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1Feb 2, '25BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sourc52.7×118.7M302k46k26k
2May 2, '23The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources say. Full story and details at @TheAth24.5×55.2M74k11k1.6k
3Aug 14, '23James Harden: “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of. Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of a20.1×45.3M77k11k5.2k
4Feb 5, '23BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round and multiple second-round picks, sources tell19.8×44.6M120k24k979
5Feb 3, '25BREAKING: Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a multi-team trade that moves Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine to the Kings, sources tell ESPN19.6×44.1M99k16k2.5k
6Jun 22, '25BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are trading two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second19.2×43.2M143k26k4.7k
7Apr 8, '25BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone, sources tell ESPN.16.6×37.5M77k8.6k2.7k
8Feb 6, '25BREAKING: The Miami Heat are finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick16.4×36.9M120k19k3.4k
9Oct 23, '25Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN.15.5×34.9M77k9.3k3.4k
10Feb 2, '25Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade: - Lakers: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris - Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st - Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schi14.8×33.3M117k18k6k
11Jun 5, '23Sources: Kyrie Irving has reached out to Lakers star LeBron James in attempts to see if James would come to Dallas. Irving is a free agent this offseason.14.5×32.7M55k6.6k980
12Oct 23, '25Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe, sources tell ESPN. The Eastern District of New York and FBI direc14.4×32.4M57k6.9k3k
13Sep 28, '24BREAKING: The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing a trade to send All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski.13.5×30.3M54k8k1.8k
14Feb 9, '25Lakers say the Mark Williams/Dalton Knecht trade has been rescinded.13.2×29.6M52k5k1.5k
15Jun 24, '25BREAKING: The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.13×29.2M73k9.1k2.2k
16Feb 6, '25Just In: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams, 12.8×28.7M67k8.5k1.9k
17Jun 3, '25BREAKING: The New York Knicks are relieving Tom Thibodeau of his duties as head coach, sources tell ESPN. Thibodeau led the Knicks to their first East Finals in 25 years, made play12.7×28.5M65k8.4k2.4k
18Jul 2, '25BREAKING: Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Between Portland and L.A., Ayton will earn $34 million next season. Agents Nima Namakian 12.6×28.4M68k8.6k1.6k
19Feb 3, '23Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead12.4×27.8M81k12k631
20Nov 11, '25BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks and owner Patrick Dumont are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison at a 10 am central time meeting on Tuesday, sources tell me and Tim MacMa12.3×27.7M88k11k3k
21Jul 25, '23BREAKING: Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the franchise, per sources. This is the richest deal in NBA hist11.9×26.7M52k8.4k720
22Jun 24, '25BREAKING: Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick 11.8×26.6M50k6.8k1.5k
23May 21, '25Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award, sources tell ESPN.11.6×26.1M69k12k1.4k
24Sep 11, '23Sources: LeBron James wants to represent Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics and is spearheading group of future Hall of Famers – including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant – prepared to co11.5×25.9M48k6.8k851
25Feb 3, '25Full trade: Spurs: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 20211.3×25.4M56k7.7k2k
26Jul 1, '23Breaking: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets are among leading suitors fo10.6×23.8M62k9.7k487
27Jul 21, '24Joe Biden has withdrawn from the US Presidential race.10.4×23.5M80k8.5k2.3k
28Jul 1, '25Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner, sources tell ESPN. Lillard's two10.2×23M73k8.2k2.6k
29Mar 25, '25Breaking: USC phenom JuJu Watkins has suffered a torn ACL in her right knee, sources tell ESPN. She will undergo surgery.9.9×22.3M58k5.7k1.9k
30Oct 7, '24I am honored to join ESPN as the company’s Senior NBA Insider. I can’t wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience worldwide.9.7×21.8M78k7.8k1.3k
31May 14, '23Ja Morant has been suspended from all Grizzlies activities after the Memphis star was seen flashing an apparent gun in recent social media video.9.5×21.5M55k8.1k757
32Mar 4, '25Breaking: Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources tell ESPN.8.8×19.7M54k6.6k1.7k
33Jul 25, '23USC All-American Bronny James collapsed on the court Monday and had a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU. Statemen8.7×19.7M64k11k896
34Jun 30, '25BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, sources tell ESPN.8.6×19.5M73k7.5k1.8k
35Jul 17, '25BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to inc8.3×18.7M75k10k2k
36Jun 28, '25BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN.8.2×18.4M52k6.4k1.2k
37Feb 2, '25The Mavericks approached the Lakers recently and offered Luka Doncic, sources tell ESPN. Lakers brass met and believed the 25-year-old Doncic has the ability to be the face of thei8.1×18.2M106k9k3.9k
38Feb 10, '25Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks with a left adductor strain, sources tell ESPN. His absence could stretch to a month.7.4×16.6M74k6k2.5k
39Jul 1, '25BREAKING: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the championship Oklahoma City Thunder through 2030-31, sour7.1×15.9M62k7.4k1.7k
40Feb 6, '25The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN.6.1×13.8M49k5.3k940
41Oct 15, '25BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has agreed on a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The 2017 league MVP 6.1×13.7M66k7.7k1.3k
42Jun 27, '24The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, sources say. LeBron and Bronny James to become the first ever father-son duo to be in 5.9×13.3M74k14k1.6k
43May 2, '25BREAKING: Gregg Popovich will no longer be Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning full-time to Team President, sources told ESPN. The iconic Popovich is a Basketb5.7×12.8M100k13k2k
44May 13, '25BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Catastrophic season-ending injury for one of the NBA's young faces and 5.7×12.8M52k6.9k1.5k
45Sep 28, '24Knicks have acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick via Detroit, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski.5.6×12.5M63k7.9k1.7k
46Feb 2, '25It's 1000% real:5.5×12.5M149k11k2.7k
47Aug 2, '25BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill 5.5×12.4M58k8.1k1.3k
48Feb 6, '25Breaking: The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, one first-round pick and one second-rounder, sources tell ES5.5×12.4M77k8.3k1.6k
49Oct 19, '24The Memphis Grizzlies are signing Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. The 5-foot-8 Kawamura averaged 3.4 points, 4.2 assists and 15.1 minutes5.4×12.2M53k4.8k1.6k
50Oct 22, '25The NBA will return to painting the Larry O'Brien trophy at center court and Finals script logo on the home team's floor for the Finals starting this season, per sources. The last 5.3×11.9M59k5.9k1.8k
51Jul 19, '25BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waive5.3×11.8M52k6.3k1.2k
52Jul 21, '25Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors, but ch5.2×11.7M48k5.2k1k
53Jan 5, '23Amazing news: Buffalo Bills announce Damar Hamlin is neurologically intact. He is showing extremely positive signs toward recovery from critical condition due to cardiac arrest.5.2×11.7M65k7.2k126
54Feb 5, '25Kyle Kuzma joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in Milwaukee.5.0×11.4M100k5.6k1.6k
55Jul 31, '22NBA legend Bill Russell has passed away peacefully at the age of 88. RIP.4.7×0218k35k617
56Feb 9, '23Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves are finalizing trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook and first-round pick to Utah and 4.7×10.6M51k9.2k408
57Jan 27, '20Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: "Our organization has decided that the number 24 will never again be worn by a Dallas Maverick.”4.1×0218k36k377
58Apr 22, '25The NBA is fining Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards $50,000 for his “my d--- bigger than yours” comments to the Lakers crowd Saturday night, sources tell ESPN.3.9×8.8M75k4.7k2.6k
59Oct 1, '25Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. Seth and Stephen Curry team up on the Warriors beginning with training 3.8×8.5M66k5.5k1.3k
60Jan 13, '25LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 mi3.7×8.4M52k5.2k2.4k
61Jun 30, '22Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.3.7×0132k23k701
62Sep 28, '25BREAKING: Free agent Al Horford has committed to a multi-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, agent Jason Glushon tells ESPN. After seven of the past nine years in Boston and 3.7×8.2M50k5.4k1.2k
63Apr 2, '25First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearan3.6×8.2M68k13k989
64Sep 30, '24Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer.3.6×8.1M90k13k1.4k
65Apr 24, '25Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN. Arenas,3.5×7.8M49k4.9k1.8k
66Jan 6, '23A blessing: The breathing tube is out of Damar Hamlin as of this morning and he has begun talking to Buffalo Bills teammates again. Hamlin has had a breathing tube in body through 3.5×7.8M55k10k133
67Feb 28, '25Philadelphia's Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the season.3.0×6.6M50k3.7k938
68Sep 26, '24After 15 NBA seasons, Derrick Rose is retiring from basketball. Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, tells @TheAthletic: "The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing 2.9×6.5M74k12k1.3k
69Dec 28, '22Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic: 60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists in win over Knicks. First ever 60/20/10 game in NBA history.2.9×6.4M66k9.3k336
70Feb 3, '25The San Antonio Spurs' new All-Star point guard-center duo: De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama.2.7×6.1M68k6k810
71Aug 27, '20Sources: The Lakers and Clippers have voted to boycott the NBA season. Most other teams voted to continue. LeBron James has exited the meeting.2.6×098k27k1.2k
72Oct 2, '20President Donald Trump and the First Lady have tested positive for coronavirus.2.3×078k20k825
73Mar 12, '20The NBA has suspended its season.2.1×069k23k1k
74Mar 13, '20New Orleans' Zion Williamson says he is pledging to cover the salaries for all of the Pelicans arena staff workers for the next 30 days.2.0×0100k14k208
75Aug 11, '22The NBA will retire the No. 6 league-wide honoring the late, legendary player and activist Bill Russell.1.9×096k11k331
76Feb 10, '22BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing trade sending James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.1.8×065k15k303
77Feb 7, '25Fun NBA All-Star news: LiAngelo Ball will perform on All-Star Saturday night, Feb. 15, at Chase Center in his first televised show.1.8×3.9M64k3.7k1.3k
78Mar 17, '20Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus, Durant tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Durant says he is feeling fine: "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We'1.6×060k20k190
79Jun 8, '21Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won the 2020-21 NBA MVP award, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.1.6×069k13k163
80Jan 28, '20Sources: Multiple NBA players have begun informally retiring Kobe Bryant’s jersey number(s) as a tribute — with Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie among them, changing from No. 8 to No. 1.4×077k12k199
81Oct 19, '21Sources: Doc Rivers asked Ben Simmons to join a defensive drill today. Simmons refused. Rivers asked again. Simmons said no again. Rivers then told Simmons he should go home, and S1.4×064k8.1k443
82Apr 15, '21Nets‘ LaMarcus Aldridge announces he is retiring from the NBA.1.3×054k6.9k133
83Jan 26, '20Nets' Kyrie Irving will miss Sunday's game against New York due to personal reasons. Irving and Kobe Bryant shared a close friendship.1.3×076k8.2k175
84Feb 8, '23History: LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.1.3×2.9M52k8.8k237
85Aug 2, '21Lonzo Ball has agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul tells @TheAthletic @Stadium.1.2×051k9.3k131
86Feb 16, '20NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the All-Star Game MVP will now be the Kobe Bryant MVP award.1.2×060k12k102
87Apr 23, '22Toronto Raptors‘ Scottie Barnes has won the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.1.2×049k7.8k129
88Jan 8, '21To cap off this week: Twitter has permanently suspended President Donald Trump.1.1×057k7.8k164
89Dec 15, '20Positive update: Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed on court Saturday, is now in stable condition, breathing on his own and speaking with parents and doctors.1.1×064k5.1k55
90Mar 12, '20Kevin Love has donated $100,000 to Cavs' arena and support staff affected by the NBA season suspension.1.1×060k8.1k57
91Jul 20, '20Sources: Zero NBA players tested positive for coronavirus out of 346 tested at Orlando campus since last results were announced July 13.1.1×060k7k88
92Dec 2, '20LiAngelo Ball is signing a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.1.1×048k6.7k119
93Jan 27, '20One final conversation: LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had phone call late Saturday night after James passed Bryant on the NBA scoring charts, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. 1.1×057k8.8k425
94Feb 13, '22Lakers star LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most points scored in NBA history combining regular season and postseason.1.1×054k9k157
95Jan 27, '20Kobe Bryant will be a first-ballot enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020. "Expected to be arguably the most epic class ever with Kobe, Tim Duncan and1.1×059k8k141
96Feb 21, '222022 Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP Award: Stephen Curry. 50 points, new record 16 three-pointers.1.0×061k6.1k181
97Jul 22, '19Spurs legend Tim Duncan has joined Gregg Popovich's coaching staff as an assistant coach.1.0×046k9.7k57
98Oct 12, '20Anthony Davis FaceTimed his ex-teammate, DeMarcus Cousins, in championship locker room tonight. Cousins is eligible for a Lakers ring.1.0×057k6.1k144
99Apr 18, '22Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has won the 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.1.0×047k6.2k83
100Dec 22, '20Great news: Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed on court Dec. 12, is being released from the hospital today. 🙏🏽1.0×058k4.2k37

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