Monthly Archives: July 2026

What we learned from the Spurs Summer League loss to the Warriors

Every year, Summer League teaches us the same lessons. Without high-level NBA talent on the floor, defense typically has the advantage. The more physical and aggressive team can completely stifle an opposing offense that hasn’t played much together and doesn’t have the offensive weapons to counter the defensive force. The San Antonio Spurs Summer League squad learned that the hard …

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Former Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton lands with one of Europe’s top basketball leagues

Mark Few has developed and sent professional basketball players all over the world during his 27-year tenure in Spokane as head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. While most of the attention is on Gonzaga’s numerous successful NBA players – including All-Stars Domantas Sabonis and Chet Holmgren, plus key role players like Rui Hachimura, Jalen Suggs, and Andrew Nembhard – the …

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Rui Hachimura Switches NBA Franchises in Los Angeles

Right before NBA free agency ended on July 6, forward Rui Hachimura has signed a two-year, $28 million deal by way of the mid-level exception with a new NBA franchise. The contract has a team option in the second season. The former Los Angeles Laker won’t have to move his whole life to a new city, as he will be …

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Nikola Jokic confirms he plans to re-sign with Nuggets, but next summer

Nikola Jokic made his intentions clear after Denver’s unexpectedly early playoff exit: “I still want to be a Nugget forever.” Since then, some people wanted to read into Jokic not signing an extension with the Nuggets this offseason, but Jokic — after playing for Serbia in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game yesterday — once again was unequivocal. Jokic has …

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Report: Rival teams believe LeBron James is headed home

The Cleveland Cavaliers have home-court advantage in luring LeBron James to them in free agency. That leverage has reportedly left rival teams across the league feeling hopeless in their pursuit. “Everybody I’ve talked to is like ‘we’re afraid it’s Cleveland,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Nobody seems like they have optimism.” Advertisement Most of the league is going after the King. …

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Nikola Jokić pushing off Nuggets extension for another offseason, vows he wants to ‘stay with Denver for the rest of my career’

Following reports that he was delaying signing a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets for another summer, Nikola Jokić weighed in on the topic Monday. He intends to eventually sign an extension with the Nuggets. And he plans to finish his career with the franchise that he led to its first and only NBA championship. Advertisement That’s per Jokić, who …

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Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal sees Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis move to Miami, with Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis heading in the other direction. Advertisement Having been drafted by the Bucks in 2013, Antetokounmpo went on to win the NBA championship once in …

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Brook Lopez News: Back with Clippers – RotoWire

Brook Lopez News: Back with Clippers RotoWire Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxNUmJqXzZadmx6aDhNcVFCWHl0bXBpVHhLNC1VaVlOMXo4aHJKb0JYaUpMRFZxLXMtbGN1SXZ0Vnp2cEk3dGxyendRRWVBRzQ5bGlrRlBoYmhjTmFmTlkycmFuUVdmSUFXdktsX0pNZlp0Z01rTG5VOWd5U2oxM2hlRHhCMW9ibzhwQ2kxelg2NXNvUQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-06-29 20:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Dynamic Sophomore Addition Shifts Expectations for UNC Offense

A lot of attention has gone to offseason transfer portal pickups such as Terrence Brown and Matt Able, but one other pickup is flying under the radar. New North Carolina head coach Michael Malone has also picked up former Virginia Tech forward Neoklis Avdalas, a 6-foot-9, 215-pound sophomore who had himself a solid rookie season for the Hokies. He averaged …

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Celtics president Brad Stevens on if Jaylen Brown trade will make team better next year: ‘We’ll find out’

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens addressed the media in a press conference on Monday afternoon. Stevens started the presser by thanking former guard Jaylen Brown for all he did on the court and his contributions and impact off the court in the community. Advertisement The Celtics president admitted he has felt the weight of the trade, aligning with the impact …

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