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LeBron James leaving Lakers in NBA free agency as Golden State Warriors rumors swirl
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will be leaving in free agency and will finish out his NBA career elsewhere amid reports linking him to Golden State.
Landry Shamet returning to Knicks on four-year, $24 million contract as champs try to run it back
Landry Shamet is planning on signing a four-year, $24 million deal to remain with the Knicks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers in end to troubled Grizzlies tenure
Ja Morant was traded to the Trail Blazers on Monday in a move that is likely to turn the NBA upside down, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns days after LaMelo Ball stunner
The Charlotte Hornets have completed another franchise-altering move, trading forward Miles Bridges just days after stunning the NBA by sending franchise point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kevin Durant shades Knicks weeks after historic NBA Finals win: ‘Could be another 53-year wait’
Kevin Durant urged the Knicks and Jalen Brunson to make the most of the organization’s historical championship win – while they still can.
Jose Alvarado returning to Knicks on $14 million contract after declining player option
Jose Alvarado declined his $4.5 million player option for next season, but he’s reportedly returning on a three-year deal worth over $14 million.
Mitchell Robinson unlikely to return to Knicks as team faces second apron crunch
Mitchell Robinson is unlikely to return to the Knicks next season, a source told The Post’s Stefan Bondy on Thursday night.
Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in stunning NBA deal
The Hornets are out of the Lamelo Ball business, trading him to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Meet Melvin Ajinca, the 21-year-old Euro stash Knicks got in massive draft trade
As part of a wide-ranging four-team deal involving the Mavericks, Suns and Lakers that sent New York’s No. 24 pick to Los Angeles, the Knicks acquired the rights to Melvin Ajinca from Dallas.
ESPN NBA draft broadcast gets really awkward over Jay Williams’ motorcycle crash
Richard Jefferson turned a discussion about ESPN teammate Jay Williams’ draft night experience in 2002 into a cringe-fest moment with a pair of jokes that absolutely bombed.