The Houston Rockets and forward A.J. Griffin have agreed to a buyout, per the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen. Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the

AJ Griffin, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Duke, plans to step away from the game and will ponder whether he wants to continue his NBA career after agreeing to a buyout with the Rockets,

The Rockets on Friday reached a buyout agreement with forward A.J. Griffin, allowing him to sit out the season while considering whether to continue his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.

One-time league MVP Joel Embiid and the 76ers agreed to a max extension deal which times him to Philadelphia’s NBA franchise for five more seasons.

The 7-foot-0, 280-pound, 30-year-old, 2023 NBA MVP, who recently won a gold medal with the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in Paris, France, on Friday signed a three-year, $193 million maximum contract extension to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers through the 2028-29 season.

All-Star center Joel Embiid signed a three-year, $192.9 extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about financial details.

According to those who worked with him during his career covering the NBA, reporter Adrian Wojnarowski deftly adjusted to a shifting media landscape.

In a surprise move, a top NBA reporter is leaving ESPN and the world of sports journalism behind. The reason why teaches a major lesson in how to align your goals with your values.