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Yaxel Lendeborg excited to circle Cameron Boozer rematch after Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – The start to Las Vegas NBA Summer League was a reunion of sorts for Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.  Advertisement Taken with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Lendeborg earned bragging rights with two straight wins over …

NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits. James, who in late June informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be moving on from the franchise, is an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign wherever and whenever he pleases. Advertisement …

The Nets got a bit of a reality check on Saturday night, losing 83-76 to the Atlanta Hawks on a night where the main attractions — Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Dëmin — rested on the second night of a back-to-back. Fortunately, the young cornerstones are expected to return tonight against Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings. Enjoy! 📺 Watch Who: Brooklyn …

Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are no longer simply two talented guards sharing the Lakers’ backcourt. They have become the center of the franchise’s next chapter and close personal friends, as well. With LeBron James moving on, Los Angeles has committed its future to Doncic and Reaves, who signed a four-year extension worth roughly $185 million earlier this summer. The …

The only player you care about looking good while the rest of the team gets smoked is the quintessential Summer League experience. The Summer Sixers were demolished 87-64 by the Houston Rockets. They are now 2-1 with their penultimate game coming Wednesday at 4 p.m against Orlando. Their final game has yet to be announced. Advertisement Labaron Philon Jr. was …

LAS VEGAS — Robbie Avila has heard the chants. He heard the fans inside of Thomas & Mack Center shouting “We Want Rob-bie!” during the second half of the Lakers’ summer league game on Friday against the Thunder. Robbie Avila might not be getting a lot of play time for the Lakers summer league team, but he’s one of the …

This summer, the Lakers underwent a massive roster overhaul, leaning towards youth and athleticism. While many players have left, including LeBron James, one who remains on the Lakers is his son, Bronny James. Considering that the guard has developed well over the last few seasons and even had some strong shifts in the playoffs against the Rockets, it’s no surprise …

LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks said Brooklyn will have extension talks with Michael Porter Jr., but there is no rush. “I’m sure we’ll have those discussions. I think we’ve got time. There’s no immediate hurry right now with Mike. We value him a lot. He had a terrific year last year, arguably his best year as a …

The entire basketball world is waiting on LeBron James to decide which team he’ll sign with in free agency before what will be his 24th NBA season. However, James doesn’t appear to be in any rush. This was shown by a golf outing that he had on July 14, alongside Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green and world-class comedian …

NBA Summer League is in full effect, and we’ve gotten an incredible showing from each of the first four draft picks: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. Yes, it’s only summer league, but we’ve seen that all four of these prospects have the potential to have incredible careers. More than likely, these four will be connected for …

Coming into Phoenix Suns Summer League, there were conversations about the potential concern that would exist if, by this time next year, we hadn’t seen meaningful progression from second-year lottery pick Khaman Maluach. After three games in Las Vegas, I don’t think there’s much reason to worry about a lack of progression anymore. Yes, this is Summer League, and it’s …

The Washington Wizards had their NBA Summer League record blemished for the first time Tuesday in a 99-87 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The undermanned Wiz started the game off strong, racing to a 9-0 lead against a Bulls squad on the second night of a back-to-back. With no AJ Dybantsa, …

The battle of LA, Summer League edition, ends with the Lakers beating the Clippers, 99-85, on Tuesday night. They are now 3-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play. It was the Chris Mañon show early, as his defense forced a Clippers turnover right after the opening tip, leading to a layup. He also drained a triple, giving him five points. …

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Tuesday night after the Board of Governors meeting that the investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling money to Kawhi Leonard for an endorsement deal he allegedly never fulfilled still is not completed. Silver said his “timeline remains this summer” to make his findings known after high-powered New York law firm …

Amid cries that the second apron is acting as a hard salary cap, NBA commissioner Adam Sliver is standing firm on the mechanism that he reiterates was collectively bargained. Silver addressed the subject at a news conference from the Summer League in Las Vegas Tuesday night, days after Victor Wembanyama’s new contract raised the temperature around the topic. Advertisement Wemby’s …

When asked about the still-pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the onus for the delay lies strictly with the teams involved and not with the league. Silver addressed media from Summer League in Las Vegas on Tuesday night and was asked repeatedly about the ongoing Leonard saga that started with a league …

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors remain at a standstill regarding the proposed trade that would bring Kawhi Leonard back to Canada. Leonard’s seven-year tenure with the Clippers ended after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30, for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) …

When asked about the still-pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the onus for the delay lies strictly with the teams involved and not with the league. Silver addressed media from Summer League in Las Vegas Tuesday night and was asked repeatedly about the ongoing Leonard saga that started with a league investigation …

The Washington Wizards will play the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow night in the NBA Summer League. Let’s preview this one. Game info When: Wednesday, July 14 at about 10:30 p.m. ET Where: Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Advertisement How to watch: ESPN, Monumental Sports Network What to watch for The Wizards are 2-1 in NBA Summer League action after losing to the …

Wizards fans will have to wait until October to see the No. 1 pick in action again.  After two games, Washington summer league coach  T.J. Sorrentine announced that AJ Dybantsa, the top pick in last month’s NBA draft, will be shut down for the rest of Summer League. Advertisement Dybantsa, 19, will miss the Wizards’ game Wednesday against the Clippers …

The NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers reportedly reaches beyond the controversial Aspiration sponsorship deal that first triggered scrutiny nearly a year ago, with the uncertainty now putting Leonard’s planned trade to the Toronto Raptors on ice. According to new reporting from The Athletic, the outside law firm conducting the inquiry has examined whether the Clippers …

Jazz guard Trey Alexander was stretchered off the court on Monday with a rib injury in a scary scene in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The former Creighton player was driving to the basket in the fourth quarter against the Bulls when he made contact with 2026 No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson, tossing the ball toward the …

It took a few extra days, but we finally got our Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff summer showdown. It was Nets as a unit, however, who delivered the box office production. Brooklyn leapt out to a 22-6 advantage to the begin the game, forcing eight Sacramento turnovers in the contest’s first six minutes. Joshua Jefferson, who struggled in his …

LaMelo Ball was formally introduced by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, July 14. The point guard was short with his answers but is excited for the opportunity for a fresh start after he was traded by the Charlotte Hornets. Advertisement “The sky is the limit,” Ball said. “I’m just going to show up and try to learn and do the …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With anything that happens in Las Vegas, we’re all quick to temper our enthusiasm. Advertisement “It’s just Summer League.” “It’s a …