NBA NewsMonday, Jul 6, 2026

Rich Paul outlined ten possible landing spots for LeBron James on Friday, three days after James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he intends to sign elsewhere. Paul broke down the options during an episode of his "Game Over" podcast alongside Max Kellerman, using a whiteboard to weigh advantages and drawbacks for each franchise. Paul told ESPN he has now spoken with 27 teams regarding James. The Klutch Sports founder named the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota ...

There is a "growing belief" from people around the league that LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. There are whispers that the Cavs are delaying offseason transactions, like signing a new deal with James Harden, because they want to have open roster spots in case they need to trade for Bronny James. Rich Paul previously cited the Cavs as a potential landing spot for James on his "Game Over" podcast. It was reported l...

The Clippers have signed second-round pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Martinelli was drafted with the 55th overall pick and sent from the Rockets to the Clippers, who acquired his draft rights in exchange for cash. He’ll fill L.A.’s second two-way slot alongside Sean Pedulla. The team’s third […]

LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he is leaving the franchise, prompting widespread reaction.

Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to boos from his home fans in kind, giving two thumbs down to the crowd following an and-1 layup during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Wolves.

Kyle Kuzma isn’t happy with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Bucks forward took to social media (Twitter link) to blast the agreement as bad for players and fans, suggesting that the tax aprons are functioning as a de facto “hard cap.” “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed Chris Manon to a two-way deal on Friday, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Manon, who appeared in nine games for the Lakers last season, was selected to the 2025-26 NBA G League All-Defensive Team.

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks. Ayton is on an $8.4 million contract for the 2026-27 season, while Hardy's deal is worth $6 million. Ayton appeared in 72 games with the Lakers, averaging 12.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in 27.2 minutes. Hardy appeared in 57 total games last season with the Dallas Mavericks and Wizards, averaging 9.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.8 minutes. Hardy previously...

During a Zoom call with reporters on Friday, forward Simone Fontecchio explained his decision to re-sign with the Heat, writes Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The 30-year-old Italian earned about $8.3MM last season, but returned to Miami on a one-year, minimum-salary deal. “I always wanted to stay in Miami,” Fontecchio said. “Last week, they […]

Veteran wing Mario Hezonja is making an aggressive push to return to the NBA this offseason. Hezonja is on a long-term contract with Real Madrid in Spain, but has an NBA out until July 20 of this year. The buyout for Hezonja's contract with Real Madrid is expected to be around $850,000. Hezonja hasn't played in the NBA since the 2019-20 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Since then, the now 31-year-old wing has spent one season apiece in Greece and Russia, before playing the last four se...

Jokić will miss at least four weeks, but avoided a season-ending injury

Brown will attempt to record his 10th consecutive 30-point game Tuesday night, which would break Bird's record