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The Lakers are waiving center Christian Koloko to create roster space for Timme, sources said.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Lakers are waiving center Christian Koloko to create roster space for Timme, sources said.
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN. Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers' G League, averaging 25.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN. Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers' G League, averaging 25.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
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Breaking Update: Suspended Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker game case.
https://www.koin.com/sports/chauncey-billups-arraignment-new-york-rigged-poker-games-mafia-11242025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/chauncey-billups-arraignment-new-york-rigged-poker-games-mafia-11242025/?cid=bluesky_
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker game case
Chauncey Billups, the suspended head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday morning for his arraignment, pleading not guilty to charges that…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Breaking Update: Suspended Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker game case.
https://www.koin.com/sports/chauncey-billups-arraignment-new-york-rigged-poker-games-mafia-11242025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/chauncey-billups-arraignment-new-york-rigged-poker-games-mafia-11242025/?cid=bluesky_
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ESPN story, via @NotoriousOHM on Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro expected to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47079345/heat-tyler-herro-set-make-season-debut-monday
Sources: Herro set to make season debut Monday
Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
ESPN story, via @NotoriousOHM on Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro expected to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47079345/heat-tyler-herro-set-make-season-debut-monday
Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks at home, barring setback, sources tell ESPN. Herro underwent ankle surgery in late September and now returns to a Heat team that improved to 11-6 after its fourth straight win.
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks at home, barring setback, sources tell ESPN. Herro underwent ankle surgery in late September and now returns to a Heat team that improved to 11-6 after its fourth straight win.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Monday's game in Phoenix and Wednesday's contest in Golden State tending to a family matter, sources tell ESPN.
November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Monday's game in Phoenix and Wednesday's contest in Golden State tending to a family matter, sources tell ESPN.
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Fischer: The Sacramento Kings are a team that is already “open for business” on the trade front. The Kings are willing to listen to offers on the veterans up and down their roster. Including, but not limited to: Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Keon Ellis
Sunday Best: The pieces of this season's NBA Trade puzzle are starting to reveal themselves
And on this Sunday we turn to Jake Fischer to walk us through them via The Jake Fischer Latest
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November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Fischer: The Sacramento Kings are a team that is already “open for business” on the trade front. The Kings are willing to listen to offers on the veterans up and down their roster. Including, but not limited to: Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Keon Ellis
The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception, sources tell ESPN. Bufkin, the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft, gets called up from the Lakers' South Bay G League team and enters his third NBA season.
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Memphis Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception, sources tell ESPN. Bufkin, the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft, gets called up from the Lakers' South Bay G League team and enters his third NBA season.
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Injury Update: Aaron Gordon sustained a right hamstring strain on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. He will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Injury Update: Aaron Gordon sustained a right hamstring strain on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. He will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Gordon entered Friday's game managing bilateral hamstring issues, and during last season's Western Conference semifinals, he played through a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now he will miss 4 to 6 weeks and potentially more.
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Gordon entered Friday's game managing bilateral hamstring issues, and during last season's Western Conference semifinals, he played through a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now he will miss 4 to 6 weeks and potentially more.
The injury marks the second Denver starter now sidelined for an extended period of time along with Christian Braun. Gordon is averaging a career high in points (18.8) and 3-point percentage (44.4%) as 1 of 7 players to average 15 points on 50-40-85 shooting, per ESPN Research.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The injury marks the second Denver starter now sidelined for an extended period of time along with Christian Braun. Gordon is averaging a career high in points (18.8) and 3-point percentage (44.4%) as 1 of 7 players to average 15 points on 50-40-85 shooting, per ESPN Research.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has sustained a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, sources tell ESPN.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has sustained a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, sources tell ESPN.
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RIP to Rodney Rogers.
Played for 7 NBA teams in 12 seasons, but most of his games came with the 1990s Clippers. Was on the 1997 playoff team, a group that has now lost 4 players (Malik Sealy, Lorenzen Wright, Dwayne Schintzius).
2000 6MOY in Phoenix and a Wake Forest legend.
Played for 7 NBA teams in 12 seasons, but most of his games came with the 1990s Clippers. Was on the 1997 playoff team, a group that has now lost 4 players (Malik Sealy, Lorenzen Wright, Dwayne Schintzius).
2000 6MOY in Phoenix and a Wake Forest legend.
November 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
RIP to Rodney Rogers.
Played for 7 NBA teams in 12 seasons, but most of his games came with the 1990s Clippers. Was on the 1997 playoff team, a group that has now lost 4 players (Malik Sealy, Lorenzen Wright, Dwayne Schintzius).
2000 6MOY in Phoenix and a Wake Forest legend.
Played for 7 NBA teams in 12 seasons, but most of his games came with the 1990s Clippers. Was on the 1997 playoff team, a group that has now lost 4 players (Malik Sealy, Lorenzen Wright, Dwayne Schintzius).
2000 6MOY in Phoenix and a Wake Forest legend.
The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Leonard has been out since Nov. 3 due to an ankle/foot sprain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Leonard has been out since Nov. 3 due to an ankle/foot sprain.
The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Leonard has been out since Nov. 3 due to an ankle/foot sprain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Leonard has been out since Nov. 3 due to an ankle/foot sprain.
Paul posted on social media this morning: "What a ride...Still so much left...GRATEFUL for this last one!!" Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Paul posted on social media this morning: "What a ride...Still so much left...GRATEFUL for this last one!!" Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
RT @espn: Breaking: Chris Paul will be retiring after the end of the season, his 21st campaign in the NBA, sources told @ShamsCharania.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
RT @espn: Breaking: Chris Paul will be retiring after the end of the season, his 21st campaign in the NBA, sources told @ShamsCharania.
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Paul posted on social media this morning: "What a ride...Still so much left...GRATEFUL for this last one!!" Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Paul posted on social media this morning: "What a ride...Still so much left...GRATEFUL for this last one!!" Paul returns to his home state of North Carolina as the Clippers play the Hornets today. His Hall of Fame career officially ends at the end of the season.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is retiring after this season – his 21st campaign in the NBA. Paul is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a selection to the 75 greatest players list, nine-time All-Defense and the 2006 Rookie of the Year.
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Collin Gillespe gets the game winner! Suns take the cup game at home, and improve to 10-6 on the season.
November 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Collin Gillespe gets the game winner! Suns take the cup game at home, and improve to 10-6 on the season.
Liberty officials and DeMarco's agent, Brian Elfus, finalized terms on the deal Friday. DeMarco has served in a variety of roles in Golden State, serving as a valuable member of Steve Kerr's staff.
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Liberty officials and DeMarco's agent, Brian Elfus, finalized terms on the deal Friday. DeMarco has served in a variety of roles in Golden State, serving as a valuable member of Steve Kerr's staff.
The New York Liberty have agreed on a deal to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, sources tell ESPN. DeMarco has been with the Warriors since 2012, winning four NBA titles. He also serves as head coach of the Bahamian men's national team.
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The New York Liberty have agreed on a deal to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, sources tell ESPN. DeMarco has been with the Warriors since 2012, winning four NBA titles. He also serves as head coach of the Bahamian men's national team.
Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, sources tell ESPN.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, sources tell ESPN.