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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Je...

“It’s a perfect storybook finish.”

The Thunder are trading All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources told ESPN.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket 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) | NB...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Summer League Semifinals game on July 18, 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 Mike Kirsch...

One of the primary acquisitions for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer was former Toronto Raptors stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili. L.A. signed the Georgian forward to a four-year deal worth $52 million with a player option on the fourth season, a big show of belief in what is essentially a replacement for Rui Hachimura. As […]

Former Arizona guard Brayden Burries, whom the Bucks selected 10th overall in the 2026 draft, was one of the top performers at the Las Vegas Summer League, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Burries saved his best for last, as he recorded 27 points, four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 28 […]

As one of the most prominent teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are destined to be at the center of trade and free agent discussions every offseason. This year is no different, with the league's biggest star, LeBron James, opting to leave the City of Angels to continue his career elsewhere.

Phoenix had a good thing going, and proceeded to get right back over their skis.

It’s been a fun Summer League stint for the newest Raptors, but which of the crop should extend their stay?

Would you believe I went to sleep in Spain thinking the Knicks had landed the last piece of the puzzle as they submitted an offer sheet for Mavericks big man Moussa Cisse… …and I woke up to P&T’s Michael Zeno informing me the Mavs had matched the Knicks’ two-year, $4.7 million offer, updating his story […]

One of the marginal additions by the Los Angeles Lakers was to add Collin Sexton on a two-year deal via the room mid-level exception. He now serves as the primary backup ball-handler for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, essentially filling a spot partially left by the absence of LeBron James. James is moving on from […]

Gilbert Arenas says Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the Miami Heat expect to sign LeBron James this offseason.

The Hawks acquired Devin Carter in a trade with the Kings.

The first order of business for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was acquiring a long-term center to pair with star Luka Doncic. Granted, it was came at a hefty price, but general manager Rob Pelinka was able to bring in Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz to fill that need. L.A. gave […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images After meeting in the NBA Finals five ye...

Scoot Henderson is now playing for his third head coach in less than a year, and Micah Nori wants to make sure he knows what to expect well before the Trail Blazers open training camp. In an interview with Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (subscription required), Nori discusses his plans to maximize the […]

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Nate Bittle #12 of the Toronto Raptors passes the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Despite ...

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"In the summer, I think he’s worked on all facets of his game,” Celtics assistant Amile Jefferson said at Summer League.

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Miami Heat president Pat Riley labeled the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. a "dream come true" for the organization while introducing the pair.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/N...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Devin Carter #22 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on April 10, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Some Atlanta...