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The term “base year compensation” no longer shows up in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and hasn’t since 2011. A relic of past agreements, the base year compensation rule was intended to prevent teams from signing free agents to new contracts that were specifically intended to facilitate salary-matching in trades. While the base year compensation […]

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye had surgery for a fractured left foot on Tuesday, and the team said his status will be updated in three to four months.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but Iman Shumpert’s latest remarks appear to hint toward one outcome. On the Shump Street podcast, NBA insider Shams Charania discussed NBA free agency with the former player. Iman Shumpert played 10 seasons in the NBA, winning a title with the Cleveland...

The stakes for Kawhi Leonard appear far greater than previously understood as the NBA navigates an unprecedented case with potentially career-altering consequences. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Leonard himself could face punishment ranging from a substantial suspension to the most severe possible outcome: having his contract voided. Kawhi Leonard could face a long suspension...

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The Sixers gave the Magic a comeback scare but fell to a second consecutive summer league loss Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Jalen Brunson played through pain during the final two rounds of the Knicks run to their first championship in 53 years.

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg leads all NBA rookies in summer league with a 15.9 BPM.

LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time since entering 2026 free agency. He left no real clues. But league sources continue to tell Hoops Wire that they believe the focus remains on the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers as James’ most likely destinations. They also aren’t expecting him to announce a decision this week. Now, […] The post LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former Lakers swingman Rui Hachimura reveals what he's looking forward to the most after joining the Clippers.

Across his three outings, Mitchell is averaging 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He’s shooting 41.2% from the field and 37.5% from deep. Celtics fans have quickly taken to Mitchell due to his high motor and committed brand of basketball. As such, there will be hopes that Brad Stevens signs him to a contract in the coming weeks, either a two-way deal or a full-time NBA contract to fill the 15th and final roster spot. submitted by /u/PristineHearing5955 [l...

The Sixers play their final scheduled game of Summer League, needing a win to advance any further.

The Lakers are having a great Summer League, but which player has stood out the most?

Haliburton agreed to "leave it alone" during a live taping of a 'Mind the Game' podcast episode.

The Timberwolves considered a handful of big-name trade targets this offseason, including Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Josh Giddey, but when it became clear that Charlotte was willing to move LaMelo Ball, Minnesota’s front office honed in on the star point guard, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. According to Krawczynski, head of basketball operations […]

Many of the summer's biggest plotlines directly result from the entrapments of the league's apron system.

Boston Celtics wanted to trade Jaylen Brown to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal for Rudy Gobert.

What rotation changes are coming, and how high can Wemby go?

Lakers Collin Sexton built his reputation as a scorer. Now, he wants Lakers fans to know he plans to bring plenty on the defensive end, too. Speaking Monday, Sexton said he has studied former Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley, pointing to Bradley in particular as someone whose relentless defensive style he has long admired. […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Collin Sexton, Jonas Valanciunas, Blazers, arena appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Suns now face the Pistons in what could be their Summer League finale depending on how it goes.

This is not a surprise, but a number of NBA teams were interested during free agency.

The Thunder are in the top three, but how high have the 76ers climbed after their offseason?

NBA Expansion The NBA continues to inch toward expansion. According to ESPN’s Ben Golliver, the league’s Board of Governors received presentations this week regarding potential franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. No vote was taken, but commissioner Adam Silver indicated the process is moving forward. “We have a ways to go,” Silver said, adding he […] The post NBA Notes: Expansion, Pacers, Quenton Jackson, Nuggets, Tyus Jones appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Spurs' NBA Finals loss nothing to do with the title-winning Knicks, according to their former top assistant coach.

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Caleb Wilson's summer league start, review other top 2026 NBA draft picks' performances, and discuss new developments with Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration.

Steph Curry has now made another push for LeBron James just as the Warriors appear to be losing ground in the sweepstakes. During a Wednesday appearance on “Good Morning America,” Curry delivered his most direct recruiting pitch yet, selling James on championship pedigree, team chemistry, sunshine, golf and the opportunity to close his career alongside...

The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.