[Charania] BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers All-NBA star Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, CAA’s Co-Head of Basketball, Austin Brown, tells ESPN.
Kyle Lowry posts heartfelt video about his career and confirms he is signing a 1 day contract to retire as a Raptor
Giannis mentioned that Jabari Parker was such an incredibly talented player that his goal was to at least outwork him, making it a point to always practice more than Jabari. He said Jabari was the biggest motivator of his career.
LeBron James reposts video of Austin Rivers strongly supporting newest 76ers player Jaylen Brown and his being outspoken off the court
Jaylen Brown keeps his promise as he meets the young fan who cried over his trade to the Sixers
Kawhi attends Kyle Lowry’s official retirement presser. He officially back.
Jaylen Brown joins Kevin Durant and JaMychal Green as the only players in NBA history to join the team they blew a 3-1 lead to in the following season.
[Chiang] Giannis is indeed changing his jersey number from No. 34 to No. 7 with the Heat.
[Charania] Mitchell has played a significant part in the Cavaliers’ efforts to improve the roster in recent years. Mitchell also would embrace the Cavaliers reuniting with LeBron James if James makes the decision to sign with Cleveland, according to sources.
Brad Stevens on the 2nd apron: “We may not be sitting here if there was a rule in the CBA that said guys you drafted & signed to 35% supermaxes count 25% against cap, bc that would allow you to build out with a lot more flexibility…47% of the cap is what [Brown & Tatum] were when we won it all “
[Charania] Just in: The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the six-time All-Star one of the top free agents, sources tell ESPN. The sides worked collaboratively on this resolution after exploring trade routes.
[Highlight] Shai can barely contain his excitement after he gets a backcourt steal and poster dunk vs. Jamaica
Donovan Mitchell will be making 75.5 million dollars when he is 34 years old in 2031
Brad Stevens on why he traded Jaylen Brown: “The path looked a little bit more challenging to me with 70% of our cap and such a high usage into two players and the reality in this era and in this day and age in the NBA you have to do a great job in building depth”
It’s crazy to think that in 1986, a sophomore Michael Jordan (who had been injured pretty much the whole year), averaged 44 points in a 3-game losing sweep to Larry Bird and the Celtics.
[Amick] Nuggets have been an underdog in this race since the start, so they should be thrilled to have made it a full week without being officially eliminated from contention… Team sources say they truly believe they’re still in it (for LeBron), though they also admit that they’re as in the dark
Brad Stevens acknowledges that he still has 70% of his cap tied up in two players
Darryn Peterson delivers tonight with 25 PTS (8⁄15 FG), 2 REB, 12 AST | Cameron Boozer with 18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
[Highlight] SGA gets three steals on back-to-back-to-back possessions vs. Jamaica
[Charania] Just in: Free agent Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
[Miami Heat] OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. from Milwaukee in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakučionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, three 1st round picks (2026, 2031 & 2033), a 2030 1st round pick swap and a 2033 2nd round pick.
Chris Haynes says that LeBron James himself will not be meeting with any of the teams throughout free agency, instead allowing Rich Paul to do it. Based on the info Rich Paul provides him, LeBron will make his decision.
Soccer legend Thierry Henry explains how very similar soccer and basketball are using Mason Plumlee
Luka plays a “Player vs. Player” game
[Highlight] Darius Acuff Jr. hits a big step back 3 in the defender’s face to put the Kings up 6! With a replay.
Nikola Jokić (in Serbian): “My wish is to stay in Denver until the end, it’s on them if they want me or not”
[Highlight] ‘Light the beam’ chants in Sacramento, in a Summer League game
Larry Bird does not sign anyone that played with LeBron
Lowry posts a video hinting at a Raptors comeback, ending with DeMar Derozan calling him. Raptors have 2 roster spots available.
[Begley] SNY sources: Jalen Brunson will be recovering/rehabbing for at least two months following his surgery to repair injury in his right forearm/wrist area. The procedure will happen on Tuesday. Brunson played through discomfort in the area during Finals run, per sources.
Giannis calls Malik Beasley during a livestream: Giannis: You going to be back in the league? Malik: I gotta handle some business first then we’ll see. I’m in Miami too. Giannis: You in Miami? I’ll be there in a week, if you’re still there I’ll hit you.
[Murray] I’m told that Rui Hachimura was on the Luka Doncic’s preferred return list.
[Amick] Sources: Nikola Jokic’s stated plan to re-sign in Denver a year from now, and bypass an extension this summer, is driven by the chance to add another year of max money (when he’ll be 37).
Giannis’s Goodbye to the city of Milwaukee and Bucks fans.
[Charania] Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are expected to start extension talks this week – and the two-time Finals MVP will do so with new representation. Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines, Esq. of SLASH Sports as his new agent.
[MacMahon] NBA GM on Jaylen: “The stats guys don’t see him close to elite - probably the widest gap in the league. They don’t think he’s the 6th best player” Another GM: “The credit goes to guys who score, but they’re not always driving team success. There’s guys like this all over: Ingram, DeRozan”
Which 2 players have the exact same jumpshot form?
Nets sophomore Egor Demin in the win tonight: 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, on 7⁄12 shooting
[Highlight] Replays of some Darryn Peterson highlights from the game
[Jeff Teague] I talked to my boy yesterday, my boy JT (Jayson Tatum) motivated. It ain’t no slight because he was legit like, “Damn can’t believe that sh*t went down.” He was just like, damn that’s weird. I’m like, the pressure’s on now killa
Inside The NBA - Charles wants Shaqs balls
[Highlight] Egor Demin caps off the night and the Brooklyn Nets win with a nasty Windmill JAM!
[Stein] Nikola Jokić reiterates tonight in Serbia that he intends to be a Nugget for life but also confirms the recent report about delaying a contract extension. Jokić says that, like last summer, he plans to put the signing off until after the coming season.
Brad Stevens on if Jayson Tatum had any involvement in the Jaylen Brown trade: “None.”
[Charania] Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. The Golden State Warriors have until 11:59pm ET on Tuesday to match.
Giannis almost had a heart attack after being convinced LeBron signed with Cleveland. Giannis when he found out it’s fake: “So there is a chance. “
Each of the 5 major stat records are kinda unbreakable.
[Highlights] Cameron Boozer full highlights vs. Utah Jazz (109-100 L) in the Salt Lake City Summer League:
18 Points on 6⁄9 FG (66.7%), 4⁄5 from 3 (80.0%0, 2⁄2 FT, 7 Rebounds (2 Off. Rebs), 4 Assists (4 TOV), 1 Steal, 3 PF, and a +/- of -1 in 27:23 minutes played.