Daily Archives: July 14, 2026

8 NBA players who are way too good for Las Vegas Summer League 2026

There’s one hard and fast rule when it comes to evaluating player performance at NBA Summer League: it’s only okay to overreact if it strengthens your pre-existing beliefs and narratives. There are worse ways to spend one’s time in Las Vegas than searching for confirmation bias on the frantic courts of summer league. In reality, the only universally agreed upon …

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Jazz guard stretchered off court during NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher after collapsing on the floor during an NBA Summer League game on Monday, July 13, against the Chicago Bulls. Alexander collided with the Bulls’ Caleb Wilson, drawing a foul on his drive to the basket. After the play ended, Alexander dropped to the ground clutching his side …

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Lakers agree to $3M deal with Ziaire Williams

LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Ziaire Williams, a source confirmed to the California Post on Monday. Williams’ deal will be for $3 million, and will put them at 15 players signed to standard roster contracts once the addition becomes official. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on …

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Shams Charania says ‘it’s decision time’ for LeBron James as teams make final pitches

LeBron James’ free agency has spent weeks in rumor purgatory. Now, it may finally be nearing decision time. After weeks of pitches, recruiting calls, golf sightings, and prediction-market chaos, ESPN’s Shams Charania said Monday on NBA Today that James is inching closer to choosing where he will play in his 24th NBA season. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles …

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Duke Basketball Date With Gonzaga Just Took Major Hit

The Duke basketball program will go through one of the toughest non-conference schedules in college basketball next season. One of those marquee contests will come against Gonzaga, which will be the last of the Blue Devils’ several big-time games. Duke will take on the Bulldogs on Feb. 20 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; …

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Austin Reaves has an advantage when it comes to pressure: He wasn’t supposed to be here

LAS VEGAS — Everything has changed for Austin Reaves.  He signed the richest contract in NBA history for a player who went undrafted. He’s no longer playing with LeBron James, who championed him during their five seasons together.  Advertisement He’s under more pressure than ever.  But he also has a cheat code. A release valve on the pressure cooker, if …

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Danny Green ‘really disappointed’ Spurs fired announcer after alleged affair with player’s sister

Danny Green thinks the Spurs messed up. The San Antonio champion, who was part of the team’s title-winning team in 2014, sounded off on the firing of team play-by-play man Jacob Tobey amid his alleged affair with Loren Waters — the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. Advertisement While Tobey has been in the headlines for his behavior, Green …

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Milan Momcilovic was sold on Mark Pope early in the recruiting process

Milan Momcilovic was Kentucky’s biggest offseason addition, and arguably Mark Pope’s most talented addition of his tenure thus far. While his recruitment was filled with varying updates and suspense, he went in-depth with UK Sports Network about the process. “When I committed to Kentucky, I was on my driveway,” he said. “I don’t like talking in the house because my parents eavesdrop, so …

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Dillon Jones praises Mike Brown’s ‘humility’ for taking his NBA Finals advice as he fights for Knicks spot

LAS VEGAS — Dillon Jones logged zero minutes in the NBA Finals but made his contributions to the title as a pseudo-adviser to coach Mike Brown. As a member of the 2025 championship Thunder, Jones offered experience in how to deal with the circumstances. Advertisement Brown not only sought his young player’s counsel, he implemented at least one suggestion by …

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Spurs re-sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year, $3.3 million deal

The Spurs have filled at their required 14th roster spot, and it’s with another returning face. For the second year in a row, Jordan McLaughlin is returning on a minimum deal worth $3.3 million for one year, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. McLaughlin came to San Antonio with De’Aaron Fox from the Kings in February of 2025 and has been a …

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