Billy Donovan Hired by Spurs as Lead Assistant After Bulls Exit

Image via the National Basketball Association The San Antonio Spurs are adding a veteran coaching presence to their bench. According to Shams Charania and Pete Thamel, former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has agreed to become San Antonio’s lead assistant coach under first-year head coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan parted ways with Chicago in April after five seasons leading the Bulls. Prior to his NBA coaching career, he built one of the most accomplished résumés in college basketball, winning back-to-back national championships at the University of Florida before making the…

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2026 WNBA All-Star Starters Announced: Full List Featuring Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers & A’ja Wilson

The WNBA has officially unveiled the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, and this year’s lineup reflects both the league’s established superstars and its exciting new generation of talent. Fan favorites Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers headline the backcourt, while perennial MVP candidates A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart once again earn starting nods. The game, which will be played at Chicago’s United Center on July 25, promises to showcase the league at its highest level. The 2026 All-Star starters are: Guards • Caitlin Clark – Indiana Fever • Paige Bueckers…

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Jaylen Brown Issues First Statement After Celtics Trade to Philadelphia 76ers

After a decade in Boston, Jaylen Brown has officially broken his silence following the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown took to social media to thank the Celtics organization and its fans while expressing optimism about the next chapter of his career. The statement, released Thursday afternoon, reads in part: “Boston, thank you for 10 unforgettable years. We built something special together, and I’ll always be grateful for the love, the battles, and bringing Banner 18 home. To my teammates, coaches, staff, and every fan who…

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NBA to Test Revolutionary One Free-Throw Rule at 2026 Summer League

Adam Silver’s NBA has once again decided to fix something that was not broken and they are using the Summer League as its laboratory. League officials will test a one free-throw rule during the 2026 NBA Summer League, an experimental change designed to reduce game interruptions while maintaining the same scoring value for shooting fouls. Under the proposed rule, players will take just one free throw regardless of whether the foul would normally result in one, two, or three attempts. The lone free throw will simply be worth the total…

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Knicks Reportedly Made Multiple Attempts to Trade for Yves Missi, Pelicans Refused Every Offer

The New York Knicks were determined to find a replacement in the middle after losing Mitchell Robinson, and according to Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime, they identified New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi as their top target. Haynes reported that the Knicks “tried feverishly” to acquire Missi, making multiple trade offers to New Orleans. However, each proposal was rejected, with the Pelicans making it clear they have no interest in moving the promising young center. The message from New Orleans was unequivocal: Missi is considered a vital part of…

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NBA Restructuring Signals League’s Future: Staff Cuts Fuel Investment in WNBA, NBA Europe, and Technology

The NBA is making a significant organizational shift. According to Tom Friend, the league has eliminated dozens of positions within its league office as part of a broader effort to redirect resources toward strategic growth initiatives. Rather than simply reducing costs, the move appears designed to position the NBA for its next phase of expansion. The league is reportedly increasing its investment in four primary areas: NBA Europe, local media, technology, and the WNBA. The restructuring comes at a time when the NBA is aggressively pursuing new revenue opportunities beyond…

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Boston Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, Multiple Draft Picks

The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran star Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. (SB Nation⁠) The blockbuster deal signals a dramatic shift for both Eastern Conference rivals. For Philadelphia, the acquisition of Brown gives the franchise a younger two-way superstar to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Brown is coming off another outstanding campaign and immediately becomes a foundational piece for a team looking to maximize its championship…

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LeBron James Open to Minimum Contract With NBA Contender During Free Agency: Report

The NBA offseason may have just taken another stunning turn. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James is open to hearing pitches from teams around the league during free agency and would even be willing to accept a veteran minimum contract if it meant joining a legitimate championship contender. If true, this flies in the face of his previous stance earlier this offseason of not being willing to take a discounted deal. Additionally it calls into question claims made by LeBron’s agent and chief mouthpiece Rich Paul, who said there are…

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Spurs Sign Tobias Harris to Two-Year, $31 Million Deal

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, veteran forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the Spurs, giving San Antonio another proven veteran as the franchise looks to build on its Western Conference championship and make another run at an NBA title. Harris arrives in San Antonio after spending last season with the Detroit Pistons, where he averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while providing the steady, dependable play that has defined his 15-year NBA career. While Harris may no longer be an All-Star-level scorer,…

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Lakers Go All-In: Walker Kessler Trade Leaves Los Angeles With No Tradeable First-Round Picks Through 2033

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their intentions crystal clear: the future is now. Following their blockbuster acquisition of Walker Kessler, the Lakers have reportedly exhausted their supply of tradeable first-round draft picks over the next seven years. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Los Angeles has also committed approximately $475 million to a new core consisting of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. The move represents one of the boldest organizational pivots in recent franchise history. For years, the Lakers operated with one eye on maximizing LeBron James’…

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