Every July, all 30 teams cram into two gyms in Las Vegas and we collectively overreact to basketball games that will be forgotten by Halloween. And yet, Summer League matters because it’s the one place where every fanbase, from the contenders to the doomed, gets to squint at a 19-year-old and think, “Hey, he’s gonna be a guy for us!” …

Head coach Steven Pearl is entering his second season with the Auburn Tigers, and they have one goal on their minds: getting back to the NCAA Tournament. The program’s schedule for the 2026-27 season is essentially finalized, with Auburn having a non-conference schedule filled with places to trip up and some of the best opponents in the entire country. Pearl …

It has been a long time since the Jazz last played a meaningful game I desperately wanted them to win, and it is unhealthy how excited I am for this matchup. After a solid three games in the SLC Summer League, the Jazz head south to Las Vegas, and as hot as the desert sun is sure to be outside, …

Former Gonzaga guard Silas Melson’s well-travelled professional career will make another stop in 2026-27. French Betclic Elite club JDA Dijon Basket, or Dijon, announced Melson as their newest player on Monday, becoming the 6’3 guard’s tenth different club since he graduated from Gonzaga in 2018. Advertisement Melson will make France his home for the first time, after previous stops in …

After making a flurry of signings early in free agency, the Lakers appear to be fully focused on Jonathan Kuminga as their next target. Since the Hawks declined his team option to make Kuminga an unrestricted free agent, the Lakers have been linked to the five-year wing. Now that Rui Hachimura has joined the Clippers, the Lakers are even more …

A quiet offseason and the Los Angeles Lakers don’t exactly mesh. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been busy this summer, finding deals and bringing in players to help mold the purple and gold into championship contention. His latest move is adding a former three-time NBA champion into the fold. Advertisement Los Angeles agreed to sign veteran free agent center …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers signed one of the members of their starting backcourt, Donovan Mitchell, to a new four-year extension earlier today. James Harden is expected to get a new deal shortly after he declined his player option for this upcoming season. As of now, he and the Cavs are just waiting to see how some of the other dominoes fall …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the basketball world are waiting to see what LeBron James does in free agency. As has been the case throughout the better part of the last several weeks, there hasn’t been too much noise from James’s camp. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess as to what he’s thinking. There is, however, some reporting …

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It may not be thrilling to Lakers fans, but it’s a good bit of business — the Lakers just got the best backup center still available on the market. Kevon Looney and the Lakers have agreed to a one-year contract at the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, Looney’s agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN. Advertisement Looney, a three-time …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, but they may have a more difficult road to …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mizzou fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Mizzou Basketball has an intriguing non-conference schedule lined up for the upcoming season. As per usual, the Tigers have the Border …

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The Lakers got their backup big man when Kevon Looney signed a one-year, $3.9-million deal on Tuesday, people not authorized to speak publicly told The Times. The 6-foot-9 Looney won three championships with the Golden State Warriors, in 2017, 2018 and 2021. He played last season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Looney, 30, is an 11-year veteran who went to …

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With the NBA’s calendar year reset, the Sixers have announced all of their standard free-agent signings and trades of the 2026 offseason so far. As Anfernee Simons talked to the Philadelphia media for the first time over Zoom Tuesday, he explained how their recruiting pitch stood out from the rest. As he was sorting through potential suitors, Simons did feel …

It won’t be long until we get the complete 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball schedule. Until then, we’ll be getting announcements and reports about who the Cats are slated to face next season. According to KSR’s Matt Jones, Kentucky is working to set up a matchup with the West Virginia Mountaineers on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. The game would take …

The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in signing unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, but there’s a hold up. It seems there’s mutual interest from Kuminga and his camp, however, the 23-year-old wants to weigh out all of his options in the event there’s a better deal on the table, according to ESPN. Advertisement The Lakers are offering Kuminga a starting …

The Washington Wizards have signed second-round pick Felix Okpara to a two-way deal, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Tuesday. Washington traded up to select Okpara with the No. 46 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Advertisement The 6-foot-11 forward, who averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks at Tennessee last season, will start the 2026-27 season in the G League …

It’s not the most famous whiteboard in the NBA this week, but the dry-erase-marker scribblings that Bobby Marks posted on Tuesday morning were enough to make your eyes bulge out of their sockets all the same: Unwritten: the dollar signs before the numbers, and the word “million” after them. Advertisement That’s what Donovan Mitchell will be making in each of …

Former NBA star Lamar Odom will enter a plea of no-contest in a DUI case in Las Vegas after his arrest earlier this year, his attorney told The Associated Press. Odom was arrested on Jan. 17 and charged with driving under the influence, speeding and failure to stay in a driving lane. His no-contest plea will reduce the DUI charge …

The Deacs have released the full non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, and if you were hoping for some exciting home games before conference play starts, you are probably out of luck. Here’s a quick rundown of the schedule since the graphic above only has logos: Advertisement Nov. 2: Maryland Eastern Shore Nov. 10: Charleston Southern Nov. 25 : Battle …

Alabama basketball will face St. John’s in the 2026 RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic on Dec. 12 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. This will be a rematch from last season, as the Crimson Tide beat the Red Storm 103-96 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Alabama was ranked No. 15 at the time, while St. John’s was No. …