NAZ REID with a huge 17pt first half before leaving the game with injury (youtu.be)
Naz Reid showed out for the Timberwolves in the first half vs the Jazz with 17pts. Utah even triple teamed him at one point to try to shut him down!
Is this allowed? 🏀 (streamable.com)
A source: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrbeardeddragon/video/7341581648984640810
#whoa Sources: Blazers trading Damian Lillard to Bucks in 3-team deal (www.espn.com)
Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at New York City hotel (www.nba.com)
The Houston guard was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel, according to the NYPD.
NBA Offseason: Every free agency deal, extension & trade for all 30 teams (www.nba.com)
Keep track of every reported and official deal from the 2023 NBA offseason.
Jaylen Brown's new contract with Celtics shows evolution of NBA (www.boston.com)
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics agreed to the richest contract in NBA history. Here's what it means for this year's team, as well as the future.
Bronny James’s shocking cardiac arrest brings back memories of Reggie Lewis’s death 30 years ago - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
Lewis collapsed and died while working out at Brandeis University.
Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest at USC workout and is in stable condition (www.latimes.com)
The 18-year-old son of Lakers star LeBron James suffers cardiac arrest during a USC workout Monday. His family says he is in stable condition.
Victor Wembanyama Drops 27 PTS & 12 REB in 2nd Summer League Game (youtu.be)
A staple of my childhood: NBA Jam Session (1993 VHS) (www.youtube.com)
You dang kids and your tiktoks and youtube. I still say the peak of NBA highlights was NBA Jam Session and anything narrated by Ahmad Rashad....
Thoughts on the Pacers roster this year and onward
Just wanted to know what people think about the new Pacers roster and how it might do in the East in the coming season and afterward. We don’t normally see a lot of Pacers discussion, but I think the moves recently have been interesting, if not inspired....
[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.
[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
Jayson Tatum Reportedly Recruiting Damian Lillard to Join Celtics (www.si.com)
A package of Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, Payton Pritchard, Justin Champagnie, three first-round picks, plus pick swaps, could top an offer from the Heat centered around Tyler Herro joining the Trail Blazers or going elsewhere in a three-team deal.