Report: NBA investigating Lakers for tampering with Paul George

The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with Paul George after the Indiana Pacers filed a formal complaint, according to a report from Peter Vecsey on Patreon. Vecsey reports that Lakers President Magic Johnson, General Manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss were contacted by

Timberwolves working on extension for Andrew Wiggins

The Minnesota Timberwolves, after making several big splashes this offseason as the organization significantly upgraded its roster, has set its sights on signing Andrew Wiggins to a long-term extension. “We're working on it right now,” Wolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau

NBA denies it plotted to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo from European championship event

The NBA has issued a statement denying the league or Milwaukee Bucks have conspired to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo from playing for his native Greece national team in the upcoming European championship. Saturday, after the Bucks' All-Star posted on social media that a knee injury would prevent him

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  Greek federation alleges conspiracy on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

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  NBA MVP odds: Respect for Giannis Antetokounmpo varies between Las Vegas sports books

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