NBA News · LatestTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

Cameron Boozer's girlfriend has no doubt the forward is going to be received well in his next big career step.

Appearing on the All NBA Podcast alongside Adam Mares on late Sunday/early Monday (YouTube link), Marc Stein of The Stein Line said six teams still believe they’re in the mix to sign free agent forward LeBron James. “The Sixers, the Timberwolves, the Heat, your Nuggets — based on everything I’ve been told all weekend — […]

New Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick, was asked during his introductory press conference about his expectations for his rookie season, and he set his sights on Rookie of the Year.

After three consecutive drafts in which the Warriors quickly introduced their second-round picks to the ways of the NBA, general manager Mike Dunleavy is ready to alter the script. Dunleavy projects a slower acclimation process for Lajae Jones, who was selected Wednesday in the second round (54th overall) of the 2026 NBA Draft. “We’ll get him through summer league and see how things go and see what happens next year,” Dunleavy told NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy spoke with NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole and explained why No. 11 draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg fills need.

Jose Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a new three-year, $14-plus million deal to return to the Knicks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The sharpshooter is on the move.

Taking stock of the East before it all changes next week

Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors' top 2026 NBA Draft pick, didn't hear back when reaching out to Draymond Green. And it could be because Green is partying in Paris, France.

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy has high expectations for Jimmy Butler when he returns from his knee injury.

The 6-foot-5 guard from Baylor, whose father spent six seasons in the NBA, is trying to exceed expectations, he says during his introductory news conference.

The Dubs legend is a free agent.

The old NBA was not for the weak.

The win-now move doesn’t look as appealing in a strengthened conference.

Big expectations surrounds Kentucky’s second-year, homegrown center.

Brown is in a great situation, but it should also seem familiar

When Brayden Burries had his name called at the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, one of the people he hugged immediately afterward was Tommy Lloyd. Dressed in a tan blazer and slacks, while the rest of Burries’ family donned black, Lloyd looked like as much like a proud parent as anyone else in the room. […]

This week on The Butterfly Effect, we take a break to look back on Mikal Bridges’ career up to this point.

The Mavericks picked the former Illini No. 9 overall.

I went to sleep yesterday with the Knicks having nine players on their roster, and I woke up to the news that we now have ten. S/o mi hermano Jose Alvarado. “The Knicks’ front office understands that dipping below the second apron would lead to much of its depth flocking elsewhere, which is why, despite […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes will go a long way toward determining which mid-level exception (if any) the Sixers have this offseason.

Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.

The invite to Europe wasn’t extended to everyone.

The fate of these five players in free agency could shape how the Lakers’ summer plans to build a winner come together.

Ode to the heart of the Knicks and the glue-guy of a championship team.

With the move to the Bucks finalized, Tyler Herro shared a heartfelt message to the Heat organization and its fan base.

With their highest draft pick in 16 years, the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr., anything but a surprise.

The Trail Blazers plan to hire longtime NBA coach Jay Triano as an assistant on new head coach Micah Nori‘s staff, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (subscriber link), who confirms the news, notes that this will be Triano’s second stint in Portland, as he was also an assistant […]

BREAKING: Michigan Basketball forward Yaxel Lendeborg was just selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft:

Also, the Lakers front office might love a LeBron for Jarrett Allen trade, but does anyone else?