The Toronto Raptors have been at the center of the basketball universe this summer, largely because of the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Clippers featuring Kawhi Leonard, though the trade has yet to become official because of the NBA’s ongoing investigation. Toronto snagged a proven talent in Leonard and demonstrated it is fully transitioning […]
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On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder swung an interesting trade that makes some sense for everyone involved.
The final game of the World Cup is exactly what everyone expected it to be: a spectacle. With both teams yet to score, a few minutes remained before heading towards extra time, which saw one red card for the Argentine Enzo Fernández. The captain of Argentina, Lionel Messi, demanded one for the Spanish team too. […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers could have a better path towards signing free agent Jonathan Kuminga after the Atlanta Hawks acquired Lu Dort. Atlanta made a bold move trading former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher away in a three-team trade that landed them the former Oklahoma City Thunder defensive star. However, the Lakers could be one […]
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The Nuggets are staring down the same roster reality to accomplish the tax avoidance the Thunder just completed.
Anytime the Atlanta Dream face off against the Chicago Sky, it’s always going to be referred to as the revenge game for star player Angel Reese.From the start of the game, Reese got off to a good start, dominating in the paint and helping the Dream stay competitive against the Sky. This is the second […]
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Hugo Gonzalez is six years from entering his prime. The traits he possesses, including his drive, are why the Celtics refused to trade the burgeoning wing for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Here is a look at how five young players on the Bulls' roster fared in summer league.
The Hawks' acquisition of Lu Dort adds another elite defender to their roster while creating new questions about Jonathan Kuminga's future. Atlanta's offseason moves could signal a different direction.
4:47 pm: The Dort trade is official, all three teams have announced. In addition to the trade compensation outlined below, the Mavs will receive a top-55 protected 2027 second-round pick from the Hawks. 11:17 am: The Thunder are trading Luguentz Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that will net Oklahoma City three second-round […]
February's Jonathan Kuminga trade looks even better for the Golden State Warriors after the Atlanta Hawks all but confirmed the departure of the young forward.
After LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this offseason, the franchise was left with one obvious question: how to continue building around Luka Doncic? He may be going-on 42, past his peak and with a forest of gray in his beard, but replacing James is impossible. He remains one of the most unique […]
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An ESPN analyst gave the Hawks a surprising grade after trading former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher. Here's why he loved the move.
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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Beat Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win The Dallas Wings extended their winning streak to six games, the longest in franchise history, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 25 points before exiting late with an injury. ARLINGTON, Texas […]
If Jaylen Clark can start hitting 3-pointers at a solid rate, he'll be a key part of the Timberwolves' rotation.
Of the players selected in the first round, Bulls guard/forward Dailyn Swain had one of the more disappointing showings in Summer League, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Chicago selected Swain with the 15th pick in June’s draft and asked him to be the primary offensive initiator in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old struggled with his […]
The Chicago Bulls should have traded for Lu Dort to help set a culture around Caleb Wilson.
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have to let Cason Wallace walk next summer.
The Dallas Mavericks' trade for Zaccharie Risacher creates a problem for Dallas, as they now have way too many wings heading into next season.
Bridging the gap between a veteran team on the last leg of their prime and building for the future is not without challenges. As much as the Golden State Warriors have wanted to excel at smoothly integrating talented young players with their experienced core, they have come up short nearly every time. From James Wiseman […]
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It has been an offseason of reunions for the Toronto Raptors, so why not one more? The 2026 offseason has been highlighted by the Kawhi Leonard blockbuster trade — but (so far) for all the wrong reasons. The Raptors re-acquired the two-time NBA Finals MVP from the LA Clippers earlier this offseason, but the deal […]
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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was in attendance during the FIFA World Cup finale between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium (temporarily rebadged as New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Wembanyama was shown on the broadcast mere minutes before the halftime break. His appearance caught the attention of the NBA World, […]
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Keaton Wagler had a slow start to his NBA Summer League career, but has since shown why he was the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx Chief’s Naturals is launching in September and will be providing […]
Hawks The Hawks didn’t necessarily get younger in Sunday’s three-team trade. But they may have gotten tougher, writes Rohan Roman of SI. Atlanta landed veteran wing Luguentz Dort from the Thunder, giving the club another proven perimeter defender after already adding Aaron Wiggins earlier this offseason. Ryan Nembhard also heads to the Hawks, while former […]
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Dyson Daniels and Lu Dort would have been perfect for Trae Young.