Sources: Warriors chasing $20M for jersey ad 1:41 PM ET Darren RovellESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC The Golden State Warriors are asking for $15 million to $20 million per year for the rights for a company to put its logo … [Read more...]

How 'The Brotherhood' made it to the ESPYS stage 2:00 PM ET Dave McMenamin Close ESPN Staff Writer Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate Ian Begley Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the New York Knicks for ESPNNewYork.com The ESPYS, a longtime stage to … [Read more...]

Kobe gets gold slime shower at Nick's Kids Choice Sports Awards On Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant received the Icon Award at the 2016 ESPYS, joining fellow just-retired all-time greats Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach in celebration of all they accomplished on and off the field during their respective careers. On Thursday, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers star received another such honor. … [Read more...]

Phil Jackson challenges Knicks players to 'unite in this change' 11:49 AM ET Knicks president Phil Jackson seemed to publicly challenge his team via Twitter Thursday night. "We have brought change to the Knicks team. The real dimension of change is how much the players [want] to unite in this change. It's not about bonding and being friends, it's about joining in the effort of playing … [Read more...]

How the 76ers cost the Spurs their beloved Boban Marjanovic Boban happy. (Layne Murdoch /Getty Images)   Well, this is both extremely complicated and splitting hairs as it pertains to million-dollar athletes, but it’s also an awfully interesting look inside the complexities of the NBA’s salary cap restrictions. You know, if you’re a nerd like me. And if you’re a fellow basketball nerd, you … [Read more...]

Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. suffers 'probable fracture' in right hand Larry Nance Jr. holds his right hand after a scary fall. (Screencap via NBA) The last thing any NBA team wants during the Summer League exhibition slate is for one of its prized young pieces to suffer an injury that could sideline him and hamper his development. The Los Angeles Lakers saw that fear realized on … [Read more...]

Summer league buzz: Mavs see Barnes as go-to player 9:15 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- The consensus opinion among NBA coaches and executives surveyed during the Las Vegas Summer League is that the Dallas Mavericks made a wise move to give … [Read more...]

76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league 9:48 PM ET Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has defended Ben Simmons after NBA great Isiah Thomas slammed the Australian teenager for sitting out Summer League games. The 76ers opted not to play Simmons for a second consecutive day on Thursday when they took on the Brooklyn Nets. Brown said Simmons wanted to play, but after consulting with … [Read more...]

Conley: Big contract won't change my game 8:48 PM ET Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history. For Conley, the basketball -- and pressure -- is in his court after signing a five-year, $153 million deal Thursday. Conley's play will be closely monitored during an … [Read more...]

Nets to sign ex-No. 1 pick Bennett, sources say 4:43 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets are taking a flier on former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett. The two sides reached an agreement on a two-year contract that will be worth the veteran's minimum, sources confirmed Thursday. The Nets worked out Bennett, who has gotten into much better shape, at a veteran minicamp early in the offseason and came away … [Read more...]