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Former NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/russwest44/status/2087607645540585686 Across 18 seasons, Westbrook averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 8 assists while earning nine All-NBA nods. Twice an All-Star Game MVP, he was also named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team during the...

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have decided to hold off on extension talks until after the 2026-27 season starts, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275 million contract extension. The Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks last season. Davis will make $58.5...

According to Logan Murdock of The Ringer, a small contingent of the Golden State Warriors' front office wanted to trade Jimmy Butler to the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis. A deal didn't go down because of Davis' injury history and desire for a new extension. It is widely believed in...

There is a belief from league sources in conversations with Dallas Hoops Journal that the Golden State Warriors would prefer to add LeBron James in free agency without bringing in Anthony Davis, and there is skepticism that Golden State largely views a Davis trade as a means to land James....

The Golden State Warriors are trying to trade for Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis and sign LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James is an unrestricted free agent. He's been with the Los Angeles Lakers since the 2018-19 season. Davis and James led the Lakers to the...

With the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, teams are nearing the end of their due diligence process. Former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson recently met with members of the Utah Jazz front office before arriving in New York ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, though he did not hold an on-court...

Anthony Davis's long-term future with the Washington Wizards has been a talking point since he arrived in a February trade, but Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger offered a reason for optimism this week, indicating the star big man wants to be part of what Washington is building. Speaking with NBC...

The Miami Heat could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant if they fail to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo wants to be traded to the...

Former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson does not plan to work out for the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, and his camp believes he has a real chance to be selected No. 1 by the Washington Wizards and prefers he not land with Utah, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal....

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a prime trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Blazers may also pursue Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis if they don't land Antetokounmpo. "I've heard from multiple league...