Basketball NewsFriday, Jul 31, 2026

Publisher:Silver Screen and RollOutlet infoJul 31, 11:24 AM ET

On July 1, 2018, LeBron James announced he was signing a four-year $153.3 million contract to play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time he announced this move, there were no other superstars coming with him, and no immediately clear path to him extending his personal streak of making eight consecutive Finals. No, he’d be “going at it alone,” joining a roster of mostly unproven young players — some high lottery picks, some deeper draft/undrafted steals — and a few holdover vetera...

Publisher:Mavs MoneyballOutlet infoJul 31, 12:17 PM ET

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ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - APRIL 28: Tarik Biberovic (13) of Fenerbahce Beko celebrates after 3 pointer during the EuroLeague play-off first match between Fenerbahce Beko and Zalgiris at Ulker Sports and Event Hall in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Esra Bilgin/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Tarik Biberovic is not an up-and-coming youngster from somewhere far away. Well, maybe the last part, depending on where you live.  The 25-year-old shooting guard helped...

Publisher:Pounding the RockOutlet infoJul 31, 9:30 AM ET

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Dec 3, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) reacts after beating the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Welcome to Pounding the Rock’s 2025-26 player reviews! The series will look at the players who finished the season with the San Antonio Spurs on guaranteed contracts and who played consequential minutes and/or a vital role (so no two-way players because we hardly saw them...

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Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoJul 31, 9:00 AM ET

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Somewhere in Oklahoma City right now there’s a front office that understands something the rest of the league is still catching up on. Seventy-three wins isn’t a number. It’s a dare. And this year the Thunder walked right up to it, put their hand on the door, and found out the same thing Dub Nation found out a decade ago. The record doesn’t just test your talent. It tests what’s left of you in the postseason. Ten years ago the Warriors ran a 73-9 season that nobody has sniffed since, chasing ...

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Publisher:Fadeaway WorldJul 31, 10:39 AM ET

Brendan Haywood isn't all too high on the 76ers.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldJul 31, 9:46 AM ET

Rumor

A new trade proposal would send Tyler Herro to the Trail Blazers while the Bucks land Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.