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West All-Stars North Carolina State Quadir Copeland (14) rushes up the court Friday, April 3, 2026, during the Reese's DI College All-Stars game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Rockets Vs Raptors Time: 8:30 PM CST Watch: Prime Video, not sure if VSL is on SCHN? Location: Vegas And we’re back! NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the NBA’s trade convention plus basketball exhibition rolls on, with the 1-0 Rockets playing the 0-1 Rapto...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 03: Trajan Langdon (C), President of Basketball Operations of the Detroit Pistons, looks on prior to Game Seven against the Orlando Magic in the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Gett...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images It is no secret to the league that a reunion of LeBron James and the team that drafted all the way back in 2003 would be hard to pass on. The Cleveland Cavaliers, as reported by Marc Stein, are regarded by teams pursuing James as “th...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait for a free throw during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the LeBr...

MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, AND YOUTUBE!! Dan and Justin are back to talk about Phoenix Suns‘ most-recent NBA Summer League games: Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat continue to impress; Koby Brea bouncing back (sorta); and What the youth says about the team’s future. Tap in. Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Thoughts? Comments? Unabashed praise? Let us know in the c...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Meleek Thomas has been one of the best stories of Summer League. The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ recent second-round pick has been lighting up the scoreboard through three exhibition games. His 28.3 points per game lead all Summer League participants. The impressive pa...

For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a “tough couple years” back in February when McCain was shipped out to Oklahoma City. Obviously, Nurse was hinting at the meniscus injury that cut McCain’s rookie year short and the UCL tear in his thum...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards revealed during an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York on Friday that he gave advice before every NBA Finals game to his ex-Timberwolves teammate and current New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns about how to play against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Here is a massive mock trade that would land the Mavericks two winning pieces to start contending in the Cooper Flagg era from next season.

Appearing in Miami on Thursday at his introductory press conference as a member of the Heat, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo said his motivation level is at “a million percent” heading into the 2026/27 season, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “It’s a place I feel like brings pressure, and I thrive under pressure,” Antetokounmpo said. […]

Could LeBron James be staying in California for the 2026-27 season?

LeBron James still isn’t ready to reveal his next team. But he did offer more insight Friday into what will drive his decision. Appearing during a live taping of The Shop at Fanatics Fest in New York, James said his priority is finding a franchise that shares his commitment to winning. “What’s most important is […] The post LeBron James makes no announcement, reveals what’s most important in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Caleb Wilson's competitive level has raised eyebrows, AJ Dybantsa's drives look smooth, and more observations.

The Heat president confirms talks with Rich Paul as the superstar’s decision remains pending L'articolo Pat Riley pitches Miami to LeBron James: The weather’s nice and there’s no state tax proviene da Sportando.

The South Bay coach becomes assistant coach and Head of Player Development L'articolo Los Angeles Lakers promote Zach Guthrie to JJ Redick’s staff proviene da Sportando.

Calipari did offer some unrelated advice during the championship run, which Knicks fans will probably appreciate after watching so much foul-baiting.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute Caleb Wilson, discuss how Giannis will fit in Miami and deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries' success.

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NBA fans are hanging on every word from LeBron during his various public appearances this week

The Golden State Warriors "appear determined to stay in it until the end" when it comes to the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein.

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How did former Tar Heels do in their second week of the Las Vegas Summer League?

The Miami Heat are reportedly a landing spot for DeMar DeRozan in free agency if LeBron James doesn't sign with the team.

New executive director David Kelly wants to revisit the NBA’s CBA economic system L'articolo NBPA pushes back against second apron: “It’s gone too far” proviene da Sportando.

The Brooklyn Nets could explore trading forward Michael Porter Jr. if both sides aren't able to agree on a contract extension in the near future, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.

The Los Angeles Lakers have registered interest in free agent Matisse Thybulle "this week," according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum had an unexpected meeting on Friday.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense during the game against the Boston Celtics on July 10, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

Here are 10 NBA players facing the most pressure after free agency, with new contracts, new teams and almost no excuses left next season.