2:27 PM ET Dan HajduckyESPN Close Hajducky is a reporter/researcher for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. The NBA Finals might be over, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is still putting up numbers. Less

Jul 2, 2022 Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports co-head of basketball Austin Brown told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. If Williamson makes the All-NBA team or wins MVP or Defensive

9:39 PM ET Associated Press HAVANA — There were some cheers for “The Star-Spangled Banner” before USA Basketball’s game in Cuba on Independence Day. And then the Americans celebrated the holiday with a big win. Xavier Munford scored 24 points and the U.S. defeated Cuba 87-64 on Monday night to close the first round of

1:25 PM ET ESPN.com Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The NBA trade deadline saw a bombshell deal between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons and James Harden. But trades had been on a hiatus since then. Four months later, big deals are back on the menu in the NBA draft

Jul 1, 2022 Nick DePaulaESPN After premiering the Disney+ film “Rise” last week, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted his newest Nike signature shoe, the Zoom Freak 4. Unveiled in a launch colorway showcasing a layered upper blending salmon and neon hues alongside charcoal and gray, the shoe is highlighted by its sizable reverse Nike

Jul 1, 2022 Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors made a pair of key moves on Day 2 of free agency, agreeing to terms with center Kevon Looney and guard Donte DiVincenzo on Friday, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Looney has agreed to stay with the Warriors on a three-year, $25.5 million

Jul 1, 2022 Free-agent center Jalen Smith has agreed to a two-year, $9.6 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. A former top-10 pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Suns, Smith’s career in Phoenix ended after just one full season as he was traded to

Jul 2, 2022 Associated Press DETROIT — The Pistons have signed former Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Boeheim led the ACC in scoring during the 2021-22 season, averaging 19.2 points, and ranked second in the conference in 3-pointers made per game

4:53 PM ET The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat saw their championship odds improve at sportsbooks when news broke Thursday that Kevin Durant was requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and reportedly eyeing those two contenders. Bettors, however, have been gravitating toward a team that hasn’t made any significant moves to a roster that

Jul 1, 2022 Tim BontempsESPN The Boston Celtics acquired Malcolm Brogdon from the Indiana Pacers on Friday, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, delivering the kind of playmaking point guard whom president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and coach Ime Udoka believed they needed to elevate the franchise as a championship contender. The Pacers are getting