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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg feels the NBA Rookie of the Year Award is staying in Dallas next season.

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The first domino has yet to budge

Despite the Suns having re-signed Mark Williams to a three-year deal, the development of second-year center Khaman Maluach is one of the most important things for the team’s long-term outlook. The big man out of South Sudan knows that it’s on him to spearhead his growth, and has started looking to some of the greats […]

A curious statistic is making its way across social media that connects four Houston Rockets players in a not-so-good way. Here’s a list of the worst layup FG% in the NBA over the last 5 seasons (min. 600 layup attempts) Worst Layup FG% over the last 5 years. *minimum 600 attempts*. Biggest surprise here? https://t.co/08IoVNZ7sj pic.twitter.com/VvEfpsJDv7 — Hoopology (@hoopologyxx) July 15, 2026 So who’s on the list? Fred VanVleet, Clint Capela, and Tari Eason are all here. But each guy...

Shaquille O'Neal has come to LeBron James' defense.

LAS VEGAS — When the Lakers hosted Peter Suder for a pre-draft workout, they were drawn to his basketball IQ. His unselfishness.  His competitiveness.  Peter Suder has made a good impression on the Lakers during summer league play. All — especially the latter — were on display March 6 when Suder and the Miami (Ohio)...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers 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 Get...

First overall pick AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points in his NBA Summer League debut. | Getty Images The results weren’t even close on this one. And they should have been. We’re biased as Washington Wizards fans, right? In our SB Nation Reacts survey this week we found that 72% of respondents believe AJ Dybantsa will have the best NBA career, well ahead of Caleb Wilson (12%), Darryn Peterson (8%), and Cam Boozer (8%). The result should have been 100% AJ Dybantsa. But we’ll take it! pic.twitter.com/...

LeBron James is weighing his options and will soon decide his next stop. Here are our predictions on where James will decide to play next season.

December 25, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter of a NBA basketball game on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 89-83. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The NBA is ready to roll out their schedule featuring 25 national TV broadcasts throughout the season including opening week and the ever popular Christmas matchups. If the basketball gods are pumping on all cy...

Howard "H" White recounts Michael Jordan telling him he'd probably quit basketball if he won the championship.

Starring at NBA summer league isn't easy.

It’s official. No more Knicks basketball till October. As that tune says, wake me up when September ends. Here’s (likely, but who knows) the last Bulletin of the season. Jalen Brunson On refusing to sign a Giants helmet: “Wait, wait, I am not signing that. That’s against my religion. Are you gonna make me sign […]

LaMarcus Aldridge? Shawn Kemp? Chris Bosh?

These 20 trades completely changed the NBA

Draymond Green admits Steve Kerr told him that it is hard to support him in public amid his controversial behavior.

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Charles Barkley reminded Draymond Green of his place with a subtle jab at the Warriors veteran.

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Tristi Rodriguez evaluates the good and the bad from the Sacramento Kings rookies and second-year guys through eight NBA summer league games.

LeBron James suddenly became the most intriguing free agent this summer with his decision to not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons. The era closed as James’ longest uninterrupted tenure with one team at double his four seasons with the Miami Heat from 2010-14. James’ total number of seasons with the Cleveland […]

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about the possibility of playing with LeBron James during an interview with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that aired Thursday (2:56 mark).

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.

LeBron James could be nearing a decision in free agency.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 16, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

The NBA teams in the race to sign LeBron James continue to be optimistic about their odds of landing the 22-time All-Star, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.