Latest Updates Around The World
Anthony Edwards told The Athletic that he spent the offseason pursuing what he calls “unstoppable” status. Edwards worked extensively on his midrange game after the Minnesota Timberwolves lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024 and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025. Edwards believes a more versatile offensive game will help […]
The New York Knicks completed a series of Exhibit 10 deals via sign-and-waive transactions. The Knicks signed and waived Adama Bal, Ibrahima Diallo, Romeo Langford, Isaiah Roby and Donovan Williams. All five players are expected to play for the Westchester Knicks next G League season. Bal left Santa Clara during the 2025 NBA Draft. The […]
The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury averaged 1.5 million viewers across four games, which was the second-most-watched Finals series on ESPN since the network acquired exclusive postseason rights in 2003. Total viewership is just shy of the 2024 finals average of 1.6 million. The figures demonstrate the competition’s continued […]
The Orlando Magic signed free agents Javonte Smart and Phillip Wheeler while waiving guards Jalen Crutcher and Alex Morales. Smart played 32 games for Osceola of the NBA G League last season, while Wheeler appeared in five games for the Philadelphia 76ers. Smart averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per […]
The Memphis Grizzlies signed guard Charlie Brown Jr. and waived Tyler Burton in a corresponding roster move. Brown Jr. played in 49 NBA games over four seasons for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. The 6-6 guard averaged 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per […]
The Denver Nuggets are implementing a more physical defensive approach ahead of the 2025-26 season, mimicking the style of defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic said Friday that the team is emphasizing aggressive play that pushes the boundaries of what referees will call fouls. The Nuggets ranked 21st in defensive efficiency last season and […]
Dylan Harper made his San Antonio Spurs debut on Friday night, scoring nine points with three assists in 18 minutes off the bench during a 134-130 victory over the Utah Jazz. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft missed the first two preseason games while recovering from thumb surgery. Harper, a 6-foot-1 […]
Luka Doncic said he doesn’t feel pressured to do more as LeBron James recovers from sciatica, emphasizing a team-first approach as the Los Angeles Lakers navigate the veteran forward’s expected three-to-four week absence. Doncic addressed his role after practice on Saturday and said his focus remains on winning, regardless of individual statistics. The Lakers are […]
In a recent appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today, NBA insider Shams Charania was asked about the state of play for veteran guard Russell Westbrook. Charania said Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings share a mutual interest in potentially working together for this season. “Look, I’m told there is strong mutual interest between Russell Westbrook and the […]
The WNBA and its players remain far apart on financial terms in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, with the league’s latest proposal including a supermax salary of nearly $850,000 and a veteran minimum of about $300,000, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The proposed figures represent significant increases over the current supermax […]
