San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama says he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.
Philadelphia is bringing in Bamba with the intention of keeping restricted free agent Paul Reed, but Bamba gives the Sixers some security behind Joel Embiid if they do lose Reed.
The Portland Trail Blazers have been informed that Damian Lillard wants a trade specifically to the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, multiple sources tell @TheAthletic
[Reynolds] Britney Spears says Wembanyama's security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed (apnews.com)
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama says he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.
[Wojnarowski] Free agent F Montrezl Harrell has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. (www.threads.net)
[Charania] Atlanta Hawks All-Star Dejounte Murray and CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul are finalizing a four-year, $120 million veteran maximum extension with the franchise, per sources. Deal includes a player option. (www.threads.net)
[Wojnarowski] The Kings are acquiring Pacers G Chris Duarte for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Pacers will receive a 2028 second (via Dallas) and the Kings' 2030 second-round pick. Trade will be finalized today. (www.threads.net)
[Wojnarowski] Free agent G Aaron Holiday has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. (www.threads.net)
[Charania] The Mavericks are acquiring Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams on a four-year, $54 million deal via sign-and-trade, per sources. WME Sports’ Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe completed the new contract for Williams. (www.threads.net)
[Wojnarowski] The Portland Trail Blazers are matching restricted free agent Matisse Thybulle’s three-year, $33 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN. Sheet was signed and received in Portland this morning. (www.threads.net)
Deal includes an $11.5M player option on third year, sources tell ESPN.
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[Wojnarowski] Free agent C Mo Bamba has agreed on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, @PrioritySports’ Mark Bartelstein and agent Greer Love tell ESPN. (twitter.com)
Philadelphia is bringing in Bamba with the intention of keeping restricted free agent Paul Reed, but Bamba gives the Sixers some security behind Joel Embiid if they do lose Reed.
Sources: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade: - Mavs: Grant Williams - Spurs: Reggie Bullock and an unprotected Dallas pick swap in 2030 - Celtics: Multiple second-round picks (www.threads.net)
[Haynes] Portland Trail Blazers RFA Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT (twitter.com)
[Stein] The Spurs' current plan is indeed for Victor Wembanyama to make his San Antonio debut Friday night in Las Vegas against Charlotte. (twitter.com)
[Wojnarowski] The Orlando Magic waived Bol Bol, team says. (twitter.com)
[Charania] Breaking: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets are among leading suitors for one of the NBA’s 75 Greatest Players ever. (twitter.com)
The Portland Trail Blazers have been informed that Damian Lillard wants a trade specifically to the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, multiple sources tell @TheAthletic
[Charania] Free agent center Robin Lopez has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Robin and Brook reunited again (twitter.com)
[Wojnarowski] Sacramento Kings All-NBA C Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a contract renegotiation and extension for a total of $217M over five years — including $195M in new money, his agents Greg Lawrence and Jason Ranne tell ESPN. (twitter.com)
[Charania] Free agent Malik Beasley has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic. Agent Brian Jungreis of Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment negotiated the contract. (twitter.com)
[Wojnarowski] Free agent C Mason Plumlee has agreed on a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the LA Clippers, agent Mark Bartelstein of @Prioritysports tells ESPN. (twitter.com)
Plumlee landed with Clippers at deadline and decides to stay with LA despite bigger financial offers elsewhere.
[Wojnarowski] Free agent F Torrey Craig has agreed on a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a player option. Craig averaged 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in 24 minutes for Suns last season. (twitter.com)
[Wojnarowski] Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed on a five-year designated rookie maximum deal that could be worth $260 million, his agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME tell ESPN. (twitter.com)
[Wojnarowski] Free agent guard Cory Joseph has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN. Joseph averaged seven points and 3.5 assists for the Pistons a season ago. (twitter.com)
[The Athletic] The Chicago Bulls applied for the disabled player exception for Lonzo Ball, who is expected to miss next season rehabbing his right knee, sources confirmed to The Athletic. (twitter.com)
Chicago’s DPE would generate $10.2M in free agency and trade opportunities
[Wojnarowski] Free agent Justin Holiday has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. (twitter.com)
[Scotto] The Brooklyn Nets and Lonnie Walker have agreed to a one-year deal, Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton of @KlutchSports told @hoopshype. (twitter.com)