Basketball NewsFriday, Jul 31, 2026

Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoJul 31, 9:30 PM ET

Every time Klay Thompson’s name shows up in a trade rumor that doesn’t involve Golden State, there’s a version of me that flinches a little. Watching him drain threes in a Mavericks jersey on Christmas Day was already enough of an adjustment for one lifetime. But if the sharpshooter with the quickest release we’ve ever seen is headed somewhere else this time, Miami might be the one address on the list that doesn’t feel like a betrayal. Here’s why. Andre Iguodala left Golden State’s launch pad...

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoJul 31, 10:21 AM ET

The Phoenix Mercury still have a shot to make the WNBA postseason, and this is how it can happen.

Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoJul 31, 7:30 PM ET

In 2022 when the Warriors won their last title, if you told me that one day LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and D(ean) Wade would be on the 76ers I’d be like hell to the naw naw. (Also, where is Ben Simmons?!) And yet here we are! Here’s the part that should scare the rest of the league ladies and gentlemen. This isn’t LeBron joining a team that needs him to be the engine. This is LeBron sliding into a group that already has an MVP-caliber big, a bucket-getter who just spent the summ...

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Publisher:Silver Screen and RollOutlet infoJul 31, 6:13 PM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Lakers head coach JJ Redick points to a player during a game with the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) After years of searching for better frontcourt play, the Lakers made big changes this offseason. Gone are Deandre Ayton, Maxi Kleber and Jaxson Hayes. In their replacement, the Lakers took a big swing by trading for Walker Kessler and signing Kevon Looney. Kessler is th...

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoJul 31, 8:00 AM ET

Summer League isn't just about evaluating players. It's where careers and relationships begin to take shape.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldJul 31, 10:48 PM ET

NBA insider reveals how Stephen Curry's loyalty to the Warriors has been affected this summer.