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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Lakers release former first-round pick ahead of opening night
The Los Angeles Lakers had a decision to make to finalize the roster, and it came on Monday. Dalton Knecht, who was the Lakers’ first-round pick in 2024, has been released, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Thunder sign Cason Wallace to massive contract extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are all-in on Cason Wallace.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 17
Utah Jazz News: Utah brings back former Jazzman, and new two-way contract 
According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz signed former Jazzman, Tony Bradley off free agency waivers. With Jusuf Nurkic injured and Mo Bamba’s play less than impactful, the Jazz bring in Bradley, who can provide serviceable minutes while they wait for Nurkic’s return.
Clippers bringing back Cam Christie on two-way deal
Cam Christie cleared waivers Friday and is headed back to the Clippers. This time, he’ll be on a two-way contract. The 21-year-old guard has agreed to return, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, with Ohm Youngmisuk confirming the news.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 16
Cam Christie Re-Signing With Clippers On Two-Way Contract
After clearing waivers on Friday, free agent guard Cam Christie has agreed to re-sign with the Clippers on a new two-way contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
NBA Banning Multiple Types Of Sports Bets For 2026-27 Season
As sports betting has intensified in the United States, some gamblers that have lost money have gone after athletes and executives, blaming them for their failed wins.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 16
NBA Instructs Sportsbook Partners To Ban Certain Bets
In response to recent betting scandals, the NBA has directed its sportsbook partners to prohibit or restrict certain types of bets, according to David Purdum and Shams Charania of ESPN.
Clippers Waive Cam Christie
The Clippers have decided to waive 2024 second-round pick Cam Christie, according to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links).
Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Aces’ A’ja Wilson makes history with 5th WNBA MVP Award
The Las Vegas Aces have been one of the most dominant teams in the league over the past few years, and they’ve been led by A’ja Wilson. That’s why it’s no surprise that she was recently announced as the MVP of the league for the fifth time in her career, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
New York Knicks News / TWSN / October 6
New York Knicks’ Contract Standoff Could Trigger Two Major Trades
The New York Knicks could be on the verge of a shakeup very soon, according to recent reports. ESPN Insider Shams Charania says that among growing concerns during contract extensions, the Knicks could potentially trade All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and guard Josh Hart if an extension isn’t reached.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 2
NBA insider believes Jalen Duren, Pistons have relationship to repair despite contract extension
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract Thursday night, ending a dispute that kept the All-Star center out of training camp.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 1
Toronto Raptors sign Jamal Shead to a three-year, $24 million contract extension
The Raptors have secured their backup point guard for the foreseeable future. According to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors and Jamal Shead have agreed to a contract extension that will pay Shead $24 million over three years.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Raptors, Jamal Shead Agree To Three-Year Extension
Third-year guard Jamal Shead has reached an agreement with the Raptors on a veteran extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029/30 season, agent KJ Smith tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29
NBA’s Las Vegas expansion plans are getting very real
The NBA isn’t merely flirting with Las Vegas anymore. It appears to be picking an owner. The league has narrowed the race for a Las Vegas expansion franchise to three finalist groups and expects to select the winning bid “in the very near future,” according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Memphis Grizzlies News / TWSN / September 25
Memphis Grizzlies Waive Former All-Star D’Angelo Russell
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard D’Angelo Russell, according to ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Russell, who’s entering his 12th season, was released by the Grizzlies despite never playing a single game for the franchise.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25
D'Angelo Russell is being linked to one team after getting waived
D’Angelo Russell might potentially be returning to the Eastern Conference. The former NBA All-Star guard Russell was officially waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell, who hopes to land with contender
The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Russell is expected to clear waivers before most NBA teams begin training camp next week.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / September 25
Grizzlies Waive D’Angelo Russell
The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Memphis has a roster crunch to deal with this fall, having carried 19 players on standard contracts into the day on Friday.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 18
Pelle Larsson to sign four-year extension with Heat
Swedish wing Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60MM extension with the Heat, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 18
Dereck Lively II Absent From Shams Charania’s List Of 2023 Extension Candidates
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was not among the 2023 draft picks ESPN’s Shams Charania named Friday on “NBA Today” while going through the rookie-scale extension candidates left in the class.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 16
Why NBA didn’t void Kawhi Leonard’s contract or suspend him
The NBA hammered the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard received something closer to a firm tap on the wrist. Leonard was fined $700,000 but avoided a suspension, and the league did not attempt to void his $50.3 million contract.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Kawhi Leonard’s reason for turning down Pistons, Timberwolves deals revealed
Kawhi Leonard had his legacy in mind when he chose to return to the Toronto Raptors over other intriguing destinations. The trade sending Leonard back up North was officially finalized earlier this week, ending a months-long saga that left the All-Star swingman in limbo.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Klay Thompson has chosen a new team after being bought out by Mavericks
Thompson is getting his wish and will be playing for an unquestioned contender next season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3
How Jaylen Brown trade, Tyrese Maxey impact LeBron James’ free agency
It is a testament to LeBron James’ greatness that he is entering year 24 in an offseason with so much player movement and he is still the main topic of discussion.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Spun / May 17
Shams Charania Shamed For Leaking NBA MVP Award
Shams Charania is a newsbreaker. On Sunday morning, the ESPN NBA insider broke some major news. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA's MVP award.
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