Yearly Archives: 2026

Lakers beat Bulls, advance to Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals

The Lakers booked their ticket to the Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals with a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, 105-82, on Thursday afternoon.  Chris Mañon continues to shine with his strong play. He has scored in double figures for three straight games. Cameron Carr’s offense has been a huge bright spot for this young Summer League squad. He has …

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NBA “Probing” Bucks on Gary Trent Jr. deal

On the day that Gary Trent Jr.’s new deal with the Bucks was officially announced by the team, reports also state that the league will investigate it for possible salary cap circumvention. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, “The NBA is probing the signed $64 million free-agent deal for Gary Trent Jr. with the Milwaukee Bucks, per a league spokesperson.” …

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Former Purdue, Butler basketball assistant reportedly joining another in-state staff

Former Purdue men’s basketball and Butler assistant Terry Johnson is reportedly staying in-state for his next coaching job. Johnson will join Evansville as associate head coach, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. It would be Johnson’s fifth stint on a staff in his home state. Advertisement Johnson left Matt Painter’s staff after this past season, his fifth with the program. He …

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Excitement all around for Giannis’ new home 🙌

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Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerWarriors, July 16, 2026

The Knicks continue their NBA Summer League schedule tonight, facing the Golden State Warriors at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. New York’s young core, including Mohamed Diawara, Pacôme Dadiet, Tyler Nickel, and Dillon Jones, will use the reps to continue their development, while the Warriors are headlined by highly regarded rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg. Your correspondent is …

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Heat welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo with new jersey. Could LeBron James be next?

The Miami Heat officially unveiled their new star. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired June 23 in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, held his introductory press conference Thursday, July 16 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Advertisement Later, in a photo shoot, the Heat showed off Antetokounmpo wearing his new uniform. One difference is his jersey …

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Last chance for Summer League squad to show what they’ve got

The hopes for Toronto to come away with a Summer League championship briefly diminished after their first game but have been holding steady over the last few days. Two teams remain undefeated (with one game left each), four teams clinched a 3-1 record, and six more (including Toronto have the chance to make it 3-1. From there, ranking will be …

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Could Adou Thiero fill the Lakers’ athletic wing void?

Los Angeles’ crosstown rivalry reignited Tuesday about 300 miles away from their respective arenas. A potential highlight transition dunk from Adou Thiero turned into a hard foul, deemed reckless enough to be upgraded to a flagrant. Some extra pushing and shoving followed, resulting in technicals. Advertisement Thiero and the Summer League Lakers brushed off the mini scuffle and went on …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo candid about adjustment in Miami but flush with excitement: ‘I think this is the right place to be’

Pat Riley found another way to describe Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday afternoon during the “Greek Freak”‘s introductory Miami Heat news conference. The longtime Heat president deployed a metaphor that encompassed Antetokounmpo’s grandeur. “We landed a 747,” Riley said of his blockbuster trade for the 6-foot-11, 243-pound forward, likening the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP to an iconic …

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