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JaVale McGee, a three-time NBA champion and former Dallas Mavericks center, is headed to Australia. The Illawarra Hawks announced Friday that they’ve signed McGee to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025–26 NBL season. "Adding JaVale McGee to our program is a game-changer," Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said. "His leadership,...

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has offered early praise for Zion Williamson as speculation continues over the All-Star forward’s long-term future with the franchise as the 2025-26 NBA season nears. "From what I'm hearing from Joe, he's been really, really impressed with Zion," ESPN’s...

As the Dallas Mavericks evaluate their backcourt depth ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, guard Jaden Hardy is gaining buzz as a potential trade candidate. Hardy, 23, was listed by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley as one of five under-25 NBA players who could benefit from a change of scenery. While...

It looked like NBA icon LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers worked out at the Clippers' facility, sparking speculation that he was about to get traded. However, LeBron is not going to the Clippers. Klutch Sports Group just uses LAC's old practice facility in Playa Vista. https://twitter.com/NickDePaula/status/1951038720821395927 Some people...

The New York Knicks have signed forward Mikal Bridges to a four-year, $150 million contract extension, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Bridges' new deal includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. The swingman also has a trade kicker. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1951036775868080529 The Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is skinny and in shape and that spells trouble for the rest of the NBA. “People should be very terrified," an anonymous NBA coach told Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports about Dončić being in shape. "I know I am. He was putting up big...

An NBA trade sending LeBron James, Bronny James and Dalton Knecht from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Lakers and Heat: Miami Heat receive: LeBron James, Bronny James and Dalton Knecht Los...

The New York Knicks continue to show strong interest in Ben Simmons, according to NBA reporter Ian Begley of SNY. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent. He played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season. "Ben Simmons is certainly a candidate for the Knicks’ final roster spot," Begley...

The Golden State Warriors' trade interest in Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević has "cooled," according to NBA reporter K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network. The Warriors were interested in trading for Vučević last season before acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Vučević is expected to begin next season...

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their first full season with Luka Dončić as their franchise centerpiece, attention is already turning toward what a long-term contract extension might look like. Dončić, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks last season, is eligible to sign a new deal...