"He wished that the game was at 10 in the morning," Charania added. "This is someone who lives, eats, and breathes basketball. Everyone on the Lakers can feel it, it's tangible.

On paper, it seemed normal enough. Manchester City 5-0 Sparta Prague. Erling Haaland brace. Probably a header and a tap-in. The footage of what he actually did, however, is frankly ludicrous. It's ...

But if anyone is anxious that he could leave the Lakers or simply retire at the end of this season, NBA insider Shams Charania said on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he feels the elder James will play two ...

But if anyone is anxious that he could leave the Lakers or simply retire at the end of this season, NBA insider Shams ...

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year, $110 million contract extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Gobert is declining his $46.6 million player option for ...

Here is the latest on his setback. Leonard is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk. Leonard's designation on the NBA's official injury ...

DALLAS -- The Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on a three-year, $18 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal secures one of the backups in a star ...

ESPN insider Shams Charania said it’s “very likely” the Lakers will put LeBron and Bronny together on the court against the Timberwolves, and that the moment could come “early in the game.” ...

ESPN's Shams Charania acknowledged the situation on the latest episode of First Take, deeming Milwaukee as the NBA's biggest storyline. "Let's talk about their future," Charania began.

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul, told ESPN on Sunday night. Warriors ...

Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension with the Rockets, his agents told @ShamsCharania and @BobbyMarks42. Green is the first NBA player to successfully ...

On Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Clippers star Kawhi Leonard "will be sidelined indefinitely" to start the season. - Rookie Dalton Knecht led the Lakers to a 128-122 overtime preseason ...