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Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder has reached an agreement for a five-year rookie max extension valued at up to $287 million, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 24-year-old forward had a remarkable season, being honored with All-NBA and All-Defensive team selections while averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Although he faced a torn …

•Download the NBA App•2025 Free Agent Tracker Following their recent championship win, the Oklahoma City Thunder are focused on retaining their essential players. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Thunder have come to terms on a five-year rookie maximum extension with All-Star forward Jalen Williams. This deal could reach as high as $287 million, securing Williams alongside reigning Kia MVP …

Tristan Vukčević is set to continue his NBA career with the Washington Wizards, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Serbian-Swedish forward will be re-signing with the organization on a two-way contract. Vukčević became part of the Wizards in March 2024 and spent last season under a two-way arrangement, where he made a significant impact. Despite limited playing time, he …

Here are some observations regarding the NBA 2K26 Summer League, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from July 10-20. • This year will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, an event that has been held annually since 2004, with the exception of 2011 and 2020. • For the seventh consecutive year, all 30 …

Following Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun was the other French player entering the best league in the world through the NBA Draft – selected with the 6th pick by theHornets. Once ending his first NBA season with 5.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, he decided not to return to France in the off-season to improve his game in …

CULVER CITY, Calif.— Prime Video today announced its game coverage lineup for the inaugural season of the NBA on Prime. The broadcast team includes award-winning play-by-play announcers Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan, Michael Grady and Eric Collins. In addition to previously announced Hall-of-Famers Steve Nash and Dwyane Wade and WNBA Legend Candace Parker, Stan Van Gundy and former NBA players Brent …

With Kevin Durant’s exit from the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker is set to reclaim his role as the franchise’s centerpiece. It’s only logical that the team would look to extend his contract, and that’s precisely what they are doing. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the 28-year-old basketball star has finalized a two-year maximum extension worth $145 million with …

**•Get the NBA App•Summer League: Comprehensive Coverage** From Thursday until July 20, the NBA’s upcoming talent will display their skills at the NBA 2K26 Summer League. Here are 15 standout players to keep an eye on as they head to Las Vegas. The players are organized in alphabetical order: Bailey, projected to be a top 3 selection, was selected 5th …

After being traded to Atlanta following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Kristaps Porzingis was unable to conclude his time with the Boston Celtics in the manner he and the organization had hoped for. In an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as he embarks on his journey with the Hawks, he reflected on his departure from Boston, stating, “Our season …

Frank Layden achieved 277 victories with the Jazz, placing him third in the team’s history. SALT LAKE CITY (AP)— Frank Layden, the charismatic former coach who guided the Utah Jazz to their inaugural playoff appearance, has passed away at the age of 93. “The influence Frank Layden had on the Jazz, the state of Utah, and the NBA is immeasurable,” …

Former NBA and European basketball player Ben McLemore has been sentenced to 100 months in prison after being convicted on charges of rape and sexual assault, as reported by ESPN. McLemore faced allegations of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman during a party in 2021, involving Robert Covington, who was then his teammate at the Portland Trail Blazers. The …

•Emirates NBA Cup Overview•Emirates NBA Cup Questions Answered•Emirates NBA Cup: Analyzing the Six Groups•Emirates NBA Cup: Full Coverage The group lineup for the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 has been established. All 30 NBA franchises have been randomly allocated into groups of five, organized by their conference rankings based on their win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Starting on October …

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement to buy out guard Vasilije Micić, as reported by Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. This transaction paves the way for Micić to potentially make a return to Europe, where he is still considered a valuable asset. Additionally, this decision enables Milwaukee to enhance their salary cap flexibility, provided that Micić did not receive the …

**•Get the NBA App•2025 Free Agent Tracker** According to several sources, Chet Holmgren has finalized a five-year contract extension with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, valued at nearly $240 million. Chet Holmgren of OKC has secured a rookie max extension – as reported by ESPN: https://t.co/DEyO0xzoU2 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2025 ESPN, which broke the news, referenced …

Following their triumph in the NBA Championship, Chet Holmgren has reportedly secured a maximum five-year rookie contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star’s agreement with the team could potentially amount to $250 million. In the 2024-25 season, the impressive 23-year-old forward averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 …

•Get the NBA App•2025 Summer League •Lakers 89, Spurs 88: Box Score|Game Summary Darius Bazley delivered a stellar performance, scoring 27 points to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a nail-biting 89-88 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center during the California Classic on Tuesday. The match started off competitively, with the Spurs leading by five points at …

The saga surrounding Jonas Valanciunas seems to be concluding, as the Lithuanian center is anticipated to remain with the Denver Nuggets, despite a lucrative offer from Panathinaikos. Vic Lombardi reports that the franchise and the seasoned player have reached an understanding to continue their partnership, ensuring that Valanciunas’ second season in Denver will be secured. “The Nuggets are confident he …

•Get the NBA App•Comprehensive Summer League Coverage NBA Summer League festivities resumed on Tuesday with the final quartet of matches in Salt Lake City and San Francisco, paving the way for all 30 teams to converge on Las Vegas for the 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League. Here’s a recap of the standout performances from Tuesday’s games: The Spurs appeared to …

Nikola Jokic has communicated to the Denver Nuggets that he will not be pursuing a contract extension during this offseason, as reported by Bennett Durando of The Denver Post on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Serbian star is contracted through the end of the 2026-27 season, with a guaranteed amount of around $115 million and a player option worth nearly $63 million …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been announced as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26, following his remarkable MVP and championship-winning performance last season, the game’s developer revealed on Tuesday. The leading scorer of the previous season and Finals MVP will be featured on the standard edition of the game. He posted impressive averages of 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and five rebounds per …

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 …