The Latest Breaking News from Chris Haynes

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook huddled up on phone call

The Los Angeles Lakers' Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook huddled up on a phone conversation the first weekend of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with each expressing their commitment to one another and vowing to make it ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2022

Sixers’ James Harden explains why he accepted a $15 million pay cut in NBA free agency

Sixers star James Harden took a $15 million pay cut during NBA free agency this summer. During an interview with Yahoo! Sports reporter Chris Haynes, he explained the logic behind that decision.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 18, 2022

Harden Told Sixers to ‘Sign Who We Needed to Sign’ Before Taking Pay Cut

The Sixers star was determined to see the team’s roster improved, even if it meant a smaller salary for him.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2022

Paolo Banchero was looking forward to getting drafted by the Rockets amidst rumors

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero was satisfied with what he was hearing leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. "Just all the stuff that was being put out there was that I was going No. 3 to Houston," Banchero told Yahoo Sports after he was shut down ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

Paolo Banchero says his head was in Houston prior to 2022 draft day

“I was a little surprised they called,” top NBA draft prospect Paolo Banchero tells Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, referring to the Magic. “Again, my mind was in Houston.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

Report: Lillard, Trail Blazers Agree To Massive Two-Year Extension

The six-time All-Star will remain in Portland for the foreseeable future.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2022

Damian Lillard, Blazers agree to two-year, $122 million extension

Shams Charania: The Portland Trail Blazers and All-NBA star Damian Lillard are close to a two-year maximum contract extension, multiple sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . The new deal would take Lillard's contract through the 2026-27 season. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Damian Lillard refutes report Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call

Chris Haynes: Damian Lillard to @YahooSports on report that Portland Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call: pic.twitter.com/PMQqncIwWg Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's the buzz on Twitter? Sean Highkin @ highkin For ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Kevin Durant Has ‘Gone Dark’ Since Trade Request, per Report

The 12-time All-Star reportedly hasn’t spoken with various other basketball stars who have reached out to him in the last week.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7, 2022

Report: Thomas Bryant Agrees to Deal to Return to Lakers

The center reportedly ‘will be given the opportunity to win’ the starting role.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2022