Daily Archives: July 7, 2026

Rui Hachimura Switches NBA Franchises in Los Angeles

Right before NBA free agency ended on July 6, forward Rui Hachimura has signed a two-year, $28 million deal by way of the mid-level exception with a new NBA franchise. The contract has a team option in the second season. The former Los Angeles Laker won’t have to move his whole life to a new city, as he will be …

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Nikola Jokic confirms he plans to re-sign with Nuggets, but next summer

Nikola Jokic made his intentions clear after Denver’s unexpectedly early playoff exit: “I still want to be a Nugget forever.” Since then, some people wanted to read into Jokic not signing an extension with the Nuggets this offseason, but Jokic — after playing for Serbia in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game yesterday — once again was unequivocal. Jokic has …

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Report: Rival teams believe LeBron James is headed home

The Cleveland Cavaliers have home-court advantage in luring LeBron James to them in free agency. That leverage has reportedly left rival teams across the league feeling hopeless in their pursuit. “Everybody I’ve talked to is like ‘we’re afraid it’s Cleveland,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Nobody seems like they have optimism.” Advertisement Most of the league is going after the King. …

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