Sources: Smart agrees to buyout; to join Lakers
Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.
With Beal in fold, Clips turn sights toward CP3
After finally landing Bradley Beal, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed Saturday that the team is “strongly considering” a potential reunion with Chris Paul.
Valanciunas ‘excited’ to be a Nugget, exec says
Nuggets officials confirmed Friday that they expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season starts amid speculation he may join Greek EuroLeague club team Panathinaikos.
Joel Embiid sees you
In what he’s calling his “most important” offseason, Joel Embiid responds to his critics.
Beal officially signs with Clippers after Suns buyout
Bradley Beal has officially signed with the Clippers, the team announced Friday, after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Suns.
Sources: Mavericks center Lively has foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot but is expected to be healthy for camp.
Pelicans’ Queen has surgery, out at least 3 months
Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is likely to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist.
Docs: Bettor placed 30 wagers on Rozier unders
A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game, according to documents obtained by ESPN that reveal new details about the suspicious betting under scrutiny by federal investigators.
Lopez aims to help take Clippers ‘even further up’
Brook Lopez discussed his decision to join the Clippers on a two-year contract worth nearly $18 million on Monday at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
76ers’ George has arthroscopic knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday to treat an injury suffered during a recent workout.