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Without Morez Johnson and Ryan Nembhard, the Mavericks still put on a show

LeBron James' pending free agency decision has impacted plenty of teams this offseason as they plan around where the veteran will end up, but that's not the only thing that's been affected.

As star forward LeBron James continues to explore free agency, Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton sent him a message that caught fans' attention.

Donovan Mitchell's pitch to LeBron James is pretty simple—come back home.

Indiana Fever release injury report, noting Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. Will they play against the Seattle Storm?

Free agent guard Trevor Keels has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee and will miss the remainder of Summer League, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter link). Keels, who turns 23 years old in August, has been playing for the Heat at both the California Classic […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indicated a willingness to change from his No. 23 to the No. 5 on social media Thursday, which would accommodate the potential addition of LeBron James.

All eyes (and now ears) are on LeBron James.

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas continued on Monday as more young players had the chance to show what they can do against professional talent.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.

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Sergio de Larrea is turning heads in Las Vegas.

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

As USA Basketball enters its second year under head coach Erik Spoelstra, three new additions have been made to the staff.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 13: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Braden Smith #3 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images The hopes for Toronto to come away with a Summer League championship briefly diminished after their first game but have been holding steady over the last few days. Two teams remain undef...

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to stay undefeated in the Las Vegas Summer League in the fourth game, taking on No. 4 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bulls. After a rough loss in their California Classic opener, the Lakers have come together well as a team to win five straight games, and they […]

LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.

The Fever have a chance to right the ship on Friday night.

WNBA players are meeting with the commissioner to demand better protection against rising online racial abuse.

For the Knicks, winning the title was already tough.

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The 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League brings an absolute showcase of tomorrow's stars tomorrow, Friday, July 17, as the LA Clippers square off against the explosive Minnesota Timberwolves at the Thomas & Mack Center. Operating as a key placement round feature on the summer schedule, both organizations are highly motivated to evaluate their developmental rotations and maximize execution pacing under the brightest lights in developmental basketball. Watch all the action live on Fubo. The Clipper...

The 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League brings an absolute showcase of tomorrow's stars tomorrow, Friday, July 17, as the young and hungry Cleveland Cavaliers square off against their Central Division rivals, the Chicago Bulls, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Operating as a key placement round feature on the summer schedule, both organizations are highly motivated to evaluate their developmental rotations and maximize execution pacing under the brightest lights in developmental basketball. Watch al...

The 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League serves up a spectacular primetime showcase tonight, Thursday, July 16, as the young and energetic Golden State Warriors (2-1) clash with the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks (1-2) at the Cox Pavilion. With rotation patterns intensifying and semifinal berths hanging in the balance, both franchises are highly motivated to evaluate their high-ceiling talent under the desert lights. Watch all the action live on Fubo. Golden State hits the floor carrying e...

Hey there, Planeteers, we are back and dove into the latest in the Suns’ world alongside the NBA one as well. On this episode, Bruce and Jake break down the other moves that have transpired in the Suns’ offseason after bringing back the core three. They discuss the Miles Bridges trade and also dive into the Luke Kennard signing. After that, though, we had some convos with league news, like LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, and much more! Check it out here

The Spurs have announced a five-game preseason schedule, beginning with a home game against San Antonio product Kingston Flemings and the Atlanta Hawks on

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Antetokounmpo said he believes joining the Heat "is the best route" for him to win another NBA championship.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game against the Detroit Pistons on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

The Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams with reported interest in adding Denver Nuggets free agent forward Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade. Watson is an