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Jai Opetaia sues IBF, alleges wide-ranging conspiracy

Darshan Desai at Uncrowned reports that former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has filed suit against the sanctioning body, alleging a conspiracy on the part of the WBA, WBC, WBO, former promoter Eddie Hearn, and others to punish him for signing with Zuffa Boxing. The IBF stripped Opetaia (30-0, 23 KO) of the belt ahead […]

Keep a Close Eye on Mario Hezonja Signing With the Sacramento Kings

Mario Hezonja informed Real Madrid that he’s looking to rejoin the NBA earlier this week. Before that, Hezonja, a Croatian-born forward, played five seasons in the NBA with multiple teams. The Orlando Magic drafted him in 2015 with the fifth overall pick. The Knicks signed him in 2018, and Portland did the same in 2019. […] The post Keep a Close Eye on Mario Hezonja Signing With the Sacramento Kings appeared first on The Lead .

Detroit Pistons Delivered Bad Jalen Duren News To Kings In NBA Offseason

The Detroit Pistons watched two teams express interest in Jalen Duren at the start of NBA free agency in June 2026. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings both hosted Duren for meetings, making it clear that they would be open to exploring sign-and-trade scenarios with Detroit. However, the Lakers pivoted to a different […] The post Detroit Pistons Delivered Bad Jalen Duren News To Kings In NBA Offseason appeared first on HEAVY .

Scout questions Darius Acuff Jr.’s Summer League performance

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. endured an inconsistent Summer League, leaving at least one NBA scout concerned about his readiness for the upcoming season. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the No. 7 overall pick struggled through five games between the California Classic and Las Vegas. The former Arkansas point guard shot 35% from the […] The post Scout questions Darius Acuff Jr.’s Summer League performance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sick Puck Links: Newhook Expectations; Stars Sign Robertson; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL Trade and Free Agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here’s today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links In the fourth installment of his Montreal Canadiens Expected Role Profiles, colleague Nick Lariviere examines 2026-27 season expectations for Canadiens versatile forward […] The post Sick Puck Links: Newhook Expectations; Stars Sign Robertson; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Kings, Zach LaVine, Nets

Cavaliers A Kevin Love reunion with the Cavaliers is an idea that just won’t seem to go away. Writing for Cavs on SI, John Hobbs suggested the veteran forward remains a logical fit for Cleveland’s bench, citing his outside shooting, rebounding and championship experience. On paper, it’s easy to see why. Love, 37, averaged 6.7 points […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Kings, Zach LaVine, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Raptors Proposed to Land De’Aaron Fox in 3-Team Kyrie Irving Blockbuster Trade

The Toronto Raptors aren’t always the biggest players in the offseason in terms of trade. However, after a largely decent 2025-26 season by the franchise’s standards, the front office is reportedly pursuing a roster makeover. The Raptors made a first postseason appearance since 2022 and would be looking to build on that high note. While […] The post Raptors Proposed to Land De’Aaron Fox in 3-Team Kyrie Irving Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Polarizing Former Los Angeles Lakers Star Is Still An NBA Free Agent

Russell Westbrook is coming off a season where he appeared in 64 games for the Sacramento Kings.While Westbrook did not get signed until right before the season, he had a very productive year.The former UCLA guard averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and […] The post Polarizing Former Los Angeles Lakers Star Is Still An NBA Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors to host Lakers to open preseason

The Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers in the Summer League semi-finals. Now they’re opening another series of semi-meaningless exhibition games with another go-round with their Southern California rivals. The Warriors open the preseason Oct. 6 at home with the Lakers. They’ll also welcome two other West Coast teams, the Sacramento Kings […]

Pacers re-sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract

The Pacers are bringing back one of their more intriguing developmental players. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Indiana has agreed to re-sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract after extending him a qualifying offer earlier this offseason. Slawson, 26, joined the Pacers late last season after spending time with the Kings organization and […] The post Pacers re-sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Reaction to the Kings Offseason with Tony Granato on The Insider Show

Hey Insiders! Excited to share another new episode of The Insider Show with you today. Before we get to that, wanted to say thanks again to all who submitted questions to Zach and I for our last Q&A edition. We will aim to do another one when the season gets closer! This week I had […] The post Reaction to the Kings Offseason with Tony Granato on The Insider Show appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

How would Warriors fans feel about adding LeBron James

While reports continue to suggest that LeBron James is favoring a return to the Eastern Conference, the Golden State Warriors continue to be mentioned with an outside shot of landing King James. As James allows his free agency saga to continue deeper and deeper into the offseason, in his quintessential melodramatic fashion, fanbases around the […]

Magic, Celtics, Kings Announce Preseason Schedules

The Magic, Celtics and Kings all announced their 2026/27 preseason schedules on Monday. The Magic will play four preseason games this fall, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The team has yet to announce how the games will be broadcast after the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network went bankrupt, but that’s supposed to […]

What Are the Biggest Takeaways From the Kings’ Summer League?

The NBA Summer League offered an opportunity to witness the Kings’ new rookies, Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban and Emanuel Sharp in action. Fans also watched seasoned second-year prospects like Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell and Nique Clifford play in several games. There were ups and downs for every player, as the franchise ended with a […] The post What Are the Biggest Takeaways From the Kings’ Summer League? appeared first on The Lead .

Lakers owner Mark Walter under federal investigation

Lakers majority owner Mark Walter is reportedly under federal investigation as authorities examine potential financial improprieties involving parts of his business empire. According to Bloomberg, federal prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating whether two insurance companies controlled by Walter and Guggenheim Partners LLC failed to disclose that certain private credit investments […] The post Lakers owner Mark Walter under federal investigation appeare...

Lakers Sign Free Agent Defensive Wing

The LA Lakers have added more perimeter defense to the roster, signing free agent wing  Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal.  Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/h1JCsx1e6h — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 20, 2026 The Lakers had been after Thybulle for some time, and they land him with a   $3.3 million deal.  The addition comes after another strong defen...