Basketball News · LatestFriday, Jul 17, 2026

Austin Reaves is taking a discount on the original extension he agreed upon with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Walker Kessler is ready to go to battle for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a top landing spot for LeBron James, but some execs still view another team as his best free agency option.

Jack Kayil looks NBA-ready, but strict CBA buyout rules might force the Knicks to stash him overseas anyway.

Here's a fresh weekend open thread, just for you.

The 2026 free-agent period has seen a whirlwind of action so far, with multiple stars changing teams and available players flying off the board.

The Philadelphia 76ers are firmly in the race for star free agent LeBron James, and team president Mike Gansey discussed the potential signing on Monday.

The Utah Jazz overcame the absence of star rookie Darryn Peterson to notch a 80-63 victory over Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls on Monday in NBA 2026 Summer League action.

The NBA is slowly moving away from Big Threes, but there are still some teams set up nicely with this model.

After re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on an $180 million contract, star guard Austin Reaves will have some extra responsibilities next season.

Fourth-year forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. didn't love experiencing for the first time how quickly your career circumstances can change in the NBA.

New teammates Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid have spoken to each other since Brown was acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic.

LeBron James could be nearing a decision in free agency.

Bryce Harper, like all Philadelphians, wants to see LeBron James join Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe with the 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers center Kevon Looney explained how his experience as teammates with Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors can help him play alongside Lakers star Luka Dončić.

Hundreds of NBA players have had the chance to play with LeBron James over the course of his 23-year career, but Collin Sexton hasn't had much luck in that area.

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The Miami Heat need to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with more shooting. They may have eyes for one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers added more depth on Monday as they look to continue bolstering their roster this offseason.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly hiring former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel as an assistant on Steve Kerr's staff, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Speculation about LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers has run rampant since he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he wouldn't be returning.

AJ Dybantsa powered the Washington Wizards to a 104-85 victory over Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings in 2026 NBA Summer League action Sunday in Las Vegas.

Bam Adebayo spent time with a boxing legend on Sunday.

AJ Dybantsa has big plans for the Washington Wizards in the 2026-27 season.

You know the best No. 1 pick of the 2000s is LeBron James, and the best No. 7 pick is Stephen Curry. But for the other 28 first-round slots, there were many closer calls.

Determining the hierarchy of individual NBA players has become a pastime that generates heated debates all over the world.

We're only through the opening weekend of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League, but we've already seen enough evidence there, at the California Classic and at Salt Lake City's summer league to dispense some takes.

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart laughed off a remark from Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway about how NBA players should spend some of their free time.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to mull over the possibility of adding Jonathan Kuminga this offseason but it is the decision not to trade another piece that could prove to be among the best decision the organization makes.

The Indiana Pacers are hopeful that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will be ready for the beginning of the 2026-27 season as he recovers from an Achilles tear, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.