Basketball NewsTuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 26, 7:05 PM ET

Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Timberwolves, which includes a player option, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania. Part of Minnesota's pitch is an expectation Kuminga will fill the vacant starting power forward slot.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 24, 4:40 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 25, 7:20 PM ET

The Warriors are signing veteran PF Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, completing the team's 15-man roster for the upcoming season.

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Publisher:ESPN College BasketballOutlet infoAug 24, 10:16 PM ET

A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season despite signing multiple NBA contracts.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 26, 11:42 AM ET

Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans, including a player option, sources told ESPN.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 25, 8:40 AM ET

Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.

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