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03.08.2025

Luka Dončić, after signing 3-year extension with Lakers, is embracing ‘fresh’ start - The Athletic

In 28 games with the Lakers, Dončić averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists after a blockbuster trade from the Mavericks.

The Athletic

03.08.2025

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: It would be ‘great’ if LeBron finishes career with team - The Athletic

James is entering the final year of his contract with the Lakers, a deal he opted into at the end of June.

The Athletic

03.08.2025

Damian Lillard to serve in general manager role at alma mater Weber State - The Athletic

Lillard's move to become general manager follows in the footsteps of other NBA players who have stepped into similar roles.

The Athletic

02.08.2025

Why Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors remain locked in a stalemate over qualifying offer talk - The Athletic

The Warriors know their window of contention is closing rapidly and that botching the Kuminga situation will only hasten that.

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02.08.2025

Should Lakers’ 2020 bubble title ‘forever be marked by an asterisk’? Our staff weighs in - The Athletic

Philly GM Daryl Morey said the Lakers' 2020 bubble title "doesn’t truly hold up as a genuine championship." Is he right or is he off-base?

The Athletic

02.08.2025

Super Bowl-winning QB and tech reps all chasing same goal: Pop-A-Shot national glory - The Athletic

A quarterback with a Super Bowl win is preparing for arcade-game foes, including someone who practiced with a Golden State Warriors guard.

The Athletic

02.08.2025

Who is Gilbert Arenas? Former NBA guard with unserious persona now in serious scenario - The Athletic

Arenas' nature has been to turn the most earnest moments into something that can make for content creation.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

Grizzlies to miss NBA MLK game, will play Magic, Wagner brothers in Berlin, London - The Athletic

The Magic and Grizzlies play in two games overseas next season, including one in Berlin, where brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner grew up.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

Adam Silver meets with Real Madrid to discuss NBA’s Europe league venture - The Athletic

Membership from the soccer and basketball juggernaut would mark a significant step in launching the NBA’s overseas venture.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

Does restricted free agency still work for the NBA and its players? Did it ever? - The Athletic

Two of our writers discuss the pros and cons of restricted free agency, and whether it should be changed.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

Gilbert Arenas arrested, charged with running illegal gambling business - The Athletic

Arenas ran an illegal gambling ring and hosted high-level poker games in his home, according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors.

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01.08.2025

The NBA bubble, 5 years later: ‘The most exclusive basketball camp in world history’ - The Athletic

Mike Breen, Adam Silver and others share memories and reflect on the good, the bad and the one-of-a-kind from Florida.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

Mikal Bridges agrees to 4-year, $150 million extension: Why Knicks’ wing chose security - The Athletic

Bridges took $6 million less than the maximum available to him to help New York attempt to stay under the second apron.

The Athletic

01.08.2025

What I’m hearing about Cam Thomas’ restricted free agency with the Nets - The Athletic

No NBA team is more desperate for shot creation than the Brooklyn Nets. So what's the hold up?

The Athletic

30.07.2025

Tracy McGrady joining NBC Sports as NBA studio analyst - The Athletic

McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

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30.07.2025

The Lakers are about to get the best version of Luka Dončić. But first he’s committed to himself - The Athletic

The body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it’s all part of Dončić’'s bigger plan.

The Athletic

30.07.2025

Luka Dončić’s revenge muscles, plus Nikola Jokić’s horse celebration - The Athletic

The Bounce is The Athletic's free NBA newsletter.

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30.07.2025

Can Quentin Grimes and the Sixers find a deal that works for both? - The Athletic

The Athletic polled 16 people in NBA front offices, asking what they would deem a “fair” contract for Philadelphia's restricted free agent.

The Athletic

30.07.2025

‘This new league would create confusion’: EuroLeague CEO on NBA, expansion, NCAA and more - The Athletic

"Why not sit down and see how we go and make decisions together, rather than just creating a new league and for them to start over?"

The Athletic

29.07.2025

LeBron James hasn’t had buyout, trade discussions with Lakers, expects to be with team: Sources - The Athletic

Both the Lakers and people close to the NBA’s all-time leading scorer expect James will be with the organization for training camp.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

WATCH: Cooper Flagg at point guard? How Mavericks used No. 1 pick in NBA Summer League - The Athletic

A decade ago, Jason Kidd experimented with using a giant forward as a point guard. Now, he's doing the same with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Duncan Robinson embraces the ‘razor’s edge’. It’s fueling a new chapter with the Pistons - The Athletic

"Learning how to deal with setbacks and challenges is a skill as much as shooting or dribbling," says Robinson.

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29.07.2025

Fanatics aided criminal investigation into sports memorabilia dealer. The dealer was later found dead. - The Athletic

Autograph dealer Brett Lemieux was found dead by suicide following a Facebook confession to large-scale memorabilia fraud

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29.07.2025

Quiz: How well do you know your older athletes? The week of the veteran comebacks - The Athletic

How well do you know the ages and feats of Venus Williams, Rich Hill, Manny Pacquiao and other legendary veterans?

The Athletic

29.07.2025

How to watch the 2025 NBA Summer League playoffs, a conclusion to the Vegas action - The Athletic

The NBA Summer League semifinals will take place Saturday in Las Vegas, with the winners moving on to the title game Sunday night.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Three key WNBA questions now that All-Star break is here. Plus, a new 3-point idea for the NBA - The Athletic

What is going on around the WNBA now that All-Star has arrived? Sabreena Merchant joins The Bounce to discuss

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Dillon Brooks will give the rebuilding Suns toughness, energy — and perhaps an edge - The Athletic

Throughout its history, Phoenix has had a few players who lived to get inside an opponent's head. But maybe nothing like this.

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29.07.2025

NBA Summer League brings hoops, and Kevin Garnett assists with film festival - The Athletic

Kevin Garnett wants to use his production company to give current NBA players a "script" for telling their own stories.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Marcus Smart, Wizards agree to contract buyout, with Lakers as likely destination: Source - The Athletic

The Wizards traded for Smart last season, and he, by all accounts, provided a positive example to the team’s younger players.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Damian Lillard’s return to Trail Blazers adds to NBA’s list of notable homecomings - The Athletic

How could this unexpected reunion compare to others?

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Bradley Beal, Suns agree to contract buyout; guard plans to join Clippers: Sources - The Athletic

Beal, 32, will give back $13.8 million of the $110.8 million the Suns previously owed him over the next two years, a league source said.

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29.07.2025

Luka Dončić recruiting for Lakers ahead of contract extension decision - The Athletic

Dončić helped secure commitments from Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart after both unexpectedly hit free agency via contract buyouts.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

This Week in Sports Trivia: July 17, 2025 - The Athletic

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Mavericks two-way signee Ryan Nembhard has NBA model: his older brother Andrew - The Athletic

“I’ve been kind of dealing with it my whole life,” Nembhard said about being an undersized guard. “I am who I am.”

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Bucks GM Jon Horst on bold Damian Lillard move, Myles Turner acquisition - The Athletic

In Part 1 of an exclusive discussion, Horst delves into his faith in Doc Rivers, Giannis as point forward and the team's big-picture vision.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

MLB got it right this time — there’s only ever been one good all-star uniform across all sports - The Athletic

MLB reverted to having players wear their individual team uniforms for the all-star game this year, which was a welcomed change

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Should Jonathan Kuminga take the qualifying offer with the Warriors? It’s complicated - The Athletic

Kuminga's options appear limited. Going back to Golden State for a year could make sense, but there's a lot of risk for both sides.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

Bulls, Billy Donovan agree to contract extension: Source - The Athletic

Donovan, a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 induction class, will enter his sixth season at the helm.

The Athletic

29.07.2025

As Bradley Beal leaves, Suns’ trade for him goes down as one of franchise’s worst - The Athletic

The Suns expected the Beal trade to turbocharge their championship hopes. Reality dribbled a different direction.

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29.07.2025

Damian Lillard comes full circle, rejoining Portland on 3-year, $45 million deal: Source - The Athletic

Lillard will miss the first year of that contract as he rehabilitates from surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

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Luka Dončić, after signing 3-year extension with Lakers, is embracing ‘fresh’ start - The Athletic

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: It would be ‘great’ if LeBron finishes career with team - The Athletic

Damian Lillard to serve in general manager role at alma mater Weber State - The Athletic

Why Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors remain locked in a stalemate over qualifying offer talk - The Athletic

Should Lakers’ 2020 bubble title ‘forever be marked by an asterisk’? Our staff weighs in - The Athletic

Super Bowl-winning QB and tech reps all chasing same goal: Pop-A-Shot national glory - The Athletic

Who is Gilbert Arenas? Former NBA guard with unserious persona now in serious scenario - The Athletic

Grizzlies to miss NBA MLK game, will play Magic, Wagner brothers in Berlin, London - The Athletic

Adam Silver meets with Real Madrid to discuss NBA’s Europe league venture - The Athletic

Does restricted free agency still work for the NBA and its players? Did it ever? - The Athletic

Gilbert Arenas arrested, charged with running illegal gambling business - The Athletic

The NBA bubble, 5 years later: ‘The most exclusive basketball camp in world history’ - The Athletic

Mikal Bridges agrees to 4-year, $150 million extension: Why Knicks’ wing chose security - The Athletic

What I’m hearing about Cam Thomas’ restricted free agency with the Nets - The Athletic

Tracy McGrady joining NBC Sports as NBA studio analyst - The Athletic

The Lakers are about to get the best version of Luka Dončić. But first he’s committed to himself - The Athletic

Luka Dončić’s revenge muscles, plus Nikola Jokić’s horse celebration - The Athletic

Can Quentin Grimes and the Sixers find a deal that works for both? - The Athletic

‘This new league would create confusion’: EuroLeague CEO on NBA, expansion, NCAA and more - The Athletic

LeBron James hasn’t had buyout, trade discussions with Lakers, expects to be with team: Sources - The Athletic

WATCH: Cooper Flagg at point guard? How Mavericks used No. 1 pick in NBA Summer League - The Athletic

Duncan Robinson embraces the ‘razor’s edge’. It’s fueling a new chapter with the Pistons - The Athletic

Fanatics aided criminal investigation into sports memorabilia dealer. The dealer was later found dead. - The Athletic

Quiz: How well do you know your older athletes? The week of the veteran comebacks - The Athletic

How to watch the 2025 NBA Summer League playoffs, a conclusion to the Vegas action - The Athletic

Three key WNBA questions now that All-Star break is here. Plus, a new 3-point idea for the NBA - The Athletic

Dillon Brooks will give the rebuilding Suns toughness, energy — and perhaps an edge - The Athletic

NBA Summer League brings hoops, and Kevin Garnett assists with film festival - The Athletic

Marcus Smart, Wizards agree to contract buyout, with Lakers as likely destination: Source - The Athletic

Damian Lillard’s return to Trail Blazers adds to NBA’s list of notable homecomings - The Athletic

Bradley Beal, Suns agree to contract buyout; guard plans to join Clippers: Sources - The Athletic

Luka Dončić recruiting for Lakers ahead of contract extension decision - The Athletic

This Week in Sports Trivia: July 17, 2025 - The Athletic

Mavericks two-way signee Ryan Nembhard has NBA model: his older brother Andrew - The Athletic

Bucks GM Jon Horst on bold Damian Lillard move, Myles Turner acquisition - The Athletic

MLB got it right this time — there’s only ever been one good all-star uniform across all sports - The Athletic

Should Jonathan Kuminga take the qualifying offer with the Warriors? It’s complicated - The Athletic

Bulls, Billy Donovan agree to contract extension: Source - The Athletic

As Bradley Beal leaves, Suns’ trade for him goes down as one of franchise’s worst - The Athletic

Damian Lillard comes full circle, rejoining Portland on 3-year, $45 million deal: Source - The Athletic

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