NBA summer storylines we’re still watching, including the Kuminga saga at Golden State
The NBA’s offseason flurry is winding down, but key restricted free agent and superstar extension decisions are still looming.
Kuminga in no rush to accept Warriors’ offers
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga is in no rush to sign the latest contract offers from the Golden State Warriors, he told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA execs debate the rookie class: Flagg runaway ROY? Biggest steal? Best pick?
ESPN’s Jeremy Woo polled executives and scouts on this NBA season’s upcoming rookie class. Who will win ROY? Which players will surpass expectations?
NBA rebuild rankings: Where Spurs, Mavs, Suns check in
Is Dallas’ rebuild already complete? How close is San Antonio? We examine the paths forward for 14 teams that missed the playoffs.
Smart credits Doncic with assist for Lakers move
Marcus Smart credited Luka Doncic for recruiting him to Los Angeles at his introductory news conference with the Lakers on Tuesday.
Jazz’s Filipowski earns Summer League MVP honor
– Kyle Filipowski became the first Utah Jazz player to earn most valuable player honors in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday.
Joel Embiid sees you
In what he’s calling his “most important” offseason, Joel Embiid responds to his critics.
Haliburton: Rise in Achilles tears likely ‘bad luck’
Tyrese Haliburton said there’s no definitive answer as to why there were so many Achilles injuries last season, chalking it up mostly to bad luck.
Beal’s assist: Clips guard to give up No. 3 to CP3
When Chris Paul returns to the LA Clippers, he’ll keep the only number he has ever worn in his two decades in the NBA, thanks to guard Bradley Beal, who will give up his No. 3 jersey to Paul.
Sources: F Okogie agrees to deal with Rockets
Forward Josh Okogie is headed to the Rockets, having agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the team, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.