Wednesday, July 8, 2026

NBA

Jan 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Judge Deals Blow to Rozier’s NBA Comeback Bid

Rozier was arrested in October as part of the federal gambling probe.
July 8, 2026
Apr 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center.

Nuggets ‘Unconcerned’ Over Jokić’s Delay in Contract Extension

Jokić is eligible for the richest deal in NBA history next summer.
July 7, 2026
Sep 29, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens talks to reporters during media day at the Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Brad Stevens Preaches ‘Optionality’ in Defense of Jaylen Brown Trade

The Celtics executive conceded that the trade wasn’t popular with fans.
July 6, 2026
Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guards Jalen Brunson (11) and Landry Shamet (44) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rich Paul: LeBron Would Have Joined Knicks If Not for Title Win

Paul revealed the Knicks have checked in on James’s free agency.
July 3, 2026