Experts cite overuse in spate of Achilles injuries in NBA
Why is the Achilles tendon so vulnerable, and are painkillers masking warning signs?
Boston Celtics trade two key pieces Kristaps Porziņgis & Jrue Holiday — Is their title window closed? | The Facility

Ric Bucher breaks down the Boston Celtics trading two key pieces Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday. He analyzes whether these moves signal that Boston’s championship window is officially closed and what the future holds for the team.
Magic CEO transferring to new role in front office
Alex Martins is leaving his role as CEO of the Magic on July 1 to move into the newly created position of vice chair as part of a restructuring of the front office.
Sportsbooks have Flagg in rare air for NBA draft
Cooper Flagg’s odds to be the top pick in the draft had reached -100,000 at multiple sportsbooks Thursday morning, meaning a bettor would need to risk $1,000 to win $1 on the Duke product going first overall to the Dallas Mavericks.
Sources: VanVleet to sign new deal with Rockets
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year, $50 million contract to stay with the franchise, with a player option in 2026-27, sources told ESPN.
Cooper Flagg is ‘going to be amazing’, Will he have an immediate impact on the Mavs? | The Herd

LeBron James said that Cooper Flagg is “going to be amazing”. Colin Cowherd discusses Flagg’s potential in the NBA and if he’ll have an immediate impact with the Dallas Mavericks if they select him.
Why Did The Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis? What’s Next?

The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Why did they do that? What could be next? Here’s an explainer.
Celtics trade Porzingis and Holiday, Is Boston starting over? | Breakfast Ball

The Boston Celtics traded away both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, and are rumored to be getting calls about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if the Celtics are blowing it up following their 2nd round exit this year.
Sale of Lakers expected to close later this year
Businessman Mark Walter’s acquisition of the majority ownership stake of the Lakers is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
2025 NBA Draft Odds: Kon Knueppel Surging To Be No. 4 Pick

Will Duke’s Kon Knueppel be the No. 4 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft? Find out how drastically the odds have shifted.