r/nba

: "[Charania] BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year."

: "Mat Ishbia: “When I bought the team, I felt like if I could come in and provide resources financially to let them go over the salary cap, luxury tax and go get these type of players, and then we go hire a championship coach, which we tried with Frank and Mike Budenholzer. And it didn’t work.”"

: "[Zach Lowe] There is mutual interest between the Blazers and Damian Lillard on a potential reunion, sources tell the Ringer."

: "Dear networks and sports leagues: Please offer a "nat audio" option in your streaming packages. I would happily PAY MORE for that option. No additional cost to you, and more income, too. I know you can do it, because YTTV 4K has some "nat audio" games, and the CFP SkyCam option was stadium sound"

: "[Lakers] Heading into his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic says that he wants to be known as “the guy that brought championships to the city of LA" and adds the he was “amazed” by how quickly the Laker fans welcomed and embraced him with open arms."

: "What if every team name was short for something longer, like the NY Knicks?"

: "Michael Beasley opens up on the financial side effects of the NBA: “My family stole from me… my CPA f***ed me over, my third year in the league my CPA stole all my money.”"

: "🏀 [FR] I launched a Substack to break down NBA tactics in French – for fans who want to understand the game, not just watch it"