"LeBron is dead set on owning an NBA team but he's still playing. I have no idea how much longer he's gonna play." —Maverick Carter kept it real with @patmcafeeshow about Bron's goals once he's done playing 🏀

Bron called it? 😂👀

HE DRAINED THE SHOT FROM DISTANCE TO PAY SOMEONE'S TUITION 😱 Pat McAfee will cover the rest of one student's tuition thanks to this bucket by Deuce McBride 👏

Los Angeles Clippers C Ivica Zubac has agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of excel basketball tell ESPN. Zubac gets max available for his three seasons and now is guaranteed four years and $70M.

Clippers center Ivica Zubac has agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension–tying him to the franchise for $70 million through the 2027-2028 season, his agents told Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. spr.ly/6011mWt3P

Frances Tiafoe bringing The King to Queens with the shrug 🔥 #USOpen

Paul George's father spoke on PG leaving the Clippers. (via Podcast P with Paul George)

Jordan Clarkson embraced Frances Tiafoe after his quarterfinal match at the #USOpen 🫶

Joe Mazzulla says his Celtics plan to embrace the challenge of being the defending champion. 🏆 (via Locked on Celtics)

Some NBA legends spotted at the US Open 🎾🏀 ⭐ Tracy McGrady ⭐ Jalen Rose ⭐ Juwan Howard ⭐ Dwyane Wade

17-year-old AJ Dybantsa is 'on pace' to be the No. 1 NBA draft pick in 2026, per ESPN's Paul Biancardi 👀 He retains his spot at No. 1 on ESPN's Top 100 for the class of 2025 🔥 More: spr.ly/6010WJbRq

17-year-old Cameron Boozer, son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, is No. 2 on ESPN's top 25 regardless of class 🔥 Paul Biancardi's Top 25 players regardless of class on ESPN+ 🔗 spr.ly/6012WKTwI

"It's going to take a home run, a lightning strike, something like the Spurs got with drafting Kawhi Leonard toward the end of Tim Duncan's prime." Zach Lowe on how close Steph Curry and the Warriors are to championship contention 🏆

.SHAQ tells the Pat McAfee he believes the Lakers will have a "rough start" this season 👀

.SHAQ kept it real with the Pat McAfee about being considered one of the "most dominant" players in the game of basketball 🔥

These NBA stars are entering the final year of their contract 👀 Which player below will have the best regular season in 2024-25? 🤔

"If you consider yourself a student of the game, this is not a good statement at all." 😳 Chiney Ogwumike and Zach Lowe react to Anthony Edwards' comments about the skill level of the 90s' NBA. 👀

Tyrese Maxey checking in at the #USOpen 🎾

Free agent C Tristan Thompson is finalizing a one-year deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Thompson has played 10 of his 13 seasons with the Cavs. President Koby Altman and Klutch CEO Rich Paul are finishing up an agreement.

Gilbert Arenas' son, Alijah Arenas, is a top-five player in his class and 'shows more improvement' as each recruiting window passes 📈 He's No. 11 on Paul Biancardi's top 25 regardless of class 🔥 Full list on ESPN+ 🔗 spr.ly/6019WP0y5