Payton Pritchard Trade Talk: Ready to Battle Brown
Pritchard shares his candid take on losing a longtime teammate as Boston shifts its focus toward Paul George.
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Cavaliers Turn to Peyton Watson as Their Answer for the Wing
A sign-and-trade with Denver gives Cleveland a young two-way wing to address last postseason’s biggest weakness.
James Harden Re-Signs With Cavaliers on New Three-Year, $97 Million Pact
Cleveland retains its veteran playmaker on a fresh three-year pact, even as questions linger about fit and durability.
Cavaliers Peyton Watson Trade Nets $88M Deal
A four-team blockbuster reshapes three rosters as Cleveland locks up its new starting forward.
Lakers’ Ownership Chaos Puts New Pressure on Luka Dončić
Ownership turnover, front-office turmoil and untested contracts leave Luka Dončić’s Lakers future far from settled.
Jeanie Buss Fights Family’s Bid to Sell Lakers Stake
A trust dispute could derail the Lakers sale, as one sibling refuses to sign off on the family’s deal.
Raptors Reportedly Eye Four-Team Blockbuster to Land Nuggets Star Jamal Murray
Toronto could pair Kawhi Leonard with Jamal Murray if a bold new trade framework becomes reality this offseason.
Bradley Beal Re-Signs With Clippers on New Two-Year Deal
A hip injury wrecked his first season in Los Angeles, and now Beal gets another shot with a lighter role.
Russell Westbrook Retires from NBA After 18 Historic Seasons
Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons, leaving the NBA as its all-time triple-double leader with 209.
Ben Simmons Joins Boomers Minicamp in NBA Comeback Bid
The former No. 1 pick paid his own way to prove his health ahead of a possible NBA deal.