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eonline.comsports4 hrs ago
Rich Paul Says LeBron James Will Decide His 2026-27 Team on His Own Schedule
LeBron James' agent stated Monday that no additional outreach from interested teams is needed. James enters free agency after declining to return to the Lakers for his 24th season.
cnbc.comsports9 hrs ago
Draymond Green Declines Warriors Option While LaVine, Harden, VanVleet Exercise Contracts
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to enter free agency. Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million deal with the Sacramento Kings while James Harden is declining his option with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
lamag.comsports11 hrs ago
Dodgers Lose 10-7 to Phillies as Sheehan Allows Six Runs
Emmet Sheehan gave up six runs in five and one-third innings during the Dodgers' 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Mookie Betts hit two home runs but the Dodgers could not overcome the deficit.
winnipegfreepress.comsports16 hrs ago
Matisse Thybulle Signs One-Year Deal with Los Angeles Lakers After Portland Offers Non-Guaranteed Contract
The two-time All-Defensive forward signed for $3.3 million after discussions with Lakers coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic. The deal adds wing defense while the roster holds 16 guaranteed contracts.
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sports19 hrs ago
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Warmup Jacket Sells for $89,600 at Sotheby's
A jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals sold Monday for $89,600 including buyer's premium. Quinn Brown, 19, had bought it for $3.07 at a Portland Goodwill store three years into his vintage resale work.
espn.comsports21 hrs ago
Los Angeles Lakers Sign Forward Arthur Kaluma to Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-way NBA contract with forward Arthur Kaluma. Kaluma previously played in the Lakers G League program during the 2025-26 season and posted strong summer league numbers.
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axios.comsports23 hrs ago
Golden State Warriors beat Memphis Grizzlies 94-40 to win 2026 NBA Summer League title
The Golden State Warriors rallied from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 94-40 and claim the 2026 NBA Summer League championship on July 20. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points and was named game MVP.
austin.substack.comsports1 day ago
NBA Reviews Four-Year Deal Between Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. After League Accepts Contract Filing
The league is examining a $64 million contract for possible salary cap circumvention. The deal was submitted Thursday after Trent opted out of his prior agreement. ESPN reported the investigation through a league spokesperson.
ESPNsports1 day agoUpdated
LeBron James Likely to Return to Eastern Conference in Free Agency
LeBron James declined to announce his free agency decision on July 17. Reports now indicate he is leaning toward the Eastern Conference.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Victor Wembanyama laughs at heckle referencing Knicks’ 2026 NBA title
A fan at Fanatics Fest in New York shouted that Jalen Brunson was Wembanyama's father on July 19. The Spurs forward responded with laughter more than a month after the Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals.
nypost.comsports1 day ago
Jordan Clarkson and Travis Scott Escorted From New York Club After Confrontation
The Knicks veteran was removed from Zero Bond during a Raising Cane’s event on Saturday night. Police escorted both Clarkson and the rapper after a confrontation escalated.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in Three-Team Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on July 19 in a three-team transaction also involving the Dallas Mavericks. Oklahoma City received three second-round picks and created a $17 million trade exception.
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bleedingcool.comsports1 day agoUpdated
NBA Declines to Discipline Bam Adebayo After Striking Tyler Herro at Las Vegas Gym
The NBA has decided against any discipline for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo after he struck former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym last Friday. The league reached the decision after discussions with both players and the players' union.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Pistons guard Chaz Lanier leads Summer League with 20 three-pointers
Detroit Pistons guard Chaz Lanier made 20 three-pointers in four Summer League games and shot 51.3 percent from beyond the arc. The performance follows limited minutes during his 2025-26 rookie season.
bleedingcool.comsports1 day ago
Former Lakers guard praises rookie Cameron Carr after summer league games
Isaiah Thomas said Cameron Carr impressed him at the NBA summer league and draft combine. Carr averaged 18 points per game in four summer league appearances.
espn.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Mavericks Match Knicks' Two-Year Offer Sheet for Center Moussa Cisse
The Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Moussa Cisse on July 18. Cisse had signed the sheet earlier that day, and Dallas completed the match before the 48-hour deadline.
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fantasypros.comsports2 days ago
Oklahoma City Trades Dort, Joe, and Wiggins for Seven Second-Round Picks and $224 Million in Payroll Relief
Oklahoma City acquired seven second-round picks this offseason while shedding $224 million in payroll and tax. The Thunder completed the reductions through trades of Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. @ShamsCharania reported the details of the moves that left the team u…
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cnbc.comsports2 days ago
Draymond Green Declines Option While LaVine and VanVleet Opt In
Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors. James Harden is declining his $42.3 million option with the Cleveland Cavaliers while negotiating a new multiyear contract. Zach LaVine and Fred VanVleet are opting into their respective p…
washingtonpost.comsports2 days ago
Luka Dončić Meets Scottie Scheffler at Open Championship Third Round
Luka Dončić attended the third round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 18 to watch Scottie Scheffler. The Lakers player walked the course and later met the golfer in person.
Forbessports2 days ago
Knicks Players Appear at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Haliburton and Trae Young took part in segments during the July 18-19 event. Brunson main-evented alongside Roman Reigns while Towns assisted in a match. The appearances followed the Knicks’ 2026 NBA title win.
austin.substack.comsports3 days ago
Jonas Valanciunas Signs Two-Year Contract With Zalgiris Kaunas
The 34-year-old center returns to Europe after 14 NBA seasons. The deal with the Lithuanian club runs through the 2027-28 season and follows his waiver by the Denver Nuggets.
espn.comsports3 days ago
Trae Young enters Fanatics Fest on WWE-style stage and tosses Jalen Brunson jersey to crowd
Trae Young entered the Fanatics Fest event in New York City on a WWE-themed stage to Rey Mysterio's music. He attempted to tear a Jalen Brunson jersey, drawing boos from the crowd before tossing it and making a heart gesture.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance3 days ago
Pistons and Jalen Duren Remain Unsigned Two Weeks Into Free Agency
More than two weeks into the 2026 NBA free-agency period, Jalen Duren remains unsigned with the Detroit Pistons. The team has rejected sign-and-trade scenarios and will match any offer sheet. Ausar Thompson's extension eligibility adds another layer to their offseason decisions.
sports4 days ago
NBA commissioner says investigation into player contract must finish before next season
The league's top official stated Tuesday that an ongoing probe into alleged salary cap violations must conclude before the 2026-27 season begins. The commissioner also addressed a reported trade that was placed on hold pending the investigation's outcome.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports4 days ago
LeBron James Says Free-Agency Decision Is Close After Informing Lakers of Departure
LeBron James made his first public appearance since informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would depart via free agency. He declined to name his next team during a July 16 podcast taping but indicated a choice is near at a later summit.
nypost.comsports4 days agoUpdated
NBA Commissioner Says Caitlin Clark Incident Is Both Political and Officiating Issue
Adam Silver stated that issues around Caitlin Clark are not largely about officiating and described her as a political football. The comments followed an incident in which Alyssa Thomas struck Clark and received a one-game suspension.
channel4.comsports4 days ago
NBA Plans European League Launch for Fall 2027
The NBA will hold ownership meetings around the FIFA World Cup final as it advances plans for a new league in Europe. Commissioner Adam Silver updated the Board of Governors on bid finalization after last year's announcement with FIBA.
deccanchronicle.comsports5 days ago
New York Knicks Win NBA Title for First Time Since 1973
The Knicks secured their first championship since 1973 while the Liberty claimed a second Commissioner's Cup and Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Gotham FC set an attendance record, the Ravens earned the Sports Humanitarian Award, and the FIFA World Cup…
CBS Sportssports5 days ago
Heat Introduce Antetokounmpo After Trade
The Miami Heat introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday after acquiring him in a trade. He switched to jersey number 7 and said the move was a straightforward decision.
news.google.comsports5 days ago
San Antonio Spurs Rookie Jayden Quaintance Has Meniscus Procedure After Prior ACL Recovery
The No. 20 pick from the 2026 draft underwent the procedure on Wednesday to address his right meniscus. He is recovering from a 2025 ACL tear that restricted him to four games at Kentucky.
yardbarker.comsports5 days ago
LeBron James declines to discuss free-agency plans during podcast taping
LeBron James declined to reveal his free-agency intentions during a Thursday podcast recording. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton asked about a decision but dropped the topic after James said the matter had already been discussed privately.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
76ers Pursue LeBron James Through Maxey, Embiid and Brown
The Philadelphia 76ers have contacted LeBron James via three players, with Tyrese Maxey leading the effort, ESPN reported. The team remains among James' top potential destinations alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
sports5 days ago
Timberwolves acquire Ball and Green in four-team trade
Minnesota received LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. The team sent multiple draft picks and two players to complete the deal.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
NBA player Landry Shamet announces engagement on Italy trip
Landry Shamet and Cameron Aimonetti posted photos of their engagement on Instagram. The couple shared images from a boat on Lake Como, Italy.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Hawks Forward Gueye Has Surgery for Fractured Left Foot
Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery Tuesday for a fractured left foot injured July 8 during a workout. The Atlanta Hawks announced the procedure Wednesday and said his status will be updated in three to four months.
abcnews.go.comsports5 days ago
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 50 points in first two summer league games but shoots 1 of 11 from three
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft recorded 27 points and seven rebounds against the Utah Jazz and 23 points and seven rebounds against the Sacramento Kings. The Washington Wizards ended his summer league participation after two games.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Video Shows Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Responding to Fan Suggestion About Signing LeBron James
A video posted July 16, 2026, captured Steve Kerr responding to a fan asking the Warriors to sign LeBron James. The exchange followed Steph Curry's free-agent pitch to James on Good Morning America the same day.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Red Sox Reach Wild-Card Spot After July 1 Loss and Nine-Game Streak
The Boston Red Sox have won nine consecutive games since the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1. The streak has lifted Boston to within a half-game of the final AL wild-card spot.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Herro Says He Wants to Move Past Altercation in Which Adebayo Struck Him
Tyler Herro said he wants to move on from a July 10 physical altercation with Bam Adebayo in Las Vegas. The guard, traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, stated he is focused on his new team.
abcnews.go.comsports6 days ago
Rookies post strong scoring in summer league openers
Multiple first-year players recorded double-digit scoring in their initial summer league appearances. Several teams used the games to evaluate undrafted and second-year prospects.
theundefeated.comsports7 days agoUpdated
Utah Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Stretchered Off With Bruised Rib
Trey Alexander suffered a left rib contusion during an NBA summer league game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 23-year-old was taken from the Thomas & Mack Center court on a stretcher after contact on a drive to the basket.
sportsnet.casports7 days ago
Gary Trent Jr. Agrees to Four-Year, $64 Million Deal to Stay with Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks re-signed guard Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million deal. The agreement, reported July 11, follows two seasons in which he averaged 9.7 points per game. His first-year salary is $15.2 million.
espn.comsports7 days ago
Knicks player Jalen Brunson seen in sling after wrist surgery
Jalen Brunson appeared in public wearing a sling on his left arm weeks after undergoing surgery. The appearance occurred at a New Jersey restaurant more than a month after the New York Knicks won the NBA title.
ESPNfinance7 days agoUpdated
Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler in Sign-and-Trade, Send Two First-Round Picks
The Lakers completed a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, sending two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps to acquire the 24-year-old and sign him to a four-year, $130 million contract.
New York Postsports7 days ago
Former player criticizes team decision to fire announcer over alleged personal relationship
A former player said the organization should not have dismissed its play-by-play announcer after an alleged affair with a player's sister became public. The announcer has not commented and has made his social media accounts private.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Former Knicks player joins Wizards coaching staff
Patrick Ewing said he left his role with the Knicks to take an assistant coaching position with the Wizards. He stated the Knicks' coaching bench had no openings while the Wizards offered an available role.
nypost.comworld8 days ago
LeBron James Has No Timeline for Decision on 24th NBA Season
ESPN’s Shams Charania said on July 14 that LeBron James is inching closer to choosing his next team after suitors completed their pitches. Five franchises remain in contention. Agent Rich Paul stated there is no firm timeline.
espn.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Ja Morant Traded to Portland Trail Blazers in June 2026
Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers in June. Speaking in Las Vegas on July 11, he said the move gives him a chance to start fresh and show a different side.
abcnews.go.comsports8 days ago
Dybantsa Scores 23 Points as Wizards Defeat Kings 104-85 in Summer League
Washington Wizards defeated Sacramento Kings 104-85 in NBA summer league play on July 13. AJ Dybantsa recorded 23 points and seven rebounds while adding three steals and two blocks.
usatoday.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Frank Vogel Agrees to Join Warriors Coaching Staff
Longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become associate head coach of the Warriors. The move fills vacancies left by Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse after last season.
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nypost.comsports9 days ago
Iguodala Links LeBron James' Reported Warriors Interest to Curry's Stature Amid Team's 37-45 Season
Andre Iguodala stated July 10 that LeBron James considering the Golden State Warriors reflects Stephen Curry's greatness. The comments came after the NBPA announced Iguodala's succession as executive director.
winnipegfreepress.comsports9 days agoUpdated
Bulls Rookie Wilson Scores 35 Points but Team Loses Summer League Debut 97-96
Chicago Bulls first-year player Caleb Wilson posted 35 points in a 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on July 10. The performance marked his first game since a wrist injury ended his North Carolina season in February.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports9 days ago
LeBron James Leaves Lakers as Free Agent, Opening Roster Moves for Multiple Teams
LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers has left several teams waiting to fill roster spots. ESPN reported that Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Miami, Minnesota and Philadelphia each have at least two openings. The Nuggets and Warriors together have eight roster spot…
rollingstone.comsports9 days ago
2026 ESPYS Scheduled for July 15 at Lincoln Center in New York
The annual awards show returns to New York City with comedian Marcello Hernández as host. Nominees include New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani.
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espn.comsports9 days ago
NBA teams sign free agents to multi-year contracts
Teams completed several free-agent signings and extensions this week. Deals include a $252 million rookie extension and multiple two- and three-year contracts for centers and wings.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
Knicks Draft Pick Kayil Says He Wants to Stay in NBA
Jack Kayil, selected 39th overall by the Knicks last month, stated after his summer league debut that he aims to play in the NBA next season. The 20-year-old point guard scored 12 points in a 70-49 loss.
bleedingcool.comsports9 days ago
Knicks second-round pick scores 16 points in summer league loss
Tyler Nickel, selected 47th overall, made six three-pointers in one game and scored 16 points in another during the Knicks' summer league games in Las Vegas. The 22-year-old Vanderbilt product is viewed as a catch-and-shoot specialist.
usatoday.comsports10 days ago
Ja Morant Signs Number 12 on Portland Trail Blazers Jersey
Ja Morant autographed a white Blazers jersey with his former number after his first media session since the trade from Memphis. He noted the team had other plans for No. 12 and hinted at a possible retirement for LaMarcus Aldridge.
espn.comsports10 days ago
Trae Young Signs Four-Year $212 Million Contract to Stay with Washington Wizards
Trae Young announced his re-signing with the Washington Wizards on July 10 in Las Vegas. The four-year deal follows the team's acquisition of Young and Anthony Davis after three straight 60-loss seasons.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 days ago
Top two 2026 NBA draft picks face off in Las Vegas summer league
The Washington Wizards' first overall pick scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz's second overall pick scored 24 points in a summer league game Thursday. The first pick's team won the matchup.