Donovan Mitchell’s new maximum contract extension secures the Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise star for the long term, but it could make building a championship-caliber roster around him more difficult, according to Yahoo Sports’ Dan Devine. The seven-time All-Star earned the lucrative extension through his performances, but Devine notes that Mitchell’s deal will account for 35 percent […]
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A pair of new reports offer some worrisome news about the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers‘ chances of signing […]
New Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis bid farewell to Milwaukee fans during a pop-up shop in the city on Wednesday, closing the chapter on a memorable six-year stint with the Bucks. After becoming a fan favorite and helping Milwaukee win the 2021 NBA championship, Portis said it was important for him to personally thank the […]
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Chicago Bulls rookie Dailyn Swain is expected to spend significant time at point guard during Summer League as both the player and the organization look to further develop his playmaking abilities. The No. 15 overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft steadily improved as a passer throughout his college career, averaging 3.6 assists per game […]
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Who would have thought that seven years of partnership would end in a heated scuffle between former teammates? Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly got into a physical altercation in Las Vegas. The two were split up a few weeks ago in a blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Herro shipped off to Milwaukee. Yet […]
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have officially reaffirmed their commitment to reach other now that he has signed his contract extension.
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has revealed that rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis was a key part of the package the team received from the Miami Heat in the blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. When asked whether Jakucionis helped make Miami’s offer the preferred one, Horst indicated that the Lithuanian guard was just as important as […]
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Several new reports suggest the Philadelphia 76ers are the new favorites to win the LeBron James free-agent sweepstakes this month. […]
Mark Cuban says his relationship with the Dallas Mavericks’ new ownership has deteriorated, alleging that Patrick Dumont failed to honor a “handshake agreement” that would have allowed him to continue overseeing the team’s basketball operations after selling his majority stake. “I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold to,” Cuban said at the end […]
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The Miami Heat may have unearthed two guards who could be part of the rotation in year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.
#1 Clank City The opening five minutes of the Summer League Celtics’ game were a tough watch. We had five missed shots, seven turnovers and two foul calls, all before a bucket was scored in open play. Sure, there was a successful trip to the line, but overall, things got off to a shaky start. […]
Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban has filed a pre-suit deposition in Dallas County District Court. According to reports, he alleges that the franchise’s current majority owners, the Adelson and Dumont families, engaged in “adversarial business practices” by excluding him from plans for a new arena and entertainment district. The filing specifically names Mavericks […]
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There are five blockbuster NBA offseason moves that will pay off for the teams involved immediatley.
The Los Angeles Lakers tried to follow the Dallas Mavericks' blueprint to build around Luka Doncic, but a massive piece is missing.
The Boston Celtics are facing an obvious Payton Pritchard decision this offseason they can't afford to wait on.
At NBA Summer League, Neemias Queta discussed the contract extension he has been dreaming of. But just because that day has arrived, doesn't mean it will dim his desire to be his best self.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. is still trying to figure out his future after two seasons with the team. Trent Jr., 27, is a free agent still looking for a home for the upcoming season. Bleacher Report writer Dan Favale listed him as one of the top free agents still available. “Pure shooting guards […]
Toronto faces off against Houston in their second game of summer league.
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The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Malachi Smith, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, ending his brief stint with the franchise. Brooklyn had exercised its minimum-salary team option on Smith at the end of June, but because the deal was non-guaranteed, the team will not take on a salary cap charge by […]
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Just two players were selected directly from mid-major programs in the 2026 NBA Draft. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves was the No. 19 pick to the Toronto Raptors, and the draft rights of South Florida’s Izaiyah Nelson, the No. 51 pick, were traded to Orlando. However, according to the Mid-Major Reacts survey, despite Graves being a […]
The Denver Nuggets have officially signed second-round draft pick Trevon Brazile to a standard NBA contract, according to the league’s official transaction log. The move was widely expected after Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer indicated following last month’s draft that Brazile would be part of the team’s standard roster. The 23-year-old is […]
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The Brooklyn Nets have officially signed first-round pick Joshua Jefferson to his rookie-scale contract, the team announced in a press release. Jefferson, the No. 28 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, was unable to sign immediately because he was involved in a trade that was not finalized until Friday. Originally drafted by the Minnesota […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks entered the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with no intention of starting a full rebuild. General manager Jon Horst instead focused on acquiring players who can help the franchise remain competitive while shaping its next era. Although Milwaukee has yet to identify its new cornerstone, several additions from the blockbuster deal have the potential [...]
With the trade now official, Isaiah Evans should be able to play in the Timberwolves' summer league game on Saturday.
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had an emotional moment before his first professional game on Friday night, then he proceeded to have a historic Summer League performance in a 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.