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Getty Images When a big-time trade happens in the world of sports, the first thoughts surround the players involved in the deal. After all, they’ll be swapping teams, home cities, locker rooms and sometimes even countries. That said, trades don’t just affect the players involved, but also the lives of their loved ones. Entire families can be shifted by offseason …

Orlando Magic v Toronto Raptors Toronto’s offseason priorities were to lock up two-thirds of their new young core long-term. First, Masai Ujiri and company agreed to a five-year max contract extension with Scottie Barnes. Now they have agreed to terms with Immanuel Quickley to keep the guard in Toronto, a five-year, $175 million contract, a story broken by Shams Charania …

It’s no secret that LeBron James will either be playing alongside his son or against him this upcoming season. That’s because the Lakers drafted Bronny with the No. 55 pick in this week’s draft, helping ensure the eldest James child will get to be in the NBA at the same time as his legendary father.  It had long been a …

Bulls, Matas Buzelis to make summer league debut vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Matas Buzelis said following Wednesday’s NBA Draft that he can’t wait to get to work. Now, the first-round pick of the Chicago Bulls has a target date for one of his first assignments. The NBA released its …

With the 2024 NBA Draft over, the league’s transaction market is expected to continue with trade activity over the weekend, league sources told Yahoo Sports, as various clubs look to add players for next season or reshuffle salary in advance of the 2024-25 business year beginning when free agency opens on 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Thursday’s second round of the …

During the 2024 NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers renewed their fierce rivalry from the 1990s with a grueling second-round series that went seven games. Part of what makes the current clash so compelling is the duel between All-Star point guards Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton. Though the two didn’t always face other on the court due …

When Bronny James takes the floor with his father LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers, he will make history. Now we know what number he will wear when doing so. The Lakers announced Friday the younger James will sport the No. 9 in the purple and gold, one day after selecting the 19-year-old with the 55th overall pick of the …

WWE events at Madison Square Garden are always must-watch affairs, and Friday’s live taping of SmackDown was no exception. In fact, there was a crossover moment that NBA fans will not soon forget involving New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson and Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. In recent days, Haliburton had been teasing his involvement in WWE. He was on hand for Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis …

Atlanta Hawks v Phoenix Suns The Dejounte Murray and Trae Young experiment is over. Can the Dejounte Murray and Zion Williamson experiment be more successful? We’re about to find out. The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Here’s how the trade breaks out: Pelicans receive: Dejounte …

NBA: Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors The 2024 NBA Draft is in the rear-view mirror, where somehow the No. 55 pick outshined the deserving No. 1. The Knicks already made their bold offseason move to acquire Mikal Bridges and become a genuine threat to the Celtics. And NBA free agency hasn’t even started. Things officially tip-off Sunday at 6 …

By Raphielle Johnson Another major domino has fallen before the official start of free agency, as the Atlanta Hawks have reportedly thrown in the towel on the Trae Young/Dejounte Murray experiment. Murray is headed out the door, with Atlanta reportedly trading him to New Orleans in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, EJ Liddell, and two future first-round picks. …

A few post-draft notes on the Knicks… CAP CRUNCH At the moment, the Knicks’ team salary is hard-capped at $178.6 million for 2024-25. They currently have $173 million in salary committed to 13 players for next year. (This assumes that first-round pick Pacome Dadiet and second-round picks Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr. and Ariel Hukporti sign to standard second-round contracts.) …

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick, per ESPN. The Hawks had long been rumored to part with either Murray or Trae Young, and now it appears they’ve made a decision, and Murray will be joining the Pelicans …

The Atlanta Hawks are trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In return, the Pelicans are reportedly sending back first-round picks in 2025 and 2027, center Larry Nance Jr. and guard Dyson Daniels to Atlanta. The 2025 pick is the Los Angeles Lakers’ unprotected pick acquired via the Anthony Davis trade, while …

Why Wiggins reportedly won’t be on Canada’s Olympic team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins won’t be representing Team Canada in the Paris Olympics this summer. The decision for Wiggins not to join Team Canada was mutual between him and the Warriors, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Friday morning, noting it was a medical decision. Wiggins dealt …

Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., a 2025 first-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick, per ESPN. The Hawks had long been rumored to part with either Murray or Trae Young, and now it appears they’ve made a decision, and Murray will be joining the Pelicans …

Report: CP3 contract deadline to be extended as Dubs explore trades originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have bought themselves a little more time regarding their Chris Paul contract decision. Golden State plans to extend the Friday deadline on Paul’s contract for the 2024-25 NBA season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday morning, citing sources. The original deadline …

A U.S. District Court judge granted the Toronto Raptors’ motion for arbitration in their ongoing lawsuit with the New York Knicks on Friday. The decision grants the NBA — and more specifically commissioner Adam Silver — to arbitrate on the matter, and come to a resolution on the issue in private between both sides. Per the court ruling by Federal …

Philip Alston to join Milwaukee Bucks for NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Loyola forward Philip Alston has agreed to join the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA Summer League. This comes after the forward had a workout with the team in May. Loyola Chicago’s Philip Alston has agreed to …

Joe Murphy Andrew Wiggins will not play for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics later this summer because the Golden State Warriors have blocked his involvement, according to Doug Smith. Training camp for the Canadian national team will open on Friday.  The exact reason why the Warriors are playing hardball with the Canadian Olympic Committee is unclear. Trade rumors involving …

Here’s the unique number Matas Buzelis will wear for the Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Now that the Bulls drafted Chicago native Matas Buzelis, officially making him a team member, they announced what number he’ll wear for the 2024-25 season. Matas Buzelis will wear 0️⃣0️⃣. pic.twitter.com/jhQeQRM8jI — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 27, 2024 The rare 00. Buzelis and …

Getty Images The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, and while there may have been a lack of starpower at the top, everyone is excited to see the new class of prospects hit the court. That includes No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who was one of four Frenchman to go in the first round. Other notable players that …

Report: Klay drawing free agency interest from 76ers, two West rivals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Another day, another Klay Thompson rumor. But with NBA free agency just 48 hours away, things are intensifying more than ever. With each passing day, it appears more and more likely that Thompson’s time in the Bay could be nearing an end. …

Report: Warriors prioritizing PG13 trade over re-signing Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fasten your seatbelts, because the Warriors are trying to cook, and things could get messy fast. The Warriors reportedly have been dialed in on their pursuit of star Los Angeles Clippers wing Paul George more than ever, but as a result, Golden State’s rocky relationship …

Kings ship Mitchell, Vezenkov, pick to Raptors for McDaniels originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are parting ways with two players ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Sacramento has traded guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors for sixth-year wing Jalen McDaniels, the team announced Friday morning. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported …