Durant: Warriors' vibe was 'organic, authentic' 4:47 PM ET Kevin Durant didn't take long to make himself at home with the Golden State Warriors. "It's been hectic. A lot of attention comes with being in this position," Durant said of the free agent process. "When I met these guys, I felt as comfortable as I've ever felt. It was organic. It was authentic. It was real. It was … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: Dwyane Wade Breakdown Pod Thursday, July 07, 2016 After 13 years and 12 All-Star nods, Dwyane Wade is in Chicago. We’ll talk about the reality side mixed in with a ton of fantasy perspective. The Bulls are going to have some problems hitting the treys, so we’ll talk about who has to step up. On the Heat side, they’ve lost a ton of shots in their offense. Who steps up now? … [Read more...]

Snoop gives Kobe Lakers-themed convertible 11:25 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant has received a one-of-a-kind retirement gift from rapper Snoop Dogg: a Lakers-themed convertible. Bryant retired from the Lakers in April after 20 seasons in L.A. He posted a picture on Twitter of him and Snoop standing by the purple-and-gold car Wednesday. Unbelievable retirement gift from my … [Read more...]

Offseason Beat: Free Agency Winners and Losers Just when you thought the free agency madness was slowing down, Dwyane Wade announced on Wednesday night that he has agreed to join the Bulls after 13 years in Miami. Wade was basically the last major domino to fall since we know LeBron James is re-signing in Cleveland, so I thought it would be fun to take an early look at the winners and losers of … [Read more...]

Lower NBA cap for 2017-18 may trouble Warriors 11:56 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books In a surprise turn, the NBA is pulling back on its salary-cap projection for the 2017-18 season, and it could complicate the Golden State Warriors' efforts to keep their new super team together, according … [Read more...]

Cavs acquire Dunleavy from Bulls, sources say 2:22 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired veteran forward Mike Dunleavy from the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN.com. The trade was made to help facilitate the Bulls' impending signing of Dwyane Wade. The Cavs … [Read more...]

Dwyane Wade's departure leaves Heat with an uncertain outlook 2:10 AM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA MIAMI -- After making the final unsuccessful pitch to convince free agent guard Dwyane Wade to stay in Miami, Heat owner Micky Arison was first from the organization to publicly … [Read more...]

Wade tells AP: 'Right choice' to head to Chicago 1:15 AM ET Ramona Shelburne, Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst Free agent Dwyane Wade has committed to joining the Chicago Bulls. "This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have made the right choice," Wade said in a letter released to the Associated Press. "He's home," one source close to Wade said of the Chicago native. "Watching the … [Read more...]

Wade pens letter to Miami after choosing Bulls 11:36 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI -- The text of Dwyane Wade's letter to Miami, released Wednesday night to The Associated Press: --- Dear Miami, This has been an extremely emotional and tough decision to come to. After 13 years, I have decided to embark on a new journey with the Chicago Bulls. This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have … [Read more...]

Hassan Whiteside gives dazed reaction to Dwyane Wade signing with Bulls 11:53 PM ET Jackson AlexanderESPN Editor Moments after reports of Dwyane Wade signing with the Chicago Bulls trickled out, his now-former teammate Hassan Whiteside took to Twitter to express his feelings. Mood pic.twitter.com/xdfb7br3U4 — Hassan Whiteside (@youngwhiteside) July 7, 2016 Whiteside's reaction is … [Read more...]