Wilton C. Jackson II

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[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

For @tinacharles31, the journey back to the #WNBA has been as much a spiritual one as a physical one. I spoke with Charles on the role of God in her life and impact she has on her @AtlantaDream teammates.

“He gets the glory for getting me back to the league,” Charles said. #wnba

[The IX Sports @TheIXSports]

For @tinacharles31, the journey back to the #WNBA has been as much a spiritual one as a physical one. On the role of God in her life and the impact Charles has on her teammates, from our @WiltonReports https://t.co/yXp6LBwxhx

[The Draymond Green Show @DraymondShow]

Draymond on why he declined his player option

"As you all know, I’ve always taken the approach of working with the organization. I’ve been in 1 place for 14 years. It’s more of a family to me than anything...Bringing my number down has allowed us to explore a little bit more, to help the books a little bit more, I am always intrigued by that route... I feel great about it and we’ll see where it goes from here."

[Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes]

BREAKING: Due to sizable distance apart in negotiations, Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren will meet with the Sacramento Kings at the start of free agency with the intentions of structuring a sign-&-trade out of Detroit.

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

The Trail Blazers and center Robert Williams III have agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract extension, per @ShamsCharania.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.

[Steve Gleason - "Live Impossible" @SteveGleason]

Chris is my NFL brother, but more importantly, he is my fellow human. When ALS enters your life, it is a relentless tsunami. I want Chris and his family to know they are not alone. We are here for him.

Every person living with ALS has a story, a family, a purpose, and a future that matters. Chris has spent his life showing strength, speed, and heart. Now he and everyone diagnosed with ALS deserve all of that strength, heart, and urgency returned to them.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Free agent guard Landry Shamet intends to sign a new four-year, $24 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Shamet's agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, worked with Knicks executives on Monday to land the long-term commitment.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Free agent center Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension to return to the Golden State Warriors through 2027-28, with a player option in the second season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN.

[Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes]

Atlanta Hawks are declining the $24.3M team option on Johnathan Kuminga for the 2026-27 season and he becomes an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell me.

[Overtime @overtime]

JA AND DAME OMGGGGGGG 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Beginning Thursday, July 9, @ESPNNBA tips off its coverage of the '26 @NBASummerLeague 🏀

Details: https://t.co/sviPCUSprM

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

Poppin' off in her rookie season 😮‍💨

Olivia Miles is the fastest player to 350+ PTS and 100 AST, passing Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark 👏

[Unrivaled Basketball @Unrivaledwbb]

Marine Johannès signs multi-year contract with Unrivaled! 🚨

The two-time Olympic Medalist is set to make her Unrivaled debut in Season 3. "I've heard so many great things about the league, and I can't wait to be part of it, meet my new teammates, and experience everything Unrivaled has to offer."

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins intends to a sign a three-year, $64 million contract to stay with the franchise, with a player option in the third season, sources tell ESPN. Heat executives and Wiggins' agents at CAA sports Steven Heumann and Andrew Morrison, as well as Richard Clarke, came to terms on a critical commitment.

[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

Oh wow!!!

[Kimberley A. Martin @ByKimberleyA]

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[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Detroit Lions have released Terrion Arnold

[WNBA @WNBA]

Your weekly WNBA standings update 🚨

▪️ @valkyries rise to No. 3 on a three-game win streak.
▪️ @TempoBasketball move up to No. 9.
▪️ @minnesotalynx remain No. 1 in the standings.

📲 More in the WNBA App: https://t.co/KXpNAuSILJ

[WNBA @WNBA]

A new week. A packed slate 🍿

Don't miss this week's games streaming on WNBA League Pass!

📲https://t.co/Xo5768czic

[Las Vegas Aces @LVAces]

Of course the 4x M'VP is @BET's Sportswoman of the Year! 👏✨

@_ajawilson22 // @WNBA

[Wilton C. Jackson II @WiltonReports]

Sherrod started her #WNBA career with the New York Liberty in ‘24. After initially signing a training camp contract and later a seven-day deal, she secured a spot for the remainder of the season and contributed to the Liberty’s title run.

She returned to New York in ‘25 before signing with the Minnesota Lynx later that season. #Dream #WNBA

[Atlanta Dream PR @ATLDreamPR]

Press Release: Atlanta Dream Sign Jaylyn Sherrod to Developmental Contract

Read More: https://t.co/Fu2jJ4KJt8

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, sources tell ESPN.