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Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49736217/jeanie-buss-asks-court-block-siblings-vote-sell-lakers-shares In a petition filed in L.A. Superior Court, Jeanie Buss is challenging the legality of her siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining Lakers shares.

Kuminga joining Wolves on 2-year, $12.4M deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49736014/jonathan-kuminga-reaches-2-year-deal-minnesota-timberwolves Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Timberwolves, which includes a player option, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania. Part of Minnesota's pitch is that Kuminga will fill the vacant starting power forward slot.

Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49732342/buss-brothers-joining-new-padres-ownership-group The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.

Sources: Pels reach 2-year deal with Mathurin https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49732472/sources-pelicans-reach-2-year-16m-deal-bennedict-mathurin Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, including a player option, sources told ESPN.

LeBron, PGA Tour to bring event to Akron in '27 https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49721608/lebron-james-pga-tour-partner-event-focused-amateurs The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be played in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio, in July 2027, James' foundation announced Tuesday.

Warriors offseason recap and early season preview: Continuity over change https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49603351/golden-state-warriors-offseason-recap-2026-27-season-preview-stats-roster-depth-chart How will the final years of the Curry era look? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

2026-27 NBA Summer Forecast: Experts predict MVP, ROY and other major awards https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49643160/nba-predictions-2026-2027-expert-picks-mvp-roy-dpoy Our Summer Forecast panel reveals its predictions for all major NBA awards for the 2026-27 season.

Unrivaled Hoops Valuation Hits $650M in New Funding Round https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/unrivaled-basketball-valuation-funding-raise-1234942880/ Unrivaled, the 3×3 women’s professional basketball league, has completed an oversubscribed Series C fundraise at a value of $650 million, as the nearly three-year-old organization contemplates further geographic expansion. Unrivaled was co-founded in 2023 by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, and the lion’s share of its ownership is concentrated among its players. Leading […]

Sources: Warriors to sign Niang, completing roster https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49726223/sources-warriors-sign-georges-niang-completing-roster The Warriors are signing veteran PF Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, completing the team's 15-man roster for the upcoming season.

Klay says he joined Heat to taste winning again https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49725327/klay-thompson-says-chose-heat-opportunity-win-again Klay Thompson said he's relishing the chance to win at the highest level again with a revamped Miami Heat team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Who has a shot at the title? Predictions for 2026-27 NBA conference and Finals winners https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49650138/nba-predictions-2026-27expert-picks-predictions-western-eastern-conference-finals-champions Our Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the Finals.

Clippers offseason recap and early-season preview: Big questions still remain for LA https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49674001/la-clippers-offseason-recap-2026-27-season-preview-stats-roster-depth-chart The Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga continues to roll on, leaving the Clippers' 2026-27 season in turmoil. What's next in LA?

Luis cleared to play for LSU after signing NBA deals https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/49717471/rj-luis-jr-granted-injunction-play-lsu-tigers-signing-nba-contracts A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season despite signing multiple NBA contracts.

Warriors to sign guard Williams to one-year deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49722217/warriors-sign-free-agent-brandon-williams-1-year-deal Warriors are signing free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

Sources: Blazers' Sharpe (knee) to miss 6 months https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49715231/sources-blazers-sharpe-miss-6-months-meniscus-tear Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania

NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Expert projections for East and West standings https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49641350/nba-predictions-2026-27-forecast-knicks-76ers-heat-thunder-spurs-lakers-east-west-standings The top five seeds, the play-in group and the bottom five: NBA experts predict where all 30 teams will land in the standings for the 2026-27 season.

Sources: DeRozan joining Nuggets on 1-year deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49684447/nuggets-signing-6-all-star-demar-derozan-1-year-deal Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Thompson clears waivers, joins Giannis, Heat https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49706703/klay-thompson-lands-heat-clearing-waivers Klay Thompson officially agreed to a two-year deal to join Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat after clearing waivers on Sunday.

Sources: Klay set to join Heat after Mavs buyout https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49683637/mavs-buy-klay-thompson-deal-heat-move-deck-sources-say Klay Thompson plans to sign a two-year, nearly $13 million deal with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

5-team deal sends Watson to Cavs, Strus to Clips https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49664656/peyton-watson-cavaliers-max-strus-clippers-part-multi-team-trade-nuggets The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN. Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million deal to join the Cavaliers, his agents said.