Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

Shamet’s playoff run puts him in the pantheon of all-time championship role players.

The Portland Fire (8-9) make their first visit to the Windy City on Wednesday night when they take on the Chicago Sky (4-12) at Wintrust Arena, with the Fire returning to action after a week-long break and Chicago looking to…

The Washington Mystics play the Connecticut Sun tomorrow evening. Let’s preview this game. Game info When: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. CT How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network What to watch for The Mystics are 5-5 in their last games but won three of their last four. […]

The Sixers’ first reported UDFA signing.

It’s been just a little over 24 months since the Class of 2024 graduated and headed off to play college basketball. And the class has already produced an NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers were labeled as a wild-card team to watch this offseason, and certainly met those expectations with their unforeseen trade to

The Rockets need one of their young forwards to step up. You voted it would be Jabari Smith Jr.

Phoenix will be without one of its key frontcourt players again after announcing Natasha Mack's status for Saturday.

Caitlin Clark has been ruled out of Saturday's game. When might the WNBA star see the floor again? A look at the upcoming Indiana Fever schedule.

Mark Williams isn’t going anywhere.

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

SGA, Dillon Brooks, and Andrew Nembhard were running a Fever with how hot they were versus Jamaica. While the trio all played 20 minutes or less, SGA finished with 16 points, Nembhard had 17, and Brooks led the team with 20. Over two games, Nembhard missed just 6 shots on his way to 40 points. “Special player,” Dillon Brooks said post-game about the 26-year-old guard Nembhard. “He’s very composed, plays at his own pace, an underrated scorer… I love playing with him.” ------ submitted by /u/ai...

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 dog days of the season may finally be over for the Seattle Storm. After enduring a miserable, franchise-record 11-game skid, the Storm finally bounced back with a 99-88 win over the New York Liberty on Thursday.

Postseason play is when college basketball history is written.

Caitlin Clark will miss her second game of the season as the Fever are holding her out against the Sparks after she left the team's last game with back issues.

The sharpshooter is on the move.

Connecticut Sun coach Rachid Meziane will miss Friday night's game against the Washington Mystics with an illness. Roneeka Hodges will fill in.

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 Washington Mystics (8-9) fell 68-57 to the Connecticut Sun (4-15) at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday night, plagued by 22 turnovers and a 56% performance from the free-throw line. Washington opened the game on a 5-0 run behind center Shakira Austin, but Connecticut quickly settled in, using a nine-point swing to take a 30-26 […]

A handful of rising NBA stars were in action on Monday in Summer League.

Monday, Chicago Bulls head coach spoke to Bulls media during team practice and covered a wide range of questions.

Praises for Caitlin Clark’s skills, performances, achievements, and influence on women’s sports have come from different corners of the sports world, well beyond the boundaries of basketball. The latest to heap admiration on the Indiana Fever superstar is legendary American soccer player Alex Morgan.

Gabby Williams scored 13 straight Golden State points in the fourth quarter, finishing with 16 to rally the Valkyries to a 78-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen each added 13 points for the Valkyries. Williams made all four shots and was 5 for 8 on free throws in the final period to push Golden State over Atlanta for the second time in three days.