NBA NewsFriday, Jul 10, 2026

While LeBron James is believed to have a favorite for which team he will sign with in free agency, he is still waiting to see if anything could change across the landscape of the league that would lead him to pivot to another situation. James' agent, Rich Paul, has continued to speak about the decision-making process on his podcast as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to wait for a resolution to t...

Stephen Silas is set to join Darko Rajakovic's staff with the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Silas was previously the head coach of the Rockets for three seasons and had a stint as a lead assistant on Monty Williams' staff with the Pistons. Mike Batiste nor James Wade are expected to return to Rajakovic's staff this upcoming season.

Bob Myers, president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, publicly pitched LeBron James on joining the Philadelphia 76ers during a podcast episode released Wednesday. Myers appeared as a guest on "Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul," making his case directly to Paul through the platform. "If he was (on the podcast), I'd say, 'I honestly believe this is your best chance to win,'" said Myers. "You have to decide all the other things that are equally important. What I wou...

The Atlanta Hawks declined their $24.3 million team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 20226-27 season, but they are still expected to recoup some level of value with should he exit from the team via a sign-and-trade. Jake Fischer reports that a resolution will "almost certainly" be via a sign-and-trade rather than Kuminga signing outright into another team's salary cap space. The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are the two teams that have been most strongly linked with Kuminga. Th...

Stephen Curry acknowledged the possibility of teaming up with LeBron James as the Golden State Warriors pursue the unrestricted free agent. Curry spoke during a press availability Thursday at the American Century Championship in Stateline, Nevada. "Up until probably two, three years ago, that was like a pipedream question or even a thought," said Curry. "But that's part of the allure. Him going into his 24th season, me going into my 18th, the battles we've had, that would be such a unique sto...

Jordan Clarkson and the New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal. Clarkson appeared in 72 games with the Knicks last season, averaging 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.8 minutes in his age-33 season. Clarkson is represented by Rich Paul and Brandon Cavanaugh.

Project B, a startup basketball league launching next winter, has hired Landry Fields to lead its men's basketball division, according to a league announcement. Fields, 38, previously served as general manager of the Atlanta Hawks from 2022 through 2025. The former New York Knicks player has worked as president of league operations for Overtime Elite, a league for players ages 16 to 20, since January 2026. "What drew me to Project B was the ambition," said Fields. Fields represents the most p...

Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Indiana Pacers. Nance appeared in 35 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.8 minutes. Nance was connected to the potential landing spot of LeBron James, but he will instead sign with the Pacers for slightly above the veteran's minimum.

Jayson Tatum addressed the Boston Celtics' trade of longtime teammate Jaylen Brown publicly for the first time Tuesday, calling the situation "weird" as he prepares for next season without him. The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Brown last week in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round selections, a deal that surprised much of the league. Tatum spoke about the trade during a Q&A promoting an upcoming book, according to CelticsBlog. "To be honest, it's weird," Tatum ...

The NBA salary cap is somewhat malleable, with various exceptions allowing each team to surpass the $164,961,000 threshold once its cap room is used up. In some cases, teams blow past not only the cap limit, but the luxury tax line of $200,428,000 as well — the Thunder, Knicks, and Magic are among the clubs […]

We give our early summer league impressions on Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. Then, what to make of the Kawhi Leonard trade being on hold? Is this evidence that the league is handling this the wrong way? We also talk about the ongoing LeBron James drama on where he will play next year, and where he should play next year. Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson and the Clippers and breaking down the six-team trade. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! It'...

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst pushed back Wednesday against suggestions the franchise was pressured into trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling the decision a deliberate choice rather than a necessity. "This was not a 'have to,'" said Horst during a conference call with reporters. "This was, we truly believed we've found an opportunity which is unique. We might be right. We might be wrong. But an opportunity where this is what's best for him and what he wants to pursue going forwa...