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• Evaluating Kings rookies, second-year guys through eight NBA summer league games

  17-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Evaluating Kings rookies, second-year guys through eight NBA summer league games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe unbeaten Kings arrived to Las Vegas after a 3-0 showing in the California Classic, then went on to win just two of their remaining five summer league games.They started off strong in the annual NBA Summer League showcase in Sin City, with all eyes on the Darius Acuff Jr. vs. Keaton Wagler matchup Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center.Their next matchup brought them face-t
  
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• 4 Knicks takeaways from 2026 Summer League

  18-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Summer League is a wrap for the Knicks after a 110-88 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. New York went 1-4 during the exhibition games. But the five games offered a chance to see how some of the Knicks’ recent draft picks would fare in larger roles.From the rookie showings of Tyler Nickel and Jack Kayil to Mohamed Diawara’s failure to launch, let’s focus on four takeaways from the five-game stint in Las Vegas.Rookie reviewOn draft night, the Knicks made
  
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• LeBron James’ free agency frontrunner might actually be the 76ers

  18-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA - May 11:Lakers LeBron James takes the court to warm up before game 4 of the NBA West semifinals against the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images LeBron James knows what it’s like to have the entire NBA in a chokehold as they wait on his free agent decision. James did it in 2010, 2014, 2018, and somehow he’s doing it again even on the brink
  
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• Knicks 2026 offseason development wish list: Breaking down each returning player

  18-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This offseason looks much different than previous ones in the eyes of the Knicks and their fans, filled with celebration and catharsis instead of hunger and regret. But their magical 2026 championship run isn’t reason enough to take summer lightly; if they want to repeat, they’ll need to be even better in a restocked East.With that in mind, let’s go over each returning player to determine what key skill they should be working on bringing into 2026-27 to help defend the throne.J
  
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• Three Rockets on the worst-layup-percentage list

  18-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A curious statistic is making its way across social media that connects four Houston Rockets players in a not-so-good way. Here’s a list of the worst layup FG% in the NBA over the last 5 seasons (min. 600 layup attempts)Worst Layup FG% over the last 5 years. *minimum 600 attempts*.
  Biggest surprise here? https://t.co/08IoVNZ7sjpic.twitter.com/VvEfpsJDv7— Hoopology (@hoopologyxx) July 15, 2026So who’s on the list? Fred VanVleet, Clint Capela, and Tari Eason are all here. But eac
  
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• SBN Reacts: One hot shooting night hasn’t erased concerns about Koby Brea

  18-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge
  
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• Poll: Wizards fans believe Dybantsa will have the best NBA career

  18-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First overall pick AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points in his NBA Summer League debut. | Getty Images The results weren’t even close on this one. And they should have been. We’re biased as Washington Wizards fans, right?In our SB Nation Reacts survey this week we found that 72% of respondents believe AJ Dybantsa will have the best NBA career, well ahead of Caleb Wilson (12%), Darryn Peterson (8%), and Cam Boozer (8%).The result should have been 100% AJ Dybantsa. But we’ll take it! pic
  
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• Lakers’ Peter Suder cherishes competition, might be next undrafted find

  18-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — When the Lakers hosted Peter Suder for a pre-draft workout, they were drawn to his basketball IQ.His unselfishness. His competitiveness. Peter Suder has made a good impression on the Lakers during summer league play.All — especially the latter — were on display March 6 when Suder and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks were on the cusp of an undefeated regular season and becoming the only unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball.The last obstacle in their
  
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• NY Knicks guard Tyler Kolek approves of ‘Celebrity Row’ actor playing him on-screen: ‘That would be amazing’

  18-07-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He provided some courtside inspiration. Knicks guard Tyler Kolek thinks having Celebrity Row mainstay Timothée Chalamet play him on the big screen would be a slam dunk.“That would be amazing,” he told The Post from the ESPYs red carpet at the Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. “We’ll see if he agrees to that.”Tyler Kolek told The Post it would be “amazing” to have Timothée Chalamet play him on-screen.NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Where will LeBron James play this season? Picks, predictions for next team

  18-07-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’re getting down to the final stretch.LeBron James is weighing his options and will soon decide his next stop, after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers in late June that he would be moving on from the franchise. James has been deliberate during his unrestricted free agency, and earlier in the week, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports that James has all the information he needs from prospective teams. Now, it’s all about the waiting and the a
  
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• Open Thread: LeBron James is single-handedly holding up the NBA’s nationally televised schedule

  18-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  December 25, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter of a NBA basketball game on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 89-83. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The NBA is ready to roll out their schedule featuring 25 national TV broadcasts throughout the season including opening week and the ever popular Christmas matchups. If the basketball gods are pumping on all cylin
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘I gave a little cheat code, and he passed the test’

  18-07-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks interact after the game at Target Center on December 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 115-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Chris Cenac Jr. comps

  18-07-2026 09:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Wit
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Summer League recap and final score

  18-07-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Bez Mbeng #21 of the Utah Jazz passes the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 17, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Utah J
  
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• Jalen Brunson takes in Yankees game — and makes Knicks NBA championship reminder

  18-07-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a lot of New York, it’s still Knicks in five.Jalen Brunson was an attendee at the Yankees’ 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in The Bronx on Friday night and made sure everyone remembered the Knicks’ playoff battle cry.The all-world floor general, who led the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, was taking in the baseball game while showing off a customized Yankee hat that actually read “KNICKS IN 5” on the side.Jalen Brunson is in the Bronx with a custom Yankees h
  
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• Lakers vs. Warriors Summer League Preview: A semifinal rematch

  18-07-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images With two games to play, the Lakers (4-0) are now in th
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preview, start time, how to watch

  18-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz grabs the rebound during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Uta
  
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• Meleek Thomas impresses in Cavs Summer League finale

  18-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 17: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers derives against Jaylin Sellers #2 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images The C
  
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• Pistons vs. Heat Summer League Finale

  18-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans still feel the same about the Giannis trade

  18-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Majority of fans feel the same as they did about the Giannis trade

  18-07-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Nate Ament #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Latest LeBron James rumors: 'He's much closer to a decision,' Antetokounmpo makes his pitch

  18-07-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It appears the LeBron James free agency drama will drag into next week as he made a couple of appearances at Fanatics Fest in New York and said nothing new. As LeBron again enjoys basking in the spotlight, here are the latest rumors on the biggest story in the NBA.LeBron closer to a decisionOn Thursday, LeBron said of his decision timeline, "I won't hold you guys up too much longer." The latest reporting from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin echoes that."Multiple sources familiar with his thinking to
  
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• Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerMavs, July 17, 2026

  18-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Amile Jefferson ditched NBA dreams for the coaching world — and the Celtics are the real winners

  18-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Assistant Coach Amile Jefferson of the Boston Celtics smiles after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty
  
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• LeBron James reminisces about 2021 fight, ejection with Isaiah Stewart

  18-07-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James has been enjoying the process of selecting his next NBA team during this free agency period.He's made multiple public appearances during Fanatics Fest in New York City where he has spoken at multiple events, including in front of crowds who piled in to hear live podcast recordings of his show "Mind the Game" and "The Shop".During a live recording of "The Shop", James reminisced about the times in his career where he's been thrown out of games, which happened twice. He looked back at
  
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• Nets Reacts: Summer League rejuvenated the Brooklyn fanbase

  18-07-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Dwight Howard hilariously runs into fellow former Laker Andrew Bynum

  18-07-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You never know who you’re going to see walking down the streets of New York.Former Lakers center Dwight Howard was seen roaming the Big Apple. He had a hilarious moment with a young fan after he was mistaken for Heat center Bam Adebayo.Howard reaffirmed to the fan that it was OK to mistake him for someone else, to which, shortly after, Howard saw a familiar face walking down the street.Howard noticed a large person walking on the sidewalk and compared his size to Patrick Ewing, only to fin
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors: 7/17-7/19

  18-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread
  
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• LeBron James reveals decision timeline for new team

  17-07-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The LeBron James free-agent sweepstakes remains one of the country’s top sports stories.The 41-year-old revealed a timeline for the highly touted decision, but he was brief.LeBron James discussed his free-agency decision at Fanatics Fest in New York. Getty Images for Fanatics“I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James said at Fanatics Fest in New York on Thursday.It’s unclear how soon that will be. Quite frankly, it could mean hours, days or weeks before James
  
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• Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: Ben Cleveland, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook

  17-07-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 07: Ben Cleveland #66 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 07, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The BasicsHeight: 6’6
  Weight: 357 pounds
  College: Georgia
  Experience: 6Celeveland is a born-and-bred Georgia boy who hails from the town of Toccoa. He starred at Stephens County High School, earning a four-star rat
  
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