
ESPN
- by Anthony GharibThe Los Angeles Lakers star said his wife never plays video games, but made an exception to play as their son on NBA 2K.
- Donovan Mitchell said it's a relief not to have to deal with speculation that he might leave after signing a three-year extension with the Cavs. "I love it here," he said.
- by Tim BontempsSixers center Joel Embiid, who has lost "25 to 30 pounds" this offseason, said his goal is to make sure he stays healthy for the playoffs. "This year is all about that," he said.
- by Tim MacMahonAsked for one word to summarize the Mavericks' approach this season, superstar Luka Doncic thought for several seconds before coming up with his answer.
- by Kendra AndrewsThe Warriors are without Klay Thompson, and with that Golden State is forced to make changes for the first time in 12 years. That's not all bad, though.
- by Ohm YoungmisukAt media day Monday, guard Kevin Porter Jr. told reporters he is "grateful to be back" in the NBA with the LA Clippers after not being in the league since his September 2023 arrest during a New York City domestic assault case.
FOX Sports
- LeBron James is fulfilling a dream by playing on the same team as his son Bronny, and it was clear at Lakers Media Day that it has energized the legend.
- Dikembe Mutombo, who was one of the most decorated centers in NBA history, has died at 58 after a battle with brain cancer.
- The Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick.
- JJ Redick and his coaching staff are planning for the early-season moment when a father and son will share an NBA court for the first time.
- Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls and the league’s MVP in 2011, announced his retirement on Thursday.
CBS Sports
- by Jasmyn WimbishWemby joined CBS Sports HQ to discuss who he wants to posterize and much more
- by Brad BotkinSimmons has played in just 57 games in three seasons with the Nets
- by Zachary PerelesThe Braves and Mets nabbed the final two postseason berths
- by Isabel GonzalezLeBron bragged about scoring on his son, but Bronny says his dad stepped out of bounds
- by Brad BotkinMutombo died at the age of 58 on Monday, and he will not soon be forgotten