Sudden addition to the free-agent market. This gives Ayton, a former No. 1 overall pick who went to the NBA Finals with the Suns, the chance to receive a fresh opportunity as the Trail Blazers build around their depth of young centers.

“Cheers to us being a family.”

Congrats to Thunder for winning their first championship in the franchise’s OKC era 🏆👏

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Statement from NBA spokesman Mike Bass: “We are cooperating with the federal prosecutors’ investigation.”

Reporting on @SportsCenter -- LeBron James opts in on $52.6 million for the 2025-26 season but is evaluating his Lakers future: https://t.co/ZQWEJLUNqo

Breaking: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.

Paul adds: LeBron "knows the Lakers are building for the future ... but he values a realistic chance of winning it all." https://t.co/q5mT1O2R35

Join us in wishing Kawhi Leonard of the @LAClippers a HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY https://t.co/xJJaWE8WQA

Join us in wishing Justin Champagnie of the @WashWizards a HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY https://t.co/VsnBAKnOe0

Join us in wishing Julian Champagnie of the @Spurs a HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY https://t.co/PPDtoQObaI

Join us in wishing Jaylin Williams of the @OKCThunder a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY https://t.co/CebMxHpUvj

Join us in wishing Michael Porter Jr. of the @Nuggets a HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY https://t.co/NjG8ZGqMUK

2️⃣🏆🎞️ https://t.co/8wkzv3VFNh

"Oh we won... obviously we won"

Dylan Harper recalls playing his now-teammate Carter Bryant back in high school 😆 https://t.co/BFvJUQYRiN

That moment the Thunder raised the trophy for the first time in the OKC era 🏆👏🎊
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ESPN story on the Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro as Cleveland prepares to potentially lose Ty Jerome in free agency: https://t.co/oKcMQEtYIz

RT @SportsCenter: ZO IS HEADED TO THE CAVS 😱

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