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- Jaylen Brown to Philly, Paul George to Boston: What the Blockbuster Means for NBA Futures
- Jaylen Brown to 76ers, Paul George to Celtics: What the Blockbuster Means for NBA Futures
- Celtics-76ers Blockbuster and the NBA Offseason Moves Reshaping Title Odds
- Walker Kessler to Lakers Trade Grade: What It Means for NBA Futures Odds
The wire
Injuries only →- NBA2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Walker Kessler, Ja Morant dealsWe're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the deal that sent big man Walker Kessler to the Lakers.
- NBABilly Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources tell me and @...
- NBASuns officials finalized the deal on Thursday night with Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySports, as Spencer departs the Warri...
- NBASources: 76ers enter mix for LeBron James after Jaylen Brown addOne day after trading for Jaylen Brown, the 76ers have entered the mix for LeBron James and are attempting to pitch him, sources said.
- NBAFree agent guard Pat Spencer has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. Spencer's role grew across th...
- NBAShams: 76ers enter mix for LeBron James
- NBA2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensionsWe're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including the Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili deals in Los Angeles.
- NBAFree agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Jones played a reserve role...
- NBA2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updatesWe're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron's next move.
- NBAThe 2024-25 NBA champ is returning for his 7th season with the franchise.
- NBAFree agent wing Kenrich Williams has reached an agreement to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a one-year, $5M deal, league sources...
- NBAFree agent forward Kyle Anderson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN. Anderson enters...
- NBAJaylen Brown 'excited and disappointed' after trade to 76ersFormer Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he is "excited and disappointed" over his trade to the 76ers.
- NBARaptors agree to multiyear extension with coach Darko RajakovicThe Raptors have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic, who will soon lead a team featuring Kawhi Leonard.
- NBA2027 NBA championship odds: Sixers shorten to 20-1, Celtics now 13-1An updated look at the odds to win the 2027 NBA Finals following a flurry of free agent signings and blockbuster trades.
- NBALil Wayne, Karl-Anthony Towns top attendees at Michael Rubin's 2026 'White Party'Some of the biggest names in the sports world partied with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin at his annual "White Party."
- NBAShams: 76ers signing Anfernee Simons gives Philly 'more firepower'
- NBASources: Anfernee Simons agrees to deal with revamped 76ersFree agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in the second season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- NBAReporting for NBA Today on Jaylen Brown post-76ers trade -- and a major Philadelphia signing as the roster's retooling continues:
- NBAOne free throw rule, embedded ball tech test set for summer leagueThe NBA summer league will test the one free throw rule that has been tested in the G League, as well as embedded sensors in basketballs during July's summer league series.
- NBAJaylen Brown's statement after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers: First and foremost, thank you to the Most...
- NBASimons -- who has averaged 18.8 points over the past five seasons and ranked sixth in 3s made off the bench last year -- gives the 76ers...
- NBAMore help for the 76ers:
- NBAJust in: Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option...
- NBASources: New York Knicks have tried feverishly to trade for New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi after losing Mitchell Robinson, but of...
- NBAPerk can't disagree more with Vincent Goodwill's LeBron statue take
- NBAIs Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic under more pressure to win a title now?
- NBATim Hardaway Sr.: Son can't wear retired number after Heat dealTim Hardaway Sr. said he isn't letting his retired No. 10 come back into circulation for the Heat, even for his newly signed son.
- NBANBA free agency 2026: Winners, losers, big questions for teamsWhich teams are dominating the offseason? Which already wish they could hit the reset button? We picked 10 winners and losers from free agency.
- NBAPerk: Brad Stevens handed 76ers a trip to the Finals next year
- NBAWill Celtics live to regret trading Jaylen Brown?
- NBAThe 35-minute offseason overhaul of the Los Angeles LakersAfter LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.
- NBANBA Offseason Shakeup: Brown, George, Bagley Deals Reshape LeagueCeltics, Sixers Swap Stars in Blockbuster Trade The Deal: Boston ships Jaylen Brown to Philly for Paul George, two first-round picks (including an unprotected 2031 Sixers pick), and two second-rounders. The 2028 first could flip to a swap favorable to Boston—smart hedge against Philly’s future. Big Mike’s Take: Celtics front office just bet the house on George’s two-way impact over Brown’s consistency. Philly gets younger, but Brown’s 3-and-D game fits perfectly next to Embiid. Question is: Does this move the needle in the East, or just shuffle deck chairs? Nuggets Land Bagley on One-Year Deal The Move: Denver adds Marvin Bagley III—a former No. 2 pick—on a one-year pact. Klutch Sports negotiated the deal, signaling Bagley’s camp sees this as a prove-it spot. Big Mike’s Take: Nuggets needed frontcourt depth after losing Aaron Gordon. Bagley’s athleticism and rebounding could thrive in Denver’s system, but he’s gotta stay healthy. One-year deal = low risk, high reward. If he balls out,
- NBA'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcastHere are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.
- NBAGrading Brown-George trade: Did 76ers or Celtics win blockbuster?Boston sent star Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and picks. Which side won the trade?
- NBASources: Celtics sending Brown to 76ers for George, picksJaylen Brown has a new home, with the Celtics agreeing to send their longtime star to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, '31) and two second-round selections, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- NBASources: Mavericks add 7-footer Aldama in trade with GrizzliesThe Grizzlies are trading forward Santi Aldama to the Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a 2030 first-round pick and a pair of future second-round picks, sources told ESPN.
- NBAFormer NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling chargesMalik Beasley pleads not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.
- NBAFantasy basketball: Jaylen Brown loses volume in Philly but his value remains steadyEric Moody breaks down the Jaylen Brown trade and what it means for both the 76ers and the Celtics.
- NBANBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseasonWe have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
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