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LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Interested teams have heard nothing back from LeBron James

LeBron James is keeping everyone in the dark regarding his free agency, including the teams that are chasing him. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on his “The Hoop Collective” podcast that James’ suitors have heard nothing from James or his camp about his free agency choice, and are not sure how to react to that.

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How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 6

Clippers Set to Target Peyton Watson After Landing Rui Hachimura as Lakers Show No Interest, Per Reports

The LA Lakers will start the 2026-27 season with their starting five of last season completely gutted. They have already lost LeBron James in free agency, Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, and now forward Rui Hachimura to neighbors the LA Clippers.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Rival teams ‘afraid’ LeBron James is headed to Cavs

There may not be a favorite in the LeBron James sweepstakes. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, one team keeps coming up. That would be none other than the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / July 6

Analyst Claims Lakers Always Planned to Part Ways With LeBron James After Acquiring Luka Doncic

Ever since ESPN reported that LeBron James felt “unappreciated” by the Los Angeles Lakers, it was expected that he would walk away from the team in free agency.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura Bids Farewell To Lakers Following Free Agency Departure

One of the better moves the Los Angeles Lakers made over the past few seasons was the acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura. Throughout his time with the franchise, Hachimura grew exponentially, becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and making Lakers and NBA history along the way.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Rui Hachimura News / Field Level Media / July 6

Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday. Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

NBA teams fear LeBron James will end up in this landing spot

James is the biggest fish in NBA free agency — again.

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes telling LeBron James comments during stream

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

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Rui Hachimura News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '4 3-pointers off the bench in the playoffs' quz

How many of the active players to hit at least four three's off of the bench multiple times in the same NBA Playoff run can you name in five minutes?

Rui Hachimura News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Rui Hachimura decides to leave Lakers

Rui Hachimura is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is not going far. Hachimura is signing a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Antetokounmpo makes telling James comments during stream

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes telling LeBron James comments during stream

The Heat are reportedly one of the teams in contention to sign James for what will most likely be his final stop.

Does LeBron James have a timeline for his free-agency decision?

Is front-runner emerging for LeBron James?

One Lakers decision may have cost them LeBron James

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Hachimura heads across L.A. as Clippers land former Lakers forward

Rui Hachimura heads across Los Angeles as Clippers land former Lakers forward

Hachimura isn't leaving Los Angeles; he's simply changing arenas for the next two seasons.

Kawhi Leonard slated to return to Raptors after blockbuster trade from Clippers

Report: Bradley Beal declining Clippers option to become free agent

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.