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.
Fantasy basketball: What to expect from Norman Powell, John Collins
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody break down all off the trades and signings of the offseason in the NBA, including Norman Powell and John Collins on the move.
Ball excited about ‘great situation’ with Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball doesn’t have to worry about rehabbing from a knee injury for the first time in a couple of seasons and is excited about his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA free agency: Grading 30-plus deals, including Paolo Banchero’s rookie max deal
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings and extensions.
Banchero, Magic agree to $239M rookie max deal
Magic star Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agent told ESPN.
✍ Grading every major trade this summer
Plenty of deals are getting done this summer. Catch up on the latest trade grades.
Brown brings ‘championship pedigree’ to Knicks
The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.