Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May came away impressed after watching Kyrie Irving work out ahead of the 2026-27 season, comparing the veteran guard’s skill and creativity to an artist creating a masterpiece. Speaking on Thursday, July 9, May discussed Irving’s return process and said he watched a workout session with the Mavericks star. “I […]
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The Boston Celtics‘ decision to trade Jaylen Brown has proven to be controversial.With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the majority of the 2025-26 campaign due to a torn Achilles, Brown produced the best season of his career. He finished sixth in MVP voting and led Boston to the second seed in the Eastern Conference.However, his supermax […]
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Darryn Peterson, the Utah Jazz’s No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, showed signs of struggle in his first NBA game against this year’s No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards. Peterson picked up nine fouls in the Jazz’s 92-88 loss to the Wizards. He was asked about his performance and his […]
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May addressed the selection of Morez Johnson Jr. on Thursday, July 9, explaining that he was not the person who made the decision to draft his former Michigan player ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. “I didn’t draft Morez just for the record. When it was explained to me […]
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Former Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin made an immediate impact in his Summer League debut with the Pelicans after moving on from Los Angeles.
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#CardCorner: 1992 Donruss Kenny Lofton
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A star on the basketball court at the University of Arizona, Kenny Lofton went from Astros prospect to Cleveland star after a trade that helped his new team become an American League powerhouse.
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When Kenny Lofton stepped to the plate at Cleveland Stadium for the first time in 1992, the 65,813 fans in attendance for the Indians’ home opener were greeted with his 1991 minor league stats on the ...
Keaton Wagler’s favorite-player list says plenty about the way he sees the game. The No. 5 pick said Thursday that Paul George was the player he watched most early on, but as his game matured, his model shifted toward two guards who control tempo and create offense without forcing it. “My favorite player to watch […]
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AJ Dybantsa needed one free throw to make his Las Vegas debut even more memorable, but the No. 1 pick was not dwelling on what he missed. “It was alright. I missed a free throw so I could have had the record but it’s just good to play basketball,” Dybantsa said Thursday after leading the […]
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Man Utd have reportedly taken their first step towards signing a Forest star, but they will face competition from at least one Prem rival
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed second-round pick Baba Miller to a four-year, $9.61 million contract, giving the Spanish forward the richest overall deal awarded to a second-round selection from the 2026 NBA Draft to date. NBA insider Michael Scotto reported that the agreement includes two fully guaranteed seasons. Miller was selected with the No. […]
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The Golden State Warriors have reunited with center Charles Bassey, agreeing to a one-year contract after Quinten Post departed for the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year offer sheet that Golden State declined to match. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the agreement on Thursday, with Bassey returning to the Bay Area for his sixth NBA season. The […]
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LeBron James’ free agency has entered an unusual phase, with interested teams now sending recorded voice messages to the four-time NBA champion as he continues evaluating his next destination. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania on July 9, organizations pursuing James have been communicating through his longtime agent, Rich Paul, with some owners, presidents and […]
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NBA insider Jake L. Fischer reveals Jonathan Kuminga's salary expectations in his potential free agency contract amid a three-team race between the Lakers, the Cavaliers and the Bucks to sign him.
We received the appetizer in San Francisco, Calif., in the California Classic last weekend. But the main course has now arrived! The Miami Heat will officially begin their five-game Las Vegas Summer League journey on Friday. While we’ve already received a mini glimpse of what the puzzle looks like, who are five Heat players you […]
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Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is set to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff as an assistant ahead of the upcoming season, club sources told Managing Madrid. The former German international was spotted in Madrid on Thursday alongside several of Mourinho’s longtime staff members. Mourinho signed Khedira in the summer of 2010 and the German […]
Dwyane Wade’s eldest son’s NBA dream is still far off, as he finds himself in legal trouble. Close to three weeks ago, Zaire Wade was arrested early in the morning after neighbors called 911 after hearing some distressing noises. He was taken into custody on three charges and has now been charged with only one, […]
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Joe Mazzulla and Kevin Garnett make their feelings known on the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
It is the time of the offseason when the free-agency period makes it exciting as basketball fans await LeBron James’ next destination. The Golden State Warriors are one of the teams actively pursuing the unrestricted free-agent Hall of Famer. Now, franchise player Stephen Curry acknowledged the potential of playing with his longtime NBA rival and […]
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Our in-season Grades coverage typically does not apply for Summer League games, but getting to see the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors in person alongside other members of the Mavs Moneyball staff makes for a special exception. The vibe and atmosphere of Summer League games are definitely unique and special, and simply […]
The Golden State Warriors' latest signing on Thursday adds a new twist to the team's potential pursuit of an Anthony Davis trade.
Caitlin Clark scored 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in 16 minutes in her return against the LA Sparks. However, those 4 turnovers were costly in a 106-92 loss against the Fever. And that’s what the Club 520 basketball podcast, featuring former NBA champion Jeff Teague and his older brother Marquis, discussed, with Teague […]
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While the pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is reportedly ongoing, the Golden State Warriors continue to make roster changes. The front office is also yet to lock up Draymond Green, who walked away from his player option. To facilitate the apparent Big 4, the Dub Nation said goodbye to Quinten Post and, two […]
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PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark might have “Indiana” on her jersey, but her reach goes far beyond the Fever fan base — including here in the Valley. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark might be out of Indianapolis, but her fanbase is strong here in the Valley! 🎥: @wlopezde#IndianaFever #WNBA pic.twitter.com/V72qcIoTWg — Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) July […]
Stephenas Curry aiškiai davė suprasti, kad neturi ko pasakyti apie „Golden State Warriors“ šansus prisivilioti LeBroną Jamesą . Tačiau paklaustas, kodėl jo 41-erių metų buvęs varžovas turėtų persikelti į San Fransiską, superžvaigždė pateikė intriguojantį argumentą ir kvietimą. „Procentinės tikimybės neįvardinsiu. Tai priklauso nuo jo paties. Manau, kad bet kurioje vietoje, kuriai jis paskambintų ir pasakytų: „Noriu čia žaisti“, jis išjudintų kalnus, kad tai įvyktų...
If you’re wondering whether NBA executives know where LeBron James plans to sign, the answer appears to be… not really. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, executives from teams pursuing James told the publication Thursday at Summer League that they’re still largely in the dark. One general manager reportedly put it this way: “We […]
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