Simone Fontecchio is gearing up for a summer filled with activity and significance. The 29-year-old Italian forward has joined the Miami Heat through a recent trade and is also set to play for the Italian national team in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament, as reported by the Miami Herald. “I’m currently in Italy, so I was asleep when the news broke,” …

**• Get the NBA App** In a seven-year span, the NBA has crowned seven champions from seven distinct franchises, showcasing an unprecedented level of parity. The Oklahoma City Thunder have recently added their name to the list of teams that have claimed the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy for a year. If the NBA had regal custodians for its trophy similar …

NBA center Jonas Valanciunas provided a typically ambiguous response about his future following his recent trip to Greece for medical evaluations with Panathinaikos Athens, even as he has been traded to the Denver Nuggets. “You can say whatever you want; a lot has already been discussed, and there are various opinions,” Valanciunas remarked during his attendance at the 2025 B8 …

•Download the NBA App•2025 Summer League • Jazz 112, Grizzlies 111: Box Score | Game Details SALT LAKE CITY – In a thrilling matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center during the 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League, the Utah Jazz narrowly edged out the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 112-111 on Monday. The game was a tense exchange, with both teams …

Paolo Banchero, the standout player for the Orlando Magic, has finalized a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could potentially amount to $287 million, as confirmed by his agent Mike Miller from LIFT Sports Management in a statement to ESPN’s Shams Charania. As outlined in the report, “Miller noted that Banchero’s new agreement features conditions that could boost his base …

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — For the first time in a couple of seasons, Lonzo Ball can focus on settling into a new team instead of spending his summer rehabilitating from a knee injury. On Monday, the seasoned guard was present at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility, meeting with the medical team and coaches following his recent trade from the Chicago …

A significant portion of his contract for the 2025-26 season has been eliminated following Vasilije Micic’s buyout agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the agreement finalized on Monday evening, various North American media outlets, including Bucks insider Eric Nehm, shared more information. Specifically, the 31-year-old Micic relinquished $6.1 million of the $8.1 million owed on his 2025-26 contract. This arrangement …

•Download the NBA App•Complete Coverage of the Summer League The NBA Summer League continued its excitement on Monday with a doubleheader in Salt Lake City, featuring matchups between the Thunder and Sixers, as well as the Grizzlies and Jazz. Here’s a recap of the standout performances: After being selected 28th overall in the 2023 draft, Sensabaugh has begun to demonstrate …

After being sidelined for the 2024-25 season and becoming the inaugural player to secure an NBA championship without stepping onto the court, Nikola Topic is now fit and ready to showcase his skills with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Making his debut in the 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League sponsored by America First Credit Union, the 19-year-old Serbian point guard …

Since joining the Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero has accomplished a great deal. He secured the Kia Rookie of the Year title, earned an All-Star selection, and assisted the team in reaching the playoffs on two occasions. Now, the Magic are placing their hopes on his potential for even greater achievements. Banchero has mutually agreed to the largest contract in the …