NBA NewsFriday, Jul 17, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on July 14, 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 Ima...

Jack Kayil looks NBA-ready, but strict CBA buyout rules might force the Knicks to stash him overseas anyway.

After years of watching from afar, Stephen Gillaspie made his first trip to Summer League and discovered that basketball is only a part of what makes the annual gathering so special.

The moment has almost arrived. The No Ceilings crew installs their final BIG Board of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle.

The No Ceilings crew puts together their second-to-last Mock Draft of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle.

Hitting on the margins is a must for any successful NBA franchise. Jam analyzes 13 prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft who are primed to be mined along the margins.

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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 reflected on center Isaiah Stewart chasing after him during an altercation between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons in Nov. 2021.

LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time since entering 2026 free agency. He left no real clues. But league sources continue to tell Hoops Wire that they believe the focus remains on the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers as James’ most likely destinations. They also aren’t expecting him to announce a decision this week. Now, […] The post LeBron James sweepstakes continue to center on Cavs, Heat, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indicated a willingness to change from his No. 23 to the No. 5 on social media Thursday, which would accommodate the potential addition of LeBron James.