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The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 83-76 Saturday night in Las Vegas, their fifth game of Summer League action. Overall, counting their record from the California Classic, the squad is 3-2 since heading out to the West Coast, while in the main event (the Las Vegas portion), the team is 1-1, having blown […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking at Jonathan Kuminga as the top forward option in free agency. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Kuminga is requesting more money than they can afford or are looking to invest in him. One noteworthy name has emerged as a true “backup plan” for potentially missing out on Kuminga via […] The post Lakers Have One Strong Backup Plan For Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on HEAVY .
On a blisteringly hot Saturday night in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Denver Nuggets for their second game of 2026 Summer League. The Wolves were a bit shorthanded in this one. Joan Beringer did not play in the game as he was out due to back tightness. Trey Kaufmann-Renn also left the […]
Kawhi Leonard’s second run with the Toronto Raptors is on hold.At one point, Leonard’s chance to move back to Toronto was as high as 98.1% before the deal stopped its progress.As of Saturday evening, July 11 at 10:25 p.m. Eastern time, a Kalshi market gave the Raptors an 82% chance of becoming Leonard’s next team. […] The post NBA Trade Odds: Kawhi Leonard Probability Sinks With Uncertain Raptors Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pacers 24-point comeback came up just short in overtime.
A longtime Knicks insider made an intriguing prediction about Jack Kayil after the rookie impressed in his Summer League debut. The post Knicks Insider Makes Notable Jack Kayil Prediction After Summer League Debut appeared first on HEAVY .
Nikola Jokic is expected to wait until becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027 before making a long-term decision on his future, leaving the Denver Nuggets without an extension for at least another year. Nuggets general manager Jon Wallace addressed the situation during ESPN’s Summer League broadcast and expressed confidence that the franchise’s relationship with […] The post Nuggets confident despite Nikola Jokic contract uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Timberwolves star Kevin Love will reportedly follow LeBron James to his next NBA team.
Most of the top picks in this year’s draft have looked good in Summer League, but nobody had a better first game than Caleb Wilson, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. The Bulls forward delivered 35 points and six rebounds in a loss to Memphis Friday night, posting the second-highest point total for a player in […]
The Denver Nuggets came out playing the right way and finished that way too, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-82 in Game 2… The post Recap: Summer League Nuggets defeat the Timberwolves 101-82 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
The Los Angeles Lakers had the most pressure heading for the offseason due to the need to appease franchise superstar Luka Doncic. Free agents like Austin Reaves and LeBron James also put a lot of stress on General Manager Rob Pelinka to figure out which names could help the roster contend. Los Angeles decided to […] The post Luka Doncic Only “Pushed Hard” For One Lakers Offseason Move appeared first on HEAVY .
Norway’s fairytale run demanded one more moment of magic from their talisman, but instead, they watched him walk to the sideline. As the Vikings clung to hope in extra time against England, the decision to substitute Erling Haaland was a questionable move. Now, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has weighed in, and he made […] The post “Terrible Decision”: Former NFL QB Blasts Norway for Subbing off Erling Haaland Against England in FIFA World Cup appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to enter a new chapter once the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is finalized.Amid the anticipation for the trade, the Clippers also lost veteran sharpshooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency. Bogdanovic signed a one-year contract to join the Houston Rockets for his 10th NBA season, as […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic Pens Heartfelt Message to Los Angeles Clippers appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Celtics brought in Mike Conley Jr. this summer. It might be for his veteran influence or it might be because they believe he still has some gas left in the tank. If it's the latter, there's no need for Bradley Beal.
Bruce Brown emerges as primary backup option if Lakers fail the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes.
An early free agency move from the Golden State Warriors looks like a bargain after a major overpay from the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.
In an interview with Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog, Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla reflected on the last few years with Jaylen Brown, saying the relationship inspired him to improve his coaching ability. Asked what he’ll miss most about Brown, who was sent to the Sixers in a trade that reshaped the rosters of both […]
Two years ago, JJ Redick sat down for a Las Vegas dinner that people around the league brushed off as idle chatter, an informal meeting, since the Lakers coaching job wasn’t even open yet. By the time things became real, Redick inherited a locker room built entirely around one man’s rhythms. That arrangement is now […] The post “Getting Rid of LeBron (James).. Is Like a Relief”: JJ Redick Will Benefit From 41YO Star’s Exit, Says NBA Champion appeared first on EssentiallySports .
New York Knicks star Josh Hart is apparently in disbelief about England's quarterfinal win over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The future of LeBron James remains the biggest story of the NBA offseason, but it turns out that one major report about his desires may be incorrect. Most reporters believe that LeBron’s desire to win another NBA Championship to help his “greatest of all time” argument is a major factor in who he plays for […] The post Rich Paul Shuts Down Rumor About LeBron James’ Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Rockets Vs Raptors Time: 8:30 PM CST Watch: Prime Video, not sure if VSL is on SCHN? Location: Vegas And we’re back! NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the NBA’s trade convention plus basketball exhibition rolls on, with the 1-0 Rockets playing the 0-1 Raptors. Tonight’s big question is whether #31 pick Bruce Thornton can continue […]
The Western Conference got a ton more interesting when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this offseason. The trade immediately made the Wolves more interesting, but maybe not better or worse. They landed a 24-year-old offensive-minded guard to help take some of the load off Anthony Edwards’ shoulders, but it […] The post Timberwolves Proposed to Land Kevin Durant for 3 Players in Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Norman Powell revealed how he truly felt about leaving the Heat after Miami chose not to re-sign him in free agency. The post Former Heat All-Star Norman Powell Reveals How He Really Felt About Leaving appeared first on HEAVY .
Pacers are optimistic Tyrese Haliburton will be ready to play by opening night.
The Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) look to remain unbeaten at the Las Vegas Summer League while the Dallas Mavericks (0-1) seek their first win when they meet on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. How to Watch Lakers…