BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN.
BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.
News: Ilia Frolov, a 6'11", 225‑pound center, tells ESPN he has committed to John Calipari and Arkansas.
“It was an amazing visit. Coach Calipari and the staff made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Coach Cal can teach me a lot about the game, and I will do whatever it takes to help him win.”
Frolov, who turned 18 today, is a member of the Russian National Team.
NEWS: Furman transfer big man Cooper Bowser has committed to Arkansas, his agent @Dillon_Buchanan of AMR told @On3. The 6-11 junior becomes Calipari’s first portal pickup of the offseason. Bowser averaged 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks this season. Was SoCon All-Tournament First Team.
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Darius Acuff had a historic freshman year for Arkansas:
- SEC Player of the Year
- SEC Freshman of the Year
- Led SEC in scoring and assists
- SEC Tournament MVP
- First-Team All American
- Cousy Award Finalist
- Most points in a season by Arkansas player
- Signed Signature Shoe Deal With Reebok
@CoreyTulaba@All_Things_Mavs Acuff is not a bad defender, people think he’s a cone but he’s guarding their one every night. He will have less usage in the NBA, he will guarding a worse offensive player in the league, they already do this with players like Luka, Kyrie, Steph. He will be successfu.
Arkansas freshman star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men’s athlete to receive one from a major U.S. brand while still in college, Reebok’s head of basketball, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.