**NBA 2K26 Summer League Timeline** Over the last two days, 59 aspirations of aspiring basketball players were realized during the 2025 NBA Draft. The draft embodies a fascinating duality: it represents the apex of years of relentless effort and commitment to the game, as well as the dawn of a fresh opportunity to showcase talent at a higher level. It’s …

•2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Coverage•Prospects | Teams | Updates DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg took the initiative to break the ice at a bustling press conference in Dallas as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, bypassing any formal introduction from Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. “Hello,” Flagg greeted attendees just as the clock hit noon on Friday. The …

Lonzo Ball is set to be traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro. This news was reported by ESPN’s senior NBA insider, Shams Charania, on Saturday. This offseason trade marks the third for the 27-year-old Ball, coming on the heels of a two-year contract extension he signed last February. After graduating from UCLA …

**2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Coverage** **Prospects | Teams | News & Highlights** PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yang Hansen appears poised to integrate seamlessly into American culture. The 7-foot-1 center from China, recently introduced to Portland as a member of the Trail Blazers, shared his hobbies during a press conference. Interestingly, he revealed that he’s already an avid gamer. “I enjoy …

Naz Reid, the center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is anticipated to finalize a new five-year contract worth $125 million, as reported by ESPN. The agreement will be officially executed on July 6 in accordance with league regulations. Reid opted not to take a $15 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but he will benefit financially from this new, enhanced …

Masai Ujiri, president and vice chairman of the Toronto Raptors, was dismissed on Friday after an impressive tenure of 13 years with the team. Ujiri initially joined the Raptors in 2013, taking on the role of executive vice president and general manager. He was elevated to president in 2016, relinquishing his general managerial duties in 2017 when Bobby Webster was …