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Monday Jul 6, 2026, the NBA moratorium on free agency transactions will expire at 11 a.m. CT.

Without A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark on the floor, guard Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, including 10 free throws, and the Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces for the first time in Nevada 84-68 on Sunday, improving Indiana's record to 12-8 on the season.

The Lakers‘ decision to enter into a sign-and-trade agreement with the Jazz to acquire restricted free agent center Walker Kessler was an all-in swing to establish a defensive infrastructure to complement offensive-first backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Kessler is the exact type of defender you’d want to play alongside Los Angeles’ two lead […]

LeBron James is golfing. He’s trolling comedian Kevin Hart. He’s watching his daughter swim. He’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Cavaliers team he carried to the franchise’s only title. ...

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The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule is changing the game for college athletes, but who benefits most from the death of the redshirt?

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NBA fans make their feelings known on Cameron Carr's impessive performance against the Heat during the 2026 NBA Summer League.

The Lakers have reportedly confirmed to Rui Hachimura that his time with the Lakers is over.

After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center. It was a much better showing from the Lakers as they fought back from an early double-digit deficit to force overtime. […]

Speaking to Forbes contributor Mark Medina, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said he’s not expecting his star client, LeBron James, to make a decision on his next team in the near future. “I don’t think this happens anytime soon,” Paul told Medina. Asked to clarify whether he thought it might be weeks or days, Paul […]

Mitchell Robinson finally revealed his broken hand happened after believing his younger brother had died in a devastating car accident.

NEW YORK -- Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain for the New York Knicks' NBA Finals opener came after he punched a truck

Bradley spent the past three seasons with the Wildcats after transferring from Alabama following his freshman year. He posted career highs this season with

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The 2026 NBA Draft is complete, and teams are beginning the process of introducing and signing their rookies. The Los Angeles Clippers, at No. 36 overall,

The Bucks fall short in their second Summer League outing.

Walker Kessler had been on the Los Angeles Lakers' radar well before they pulled off one of the most shocking trades of the offseason. One would have thought

The Sixers’ pending trade for star wing Jaylen Brown took the basketball world by storm, as it marks the dissolution of one of the most successful NBA partnerships of the generation. Brown’s game is often scrutinized, but he’s coming off one of the most successful individual seasons of his career, and he will bring attributes […]

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There is a "growing belief" from people around the league that LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. There are whispers that the Cavs are delaying offseason transactions, like signing a new deal with James Harden, because they want to have open roster spots in case they need to trade for Bronny James. Rich Paul previously cited the Cavs as a potential landing spot for James on his "Game Over" podcast. It was reported l...

He played through the injury and was crucial to the Knicks winning an NBA title.

Phoenix has two extension paths, and both carry different financial consequences.

Garrett Temple accepted an offer to join Dusty May's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Temple appeared in 22 games for the Raptors last season. Temple joins Willie Green as an assistant on May's staff.

Rich Paul outlined ten possible landing spots for LeBron James on Friday, three days after James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he intends to sign elsewhere. Paul broke down the options during an episode of his "Game Over" podcast alongside Max Kellerman, using a whiteboard to weigh advantages and drawbacks for each franchise. Paul told ESPN he has now spoken with 27 teams regarding James. The Klutch Sports founder named the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota ...

Jayson Tatum publicly acknowledged Jaylen Brown's departure Friday, sharing an Instagram tribute two days after the Boston Celtics dealt his longtime running mate to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. The deal ended a nine-year on-court pairing between Tatum and Brown. Tatum posted a photo of the two players together, reflecting on their shared history in Boston. "9 years! Forever grateful...

Josh Okogie and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal. Okogie is represented by Calvin Andrews. The Jazz are planning on competing for a playoff spot after several years of rebuilding. Okogie appeared in 78 games last season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 38.5 percent on three-pointers. Okogie will be in his age-28 season in 2026-27.

Trey Lyles and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year deal. Lyles last played in the NBA in 2025 for the Sacramento Kings and played for Real Madrid last season. Lyles played for the Denver Nuggets when Tim Connelly ran their front office. In 74 games last season with Real Madrid, Lyles averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.8 minutes. Lyles will be playing in his age-29 season.

The Utah Jazz signed Trey Alexander to a two-way deal, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Alexander averaged 5.2 points and 1.2 rebounds last season for the Pelicans.