NBA Basketball

Sources: Smart agrees to buyout, to join Lakers

Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.

With Beal in fold, Clips turn sights toward CP3

After finally landing Bradley Beal, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed Saturday that the team is "strongly considering" a potential reunion with Chris Paul.

Docs: Bettor placed 30 wagers on Rozier unders

A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game, according to documents obtained by ESPN that reveal new details about the suspicious betting under scrutiny by federal investigators.

Valanciunas 'excited' to be a Nugget, exec says

Nuggets officials confirmed Friday that they expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season starts amid speculation he may join Greek EuroLeague club team Panathinaikos.

Pelicans' Queen has surgery, out at least 3 months

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is likely to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist.

Sources: Lillard reaches deal to return to Blazers

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

🏀 Lillard is latest star back in familiar surroundings

Damian Lillard isn't the first -- or the last -- star to return to the team where he came to prominence.