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Retired point guard Patrick Beverley may not have the answers on LeBron James' free agency after all.

Two-way forward Chaney Johnson, who earned a contract after going undrafted last year, continued to endear himself to the Nets with his Summer League performances, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes (subscription required). Johnson raised his stock with his hustle and ability to play multiple positions. He was utilized as an undersized center […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME) | Getty Images for TIME While reports continue to suggest that LeBron James is favoring a return to the Eastern Conference, the Golden State Warriors continue to be mentioned with an outside shot of landing King James. As James allows his free agency saga to continue deeper and deeper into the offse...

Brayden Burries boomed and Nate Ament grew, but what do their—and the rest of the Bucks’—report cards say?

LeBron James will make his decision when he's ready.

Over the past few days, several players from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 squad have found new homes, specifically forwards Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, two-way guard Tyson Etienne, and Trevon Scott, a forward who had two 10-day contracts with the team to close out the year. It is of course not unusual for a team in the rebuild phase following a season where the team won 20 games and had an overhaul that included three new draft picks, a big trade and a couple of free agent signings. Accordin...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on July 9, 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 ...

Don’t expect an announcement anytime soon.

We haven’t even reached the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, but I already have my pick for Rookie of the Year — Caleb Wilson...

The former Spur holds a unique record

Don’t start reading this with high hopes. It’s July 21, so as much as I try, it’s not that I can gather a lot of links and put together tons of notes. Bad times ahead for a workaholic like myself.

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. didn't have as much success in the NBA summer league as his fellow lottery picks, and many took notice.

On July 13, the Miles Bridges trade became official. Brian Gregory had this to say about the Suns’ new power forward. “His elite athleticism, strength and versatility allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He embodies the grit, competitiveness and work ethic that fit our identity, and we’re excited to welcome him to Phoenix.” High praise. Or maybe bold praise, considering Bridges’ six-year NBA career with the Hornets. Coming out of Michigan-lite, Bridges was projected to be t...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Kam Jones #39 and Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks high five during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion 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) | N...

LeBron James was only focusing on how he could be better than those he was playing against.

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From sleeper rookies to a brewing $600 million mess in Portland, here's what league execs and insiders were buzzing about in Las Vegas

INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Brent Barry looks on during the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

A Brahminy kite eagle is pictured at KL Bird Park in Kuala Lumpur on December 27, 2023. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Don’t start reading this with high hopes. It’s July 21, so as much as I try, it’s not that I can gather a lot of links and put together tons of notes. Bad times ahead for a workaholic like myself. Karl-Anthony Towns opened up about the emotional aftermath of winning the NBA championship during his appearance on ...

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The NBA's best defenders haven't just adapted to the offensive trends of their respective eras—they've disrupted them.

Even in an age when no NBA take is too spicy, player valuations have never been clearer.

Here's the latest LeBron James news, rumors and updates on his free agency decision.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is leaving the Las Vegas Summer League with a mixed bag of tape to look over until the start of training camp. Johnson started off hot in Las Vegas but event...

Some cleaned-up video makes it clear that Larry Bird would have been as great in this era as he was in his own.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images On June 7, 1998, Brigadier-Gener...

It’s been three weeks since LeBron James told the Lakers goodbye and entered free agency. How close is he to deciding on his next team? “I don’t know when his choice is going to be made, but it could be 48 seconds (from now). It could be 48 minutes,” agent Rich Paul said on the […] The post LeBron James decision ‘could be 48 seconds, could be 48 minutes,’ Rich Paul says appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The 76ers may not be the clear winners in the Jaylen Brown trade, says former NBA player P.J. Tucker.

Il giocatore ha ancora un anno di contratto con Dallas L'articolo Klay Thompson apre al ritorno ai Warriors: Sarebbe bello finire a Golden State proviene da Sportando.