Germany fends off Luka’s 39, eliminates Slovenia
Luka Dončić’s 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal.
Silver: Burden on NBA to show violation by Clips
Silver: Burden on NBA to show violation by Clips
Adam Silver said it’s up to the NBA to prove wrongdoing during its investigation of potential cap circumvention by the Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard.
NBA investigating Beasley gambling allegations
NBA investigating Beasley gambling allegations
The NBA is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations against Malik Beasley, the free agent guard linked to a federal probe this offseason, the league confirmed Wednesday.
Giddey agrees to 4-year, $100M deal with Bulls
Giddey agrees to 4-year, $100M deal with Bulls
Restricted free agent Josh Giddey has reached agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls.
Kings’ Lyles leaves NBA to sign with Real Madrid
Kings’ Lyles leaves NBA to sign with Real Madrid
Trey Lyles, a 10-year NBA veteran, signed a one-year deal Wednesday with Real Madrid, which plays in Spain and in the EuroLeague.
Wemby, Spurs to host tryouts for superfan group
Wemby, Spurs to host tryouts for superfan group
Victor Wembanyama is planning on auditioning Spurs fans for a new “supporter’s section,” loosely modeled after what he’s seen from sports teams overseas.
Sister of Wolves’ Reid allegedly slain by boyfriend
Sister of Wolves’ Reid allegedly slain by boyfriend
The sister of Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder.
LeBron: Hoops can bridge U.S.-China tensions
LeBron: Hoops can bridge U.S.-China tensions
LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S.
Finland stuns Serbia, ousts Jokic from EuroBasket
Finland stuns Serbia, ousts Jokic from EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen and Finland stunned Nikola Jokic and Serbia, ousting the EuroBasket favorites to advance to the quarterfinals.
Ben Simmons reportedly rejected contract offer from New York Knicks
Ben Simmons reportedly rejected contract offer from New York Knicks
The questions with Ben Simmons have to start here: Does he want to be in the NBA next season? He is questioning whether he wants to, something Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported last week.
If he does, this may not help his cause: He rejected a contract offer from the New York Knicks, one of the two teams known to have interest in him, reports Marc Stein at The Stein Line.
“The Knicks, league sources said, indeed offered a one-year contract to Ben Simmons that the former All-Star passed on. New York is limited to minimum contract offers as training camps draw near and Simmons entered the summer hopeful of securing a contract above the minimum after he split last season between the Nets and Clippers.”
We don’t know the details of that contract offer, but as Stein noted it could have only been for the veteran minimum ($3.2 million in his case) and likely was not fully guaranteed. It is doubtful there is a better offer for Simmons out there. Boston is reportedly interested, but the offer would be the same. Through this process, Simmons has reportedly moved on from his agent.
As Ben Simmons decides his next career steps, I’m told Bernie Lee has notified @TheNBPA that he has formally removed himself from the union’s ledger as Simmons’ agent.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 4, 2025
It all comes back to whether Simmons wants to pay in the NBA this season. We know what the contract offers will be, as does he.