After years of pledging loyalty, Kevin Durant finds the exit in OKC 4:06 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY -- On June 15, 2015, Kevin Durant was in a walking boot, watching the NBA Finals, thinking about the upcoming season. He had just met newly hired coach Billy Donovan. He was pushing through rehab and edging closer to returning to the court. He was fired up. Kevin Durant plans to join up with Stephen … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Eastern Conf. Free Agency Pod
Rotoworld Podcasts: Eastern Conf. Free Agency Pod Tuesday, July 05, 2016 Lots and lots to talk about. We cover all the noteworthy players changing teams and what it could mean for their new teams. We'll throw some rough guesses on ADP, talk breakouts, busts and more. We tried to focus more on the teams with a lot of changes for this edition. We'll be back tomorrow for the West! Here's the … [Read more...]
Sources: Wade eyes $50M deal; Heat offer $40M
Sources: Wade eyes $50M deal; Heat offer $40M 1:40 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dwyane Wade's representatives have told teams that the All-Star is seeking a deal worth around $50 million over two years, currently leaving the salary cap-strapped Miami Heat short, sources told ESPN.com. … [Read more...]
Henderson, 76ers reportedly agree to contract
Henderson, 76ers reportedly agree to contract 11:53 AM ET ESPN.com news services Veteran shooting guard Gerald Henderson has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Vertical is reporting. Henderson, 28, averaged 8.7 points and 2.9 rebounds off the Trail Blazers' bench last season. His role in Portland likely will be filled by Evan Turner, who agreed to a … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol confirms 'new chapter' with Spurs
Pau Gasol confirms 'new chapter' with Spurs 10:57 AM ET ESPN.com news services Pau Gasol on Tuesday confirmed that he has agreed to sign a contract with the San Antonio Spurs. In a tweet Tuesday, Gasol said he was "looking forward to this new chapter." After many days of a lot of thinking, I've decided to join the @spurs!Looking forward to this new chapter with the best aspirations! … [Read more...]
Sources: Mavs, Nowitzki have 2-year, $40M deal
Sources: Mavs, Nowitzki have 2-year, $40M deal 9:50 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics The Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have hammered out the framework of a new contract that sets Nowitzki up to earn $40 million over the next two seasons and play until age 40, … [Read more...]
Simmons exits summer league debut with cramps
Simmons exits summer league debut with cramps 11:51 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 SALT LAKE CITY -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons, the No. 1 pick in last month's draft, battled cramping in both legs during his NBA summer league debut and needed assistance from the court in the fourth … [Read more...]
Ailing Simmons leaves summer league debut
Ailing Simmons leaves summer league debut 9:38 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 SALT LAKE CITY -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons, the No. 1 pick in last month's draft, battled cramping during his NBA summer league debut and needed assistance from the court after he tightened up in the … [Read more...]
OKC GM: Thunder had idea Durant was leaving
OKC GM: Thunder had idea Durant was leaving 9:54 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he had a "pretty good indication" that Kevin Durant was leaving the team before Durant made his announcement about joining the Golden State Warriors on Monday. "When you do this long enough, I would say this: I would say we have means known and unknown to try to understand and … [Read more...]
Warriors again have the chance to be an all-time team
Warriors again have the chance to be an all-time team 12:00 AM ET Shooting and age. They make this monstrous new superteam, this juggernaut that just decapitated its biggest long-term threat in the West, unlike any that came before. Shooting makes every fit easier, because great shooters do damage even when they don't have the ball. This isn't the 2011 Miami Heat, with two ball-dominant wings … [Read more...]