National Basketball Association

2021-09-04 00:10:44 Sources: Nets send D. Jordan to Pistons in trade
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32141027/brooklyn-nets-trade-deandre-jordan-detroit-pistons-plan-seek-buyout-sources-say

The Nets are trading center DeAndre Jordan, four second-round picks and $5.78 million to the Pistons for Jahlil Okafor and Sekou Doumbouya, sources told ESPN. The Pistons plan to work on a buyout for Jordan, sources said. Open / Comment

2021-09-03 20:09:19 Sources: Hernangomez to C's for Dunn, Edwards
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32140333/sources-memphis-grizzlies-trade-juancho-hernangomez-boston-celtics-kris-dunn-carsen-edwards-pick-swap

The Celtics have agreed to acquire Juancho Hernangomez from the Grizzlies for guards Kris Dunn and Carssen Edwards, and a 2026 pick swap, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Open / Comment

2021-09-03 18:32:13 'Drake has passed Hov?' Trae Young and Tom Brady among athletes reacting to 'Certified Lover Boy'
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32139846/drake-certified-love-boy-album-athletes-here-it

At long last, Drake's new album "Certified Lover Boy" has been released. With Drake's ever-shifting sports fandom and ubiquitous presence at sporting events, the sports world was buzzing. Open / Comment

2021-09-03 15:19:54 Millsap latest former All-Star to reach Nets deal
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32135547/paul-millsap-agrees-deal-brooklyn-nets

Paul Millsap has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, his agent, DeAngelo Simmons, told ESPN. Open / Comment

2021-09-03 15:18:54 Second (and third) time around for five former Lakers
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32130076/nba-how-five-former-lakers-found-their-way-back-los-angeles

Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore are all back in L.A. Here's what happened the first time they were around, and what to expect from them this season. Open / Comment

2021-09-03 07:44:30 New places, familiar faces: The star-studded Lakers and Nets appear ready to rely on big-name veterans
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32136876/the-star-studded-los-angeles-lakers-brooklyn-nets-appear-ready-rely-big-name-veterans

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will pursue the 2021-22 NBA championship featuring 10 selections from the 2015 All-Star Game Open / Comment

2021-09-03 03:31:23 Kevin Durant and LeBron James eagerly await Drake's "Certified Lover Boy"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32135241/kevin-durant-lebron-james-eagerly-await-drake-certified-lover-boy

LeBron James and Kevin Durant take to social media to express their excitement over Drake's "Certified Lover Boy," but that doesn't mean they're shading Kanye West's "Donda." Open / Comment

2021-09-02 20:08:03 NBA eyes strict rules for unvaccinated players
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32133277/nba-memo-proposes-strict-covid-19-protocols-unvaccinated-players

Unvaccinated NBA players will have lockers as far away as possible from their vaccinated teammates and will have to eat, fly and ride buses in different sections as part of the league's anticipated COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Open / Comment

2021-09-02 18:16:58 Concerns for top title contenders
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32121052/under-radar-concerns-seven-nba-title-contenders-including-los-angeles-lakers-brooklyn-nets

What challenges lie beneath the surface for some of the league's elite teams? Our experts break down concerns facing seven title contenders. Open / Comment

2021-09-02 02:11:19 NBA memo: NYC, S.F. vaccine rules apply to all
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32128601/vaccine-requirements-specific-new-york-city-san-francisco-enforced-teams-cities-nba-memo-says

In a memo obtained by ESPN, the NBA said vaccine requirement laws in New York City and San Francisco will be enforced -- including for players -- for members of the Knicks, Nets and Warriors unless there is an approved exemption. Open / Comment