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File photo Nikola Jokic isn’t planning to leave the Denver Nuggets. At least, not right now. But his decision to pass on a contract extension this summer has introduced just enough uncertainty to make things interesting. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the reigning three-time MVP is expected to hold off on signing an extension, […]

File photo The Brooklyn Nets aren’t just counting on Michael Porter Jr. to contribute as a scorer. They’re hoping his championship pedigree can set the tone for a roster still trying to find its way. Porter, acquired from Denver in a deal earlier this offseason, arrives as the only player on the Nets’ roster with

Getty Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he was caught off guard by the team’s decision to trade longtime backcourt partner Desmond Bane, but added he understands why it happened and sees a promising future for both sides. “I was shocked, personally,” Morant told The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole. “I got the message from

Getty It’s summertime in the NBA, which can only mean one thing. Namely, it’s time to speculate where LeBron James will play next. Well, here’s a hint: It won’t be Cleveland. Here’s another hint: It will be in Los Angeles with the Lakers. Yeah, I know. That’s boring for the rumor mill. It also seems

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson expects Evan Mobley to be in the NBA conversation soon.  Mobley, 24, is one of the best young players in the NBA. He won the Defensive Player of the Year Award and made the All-NBA Second Team last season.  Kenny Atkinson being interviewed on the broadcast. Asked what’s next

League sources say that both the Suns and the Clippers continue to weigh the prospect of reuniting with Chris Paul. Yet it remains unclear what happens if a deal with neither of those previous employers materializes for the 40-year-old. Paul has already rebuffed an approach from his home-state Charlotte Hornets earlier in free agency and

League sources say Bradley Beal’s current contract stipulates that he is owed a 25% advance payment on his 2025-26 salary on July 15. As in this coming Tuesday. The early payment is valued at more than $13 million. While sources say that Beal will ultimately receive that amount no matter how his eventual exit from

The Bucks remain on the hunt for backcourt help and are expected to re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother Thanasis if their superstar indeed remains in Brewtown.Source: marcstein.substack.com More on this storyline Jeff Stotts: If Haliburton did indeed tear his Achilles, that would be the 8th Achilles tear of the season. The previous high was 5 (14-15).

Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut drew as much interest as possible for an exhibition game in the summer.

Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick had a reservation at the famed Craig’s restaurant in West Hollywood four days after the Lakers’ season ended — one Lakers superstar was in attendance.