Basketball News · LatestMonday, Jul 6, 2026

LeBron James’ Lakers career can now be viewed as a timeline, with each stop telling a different part of the story.

Marcus Smart won’t return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 season.

Jokić has tens of millions of dollars in motivation to delay an extension. But another offseason without a long-term deal is enough raise anxiety among Nuggets fans.

The glaring issue the WNBA needs to approach head-on? Everyone is clinging to diametrically opposed definitions of what good basketball means.

Quentin Grimes is reportedly moving on from the Sixers.

The Sixers agreed to a deal with 24-year-old center Ariel Hukporti on the second day of free agency.

The Lakers have been struggling to find a big to pair with Luka Dončić

In addition to trading for the center they needed, the Lakers signed Quentin Grimes, Mamukelashvili and more.

If money was the only consideration, LeBron James would stay with the Lakers. Here are the teams with the most, and least, to spend on the free agent.

The Lakers made a big NBA free agency splash after losing LeBron James by trading for Jazz center Walker Kessler. How did each team do in the deal?

Veteran point guard Mike Conley is joining the Celtics on a one-year deal.

The Lakers made a slew of moves to start NBA Free Agency. Dan Titus breaks down how it impacts fantasy basketball for 2026-27.

LeBron James has a chance to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on the Warriors after years of speculation, but will it happen?

With Luke Kennard signed, fans can finally judge every part of the Miles Bridges trade.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White defended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas on Wednesday, condemning the online harassment of her former player. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White talks with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during the first half of a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Between trades and players deciding to stay put, there has not been as much star power in this summer's free agency window.

How did the Lakers' title odds move after the trade for Walker Kessler?

The Lakers have filled a LeBron James-sized hole by acquiring 7-footer Walker Kessler, and the Lakers' odds have seriously improved as a result

Reed was clearly destined to be a Spur, if you believe in Disney magic.

Mitchell Robinson, fresh off winning an NBA title with the Knicks, has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Celtics, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Kendrick Perkins isn't mincing words when it comes to LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul.

Rich Paul, the longtime agent for LeBron James, broke down his client's mindset entering NBA free agency and his looming decision on a new podcast.

The Lakers could have their first deals of the offseason already locked up in Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili

The Lakers’ flurry of moves was capped off by signing Collin Sexton to a two-year deal.

After two years in Philadelphia, Grimes looks for opportunity elsewhere./Quentin Grimes has signed on for his third season in Philadelphia.

Here are some "highlights" from today's Boston Celtics presser: Chisholm praying Stevens keeps talking until all the media is gone. pic.twitter.com/9vZsL4kaAy — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) July 6, 2026 Brad Stevens is holding back tears right now pic.twitter.com/fKCaAkLOLz — Danielle Hobeika (@DanielleHobeika) July 6, 2026 This next one is a pretty telling answer if you read between the lines. Stevens and staff potentially don't view George as an immediate downgrade from Brown this coming ...

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James Dolan wasn't willing to go into the second apron, and the Knicks' rivals plucked the valuable big man from the champs

Brian Windhorst has spoken to insiders around the league, and many appear to be saying the same thing. LeBron James could be headed back to Cleveland