Fred VanVleet, Rockets delay option decision to June

Per Marc Stein, Mikal Bridges is expected to sign a team-friendly extension with the New York Knicks, similar to Jalen Brunson’s recent deal. Bridges can sign a two-year extension in October or a four-year deal in 2025. The Knicks traded five first-round picks and a pick swap to the Brooklyn…

During Lakers Media Day, D’Angelo Russell took a moment to reflect on his performance last season, apologizing for what he described as a lack of professionalism. Russell, who had a standout season for the Los Angeles Lakers, acknowledged that he fell short in certain areas off the court. Russell admitted…

Photo: Peter Baba The Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a right wrist injury during Thursday’s game against the Bulls, tweets K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “The initial reports were hopeful” and X-rays on Antetokounmpo’s wrist were “clean,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said after the game, per Eric Nehm…

In a stellar performance, Kawhi Leonard dropped a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Clippers (11-10) ended an 11-game road losing streak against the Utah Jazz (7-15) with a convincing 117-103 victory on Friday night. Leonard’s offensive brilliance was on full display, making a season-high 14 field goals, including…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/Twitter Chris Paul will earn approximately $10 million in extra salary with the Phoenix Suns using his contract to trade to the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal. The veteran guard is expected to receive interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, amongst others. Check out…

Seattle Storm center Tina Charles became the fourth player in WNBA history to reach 7,000 career points following an electric performance in last night’s 82-72 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Charles dropped 27 points and had 15 rebounds in the win. Charles joined Tina Thompson, Tamika Catchings and Diana Taurasi…