching restricted free agent Matisse Thybulle's three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- Sources: Kings acquiring Pacers' Duarte for pickswww.espn.com Sources: Kings acquiring Pacers' Duarte for picks
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to acquire Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte in exchange for two second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.
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- Sources: Vegas to host NBA's in-season Final 4www.espn.com Sources: Vegas to host NBA's in-season Final 4
The Final Four of the NBA's new in-season tournament will take place on Dec. 7 and 9 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- Williams to Mavs in sign-and-trade, sources saywww.espn.com Williams to Mavs in sign-and-trade, sources say
The Mavericks and restricted free agent Grant Williams are finalizing a four-year, $53 million contract as part of a three-team sign-and-trade agreement with the Celtics and Spurs, sources said.
- Magic move Parker to GM, replacing Hammondwww.espn.com Magic move Parker to GM, replacing Hammond
The Magic promoted Anthony Parker to general manager, replacing longtime league executive John Hammond, who decided to transition into a senior advisory role.
- Giannis (knee) expected to be ready for campwww.espn.com Giannis (knee) expected to be ready for camp
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently underwent a cleanup procedure in his left knee, though the team says he should be ready for training camp in September.
- 'I've still got to earn everything': No rest for Landale after $32M movewww.espn.com 'I've still got to earn everything': No rest for Landale after $32M move
Jock Landale's phone "went bananas" after he inked a $32 million deal with Houston Rockets. But he knows the hard work remains ahead of him, and has every confidence he can prove he is worth the princely sum.
- NBA to test in-game flopping penalty at 2023 SLwww.espn.com NBA to test in-game flopping penalty at 2023 SL
The flopping penalty would result in the opposing team being awarded one free throw and possession of the ball.
- Sources: Beasley, Bucks agree to 1-year dealwww.espn.com Sources: Beasley, Bucks agree to 1-year deal
The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million deal with free agent guard Malik Beasley, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
- Edwards, Wolves agree on five-year rookie maxwww.espn.com Edwards, Wolves agree on five-year rookie max
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a five-year extension that could be worth up to $260 million.
- Kings, Domantas Sabonis agree to contract renegotiation and extension for total of $217M over five years - Woj http://espn.com/appwww.espn.com NBA free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports
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