Ayton: Joining Doncic ‘feels like a video game’
More than seven years after being drafted ahead of Luka Doncic, 2018 No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton was amazed on Tuesday when considering the chance to team up with the superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, telling reporters “this feels like a video game.”
Sources: Spurs acquire Olynyk in deal with Wiz
The Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, sources told ESPN.
Cooper Flagg, Bronny James matchup most expensive since Wemby’s debut
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James’ matchup is $223 as of Tuesday.
Sources: Jokic to delay extension talks until ’26
Nikola Jokic will not seek a contract extension this summer, delaying extension talks until next summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 cover athlete
The Thunder star adds another accolade to a summer that already includes an MVP, a championship, and a $285 million extension.
Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in 3-team trade
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.
Stevens: Celtics not in a rebuild despite trades
Brad Stevens said he doesn’t want to hear any mention of the term “rebuild” this upcoming season associated with the Celtics, despite the trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
Brown to ’embrace’ Knicks’ high expectations
Mike Brown said he is ready to “embrace the expectations” of taking over a Knicks team looking to build on its best finish in 25 years last season.
Sources: AD had surgery to fix detached retina
Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Davis is expected to be ready for training camp.
NBA free agency: New West tiers after flurry of moves
Did any West team do enough to challenge the champs? Zach Kram runs through a new-look conference.