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I was a little surprised to see that no one had posted this article from DaMichael Cole back on July 11th. Despite Ja not posting any direct "goodbyes" or "thank yous" on his socials, he had a lot of positive things to say about the team, fans and city. Some of his most direct comments included: “Definitely grateful for my time in Memphis. That will always be home for me.” “I love Memphis. I love the fans, the organization, my teammates.” Regarding the reaction from Memphis after the trade, M...

This was the flip side for the Miami Heat.

Team frames the carriage deal as covering the full 2026-27 slate

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Just days after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and the City of Portland over renovations to the Moda Center Arena were “off track”, the city has sent a proposal to the Blazers detailing requirements for Portland’s participation in the deal. Each side—city politicians and the Blazers franchise—has accused the other of stalling the process in recent weeks. The Blazers have faulted the city for not approving approximately $120 million of funding...

The Pistons have shed a good amount of payroll this summer, including salary-dumping Caris LeVert to Milwaukee as part of a six-team mega-deal. Detroit also sent out Isaiah Stewart (to Memphis) and Marcus Sasser (Dallas) in that trade while bringing back John Collins, Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The team also made a couple of […]

A tough one for the tournament chances.

Hugo González became a main player of the NBA offseason after the Boston Celtics declined to include him in their trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, so his Summer League performance on Friday night garnered more attention than normal.

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The Detroit Pistons are confident that they will be able to re-sign Jalen Duren, sources told Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Re-signing Duren is the team's top priority this summer, with both sides looking for a deal that makes sense for everyone. Duren has already met with the Lakers and Kings, though no contract came to fruition. Duren could accept the team's $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Pistons also attempted to upgrade their roste...

James Harden recruited LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a video posted on Friday.

Knicks could face dilemma with Karl-Anthony Towns in next round of extension talks.

Portland is now two games behind Washington for the No. 8 seed and final WNBA playoff spot.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 15: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter at Target Center on July 15, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a similar formula t...

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...