NBA Basketball

Keeping Kawhi-et: Leonard moving forward in Raptors return

Kawhi Leonard said he wants to put the focus on basketball and being a Raptor after being traded back to Toronto following a scandal-marred conclusion to his Clippers tenure.

LeBron envisioned joining Knicks but nixed idea after historic title

LeBron James told ESPN that he envisioned joining the Knicks as a free agent this summer but nixed the idea after New York won the NBA title.

Sources: Duren not at Pistons' media day, camp amid contract standoff

Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren is not attending the team's media day on Monday or the start of training camp as the contract standoff continues, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

Giannis brings heat as Miami era starts: Can still 'dominate the game'

Giannis Antetokounmpo has no doubt about his potential as he enters the next stage of his career following a blockbuster trade to the Heat, saying he can still "dominate the game" as one of the best players in the world.

Porzingis to miss start of Warriors camp with 'health issue'

Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of Warriors training camp because of a health issue.

Haliburton 'ready to go' as Pacers aim to bounce back from gap year

Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton says he won't have any restrictions as he returns from the torn Achilles that has kept him off the court for more than a year.

Brunson gets assist from Knicks teammates, shares laughs on 'SNL'

Jalen Brunson had four of his Knicks teammates -- Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart -- in the audience for his monologue Saturday night, in his role as host of "SNL."

Bulls trade Dillingham to Hornets for Hield, cash

The Bulls have traded Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash.

💰 Flagg's 1-of-1 rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M

The card was sold in early Friday morning at 2 a.m. ET.