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General manager Rob Pelinka has retooled the Lakers roster this summer, but it appears he’s looking to make two more moves before calling it complete. It’s common knowledge that the Lakers are targeting free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 23-year-old has expressed interest in donning the purple and gold, but Kuminga isn’t willing to take the current Lakers offer. General …

The Dallas Mavericks (2-2) controlled Thursday afternoon’ Summer League game agains the Oklahoma City Thunder (0-4) at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Arena, 97-87, and this one had something for every sicko. Dallas really looked connected and cohesive as the game went further and further along, which is rare to see in a Summer League game. Does it give you hope …

The Golden State Warriors have quickly gained popularity as LeBron James’ next team. One incident which quickly went viral involved coach Steve Kerr, who told a fan that the Warriors “got” James. Many wondered whether Kerr was being serious or playful in the video posted to social media. Draymond Green weighed in on the situation. Draymond Green declined his $27.7 …

The NBA hasn’t released its official schedule for the upcoming season — and it’s because of LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion has kept everyone in the industry on their toes as he makes a decision in free agency, including Commissioner Adam Silver. Adam Silver weighed in on LeBron James’ free agency at the CNBC Sport and Boardroom Game Plan …

The Nets Summer League tournament run ended in a 100-83 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, but not before a fourth-quarter surge nearly turned the tide. Despite trailing by 21, Brooklyn’s best was a 10-point deficit with a little more than three minutes in the fourth. Dëmin finished the game with 21 points on 8-of-20 shooting. It wasn’t only …

While they were hoping for a playoff spot, the Summer League Toronto Raptors’ 99-90 victory over the Miami heat tonight won’t clinch them a top-four spot. Sharing a 3-1 record with a number of other teams, the final seeding came down to point differential, which doesn’t fall in the Raptors’ favour. The narrow margin of their previous wins and their …

The Summer League Hawks had a matchup on Thursday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies that could have some huge implications. Coming into the game, the Hawks were undefeated at 3-0, while the Grizzlies were 2-1. If the Hawks won, they would automatically clinch a spot in the Summer League tournament, and even if they lost, they’d still have a chance, …

LeBron James has had a busy summer thus far. While everyone awaits his announcement of which team he will play for next, he was honored with the cover of Time magazine’s “TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports.” In his unrehearsed speech, he discussed the importance of sports and how they got him to where he is today. He also took …

The NBA free agent news of the summer was LeBron James informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the upcoming season. Now, the world is watching and waiting for James to make a decision on where he’ll sign next. Advertisement The 41-year-old made his first public appearance since leaving the Lakers at Fanatics Fest in New York, …

The Summer Suns had a successful run. We do not know if they will play more games or not yet, but we do know which players will not be playing regardless. According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, Phoenix will shut down Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat for the rest of the Summer League. The trio showed us just …

The Dallas Mavericks had an early game Thursday, taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Summer League play at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Arena. Dallas grabbed their second win of the summer, 97-87 after pulling away in the third quarter. Here are a few stats to know from what proved to be a fun game. !!: Dunks off lobs Ok, …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s survey questions the average Raptors fan’s initial reaction to the selection of Allen Graves. After General Manager and Vice-President …

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 …

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.” …

There was speculation that LeBron James would use an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York on Thursday to announce his decision about his next destination. No such luck. Tyrese Haliburton was the guest co-host for the live taping of the “Mind the Game” podcast, and Hali tried, as reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Advertisement “Is there a decision …

Undrafted rookie Jaden Akins gave the Knicks 21 points off the bench, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors defeated New York, 87-77, on Thursday night. New York is now 1-2 in Summer League action. But the night was competitive in the first half. Golden State got out to a 26-19 lead after one, but then the offense on both …

The question of where LeBron James will play next has lingered for about three weeks after he told the Los Angeles Lakers that he’d opt for a new team in free agency. The news sent the basketball world into a frenzy. As teams and players are all making their pitch to James in hopes that he’d join their team, there …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Well, that was fun! The Nets absolutely dominated on Tuesday with a 115-83 victory against the Kings. It was arguably the best we’ve seen the Flatbush Five play together, and certainly the best Brooklyn has played this summer. And that’s saying something. They’ll move onto face the Houston Rockets in their final pool play match of Las Vegas NBA Summer …

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 …

To the frustration of many, LeBron James didn’t announce where he was going to play next season at his live recording of the Mind the Game podcast at Fanatics Fest on Thursday afternoon. James did, however, mention in a separate interview with Rich Kleiman that he is inching closer to a decision. “I won’t hold you guys up too much …

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 …

Both Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Thursday. what basketball fans and media have been feeling since LeBron James announced he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA offseason revolves around James’ free-agent decision. Advertisement During Thursday’s press conference introducing the team’s new offseason additions, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Riley …