Daily Archives: July 13, 2026

Jermaine O’Neal reveals he nearly committed to Kentucky before Rick Pitino urged him to choose the NBA

Former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal recently revealed that he came close to committing to Kentucky following the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship before head coach Rick Pitino gave him advice that changed his life. Speaking on the Str8 to Da League podcast, O’Neal shared that Kentucky was his top choice coming out of high school and that Pitino had heavily recruited …

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Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder

An ex-Kansas men’s basketball player is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge related to an alleged incident earlier this month. Lagerald Vick, who played for the Jayhawks from 2015-19, is also facing a charge of using a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, The Kansas City Star reported Sunday.  Advertisement Vick was arrested by Memphis police on Saturday …

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Has Darryn Peterson Shown Enough in Summer League?

Darryn Peterson has now played four games as a member of the Utah Jazz. Two in Salt Lake City in the SLC Summer League and two in Las Vegas. It is highly doubtful that he will suit up for the Jazz again this summer, as Sarah Todd of Deseret News reported that he will be held out of the game …

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Warriors hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach

The Golden State Warriors are shoring up their bench for the upcoming season, agreeing to hire longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel as their new associate head coach under Steve Kerr. The high-profile addition fills a critical void on the coaching staff left by the recent departures of lead assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse. Vogel brings 12 seasons of head …

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The Celtics had a secret weapon in win over Hornets

LAS VEGAS — Derrick White walked into the Cox Pavilion in the same pink polo shirt that the Celtics coaching staff donned. Two nights earlier, he had sat courtside on the Celtics sidelines for the Summer League opener, chatting with teammates Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh. Advertisement But, that was Friday, and his afternoon spent hanging out on …

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Frank Vogel expected to join Golden State Warriors’ coaching staff

Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel is expected to join Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors this season. Vogel will serve as an associate head coach on Kerr’s staff, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, and will fill the vacancy left by Terry Stotts. Advertisement Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse were two of Kerr’s top assistants this past season before …

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One Key Question for Each Illinois Player Entering 2026-27

Illinois’ 2026-27 campaign may be nearly four months away, yet the buzz in Champaign remains strong. The Illini are coming off their first Final Four berth in 21 years, and the expectation is (somehow) a step forward in the year ahead. But for Illinois to actually reach its goal – a national title – it must get contributions across the …

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AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley shine in 104-85 Wizards win over Kings

The Washington Wizards blew right past the Sacramento Kings on Sunday to stay undefeated in NBA Summer League play. The Wiz kids won 104-85 in front of a substantial crowd packed inside the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. AJ Dybantsa started the game off with a made triple after missing all 5 of his three-point attempts during …

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Adam Silver slights the Utah Jazz again

If you didn’t see, the Utah Jazz had planned to have Keyonte George coach their summer league team in their first game in Las Vegas. It was a really fun idea and seemed like a great way to get more involvement with Keyonte George with the Jazz’s new young rookie, Darryn Peterson. Advertisement Well, the NBA just can’t leave the …

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