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Sources: Coffey, after career year, to join Bucks

Free agent forward Amir Coffey, who averaged a career-high 9.7 points last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.

August 15, 2025 by Editor

Hello again: Durant, Davis returns mark NBA slate

The Rockets’ Kevin Durant will make his return to Phoenix on Nov. 24, while the Mavericks’ Anthony Davis will return to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Nov. 28.

August 15, 2025 by Editor

Heat get under tax line, send Highsmith to Nets

Miami traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, a move that gets the Heat under the tax line for this coming season and creates roster flexibility.

August 15, 2025 by Editor

Lakers to unveil Riley statue on Feb. 22 vs. C’s

The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the “Showtime” era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.

August 15, 2025 by Editor

Porter Jr.: Betting impact ‘going to get worse’

Michael Porter Jr., whose brother Jontay was banned from the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme, says the expansion of sports betting has detracted from the integrity and enjoyment of the game “and it’s only going to get worse.”

August 14, 2025 by Editor

Sources: Blazers find buyer, will stay in Portland

Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA’s Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion and keep the team in Portland, sources told ESPN.