Basketball NewsSaturday, Jul 18, 2026

Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoJul 18, 1:56 PM ET

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It feels like it’s 2010 all over again in the NBA. LeBron James is still trying to figure out where he will take his talents next season, while the rest of the NBA is waiting on the future Hall of Famer to make his decision. Notably, before James joined the Heat in 2010, which led...

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Publisher:Bullets ForeverOutlet infoJul 18, 10:35 PM ET

The Washington Mystics lost to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night, 74-69. In a game that featured 10 lead changes and seven ties, Shakira Austin led with 18 points and 16 rebounds. For the Aces, Veronica Burton scored 11 points and 11 assists. The Mystics have one more road game in San Fran on Monday. That’s their next game. Tip off at 10 p.m .ET. See you then.

Publisher:Swish AppealOutlet infoJul 18, 1:00 PM ET

A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images What are the criteria for the Most Valuable Player award? Is it the amalgamation of raw stats? Add up points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and whoever has the highest total is the MVP? Or is it more nebulous? Do more advanced stats like gravity, plus-minus or net rating signal the intrinsic value of a player? Should team quality factor into someone’s value? And if so, how much? These are all good questions and ways to approach the MVP conversation...

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Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJul 18, 10:54 PM ET

Every 30 minutes, my phone buzzes. It’s usually a friend. Sometimes it’s family. And it’s almost always the same thing. A screenshot. “LOOK. “Is this real?” “What are you hearing?” It’s a social media post guaranteeing where LeBron James will play next. Guaranteed. Done deal. Book it. I’ve seen he’s definitely signing with the Cavaliers. […] The post Breaking: The LeBron sweepstakes has made everyone on social media an NBA insider appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Bright Side of the SunOutlet infoJul 18, 10:00 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Jameer Nelson Jr. #54 of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images The finale is here. Game 5 of ...

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Publisher:Swish AppealOutlet infoJul 18, 8:00 AM ET

Cheryl Reeve and Kayla McBride. | NBAE via Getty Images As each WNBA season progresses, it seems the sport becomes consumed by inflated and absurd chatter that, while infringing into real world concerns, often involves developments that don’t really matter. A question and answer from Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s most recent media availability, in contrast, reminds us of something real that is at stake. Reeve’s response also modeled the role of traditionally served by the WNBA, whe...

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