Basketball

Lakers add two-time All-Defensive wing Matisse Thybulle on a 1-year, $3.3M deal to strengthen perimeter defense and 3-point shooting.

Signing creates...

The Lakers continue pursuing Jonathan Kuminga after the Hawks declined his $24.3 million option, with Pelinka and Redick pitching him on high minutes as a wing next to Luka Doncic.

The 76ers received fresh encouragement in their LeBron James pursuit after an NBA head coach told Marc Spears that Philadelphia, Cleveland or Golden...

AJ Dybantsa boosted his stock as a mobile big with relentless scoring and defensive upside, projecting strong rookie numbers despite 3PT...

Lakers' busy free agency has crowded the forward room, leaving Dalton Knecht likely behind six players on the depth chart.

• Trade option: Value has...

Trade chatter around Trey Murphy III has quieted but remains alive, with the Pelicans' asking price still sky-high. The rumors are explicitly tied to...

Sixers owner Josh Harris made a direct personal pitch to LeBron James during a brief, friendly conversation at Fanatics Fest on July 17, with players...

Trade Updates

• 🔥 Thunder 3-Team Deal: Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks and send Zaccharie Risacher to Mavericks, receiving three second-round...

• No draft capital means Lakers cannot meet Denver's price in a Watson sign-and-trade
• Kessler deal already used two firsts and swaps, leaving only a 2032 swap
• Focus must shift to Kuminga or Thybulle for three-and-D needs

NBA fans are rolling their eyes at Zion Williamson's ripped offseason look, calling it the usual annual "he's in shape" post despite his healthiest...

LeBron James' family priorities, especially keeping daughter Zhuri rooted in Los Angeles, could outweigh basketball factors in free agency. This gives the Warriors a geographic advantage with quick flights home, even as contenders.

Oklahoma City ships defensive anchor Lu Dort to Atlanta while former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher lands in Dallas.

• Thunder: Receive three...

NBA trade chatter persists while awaiting LeBron's decision.

• Myles Turner: Bucks willing to absorb his $84M deal but value remains low, keeping him...

• Thunder sent Lu Dort to Hawks and received three second-round picks
• Mavericks acquired 2024 No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher
• Hawks gained guard Ryan Nembhard from the Mavericks

LeBron Recruitment Messages

• Jalen Brunson: Brunson stated at Fanatics Fest that his job is to put the ball in the hoop and play defense, leaving...

• Brunson's stance: "My job is to put the ball in the hoop" and play defense, leaving recruitment to the front office
• His refusal highlights...

Klay Thompson could reunite with Stephen Curry on the Warriors if Dallas agrees to move him this offseason. The $50 million expiring deal makes a buyout likelier than a trade, but excitement grows if Golden State also lands LeBron James.

Anthony Edwards skipped the hard sell and delivered a lighthearted pitch to LeBron James: "Bron Bron, come to Minnesota, we got your card, man."...

• Lakers Blockbuster Predicted: Three-team deal sends Durant to Mavericks, Klay Thompson to Lakers, and P.J. Washington, Jarred Vanderbilt, Naji...

Anthony Davis has taken matters into his own hands, confirming direct conversations with LeBron James about joining the Washington Wizards and...