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Saturday marks the 24th anniversary of Lakers great Kobe Bryant showing up at Rucker Park to play pickup games against fans.

Bucks The Bucks continue to be connected to a pair of young forwards as they reshape their roster following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. According to Jake Fischer, Milwaukee has interest in Jonathan Kuminga, while Marc Stein has reported the Bucks are also exploring the possibility of acquiring Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson in a […] The post NBA Notes: Bucks, Jonathan Kuminga, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

WNBA Rookie of the Year rankings for July 2026. Olivia Miles remains the favorite but Awa Fam has moved into the top five.

The Warriors selected former Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in June’s draft. The 23-year-old displayed his versatility during both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, averaging 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.8 minutes per game across six appearances. Lendeborg told Ron Kroichick of The […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics The NBA calendar has officially entered its quiet season. The draft is over. Most of the fireworks of free agency have already gone off. Las Vegas Summer League is winding down. Outside of the occasional contract signing or end-of-the-roster move,...

Akobundu-Ehiogu’s high-flying dunks have piqued the interests of Mavericks fans at NBA Summer League.

Knicks guard Jose Alvarado is still riding high off New York's championship win -- and hoping to inspire local youth with his story.

Johnson’s Mystics have always emphasized joy, but for him especially, it seems to have gotten louder this season

Anthony Davis is setting lofty expectations for 2026-27. Not just for the Wizards, but for himself. Appearing at Fanatics Fest, Davis told WizSkins he’ll suit up for all 82 regular-season games after injuries limited him to just 29 appearances since the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Lakers to the Mavericks in 2025. Asked […] The post Anthony Davis predicts he’ll play all 82, Wizards will win 40-plus appeared first on Hoops Wire.

might have given the celtics rookies their toughest test yet for @BleacherReport: joe mazzulla or ancient philosopher? pic.twitter.com/MZmriwh40O — Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) July 17, 2026

Galatasaray MCT Technic, Nikola Ivanović'i kadrosuna kattı. The post Galatasaray, Karadağlı Guardı Transfer Ettiğini Duyurdu! appeared first on Eurohoops.

France will have a major superstar available in their preparations for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. ...

Jazz guard Darryn Peterson faced some questions about his competitive desire from fans and the media due to the cramping issues that plagued his freshman season at Kansas, but people who know him best nearly universally describe the No. 2 overall pick as having a “killer” mentality on the court, writes Jason Batacao of The […]

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is over. There is no word just yet on what team he’ll play for next, but it won’t be with the purple and gold. His eight years with the Lakers was his longest consecutive stint with a singular team, joining in 2018 and winning one championship amid […]

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Sam Hoiberg #48 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Brice Williams #46 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2026 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. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Summer S...

Cooper Flagg came into the NBA with hefty expectations, and his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks lived up to the billing. Flagg did not...

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Lynne Roberts: ‘When she’s out for as long as she’s out now, you really kind of have to adjust and change some things’

The bidding for the NBA’s future local broadcast platform may already be heating up. After Sports Business Journal reported that YouTube has emerged as the leading candidate to host the league’s planned local streaming hub beginning in 2027-28, ESPN has now publicly confirmed its interest as well. According to Awful Announcing, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro […] The post ESPN expressing interest in NBA regional broadcast rights appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Quentin Grimes is already very familiar with multiple Lakers players and staff.

Here is a proposed trade framework that would land the Cavaliers a specialist defensive wing they desperately need after their postseason loss.

The French national team will have a very strong roster for the upcoming FIBA "Window" The post Wembanyama, Gobert and Fournier headline the French NT roster for the August qualifiers appeared first on Eurohoops.

Here are the 10 riskiest contracts signed in the 2026 NBA free agency, with major deals based on injuries, career years and questionable production.

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Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson screams during the New York Knicks Championship Parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Mandatory Credit: Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images | Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are bringing back most of their championship roster to the team next season, with one glaring exception. Mitchell Robinson, the longest-tenured member of the team, left New York after eight seasons to sign with the rival Boston Celtics in f...

Although rumors linking the experienced Georgian forward to Belgrade have intensified, completing the deal is expected to be far from straightforward. L'articolo Partizan Reportedly Interested in Tornike Shengelia proviene da Sportando.

You would believe there was a regular-season game played on Friday, as the SummerKnicks and the SummerMavs combined for a dumb 198 points in both team’s Summer League Consolation game. New York used 15 players, and Pacome Dadiet had himself a day to preserve his value entering next season while big man Liam Robbins put […]

The Lakers' signing Collin Sexton has been called a mistake.