NBA News

The NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and possible salary cap circumvention through a “no-show” endorsement deal started in September and has now dragged on as long as the Warren Commission’s investigation into the John F. Kennedy assassination. The sense among league executives NBC Sports spoke to in Las Vegas is that it has to be nearing an end, as it …

LeBron James might be inching closer to a decision on where he’ll play his 24th NBA season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday, July 14 that ” there’s a focus on Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia,” with the Cavaliers emerging as a top suitor for a potential third and final chapter to bookend James’ storied career. Advertisement “My understanding is right …

Herald Celtics rookies showing growth in two key areas at NBA Summer League Celtics sit two regulars, lose to Hawks in Summer League: Four takeaways Globe John Tonje getting a long look from Celtics in summer league and making the most of it Advertisement Former teammates still wrapping brains around the Jaylen Brown trade, and other Celtics observations from summer …

The Brooklyn Nets got a bit of a reality check on Saturday night. After cruising past the Knicks on Friday, the Nets dropped lost 83-76 to the Atlanta Hawks on a night where the main attractions — Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Dëmin — rested on the second night of a back-to-back. But tonight, the young cornerstones are expected to …

The Lakers are a franchise that always empowers its stars. LeBron James had a ton of say in what the Lakers did during his time as the No. 1 player. Luka Dončić reportedly wanted the Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler, and the front office got it done. Advertisement And now, with Austin Reaves re-signing with the Lakers on a max …

LeBron James could be close to picking a new NBA team. The league’s all-time leading scorer has been pondering his options since announcing plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers when NBA free agency opened last month. Advertisement James possesses leverage in terms of his timing because his agent, Rich Paul, indicated money won’t drive their decision. But the latest …

The Washington Wizards are shutting down AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League, The Athletic’s Joshua Robbins reported Tuesday. Dybantsa flashed his relentless rim pressure, elite athleticism and finishing ability through two contests. He scored 27 points — which tied Blake Griffin for the most by a No. 1 pick in their …

Washington Wizards rookie and No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa is done for the remainder of NBA Summer League. The BYU product was shut down by his team on Tuesday, July 14. According to The Athletic, Wizards Summer League coach T.J. Sorrentine informed Dybantsa that he will not play in the team’s final two games. This is a normal situation …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the exception of two-time All-Star Julius Randle, the Nets didn’t go big-game hunting for splashy stars. It simply wasn’t their …

The NBA Summer League kicked off last Thursday, and several former Wisconsin Badgers have looked to make their names known as they battle to make their respective team’s rosters. Last year, the Badgers had their first draft pick since 2022 when John Tonje was taken by the Utah Jazz in the second round. Tonje enjoyed a quality rookie season in …

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa’s time in the NBA summer league has come to an end. Wizards associate head coach T.J. Sorrentine told The Athletic on Tuesday the team is shutting down Dybantsa after two summer league games. Second-year players Will Riley and Tre Johnson will also be done for the summer, per The Athletic. Advertisement Dybantsa was selected by …

We’re speculating about which players will be on the roster two years from today when the opening ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics take place — but we appear to know the coaching staff. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Gonzaga coach Mark Few will join the staff of USA Basketball head coach Erik Spoelstra (Miami …

The first three weeks of the 2026 NBA offseason — from June’s NBA Draft through the initial rush of the 2026 free agency period — have seen scores of signings and trades, with a number of potential needle-movers changing ZIP codes and uniforms. That doesn’t mean, though, that the market’s bone-dry; there’s still a number of talented players of all …

The top of the 2026 NBA Draft class showed up and showed out in Las Vegas. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson headlined on Thursday and the very next night, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson brought their Tobacco Road rivalry to the pros in a game that came down to the final possession. With Dybantsa and Wilson already looking capped after …

LAS VEGAS — Summer League is a time for glimpses, not guarantees. From an analysis standpoint, toes are being dipped in the water here; it’s how you get a feel for who players are, what they like, where they have to grow once competition ramps up during preseason play, and again once the regular season begins. Advertisement More than anything, …

The first weekend of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas had some big names, plenty of notable performances … and a surprising altercation. Let’s break down who rose to the occasion and who fell flat. Because of the immense hype surrounding Washington’s AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s Darryn Peterson, it’s somewhat understandable that other performances from lottery talent fell by the wayside …

The Lakers’ big move of the summer was pushing all their chips to the middle of the table to acquire Walker Kessler. There are lots of boxes that Kessler checks as a rim-protecting center and a hard-screening lob threat. All that comes with the caveat of him being healthy. Advertisement Kessler played the first five games of the season before …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby’s new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more. Advertisement (0:20) NBA Summer …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league. Advertisement On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los …

As the LeBron James saga plows forward like it’s an early 2010’s summer, the conclusion appears to be drawing near. And, like the early 2010’s, it’s ESPN’s Brian Windhorst leading the reporting. On the Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst said that James is contacting players on some of the interested teams. This, of course, then gets sent back to the respective …

LAS VEGAS — In Tyler Herro’s mind, he is entering a new chapter in his career — he’s been traded from the only NBA team he knew, Miami, back to where he was born, Milwaukee, and that’s what he wants to focus on. He’d rather forget the altercation he had with former Heat teammate Bam Adebayo outside a Las Vegas …

Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro says he wants to “move on” from his altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo after it was reported that Adebayo hit him in the face. According to multiple media reports, Herro was approached by Adebayo at the Resorts World Hotel in Las Vegas on July 10. Advertisement Herro was at the hotel watching his AAU team practice when Adebayo …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With a half dozen NBA Summer League games tonight in Las Vegas, several NBA lottery picks are set to take the court, including Washington Wizards No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, via Kalshi. Advertisement Dybantsa’s matchup against Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls headlines …

It is no secret to the league that a reunion of LeBron James and the team that drafted all the way back in 2003 would be hard to pass on. The Cleveland Cavaliers, as reported by Marc Stein, are regarded by teams pursuing James as “the scenario to beat”. Stein includes teams who view this as the case to be …

There are no bad contracts in the NBA, at least not for players. Get your money. There are bad contracts for teams, though, as the second apron acts as a de facto salary cap. The league is so flush with talent at this point that front offices can no longer afford to misallocate any of their financial resources. They must …