But the second time he ever met him was at Magic Johnson’s “Midnight Magic” party a few years later. It was there that Pierce got his first impression of Kobe.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams, the All-Star guard/forward who helped the Oklahoma City Thunder win their first NBA title, had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.

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The Houston Rockets' list of free agent targets is headlined by a key Los Angeles Lakers forward who could leave for their rivals.

Check out everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA offseason including free agency and deadlines.

When does NBA free agency begin? The 2025 NBA free agency period begins Monday, June 30 at 6 p.m. when teams can come to verbal agreements with free-agent players.

When does NBA free agency start? It opens Monday, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. That’s when teams and players can start agreeing to terms of a contract.