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NBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel

The NBA regular season is less than a month away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.

Jamal Shead, Raptors reach 3-year, $24M extension through 2029-30

Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell signs new multiyear deal with Adidas

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multiyear contract extension with Adidas -- a deal that will take him through a 10th signature shoe with the same brand, becoming the seventh active NBA player to accomplish the feat.

Armstrong sinks United in Tasmania

The Tasmania JackJumpers claim a 84-82 win over Melbourne United, with hometown hero Taran Armstrong sinking the game winning shot.

NBA preview 2026-27: Five coaches facing the most pressure to win

Which coaches could face the most scrutiny this season? Ben Golliver examines what lies ahead for five with Finals aspirations.

Fantasy basketball: Players to know and position battles to watch during NBA preseason

Eric Moody points out which preseason NBA position battles could have big fantasy ramifications.

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey: 'I want to be judged by winning'

Coming off a career year, Tyrese Maxey said he doesn't want to be judged by how he does individually but by how the 76ers do as a team this year.

Shams: Bids for Las Vegas NBA expansion team down to 3 finalists

Fantasy basketball: Ajay Mitchell, Ayo Dosunmu and other top sleepers to target

Jim McCormick highlights the lesser known players who could be worth taking a flyer on in the final rounds of your fantasy draft.

Clippers' Brandon Ingram gets in light work before practice

Brandon Ingram, recovering from heel surgery, got in some light shooting and court work ahead of Clippers practice Tuesday in Hawai'i.

Michael Jordan's Game 3 'Last Dance' jersey sold for record amount

Jordan wore the jersey in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals.

Suns' Dillon Brooks charged with DUI from March arrest

Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged Monday with driving under the influence following his March arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to court records.

Fantasy basketball: The pros and cons of points, roto and category leagues

Which fantasy basketball scoring format should you play? Jim McCormick breaks down the most popular options so you can choose for yourself.

NBA preview 2026-27: What Bobby Marks is watching at 30 training camps

As training camps get underway across the league, Bobby Marks examines roster, contract and fit questions for all 30 teams.

NBA issues new guidelines, instructs refs to crack down on push-offs

The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of "high-volume and highly impactful" calls, including push-offs.

Kessler talks up Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense

New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season.

Sources: NBA reviewing bids from three finalists for Vegas team

The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.

Knicks still undecided if they will visit White House

The Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump.

Ex-NBA champ JR Smith arrested on assault charge in Texas

Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing "bodily injury family violence."