Brad Botkin

CBS Sports Staff

Knicks set on re-signing OG Anunoby after Mikal Bridges trade; Isaiah Hartenstein may be tougher, per reports

There's some serious salary-cap gymnastics going on in the New York war room

Lakers prepared to offer LeBron James three-year, $160 million max contract, per report

James is expected to forgo the final year of his current contract and become a free agent

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch signs four-year extension after conference finals run, per report

Finch led Minnesota to 56 wins, the second-best mark in franchise history

Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach is just aimless activity disguised as forward progress

Very few NBA coaches make a real difference relative to the roster they've been given

Thunder get even stronger with Alex Caruso as Celtics-like blueprint continues to come into focus

A championship contender is defined equally by its many strengths and lack of weaknesses

2024 NBA free agency: Ranking top 30 players, tracking latest news as Malik Monk agrees to new Kings deal

LeBron James, Paul George and James Harden are near the top of this list with NBA free agency already underway

Malik Monk agrees to stay with Kings on four-year, $78M contract, per report

Monk could've gotten a lot more from another team

Paul George says chasing championships is not his priority: 'It's playing the right style of basketball'

Assuming LeBron James re-signs with the Lakers, George is the biggest free agent on the market

Celtics' Al Horford finally wins first NBA title, removes name from list featuring Karl Malone, James Harden

Horford played in 186 playoff games before winning his first NBA championship

Kyrie Irving failed Mavericks when they needed him most, but Celtics had a lot to do with that

You won't often see Irving bottled up like he was in these Finals

Celtics' Jrue Holiday didn't win Finals MVP, but his value has never felt higher

Holiday is one of two players with multiple championships this decade

Celtics vs. Mavericks TV schedule: 2024 NBA Finals dates, game times, live stream, Game 5 prediction, pick

Boston and Dallas continue the NBA Finals matchup on Monday night at TD Garden in Boston

NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Jaylen Brown still the favorite, while Luka Doncic needs a Mavericks miracle

The Celtics have their second chance to close out the series on Monday night

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