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Sixers sign Embiid to four-year $196m extension

All-Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension.

Lakers to host Nets on Christmas Day

The NBA has announced a five-game Christmas Day schedule that will feature a showdown between the star-studded Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.

WNBA roundup: Wilson, Gray inspire Aces comeback

Chelsea Gray capped a stunning Aces comeback against the Mystics as the WNBA resumed following the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday night.

Most underrated NBA Free Agency move: Mills to Brooklyn Nets

After 10 seasons and an NBA Championship, Patty Mills left the San Antonio Spurs to join heavyweight contenders Brooklyn Nets on a two-year deal.

Storm blow away Sun to claim Commissioner's Cup

Breanna Stewart scored 15 of her 17 points in the first quarter as the Seattle Storm routed the Connecticut Sun 79-57 to win the inaugural WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

'Nothing like the first' WNBA Commissioner's Cup

The Connecticut Sun will take on the Seattle Storm in the inaugural WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Thursday. But what is it?

15 players to watch at 2021 NBA Summer League

The top picks in the draft, emerging second-year players and a handful of grizzled veterans are set to hit the floor in Las Vegas

Westbrook: My job to make things easy for LeBron

Russell Westbrook said he is joining a "championship-calibre" Los Angeles Lakers team and knows it will be his responsibility to mesh with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Doncic, Mavericks agree to five-year, $207m extension

Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic has agreed to terms on a five-year, $207m (£149.5m) supermax rookie extension, according to multiple US media outlets.

Schroder agrees to one-year, $5.9m Celtics deal

Dennis Schroder has confirmed he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics worth a reported $5.9m (£4.3m).

Butler signs new four-year deal with Heat

Jimmy Butler will stay in Miami until the 2025-26 season anchoring a roster aiming to reach the Finals for the second time in three seasons.

Randle signs four-year extension with Knicks

The All-Star and reigning Most Improved Player has reportedly committed to a four-year contract extension to stay in New York.

Leonard re-signing with Clippers

The two-time champion and Finals MVP is expected to negotiate a new deal to stay with Paul George and the Clippers

Ujiri commits future to Raptors

Masai Ujiri will remain the leader of the Toronto Raptors, committing to the team and the city in a video released Thursday on social media.

Durant to sign $198m extension with Nets

Newly crowned three-time Olympic gold medallist will sign a fresh max contract to take his career earnings past $500m

Lakers load up on vets and shooters but is it enough?

The Lakers have added a whole host of veterans and shooters around James, Davis and Westbrook but some doubts remain

DeRozan joins Bulls in sign-and-trade with Spurs

The Chicago Bulls have acquired small forward DeMar DeRozan on a three-year, $85m contract as part of a sign-and-trade with the San Antonio Spurs.

Curry signs $215m extension with Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have signed two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry to a four-year, $215 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to US reports.