Sources: Rockets’ Smith to sign $122M extension
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Forward Williams to re-sign with Nets
Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday.
Bailey ‘blessed’ to be with Jazz: ‘Trust my process’
Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5.
Beasley subject of federal gambling investigation
Federal authorities are investigating Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN.
LeBron opts in for $52.6M, watching L.A. moves
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. James intends to closely monitor the Lakers’ moves and whether the team is positioning itself to field a title-contending roster.
WNBA to add Cleveland, Detroit, Philly by 2030
The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia set to join by 2030. Toronto and Portland enter next year.
Sources: Harden to sign $81.5M deal with Clips
James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Portis to sign $44M deal with Bucks
Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN’s NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.