Bardan COO

Malik Beasley, an NBA player under investigation in a federal gambling probe, had “financial issues” and struggled to pay back a $650,000 advance this year, according to a lawsuit filed by his former marketing agency. The suit, filed in April by New York-based Hazan Sports Management Group, seeks $2.25 million in damages and legal fees […]

Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker could be on the move this summer. (Getty) The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons remain viewed as the top candidates to land Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, who confirms earlier reports that both teams are making a strong push as NBA free agency begins. Scotto adds that

Michael Scotto: Breaking: The Brooklyn Nets and Day’Ron Sharpe have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype . Sharpe averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game this season. Deal negotiated by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Erik Slater @erikslater_ The

The dust has settled from the end of the 2024-25 NBA season and the 2025 NBA Draft. That means NBA Free Agency will be in full swing in July and we should continue to get plenty of news, rumors and trades circulating. NBA teams can officially begin negotiating deals with players starting Monday, June 30

Armed with the $14.1 million mid-level exception, the Lakers are expected to chase Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez and the Atlanta Hawks’ Clint Capela, with the surprise addition of Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton as another target on their list.Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1 When is the

The Lakers are not making calls gauging Austin Reaves’ trade value, one of the sources said. …. Reaves, who turned down a nearly $90 million extension last week, is viewed as a key piece alongside Luka Doncic, the star the team is building around in the present and future.Source: New York Times More on this

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career,” said agent Rich Paul about his client’s decision.

Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is drawing lots of interest on the free-agent market. (File photo) The Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies are two teams said to have interest in Cleveland Cavaliers free agent guard Ty Jerome, according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, with the Utah Jazz mentioned as another, per RG.org’s Grant Afseth. Jerome

In what could turn into an incredibly embarrassing and awkward situation for the NBA, the “U.S. District Attorney’s office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets,” reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. This gambling allegedly took place during the 2023-24 season, when Beasley was a member

Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is exercising his $52.6-million option and is on track to play his 23rd NBA season. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Lakers superstar LeBron James will once again make NBA history by playing in his 23rd NBA season. James exercised his player option for $52.6 million to play for the Lakers during the