LeBron James signs with 76ers, citing Maxey friendship and helping Embiid
The move ends his Cleveland tenure, with Cavs president Koby Altman saying the team is built for a sustainable run regardless.
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Stephen Curry signs 2-year, $116M extension with Warriors, taking less than max
The extension keeps Curry in Golden State through his late 30s and gives the front office a window to build around him.
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Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash
The swap moves a young guard to Charlotte and gives Chicago a veteran shooter as both teams reshape their rosters.
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Nikola Jokic reportedly set for $360M deal, richest contract in NBA history
The reported extension would reset the league's salary record for its reigning MVP-caliber center.
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Kyrie Irving cleared with no restrictions after 19-month ACL recovery
Irving said he is ready to play without limits and called the injury setback a turning point ahead of the Mavericks season.
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Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere with Knicks teammates on stage
Brunson's monologue nods to the Knicks' title run and drew four teammates, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, into the audience.
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NBA proposes historic EuroLeague partnership
The proposal would deepen ties between the NBA and Europe's top club competition as the league weighs overseas expansion.
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Adam Silver floats radical expansion offer as 20 new teams are discussed
Thunder executive Sam Presti welcomed the prospect of expansion, calling it a sign of growth for the league.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel to miss preseason with left hamstring strain, could miss season start
Charlotte loses a key starter at least through the preseason, with the team also without Grant Williams to a hamstring injury.
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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks reportedly tens of millions apart in extension talks
Stalled negotiations with a core player raise questions about New York's payroll plans during its title window.
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NBA G League United wins FIBA Intercontinental Cup, first US title in 52 years
The G League select squad beat Vilnius Rytas in the final to bring the trophy back to the United States.
fiba.basketball · +7 outlets
NBA camps open with Media Day Monday and first practices Tuesday
All 30 teams convene for the formal start of the 2026-27 season, with roster battles and injuries the main storylines.
CT Insider · +5 outlets
Cooper Flagg rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M
The one-of-one card's sale marks the highest price ever paid for a basketball trading card.
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Pacers give Tyrese Haliburton full health clearance
Indiana's star guard is cleared ahead of the season, removing a major injury concern.
sports.ndtv.com · +8 outlets
ESPN's 2026-27 NBA Rank top 100 draws scrutiny over omissions and placements
Analysts and team sites debated the panel's rankings, including Wembanyama at No. 2, LeBron's placement and snubs in Atlanta and OKC.
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Ja Morant's fit with Blazers questioned by anonymous scouts over knee and conditioning
Portland's pursuit of Morant faces skepticism about his injury history and physical readiness alongside Damian Lillard.
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Mavericks reset medical staff, hire Nico Berg as Masai Ujiri calls it top priority
Dallas overhauls its health department after a run of injury-plagued seasons.
dallassportsjournal.com · +1 outlets
Heat trade target sends strong message as Miami move draws closer
Miami continues to pursue a deal amid speculation about Victor Oladipo's career status after a Heat report.
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