Phoenix Suns restricted free agent center Deandre Ayton is signing a four-year, $133 million maximum contract offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers, his agents, Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian, told ESPN on Thursday. The Suns have two days to match the largest offer sheet in NBA history and keep Ayton — or let him go … Read more
NBA trade rumors: Jazz willing to deal Donovan Mitchell originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Will Donovan Mitchell find himself meeting the same fate as former Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert as Utah continues to steer toward a rebuild this summer? The Jazz initially pledged to retain their All-Star guard this offseason, swatting away initial trade … Read more
After Utah earlier shut down inquiries about All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, rival teams say the Jazz are now showing a willingness to listen on possible trade scenarios, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The asking price appears to be steep, but in the wake of Utah’s recent Rudy Gobert blockbuster deal to Minnesota, the Jazz are … Read more
In his first NBA action since being taken No. 1 in the 2022 draft by the Magic, Paolo Banchero showed glimpses of a bright future through two Summer League games in Las Vegas. But, according to Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley, Banchero’s time in Summer League has come to an end. Mosley said he made the … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Damian Lillard has made it clear over the years that he wants to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers throughout his career and will live with it if the organization can’t win a title during his playing career. Lillard, speaking Saturday at a news conference announcing his two-year extension with the Blazers, … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 08: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 116-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, … Read more
Trailblazers star Damian Lillard has agreed to a two-year contract extension to stay in Portland, according to multiple reports. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports first reported the news of Portland closing in on finalizing an extension with the six-time All-Star worth close to $122 million. ESPN’s Bobby Marks confirmed Lillard has signed the deal on the … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Summer League tipped off Thursday night with a high-profile doubleheader, as the Magic and Rockets and Pistons and Trail Blazers faced off to open the festivities. Let me preface all this with a disclaimer that Summer League isn’t necessarily worth overreacting to—it’s not the most structured or highest-level basketball, there are scant experienced NBA players who take part, and … Read more
PJ Tucker took time out of his Wednesday afternoon to formally say goodbye and thank you to the Miami Heat after his one-year tenure with the organization. In the Instagram post, Tucker called Miami “home” and thanked the city for the love throughout the season. Jimmy Butler did not care for it. If you didn’t … Read more
It appears Jimmy Butler isn’t too happy with PJ Tucker, who opted out of his $7.4 million player option with the Miami Heat to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Tucker signed a three-year, $33 million deal with Philadelphia this summer. On Wednesday, he thanked Miami and their fans for the season in an Instagram post, … Read more