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Vegas first? Seattle on hold? Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season β
As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams.
Spurs forward Harris to miss preseason with calf strain β
Spurs free-agent acquisition Tobias Harris suffered a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.
Sources: Grizzlies waive guard Hawkins 3 weeks after trade β
The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
π₯΅ Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promo β
With Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited release date set for Nov. 19, the Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games to offer a topical lead-up event the night before.
Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13 β
The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light.
Wemby won't promote betting sites: 'I want to inspire in a good way' β
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said Thursday that he isn't interested in promoting sports betting sites.
Raptors reach 3-year, $24M extension with Shead β
Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.
Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range β
The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.
Duren relieved to return to Pistons, calls Detroit 'home' β
Despite a prolonged negotiation that appeared to turn sour at times, Jalen Duren said he is relieved and excited to return to Detroit.
Cavs' Mitchell signs new multiyear deal with Adidas β
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multiyear contract extension with Adidas -- a deal that will take him through a 10th signature shoe with the same brand, becoming the seventh active NBA player to accomplish the feat.