Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a 4-year, $185 million max contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for a final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania. Source link
The International Olympic Committee committed Wednesday to paying more than $100 million directly to athletes, creating a fund for $10,000 grants they can apply for after competing in the Summer Games or Winter Games. Source link
Atlanta is on top with a little help from Washington’s unexpected three-game winning streak and chaos elsewhere. Source link
Amid reports of trade talks for Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday night that the star forward remains “valued” by the organization. Source link
With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifically — but repeatedly stressed the “theme of building” after the team drafted Braden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night. Source link
After a decade of watching the rivalry grow between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden State with the 11th pick Tuesday and admitted at the podium: “I’m a big Kyrie guy. So I used to hate Steph Curry.” Source link
Dario Osorio has been compared to Alexis Sanchez, so naturally Arsenal are interested in the Chile international. Here’s the latest in transfer talk. Source link
Aces coach Becky Hammon changed her mind about her earlier criticism of Knicks star Jalen Brunson and said Tuesday night that her “opinion was wrong.” But she’s not apologizing for getting it. Source link
