Principal stakeholders who didn’t enjoy Russell Westbrook near the end of his Denver Nuggets tenure last season thought it was absurd that he was unemployed, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. Westbrook's unrestricted free agency finally ended on Wednesday, as the NBA legend agreed to a deal...

During an interview with Chris Mannix of SI, Kevin Durant said he would like to retire from the NBA with the Houston Rockets. Durant is 37 years old. He's been in the NBA since 2007. "I'm looking to be here as long as I can, play my last years of...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could make his 2025-26 season debut in mid-November, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 40, will miss the start of the season because of sciatica on his right side. "I'm told that the Lakers and LeBron are looking at around mid-November...

The New York Knicks are "stunned" veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon retired from the NBA, a league source told DallasHoopsJournal. Brogdon was slated to make the Knicks' roster. He released the following statement to Shams Charania of ESPN: "Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career. I have...

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers made his preseason debut on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns and the five-time All-Star reminded everyone why he's one of the best basketball players in the world. In just 22 minutes of action, Dončić -- who lost weight this offseason and...

Russell Westbrook is signing with the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Westbrook was an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978493612875771982 Westbrook appeared in 75 games for the Nuggets last season. The future Hall of Famer averaged 13.3...

The Utah Jazz are "not trading Lauri Markkanen," according to NBA reporter Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. "I was told firmly by someone close to the Jazz, 'We’re not trading Lauri Markkanen,'" Anderson wrote. Markkanen is one of the best players in the NBA. He averaged 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds,...

There is "some chance" Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid plays on opening night against the Boston Celtics. Embiid underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April. He only played in 19 games last season. https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba/status/1978145767836483887 The Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $192 million extension in September 2024. The 31-year-old big...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was on his wife Savannah's podcast, Everybody's Crazy, and the NBA legend said he warned his financial adviser to never steal money from him. There have been several financial advisers who have stolen money from their clients in sports history. “I have a lot...

During an interview with NBA reporter Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, Houston Rockets legend Vernon Maxwell opened up about the Kevin Durant trade. The Rockets traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft picks to the Phoenix Suns this offseason for Durant, one of the greatest players in NBA history. Maxwell, who...