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The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28th when they face another of his former NBA sides, the Boston Celtics, the team said Friday. Hall of Famer Garnett will become just the second player in Timberwolves history to have his number retired. Malik Sealy's No. 2 was retired after his death in a road accident in 2000. The Timberwolves said in a statement that the ceremony "will serve as the centerpiece of a season-long celebration honoring Garnett's ext

US basketball fans will have plenty of chances to check out LeBron James's first season in Philadelphia, with the 76ers featured in 34 nationally televised games, according to the full NBA season schedule released on Thursday. The NBA had already announced that James and the Sixers would be in action on the first day of the league's 81st season on October 20th -- trying to spoil the New York Knicks' celebration of last season's crown. That game is part of a three-game slate featuring James lau

Future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook announced his NBA retirement on Wednesday, posting a video of his career highlights. Westbrook played ‌in 18 NBA campaigns between 2008 and 2026, shining the most during his first 11 seasons playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Westbrook was ⁠one of the best players in the NBA during the 2010s, winning the 2016-17 MVP with the Thunder. He made the NBA Finals once as well as four Western Conference Finals appearances in his time ⁠there. "Sometimes you

LeBron James will wear No. 23 with the Philadelphia 76ers, the ⁠team said on Monday as they officially announced the signing of the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The ‌Sixers took to their social media channels to post a photo ‌of James' blue jersey hanging in a locker ‌stall along with a crown as a nod to ‌his "King James" nickname. "I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside ‌Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship ‌for P

LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills and astonishing longevity, will embark on a 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will aim to win a fifth championship, he announced on Friday. It is the "last decision" for the league's all-time leading scorer – a player dubbed "The Chosen One" when he was still in high school, who has embraced excellence ever since, and never been afraid to use the platform of his superstardom. I thought I was done when the season ende

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, WNBA star Caitlin Clark and NBA legend Derrick Rose will grace the various covers of NBA 2K27. The latest edition of NBA 2K will feature a trio of different cover athletes. NBA 2K27 revealed today that NBA star Victor Wembanyama, WNBA star Caitlin Clark and NBA legend Derrick Rose will grace the covers of their various editions that will be available on Sept. 4 Ball Over Everything 💯 Pre-order NBA 2K27 now! ➡️ https://t.co/xIMBzDuP2B pic.twitter.com/RTSpX2Ecox

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as part of a three-team trade involving the Dallas Mavericks. In return, the Thunder received three second-round picks, while the Hawks also acquired Ryan Nembhard. Dallas received former 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher as part of the deal. Thunder general manager Sam Presti called the move a "financial decision" as the team is now under the second apron. BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-De

LeBron James addressed his future for the first time since his high-profile departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, telling a capacity crowd in New York that he is eager for the next chapter of his storied career. Speaking Thursday at Fanatics Fest NYC during a live recording of the “Mind the Game” podcast, James maintained a degree of mystery regarding his next team. While he avoided naming specific franchises, the four-time NBA champion expressed gratitude for his tenure in Southern California

Victor Wembanyama had inked a five-year, $252 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The contract is the largest rookie extension in NBA history. In the deal, “Wembanyama opted for a 25% maximum instead of the 30% supermax, which gives the Spurs more salary cap flexibility.” By passing on a “supermax” extension, Wembanyama could save the Spurs roughly $50 million overall, depending on next season’s salary cap. This saves San Antonio about $10 million

Another symbol of Anthony Davis' chapter in Los Angeles is officially gone. The Washington Wizards big man sold his Los Angeles home Thursday for a whopping $32,000,000. The home was originally listed for sale in August, months after Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in a February 2025 blockbuster trade that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It hit the market at $39,900,000, 28.7% above market value and was sold for 19.8% under, according to the listing on Zillow. Located i

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James. Austin Brown told ESPN that Mitchell could have waited until next year and added another year and $80 million to his deal but wanted to commit to a long-term deal as soon as possible. Mitchell's contract includes a player option for the 2030-31 campaign, according to the report. Mitchell, who joined t

Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player, announced earlier this week he would not return to the Lakers and seeks a new team in free agency for his 24th NBA campaign. Paul said he has fielded a number of calls from NBA teams, telling James they were a tribute to his career and expected skil

The Houston Rockets signed Tari Eason to a five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed deal on Thursday. Eason, 25, signed the extension as a restricted free agent. After the Rockets selected him 17th overall in the 2022 draft, Eason now heads into his fifth season with the team and a lot more money in his pocket.  Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed for Eason. pic.twitter

Jaylen Brown is taking his talents to the “City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.” ESPN reported that the Boston Celtics are sending Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George in a blockbuster trade. Also, Celects are getting two first-round picks (2028, 2031) and two second-round selections (2028, 2030). The shocking trade has reverberated throughout the NBA.  Brown will now form a new “Big 3” alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. In recent weeks, Brown’s tenure in Boston appe

LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for allowing him to wear the storied team's purple and gold ⁠colours after the NBA club wished "one of the greatest athletes in history" all the best in his impending free agency. The four-time NBA champion and league's all-time ‌leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers, leading them to ‌a title in 2020 during the COVID pandemic after two separate stints with ‌the Cleveland Cavaliers and four

Ja Morant is taking his talents to Oregon. The Memphis Grizzlies are sending Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. In the last two seasons, the Grizzlies have now traded all three of their former franchise cornerstones, Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Just a few years ago, the Grizzlies were hailed as one of the most talented young teams. After trading Morant,  the Grizzlies have made a full reset. MORANT

The draft can help NBA franchises turn around their fortunes, while relatively unheralded prospects can become NBA legends. Victor Wembanyama, for example, was the first overall pick in 2023 and he not only helped the San Antonio Spurs end their play-off drought this year but they went all the way to the NBA Finals. They were beaten by the New York Knicks,with this year's Finals Most Valuable Player being Jalen Brunson, a second-round pick in 2018. Others include Nikola Jokic, Draymond Green a

LaMelo Ball is taking his talents to the Midwest. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the All-Star guard, along with Josh Green, have been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks. Ball will now be paired with Anthony “Ant Man” Edwards to comprise one of the most dynamic backcourts. Additionally, the “Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte also gets first-round pick swaps in 2028,

Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking his talents to South Beach. ESPN reported that the NBA champion and two-time MVP has been traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal.  The Milwaukee Bucks are sending Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis. Also, the Bucks will receive three first-round picks, including No. 13 this year, one pick swap, and one second-rounder. Antetokounmpo’s affinity for Miami has been a poorly kept

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange to mark their basketball team's NBA Finals victory. Chants of "Let's go Knocks" rippled through the dense crowd, made up of some who paid hundreds of dollars for line sitters to wait overnight and save them a space to watch the procession. "The Knicks unite the city unlike any other team. We were starved for so long," said Anthony Martorelli, a 29

Jalen Brunson's 45 points lifted the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals in 53 years after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday. After a brutal first half from the Knicks' shooting, Brunson dropped 29 of his 45 points in the second half as he carried the Knicks on his back to a title. He finished shooting 14-27 (4-7 3PT, 13-15 FT) along with three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. His 45 points are the most ever by a Knicks player in a single NBA Finals game

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry ended his sneaker free agency on Monday, announcing a 10-year deal with Chinese company Li-Ning after leaving Under Armour last November. Curry, 38, revealed the deal on social media and called it "the partnership of a lifetime" that will include global expansion of his Curry Brand, basketball products, a golf line, leisure clothing, and the ability to sign other athletes to his brand. "This is bigger than a show deal, bigger than a signature series," Curry

While the Spurs had the game in hand, the Knicks finished much stronger to steal the win in the final minutes. New York take a 1-0 series lead to start the final. The NBA Finals tipped off last night, with the road to crowning an eighth different franchise in eight seasons. The first round took place in Texas between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, a chance to make a statement right from the start. All eyes were on Victor Wembanyama - would he rise to the occasion? In any case,

The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York. The Spurs captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals 4-3 to reach the NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday against the Knicks in San Antonio. "Though we're still hungry for one more, this feeling is, I can't explain it, it's so powerful," Wembanyama said. "We want four more. We'r