Wade has committed to join Bulls, sources say 10:00 PM ET Ramona Shelburne, Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst Free agent Dwyane Wade has committed to joining the Chicago Bulls, sources said Wednesday night. "He's home," one source close to Wade said of the Chicago native. The Bulls had been gaining momentum on landing Wade and believed they had a trade partner willing to take on Jose Calderon to … [Read more...]

The Numbers Game: NBA Free Agents: Moving Day This week's edition of the Numbers Game takes an in-depth look at how top-tier free agents who switched teams might fare offensively next season. The goal is to arrive at a rough but objective summary of each player's likely strengths and weaknesses on their new team. To get there, I compare the player's points-per-possession (PPP) data to their team's … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: Western Conf. Free Agency Pod Wednesday, July 06, 2016 The Western Conference saw a lot of changes, so we focus on who saw values alter this week. Most of this is about fantasy, but we talk about some playoff teams and reality-based topics. We also hit on my boy Roddy Buckets! Please, please come back, Mr. Buckets. Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher has covered … [Read more...]

OKC mayor 'stunned' by Durant's departure 2:54 PM ET Andy KatzESPN Senior Writer Close Senior college basketball reporter. Joined ESPN in 1999. Graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Oklahoma City was left stunned and is in a bit of a panic after the departure of free agent and Thunder star Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors, longtime mayor Mick Cornett told ESPN … [Read more...]

Barkley: Stars like Durant 'cheating' for title 10:46 AM ET ESPN.com news services Charles Barkley doesn't like that Kevin Durant is jumping on the Golden State Warriors' "gravy train" to win a title and doesn't think he's a "bum" because he didn't "cheat" his way to one in his career. Durant chose to sign a two-year deal with the Warriors this week after nine seasons with the … [Read more...]

Sources: Allen weighs return, eyes GSW, Cavs 9:50 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Ray Allen, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is considering making a comeback, according to league sources. Allen's representatives recently reached out to the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]

Report: Lakers' Young held exploding firework 9:48 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- It looks like Lakers guard Nick Young hasn't learned much about fireworks safety from New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. TMZ Sports posted a Snapchat video of Young holding up a firework in his hand as it explodes. TMZ said the video was taken at a Fourth of July party and Young wasn't … [Read more...]

Sources: Allen weighs NBA return, eyes Warriors 8:42 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Ray Allen, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is considering making a comeback, according to league sources. Allen's representatives reached out to the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]

Howard wants 'to bring a championship home' 6:43 AM ET ESPN.com news services Dwight Howard is not happy about last season with the Houston Rockets and determined to hoist a trophy for his hometown Atlanta Hawks. "I want to do whatever I can to bring a championship home," Howard said Tuesday according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I know it's not going to be easy. I've worked … [Read more...]

Lakers' Ingram: 'I like the pressure that's on me' 12:52 AM ET Jovan Buha, Special to ESPN.com EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- As if Brandon Ingram's slight frame needed any more weight on its shoulders, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft learned on Tuesday that he will be taking over Kobe Bryant's former practice locker. Talk about pressure. "I saw where my locker was, and … [Read more...]