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July 10 Update: The Toronto Raptors have put their trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation of Leonard and the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Raptors issued an statement saying they would wait for the league’s findings before assuming any risk by completing the […]
AJ Dybantsa gave the Wizards peace of mind in his debut against Darryn Peterson.
It’s on nights like these that I’m reminded of the ravine that divides the NBA from all other levels of basketball. This Summer League tilt was sloppy on both sides, and not many fringe players earned an NBA contract tonight, by the looks of it. This matchup has always been about the number-one pick AJ […]
AJ Dybantsa made his Wizards debut as Washington defeated the Utah Jazz 92-88 to open 2026 Las Vegas Summer League play. The Wizards’ starting lineup — Will Riley, Tre Johnson, Dybantsa, Jamir Watkins and Felix Okpara — was comprised of all five of their selections from the previous two NBA Drafts. Riley opened the game […]
Lakers Luka Doncic apparently likes what the Lakers have done this offseason. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Doncic is “excited” about Los Angeles’ revamped roster after the team added Walker Kessler via trade and signed Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Kevon Looney in free agency. The Lakers also locked up Austin Reaves to […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards star Trae Young gives his thoughts on rookie AJ Dybantsa during viral Summer League matchup vs Darryn Peterson.
AJ Dybantsa just made a statement in his Wizards' debut.
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Erupts for 27 in Summer League Debut Morez Johnson Jr. scored a game-high 27 points against former Michigan teammate Yaxel Lendeborg, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 101-90 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in their 2026 NBA Summer League opener. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks lost 101-90 […]
The Atlanta Hawks may get a first-round swap from the Los Angeles Lakers in a Jonathan Kuminga trade, something the Golden State Warriors never got.
Josh Hart did not enjoy seeing Mitchell Robinson's new threads.
The hosts also discuss a new WNBA record and the All-Star roster
Everyone has a LeBron James opinion these days. Some come from NBA executives. Some come from agents. Some come from anonymous league sources. And then… there are the streets. ESPN Cleveland personality Emmett Golden added a little more fuel to the LeBron fire Thursday, saying someone who has been right before reached out with an […] The post Apparently, the streets are talking, and they say LeBron James returning to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Joel Embiid is reportedly excited about his new partnership with Jaylen Brown.
The Golden State Warriors have replaced Quinten Post on their roster with the former big man, Charles Bassey.
Lottery picks clash in Las Vegas on Thursday night as Darius Acuff Jr. leads the Sacramento Kings against the LA Clippers at Keaton Wagler at the Thomas & Mack Center to wrap up the first day of play in the…
Labaron Philon Jr. did not need much time to show that the 76ers had actually landed the biggest steal of the draft.
Anthony Davis said a lot in very few words regarding his Wizards' future.
Dusty May is entering his debut NBA season as head coach. While he’s facing a daunting task, having a talented Dallas Mavericks roster, including the returning Kyrie Irving, will make his job easier. The former Michigan coach saw the superstar…
at Boston Celtics (0-0) vs Toronto Raptors (0-0) Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 PM ET Summer League Game #1 TV: ESPN, NBCSB Cox Pavilion This is the first Summer League game for both of these teams as neither team played in Salt Lake City or California Summer Leagues. The Raptors are playing in the first of back to back games and will face the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Celtics won't play again until Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Both teams are mostly Rookies with s...
Just when we all thought the Kawhi Leonard saga was over, we get hit with this bombshell news. The Toronto […]
Well, the Bucks surprise us once again by re-signing Pete Nance to a new deal after they waived him just a week ago. Per Jake Fischer and Eric Nehm, the contract is for two years with a team option on the second year; it is also non-guaranteed, giving the team extra flexibility if they want […]
Notable NBA analyst Bill Simmons has updated his expectation on where LeBron James lands in free agency, and it's not good news for the Golden State Warriors.
DeMar DeRozan is a free man. Free to choose his next NBA destination after being waived and stretched by the Sacramento Kings. There have been a number of teams rumored to be interested in the six-time All-Star, including his original home, the Toronto Raptors. There are several others that we've discussed as well . But two new, intriguing landing spots have entered the picture, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. ClutchPoints Insi...
Amile Jefferson shares the counsel he received from the Celtics' recent Summer League bench bosses. He also opened up about the bedrock of his coaching approach.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the team’s Summer League practice on Thursday that he was “still processing” the trade of Jaylen Brown to the division rival Sixers, writes Jay King of The Athletic. “When something like that happens, it’s not a black-and-white type of thing,” Mazzulla said. “The part that I hope gets […]
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