Basketball News · LatestThursday, Jul 9, 2026

Milton didn't perform as expected in his first season in Europe L'articolo Partizan, Shake Milton part ways proviene da Sportando.

LeBron James has yet to decide on his next move following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. The 41-year-old probably has one final chapter...

The Portland Trail Blazers have arguably the best contract in the association with an All-Star in Deni Avdija on the books for a total of roughly $25 million

The Indiana Pacers traded up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft to select point guard Braden Smith out of Purdue.

The Hornets’ blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for more than just the Hornets and Timberwolves. According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the trade will be combined with the Timberwolves’ separate three-team Julius Randle trade involving the Nets […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans will have more WNBA content to enjoy beyond game nights this summer. Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) celebrates against the Indiana Fever during WNBA game at PHX Arena.

Barring another signing, the backup center for the Los Angeles Lakers projects to be Kevon Looney. The 30-year-old is entering his 12th NBA season, and is among the most accomplished backup bigs in the league. He’s a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors in 2017, 2018 and 2022. His 2025-26 season was marred […]

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans PelicansDate: July 9th, 2026Time: 2:30 PM CDTLocation: Cox PavilionTelevision Coverage: Prime Video The Minnesota Timberwolves kick off their Las Vegas Summer League slate today against the New Orleans Pelicans, which means we have officially reached that strange portion of the NBA calendar where every fan base convinces itself that a […]

The Cavaliers have formally announced Donovan Mitchell‘s new multi-year contract extension, putting the finishing touches on their biggest move of the offseason so far. “Donovan has embodied exactly what it means to represent the Cleveland Cavaliers on and off the floor,” Altman said in a team press release. “From Day One, he embraced this organization, […] The post Cavs officially announce Donovan Mitchell contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Congressional Republicans are twisting legal frameworks to force the WNBA into a strategic retreat, mirroring corporate attacks on diversity while turning the hardwood into a political proxy war.

The WNBA season is at its midway point. All-Star teams have been announced and less than two weeks from the break, the league’s newest players have gotten a

Indiana Fever point guard was named to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, her third ASG selection in as many seasons, as a starter. When Clark has been healthy, she’s been one of the most impressive players in the game, and this season she is showing why she was the number one overall pick in the…

The Washington Wizards play the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET tonight. Watch it on ESPN or Monumenal Sports Network. Kevin has the preview (yes, he previews games too!) here. Go Wizards.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are heading from the California Classic to the Las Vegas Summer League.

Less than a week after waiving him, the Bucks have re-signed forward Pete Nance, the team announced today (via Twitter). If Milwaukee had kept Nance on his previous minimum-salary contract, his $2.5MM salary for 2026/27 would have become fully guaranteed over the weekend. At the time he was cut, we speculated that the Bucks might […]

As of late, the WNBA discourse has largely centered around Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark and the way that she is refereed and the physical way that her opponents play her. The conversation reached new heights after Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas struck her in the throat area. Things have even reached Washington, D.C.,…

Looking for the best WNBA player props today? For Thursday, July 9, my favorite DraftKings Sportsbook picks are Alyssa Thomas U 14.5 Points (-120), Kelsey

It wasn't viewed as a strength before the season.

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The Charlotte Hornets inked first-round draft picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. to rookie contracts Monday at The Novant Health Training

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Virginia basketball is well represented at the NBA Summer League.

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved on from the entire starting lineup that won a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in April, including — most notably — LeBron James. The 41-year-old superstar announced he was moving on from the Lakers after eight years, six playoff appearances and one championship in the purple and […]