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What's the Minimum NBA Salary for 2024-25?

A look at the minimum salary for NBA rookie and veterans.

What's the Minimum NBA Salary for 2024-25?

A look at the minimum salary for NBA rookie and veterans.

Joakim Noah, Jalen Rose attend day ten of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on September 4, 2024 in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City.

Joakim Noah Explains Why the Future of French Basketball Is 'Beautiful'

The former Chicago Bulls center opened up about France's Olympic run at the 2024 Paris Games.

Smith discusses with DeRozan about the 2018-19 Toronto Raptors on ESPN's "First Take."

DeMar DeRozan Insists Raptors Would've Won NBA Title Without Kawhi Leonard Trade

DeRozan told Stephen A. Smith he feels the Raptors would've still won the 2019 NBA Finals if they'd never traded for Kawhi Leonard.

Hurley turned down an offer from the Lakers to return to UConn.

Dan Hurley Reveals Special Reason He Turned Down Lakers Job

Hurley revealed why he chose to remain at UConn and turn down the Lakers.

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Jerry West is honored during the NBA 75th Anniversary Team celebration in 2022.

Lakers Will Honor Jerry West With Special Jersey Patch This Season

Mazzulla is entering his third year as Celtics head coach

Joe Mazzulla Uses Another Bizarre Animal Metaphor to Describe Celtics' Title Defense

Shaquille O'Neal has a new line of candies, Shaq-a-licious XL Gummies, with his face on it.

Shaq Introduces New Candy With His Face on It, Has Funny Line About Charles Barkley

Steph Curry Had Funniest Reaction to Running Into Klay Thompson at WNBA Game

Haliburton got Colts fans fired up during their game against the Texans.

Tyrese Haliburton Fired Up Colts Fans at Lucas Oil Stadium

Apr 14, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) stands on the court before a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Cavaliers to Bring Back Longtime Center Tristan Thompson on One-Year Deal

Gobert warms up before Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals.

Rudy Gobert Claps Back At Shaq Over NBA’s Worst Player Claim

Dwyane Wade talks to referee Lauren Holtkamp during his brief tenure as a Cleveland Cavalier.

Dwyane Wade Refused to Wear No. 3 With Cavs for Funny Reason

Charles Barkley on the Bill Simmons Podcast.

Charles Barkley Says TNT Has ‘Zero Idea’ About the Future of ‘Inside the NBA'

Topps Now 1-of-1 triple auto commemorating the U.S. men's basketball gold medal in 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops a Seven-Figure Bounty for Rare Curry, Durant, LeBron Olympic Card

Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins did not hold back when talking about today's NBA players and how they talk about past generations.

Dominique Wilkins Had Blunt Message for Players Who '(Expletive)' on Past Generations

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter during game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center.

Joe Mazzulla Dramatically Illustrates How Celtics Plan to Defend Champion Status

A’ja Wilson was shouted out by the Miami-Dade mayor

Miami-Dade Mayor Awkwardly Introduces A'ja Wilson as Guest of Bam Adebayo

Lebron James and Stephen Curry helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in the Paris Olympics.

Steph Curry Had Powerful Quote About Being LeBron James’s Teammate in Olympics

James reacts to a play call against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14).

LeBron James Had Perfect Reaction to His Own Jaw-Dropping Career Statistic

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Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard LeBron James (6) and small forward Jayson Tatum (10) react in the first half against Brazil in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Calls Coverage of Olympics Benching 'A Lot'

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics open the 2024–25 season against the new-look New York Knicks.

Top 10 NBA Games to Circle for 2024–25 Season

Barkley revealed the details of his TNT contract during Friday’s “Dan Patrick Show” while discussing the NBA’s new TV deal with Amazon.

Charles Barkley Opens Up About His Future and 10-Year, $210 Million Contract

ESPN/ABC will air the next 11 NBA Finals under the new TV deal, which will begin with the 2025–26 season.

Here’s What Disney, NBC and Amazon Are Getting in New NBA TV Deal

Jayson Tatum is featured on Sports Illustrated's July 2024 cover.

Editor’s Letter: The 70th Anniversary of SI

If Amazon ends up winning streaming rights for the NBA, the 2024–25 season will be the last for TNT’s “Inside the NBA.”

Where the NBA TV Rights Deal Stands After WBD Matches Amazon’s Offer

Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Scotty Pippen Jr. Notches Triple-Double to Lead Grizzlies to Summer League Final

“We should never put money above the regular fan,” Barkley said of the NBA's new TV deal, which includes multiple streaming platforms.

Charles Barkley Calls Out ‘Greedy’ Players, Owners for Not Thinking of Fans

With NBC, ESPN/ABC and Amazon all expected to be included in the NBA's new TV deal, fans will have to remember which network to tune in to every night.

New NBA TV Deal Will Have Fans Scrambling to Find Games Every Night

Paul George explained on his podcast why he chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Paul George Addition Pushes Sixers to the Top

Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick White to Replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA for Paris Olympics, per Report

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

Cavs Disrespected in NBA Championship Odds Following Donovan Mitchell Extension

Guard Klay Thompson.

Mavericks NBA Title Odds Jump Following Reported Klay Thompson Signing

Stephen A. Smith looks on during the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in February.

Stephen A. Smith Becomes Presidential Debate Analyst in Midst of ESPN Contract Negotiations

Bronny James talks to the media during the 2024 NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena.

The Moment Bronny James Was Drafted by Lakers Captured by Brother Bryce

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Apr 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a three point basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Smoothie King Center.

NBA Analyst Reveals 'Wildest' Lineup Combination New Orleans Pelicans Can Deploy

Mar 9, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils commits Patrick Ngongba (left) and Cooper Flagg look on prior to a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

What Players the Nets are Taking in Early NBA Mock Drafts

Zach Edey, a first-round draft pick for the Grizzlies, answers a question during a press conference to introduce the team’s 2024 NBA Draft picks at FedExForum on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Grizzlies Rookie Praised by Teammate During Runs

Dec 13, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3), guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Kevin Durant (35) against Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Suns Stars Continue to be Disrespected

Jan 16, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and LA Clippers guard Avery Bradley (11) chase a loose ball during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Donovan Mitchell Lists Celtics Past and Present as His Toughest Defenders

Feb 8, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) shoots the ball during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Former Fifth Pick Lands Favorable Honorable Mention on NBA List

Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) embrace after the game at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Where Did 76ers' Joel Embiid Fall in Recent NBA Player Rankings?

Former Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (left) and USA Basketball U23 3x3 Men's National Team player Jameer Nelson Jr. (right). Nelson Jr. is the son of Nelson.

Former Magic Guard Jameer Nelson's Son to Play for USA Basketball U23 3x3 Team

Dan Hurley Reveals Why He Turned Down Lakers HC Job