Federal prosecutors have reportedly opened a criminal inquiry into allegations surrounding sponsorship arrangements involving the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The NBA has completed its separate salary-cap investigation, but reporting about the federal matter does not establish that anyone will be charged or that prosecutors have reached a conclusion.
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Devin Carter Signs With Celtics on Exhibit 10 Deal
Devin Carter signs with Celtics on an Exhibit 10 training-camp contract, Boston announced Sept. 14, 2026, giving the 2024 lottery pick a fresh shot at a roster spot just three days after the Atlanta Hawks waived him.
Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Is Officially Complete
The Kawhi Leonard Raptors trade is officially complete. The two teams submitted the necessary paperwork to the league office on Sept. 14, 2026, and the Raptors made it official the next morning with a team statement confirming the deal.
NBA Luxury Tax Bills 2025-26: Every Team’s Number
The NBA luxury tax bills 2025-26 are now set. Seven teams finished the season on the wrong side of the tax line, and two of them, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, each owed the league nearly $70 million for the privilege. Combined, the seven taxpaying franchises are on the hook for roughly $223.1 … Read more
Nick Smith Jr. Leaves NBA for Real Madrid, and Bronny James Sends Him Off
Smith Trades the G League Shuttle for Spain Nick Smith Jr. is done waiting on an NBA roster spot to open up. The guard has agreed to a one-year deal with Real Madrid, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, leaving the league entirely to become the Spanish powerhouse’s lead guard in the EuroLeague. The move comes … Read more
What’s on the Agenda at the NBA Board of Governors Meeting
The NBA Board of Governors is scheduled to meet in New York on Sept. 14 and 15, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Three subjects are expected to dominate the discussions: oversight of the LA Clippers following the league’s salary-cap investigation, the proposed NBA competition in Europe, and the expansion process involving Las Vegas and Seattle. … Read more
NBA 2026-27 Preseason Schedule Highlights and Key Dates
The NBA’s 2026-27 preseason begins Oct. 3 with the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors meeting at Videotron Centre in Quebec City. The exhibition schedule then runs through Oct. 16, giving teams a final two-week evaluation window before the regular season begins. The leaguewide release adds useful detail to a fall calendar that had previously been … Read more
Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM From Heat
The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, pulling him away from a Miami Heat front office he had been part of for more than two decades, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, with additional reporting from Dave McMenamin and the Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman. Amsler joined the Heat as an intern … Read more
Jimmy Butler ACL Recovery Timeline: Latest Update
Jimmy Butler’s ACL recovery is trending in the right direction, but the Golden State Warriors still are not ready to put a firm date on his return. Butler tore the ACL in his right knee in January and underwent surgery shortly afterward. Since then, Golden State has planned for its second star to miss extended … Read more
Cavaliers Officially Re-Sign James Harden to Three-Year, $97 Million Deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers made it official on Tuesday, confirming they have re-signed James Harden to a new three-year contract worth roughly $97 million.
“The Beard is back in The Land. We have officially resigned James Harden to a multi-year contract,” the team wrote in its announcement.