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The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Independence Day, kicking off their summer league season with a matchup against no. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. With Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar all making their Sumer League debuts, Saturday was the first opportunity for the Hawks to see their 2026 draft picks in action. In …

The Washington Wizards are glimmering with hope this summer after drafting AJ Dybantsa with the top pick. He’s joining a young cohort that’s led by All-Star veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Under head coach Brian Keefe, the Wizards are expected to transform into a playoff-contending team next season. Keefe is reportedly calling upon some trusted voices to help him …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the handful of teams that are hoping to land LeBron James in free agency. According to those around the league, the Cavs are the favorites to do so. NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that the Cavs are the leader in the clubhouse. They reported that “there is growing belief among teams …

Anonymous rival NBA executive believes LeBron ultimately will sign with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On the 10th anniversary of Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Warriors, it doesn’t appear as if LeBron James is ready to do the same. Advertisement But that doesn’t mean James won’t pick the Warriors eventually as his next team. An anonymous …

The basketball world is waiting with bated breath regarding where LeBron James will sign in free agency. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania already conveyed James’ decision is likely among six teams: the Cavaliers, the Heat, the Nuggets, the Warriors, the 76ers and the Timberwolves. LeBron James still is mulling his options after deciding to leave the Lakers. Getty Images James …

Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Marquette star guard Kam Jones to a two-way contract. Shams Charania of ESPN later confirmed the report. Jones, a former second-round pick, spent last season with the Indiana Pacers before being traded to the Chicago Bulls on draft night for the 38th pick, Braden Smith. Jones never put on …

The Bucks took down the Golden State Warriors Blue 97-83 to secure their first win in the California Classic. Milwaukee busted a tense, back-and-forth game wide open in the third quarter, mixing defensive versatility with lethal transition offense and catching fire from three-point range late. B.J. Boston and Bogoljub Marković led Milwaukee with 17 and 16 points, respectively. RJ Nembhard …

Darryn Peterson’s lone season at Kansas raised questions, more so about his availability than his ability. He could put those concerns to bed early in his NBA career. After explaining in the lead-up to the draft that doctors determined his cramping issues in college were due to him taking high doses of creatine, Peterson finally took the court again on …

Tim Hardaway Jr. is following in his dad’s footsteps on the Heat — but he won’t be wearing his father’s old number. The younger Hardaway agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the franchise where his father starred for six seasons from 1996-2001. Advertisement And while Hardaway Jr. will look to emulate his dad’s sharpshooting in South Beach, …

CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 21: Competitive eater Joey Chestnut eats pierogies during a halftime competition during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on November 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions …

It’s been a long time since the Nets had this much to look forward to at Summer League. No matter how you want to look at it, they have a ton of stock in the players playing in Sacramento. We had a late edit to today’s thread as fans anticipated Mikel Brown Jr’s (6th overall) first game as a Nets …

Herald Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade leaves Boston fans, community feeling bankrupt: ‘A huge void’ Globe Jayson Tatum and Brad Stevens appear on Rich Paul’s big board of LeBron James landing spots Robert Parish not a fan of Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown Advertisement Jayson Tatum bids farewell to Jaylen Brown: ‘Nothing but love and respect for you’ Celtics, Neemias …

SAN FRANCISCO — As Chris Manon was kicking off his eight-point, three-rebound performance during the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors on Friday night at Chase Center to kick off their California Classic summer league slate, the Lakers made sure he’ll be back on the team in 2026-27. The Lakers re-signed the defensive standout to a two-way contract, filling the final …

In his first professional action after the Memphis Grizzlies made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Cameron Boozer scored 15 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists Saturday in a 111-74 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies wasted no time in getting their star rookie on the scoreboard, setting him up …

Brian Gregory and the Suns have moved with purpose this offseason, securing three of their own free agents and adding Miles Bridges to the mix, but as the dust settles after the opening skirmishes of the offseason, they find themselves with a couple of round holes to fill and a bag full of square pegs. Adding talent isn’t the same …

Brooklyn Nets basketball is back. Now, it may not be regular-season action or even preseason, but Nets hoops are back, nevertheless. Today, while America’s 250th birthday is celebrated around the country, the Nets will kick off their eight-game Summer League schedule in Sacramento, squaring off against the Sacramento Kings. Brooklyn will play three games at the California Classic in Sacramento …

Does it fit Quentin Dolan being named president, chief operating officer and alternate governor of the Rangers? Here’s how his dad, Garden boss Jim Dolan, defends the very decisive Blueshirts developments:  Advertisement “Since Quentin’s arrival overseeing our Player Performance and Science Department, he has made a strong impact on the Rangers and Knicks organizations,” says James Dolan. “As a result …

While the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes is shaping up to be the biggest story in basketball for as long as it occurs this summer, reality is that only several teams are equipped to sign the arguably NBA GOAT. James’ agent, Rich Paul, laid out 10 potential teams on his “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman. It appears that one …

Summer League is set to kick off for the Jazz tonight when they face the Atlanta Hawks. What, and who should Jazz fans be taking note of? How Much Will Darryn Peterson Play? This is clearly the most obvious and important storyline to keep an eye on, how will the second overall pick fare when going against NBA competition? This …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 5: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball while being defended by Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: …

Wow, the NBA offseason has been a wild ride over the last couple of days. With free agency kicking off and trade season underway, we have already seen some big dominoes fall. LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, and most recently, the Jaylen Brown trade that sent him to Philadelphia. All …

Summer League feels different this year. It’s the first year the San Antonio Spurs haven’t had a lottery prospect to watch since 2019. There won’t be that eager anticipation of watching a Victor Wembanyama or Dylan Harper-level player suit up in the Silver and Black for the first time. With their most hyped-up draft pick, Jayden Quaintance, missing the summer …

Penguins cool off in the shade during a heatwave at the Warsaw Zoo in Warsaw, Poland, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua via Getty Images) Could you believe Cape Verde was this close to advancing in the knockout stages of a freaking World Cup!? Didn’t happen, but the African nation surely made Lionel break a sweat. Sweet goal! Anyway, …

Will Dawkins has made a habit of buying low on assets deemed negative by their previous teams. He did so with Trae Young, then Anthony Davis and now Deandre Ayton, who all enter Washington under similar circumstances: Their former teams wanted nothing to do with them, and yet the Wizards wanted everything to do with them. Advertisement Dawkins first acquired …

After being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick sat in front of the media to reflect on the year.  The duo addressed what they felt went right and wrong about last season and what should come next.  Advertisement “If you look around the playoffs right now, I think depth is really …