The Golden State Warriors brought back Gary Payton II for the 2026-27 season.Payton’s deal is for one year and is worth $3.9 million, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.The 33-year-old averaged a career-high 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists on…
Now that LeBron James has inked a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, the outlook for the 2026-27 season is much clearer. Here, theScore’s NBA editors answer some of the biggest questions around the league.Which team had the best offseason?Philadelphia…
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will receive a signature shoe as part of a contract extension with Nike, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Nike has yet to confirm the big man’s signature shoe, but it did showcase an updated Wembanyama…
LeBron James and ESPN are nearing a deal for a behind-the-scenes documentary series akin to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ “The Last Dance,” sources told The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.Talks between the two parties are at the “one-yard line,” and…
The NBA’s investigation into allegations the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard might be a long way from a resolution.The probe could potentially drag into 2027 if the parties disagree on the findings or any…
The New Orleans Pelicans had recent contact negotiations with restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, NBA insider Marc Stein reports.The Chicago Bulls are also showing interest in the Los Angeles Clippers forward, adds Stein.Los Angeles acquired Mathurin in February from the…
The Philadelphia 76ers are sending forward Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for cash, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.By dumping Broome’s salary, Philadelphia will stay under the first salary apron after signing both…
The Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Denver Nuggets are among the teams interested in free-agent wing DeMar DeRozan, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.The Heat are also among several clubs with interest in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, Charania adds. Thompson has…
It’s official: LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.The NBA’s all-time leading scorer will wear No. 23 with the Sixers, who announced the signing Monday.
👑 pic.twitter.com/YFR01TviVw— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026
“I cannot wait to see LeBron…
Stephen Curry isn’t losing sleep over the missed opportunity to team up with LeBron James on the Golden State Warriors in the closing chapters of their illustrious careers.James stunned the basketball world Friday when he announced he would join the…
LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, described his client’s free agency as an “emotional roller coaster” before he ultimately chose the Philadelphia 76ers as his final NBA destination early Friday morning.Paul confirmed that the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Cleveland…
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told Prime Video’s Chris Haynes.Caldwell-Pope would reunite with LeBron James, who signed a two-year, $8-million contract with the 76ers…
A lot has happened with LeBron James’ protracted free-agency saga since we last provided a timeline of events.That may depend on what you think constitutes “a lot,” but either way, the NBA remains on hold while the league’s all-time leading…
When the details of an unusual arrangement between a now-defunct sponsor of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard were first revealed by journalist Pablo Torre almost a year ago, it seemed likely that the NBA would wrap up its…
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to buy out or trade D’Angelo Russell at some point this offseason, sources told Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko.Memphis acquired the veteran guard from the Washington Wizards as part of a six-team, 11-player trade earlier in…
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will grace the cover of the standard edition of NBA 2K27, the video game series announced Wednesday.Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose will appear on the cover of the ultra edition, while WNBA star Caitlin…
As the entire basketball world awaits LeBron James’ free-agent decision, the Miami Heat may have jumped the gun.The Heat’s YouTube channel briefly had a video titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference,” which was scheduled for July 27.
This YouTube test was…
The Golden State Warriors rallied past the Memphis Grizzlies 94-90 to capture the 2026 NBA Summer League title.Golden State trailed by 10 points entering the fourth quarter before storming back in the final frame for a thrilling championship victory in…
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading former first team All-Defensive forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that will send three second-round picks to the Thunder, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.The trade also reportedly includes Zaccharie Risacher…
Victor Wembanyama has been added to France’s 15-man roster for the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying, the French Basketball Federation announced Saturday.The San Antonio Spurs superstar last suited up for France at the 2024 Olympics, where he helped…
LeBron James appeared to rile up the Philadelphia 76ers’ fan base during his final appearance at Fanatics Fest on Friday.While James still has yet to announce his free-agency decision to the world, he appeared to tease at least one of…
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is confident he’ll be ready for the preseason after missing the entire 2025-26 campaign due to ACL and meniscus tears.”I’ll be very disappointed if I’m not playing in the preseason,” VanVleet told Andscape’s Erik…
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson won’t play in the club’s final Summer League matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced Thursday.Wilson capped his first stint in a Bulls uniform earlier Thursday with a 21-point, eight-rebound performance versus the Los…
The NBA won’t discipline Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo for punching former teammate Tyler Herro during an altercation in Las Vegas last week, a league spokesperson told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon.”After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone…
The Boston Celtics traded five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month and Jayson Tatum commented on the move during the ESPYs on Wednesday.”If I’m being transparent, it’s weird,” Tatum said on the red carpet. “I’ve been…
NBA commissioner Adam Silver offered a vague timeframe for the conclusion of the investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, only saying Tuesday it shouldn’t linger into the fall.”My timeline remains this summer,” Silver told reporters. ” ……
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few are expected to be named the assistant coaches of the United States men’s national basketball team, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Miami…
Walker Kessler wants to reward the Los Angeles Lakers for paying a steep price to acquire him from the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster sign-and-trade.”It makes you feel a certain way when you know an organization believes in you,” Kessler…
The Golden State Warriors are hiring Frank Vogel as the associate head coach, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.Vogel will work under Steve Kerr and replace Terry Stotts, who left after a two-year run with the Warriors. Vogel is expected to…
The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64-million contract, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.The 27-year-old guard spent the past two seasons with the Bucks, averaging 9.7 points on 39.1% shooting from deep over 139 appearances.Trent will…
