Basketball news

• Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency ‘on hold’ until LeBron James makes decision

  13-07-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after being charged with a foul against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty
  
  Read more

• Tar Heels in the NBA: Las Vegas Summer League Recap

  13-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are now through the first weekend of the Las Vegas Summer League and after a couple opening summer leagues in California and Utah respectively, all 30 NBA teams have shown up for the main event. The University of North Carolina has quite a few players represented, so let’s take a look at Tar Heels (and former Tar Heels) who are playing in Las Vegas this Summer.Henri Veesaar, Atlanta HawksVeesaar continued his strong finish to the Utah Summer League with a strong start in Las Vegas. In h
  
  Read more

• Syracuse men’s basketball: what’s next for Jerami Grant’s NBA career?

  13-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The NBA offseason is in full swing, and among the crazy moves that have already taken place, one of them notably involved someone who’s the most notable Syracuse Orange men’s basketball alum in the league.Jerami Grant is enter
  
  Read more

• 2026 NBA Summer League Stock Report: Second-Year standouts and question marks from Vegas' opening weekend

  13-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — The opening weekend of the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas was billed as a showcase for headliners like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer — and they delivered. But some of the most useful film has come from the players who aren't new to any of this: the 2025 draft picks back for a second Summer League who are using these games to answer real questions about their NBA futures.Unlike the rookies, these guys aren't just trying to make first im
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• LeBron James’s last two Lakers seasons show he would be a perfect fit in Cleveland

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits during the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James is 41 years old and still seizes th
  
  Read more

• AJ Dybantsa scores 23 in second NBA Summer League game for Wizards

  13-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following up on his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa took the court again in Las Vegas for the Washington Wizards and scored 23 points in Sunday's 104-85 win over the Sacramento Kings. Dybantsa also grabbed 7 rebounds with 3 steals and 2 blocks, demonstrating the defensive presence he can provide for Washington as a rookie. His most exciting defensive sequence on Sunday may have been when he blocked a 3-point attempt by fellow rookie Darius Acuff, showing he ca
  
  Read more

• Where Knicks rank among 10 best Eastern Conference teams ahead of 2026-27 season

  13-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The balance of power in the NBA flipped dramatically this offseason, after a flurry of big acquisitions turned the Eastern Conference into a hotbed of contenders. With so many players changing homes, let’s rank the top 10 teams in the East based on likelihood to represent the conference in the 2027 NBA Finals...10: MagicA team that was largely quiet, the biggest thing going for Orlando is a bet on better health and their new head coach, Sean Sweeney. They have some of the best on-pape
  
  Read more

• Former Huskies making waves in 2026 NBA Summer League

  13-07-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Liam McNeeley #33 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Coming home: The optimistic case for Tyler Herro

  13-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fittingly, Tyler Herro used the song ‘Coming Home’
  
  Read more

• Impressive! 10 Takeaways From Celtics’ Summer League Win vs. Hornets

  13-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Dillon Mitchell #20 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
  Read more

• The Suns’ young core is making opponents feel them

  13-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Kobe Bufkin #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket as Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike
  
  Read more

• Cooper Flagg should lean into his ability to score in the paint

  13-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a fantastic rookie season, the natural next question regarding Cooper Flagg is, just how good can he be? Specifically, can he become good enough to be the best player on a championship team? He has a lot of promising attributes — defensive intuition, scoring with physicality, touch unprecedented for a kid his age and a growth rate higher than 99 percent of teenagers. The glaring hole in his game is the 3-point shot, something that he made at just 29.5 percent last season. It would be
  
  Read more

• The Wizards Are Playing Competent Basketball. Even in Summer League, That’s Progress.

  13-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Utah Jazz at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two games
  
  Read more

• Open Thread: A Ben Stiller directed New York Knicks documentary is in the works

  13-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Ben Stiller records a video during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images During the Spurs 2026
  
  Read more

• How Cenac Jr., Mitchell can inject much-needed athleticism into Celtics

  13-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Cenac Jr., Mitchell can inject much-needed athleticism into Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonLAS VEGAS — An overtime-forcing 3-pointer was undoubtedly the highlight of Chris Cenac Jr.’s pro debut for the Boston Celtics at Vegas Summer League on Friday night. But our favorite moment came earlier when Cenac tried one of the most ambitious putbacks in summer league history and nearly impaled a teammate in the process.Crashing hard from the 3-point line on a Curtis Jon
  
  Read more

• Man Man Rocks The Rim In Summer League Play vs. The Pelicans

  13-07-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | N
  
  Read more

• Jermaine O’Neal reveals he nearly committed to Kentucky before Rick Pitino urged him to choose the NBA

  13-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Former NBA player Jermaine O’Neal watches his son SMU Mustangs forward Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (not pictured) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal recently revealed that he came close to committing to Kentucky following the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship before head coach Rick Pitino gave him advice
  
  Read more

• Has Darryn Peterson Shown Enough in Summer League?

  13-07-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice W
  
  Read more

• Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green are going at it now after the Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight in Las Vegas

  13-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem are going at it again, this time over the apparent Las Vegas fight between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Haslem fired back at Green on social media Sunday, ripping the Golden State Warriors star for comments that he made recently on his podcast. "I see some things just don't change," Haslem wrote, in part. "You was on sucka s**t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole, and you on sucka s**t now."What did Draymond Green say about UD?While this feud goes
  
  Read more

• Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green are going at it after the Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight in Las Vegas

  13-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem are going at it again, this time over the apparent Las Vegas fight between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Haslem fired back at Green on social media Sunday, ripping the Golden State Warriors star for comments that he made recently on his podcast. "I see some things just don't change," Haslem wrote, in part. "You was on sucka s**t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole, and you on sucka s**t now."What did Draymond Green say about UD?While this feud goes
  
  Read more

• Summer League Recap: Spurs 90, Bucks 80

  13-07-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks is guarded by Ja'Kobi Gillespie #17 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
  Read more

• Did Lakers lose or win free agency? Grading massive roster overhaul.

  13-07-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have moved forward with the Luka Doncic era, spending the summer reconstructing the roster around the point guard.The Lakers’ options opened up after veteran LeBron James told the franchise he wasn’t going to return to the team and test free agency.The Lakers knew acquiring a talented center to complement Doncic on the roster would’ve needed to be a priority this summer.Doncic had reportedly requested an "A-List" center, according to ESPN’s Dave McM
  
  Read more

• Adam Silver slights the Utah Jazz again

  13-07-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 13: Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association, watches the game during the second half between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz at Moda Center on March 13, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you didn’t
  
  Read more

• AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley shine in 104-85 Wizards win over Kings

  13-07-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Wa
  
  Read more

• Frank Vogel expected to join Golden State Warriors' coaching staff

  13-07-2026 03:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel is expected to join Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors this season.Vogel will serve as an associate head coach on Kerr's staff, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, and will fill the vacancy left by Terry Stotts.Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse were two of Kerr's top assistants this past season before departing. Another longtime assistant, Chris DeMarco, had also left Kerr's staff in January to become the New York Liberty's head coach.Vogel is expected
  
  Read more

• The Celtics had a secret weapon in win over Hornets

  13-07-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) celebrates with Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images LAS VEGAS — Derrick White walked into the Cox Pavilion in the same pink polo shirt that the Celtics coaching staff donned. Two nights earlier, he had sat courtside on the Celtics sidelines for the Summer League op
  
  Read more

• Warriors hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach

  13-07-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors meet at the end of the game during a 104-98 Lakers preseason win at Staples Center on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are shoring up their bench for the upcoming season, agreeing to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as their new associate head coach under Steve Kerr.
  
  Read more

• It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks

  13-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE v
  
  Read more

• Frank Vogel joining Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors as associate head coach next season

  13-07-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frank Vogel is teaming up with Steve Kerr.The longtime head coach struck a deal to join the Golden State Warriors as their associate head coach next season, according to both NBA insider Marc Stein and ESPN’s Shams Charania.Vogel spent last season as an assistant under Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks, which marked his first job in the league since his split with the Phoenix Suns in 2024.Vogel has worked in the league for more than two decades, and holds a 250-181 record as a head coac
  
  Read more

• Expect Keon Ellis to get minutes despite Nets ever-expanding guard corps

  13-07-2026 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 1: Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 1, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Keon Ellis, th
  
  Read more

Follow @Newslocker_NBA on Twitter!