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Panathinaikos Owner Targets Nikola Jokic With 'Serious' Buyout Proposal
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos attempted to buy Nikola Jokic out of his Denver Nuggets deal, which currently has two seasons and $121.8 million remaining.
Wembanyama Inks $252M Extension as Spurs Add Tobias Harris After 62-20 Season
Victor Wembanyama signed a $252 million max extension following a 62-20 regular season that saw the San Antonio Spurs earn the Western Conference 2-seed.
Ben Simmons Joins Australian Minicamp with Zero Restrictions in Melbourne
Ben Simmons is participating in a player-led Australian national team minicamp in Melbourne with zero restrictions after sitting out the 2025-26 NBA season.
Don Nelson Dies at 86: Second-Winningest NBA Coach and Five-Time Champion
Don Nelson dies at age 86, leaving a legacy of 1,335 coaching wins and five NBA championships earned during his 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics.
Tyler Herro Joins Bucks in Giannis Trade with One Year Left on Contract
Tyler Herro arrives in Milwaukee following a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, bringing a career scoring average of over 20 points per game to his hometown team.
Former NBA Standout Monta Ellis Named Alcorn State General Manager
Alcorn State announced Friday that former NBA Most Improved Player Monta Ellis will serve as the basketball program's general manager this season.
Joel Embiid Healthy for 2026-27 After 76ers Add LeBron James and Jaylen Brown
Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey reports Joel Embiid is healthy and motivated after the team acquired LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Knicks-76ers Matchup: Defending Champs Face LeBron James and Jaylen Brown
The New York Knicks enter the 2026-27 season as defending champions following a postseason where they hit 25 3-pointers in a record-tying Game 4 victory.
Jaylen Brown Joins Sixers After Celtics Trade Discussions for Giannis
Jaylen Brown moves to Philadelphia after a 10-year tenure in Boston, joining LeBron James and Joel Embiid following a season where he averaged nearly 30 points per game.