Sources – Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. to sign $122M extension

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN. Rockets officials and Smith’s agent, Wallace Prather of LIFT Sports Management,…

Sources – James Harden to sign 2-year, $81.5M deal with Clippers

Ohm Youngmisuk Close Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the…

Sources: BYU QB Retzlaff faces suspension, plans to transfer

Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Jun 29, 2025, 07:36 PM ET BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is…

Chelsea transfers: £60m deal agreed for João Pedro – sources

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth a total of £60 million ($82m) for Brighton striker João Pedro, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old had attracted interest from Newcastle but preferred…

Sources – Pistons’ Malik Beasley subject of federal gambling probe

The U.S. district attorney’s office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The allegations…

Sources – Bulls trading Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro

The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources told ESPN. Ball, 27, averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists this season. Ball…

Man United’s £62.5m Bryan Mbeumo offer rejected by Brentford – sources

Brentford have told Manchester United they will have to return with a larger offer if they want to sign Bryan Mbeumo after rejecting an overall package worth £62.5 million ($85.7…

Olivier Giroud to join Lille after terminating LAFC deal – sources

Olivier Giroud is set to join French club Lille, sources have told ESPN, after LAFC confirmed Friday it had agreed to terminate the French striker’s contract. The 2018 World Cup…

Sources — Reid to sign 5-year, $125M deal to stay with Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to stay with the franchise, sources told ESPN on Friday. The deal includes a player option…

Sources – Texas State, Pac-12 expected to finalize move soon

Texas State is in the final steps of accepting an invitation to the Pac-12, as it has initiated the process of calling a board of regents meeting for Monday to…