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• Game Thread: Summer League begins!

  11-07-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: A basketball is placed on the court next to an NBA logo during a break in the first half of a 2023 NBA Summer League game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 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 Ethan Miller/Getty
  
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• Pope discusses importance of “developmental minutes” during regular season

  11-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Pope has drawn some criticism from fans in his first two seasons in Lexington regarding his substitution patterns. Fans have (understandably) been frustrated with the deep bench Pope deploys throughout the season, as opposed to tightening the rotation and keeping his top players in the game longer. Pope was asked about his substitution strategy during an appearance on Kentucky Sports Radio this past week, emphasizing player development over the course of the season. Pope said there are seve
  
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• Wembanyama signs long-term deal with Spurs

  11-07-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wembanyama helped France win silver at the 2024 Olympics [Getty Images]NBA star Victor Wembanyama has signed a long-term deal with the San Antonio Spurs.The 7ft 4in France centre's deal, according to ESPN, is for five years and worth $252m (£188m), which is the NBA's maximum for a rookie scale player extension.The 22-year-old reportedly has an option in the fifth season and could have opted for clauses to make the deal worth more but did not do so to give the Spurs more financial flexibili
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Hey, listen, they got roles in the league, man’

  11-07-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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 Candice W
  
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• Saquon Barkley urges LeBron James to sign in Philadelphia, "be remembered forever"

  11-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two years ago, Saquon Barkley signed as a free agent in Philadelphia, won a championship in his first season there, and became one of the city's most beloved athletes. Barkley is now recommending the same course of action to LeBron James.James is a free agent and the Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams in the mix to sign him. Barkley has weighed in and told James that "I think it's one of the greatest sports towns in the world," Barkley told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I know [New York Knicks p
  
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• Adou Thiero turned his promise into production against Thunder in Summer League

  11-07-2026 08:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Chicago's Caleb Wilson sets Las Vegas Summer League debut record, scoring 35 on Grizzlies

  11-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Caleb Wilson was drafted No. 4 because he could step in and help Chicago on defense right away, and he had high offensive upside down the line.Someone forgot to tell Wilson.#4 pick Caleb Wilson was IMPACTFUL in his NBA Summer League debut for the @chicagobulls!35 PTS (21 in 2H, game-high)
  5 REB
  2 STL
  3 BLK
  7 3PM pic.twitter.com/ctxavAE0gE— NBA (@NBA) July 11, 2026For some context on how out of the blue this was: Wilson was 7-of-11 from 3 in his Summer League debut, he was
  
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• Great players want to play with Steph Curry. Could LeBron James be next?

  11-07-2026 07:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's no surprise that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is highly regarded in the NBA.Notable names like Kevin Durant and Al Horford have joined the Warriors via free agency in the past to align with the veteran point guard.LeBron James has not officially committed to Curry and Golden State, but the Warriors remain among his suitors.More: What team stands to gain the most from signing LeBron JamesJames has always spoken highly of Curry and has mentioned that he would like the opportunity
  
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• Celtics teammates react to Jaylen Brown trade: “A guy that you can’t replace”

  11-07-2026 07:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 17: Derrick White #9 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talk during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Lakers vs. Mavericks Summer League Preview: LA remains hot

  11-07-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a dominant start
  
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• Game Recap: Suns defeat Trail Blazers behind strong second half in Las Vegas, 81-79

  11-07-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koa Peat #18 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 Get
  
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• Adou Thiero shows progress while leading Lakers to Vegas Summer League win over Thunder

  11-07-2026 06:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Lakers' Adou Thiero scored 20 points during a Vegas Summer League win over the Thunder on Friday night. (Luke Hales / Getty Images)The highlight dunk was proof that Adou Thiero is just fine. Thiero delivered a break-a-way windmill dunk in the second quarter that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.Thiero’s confidence seemed to grow from that point on, his play for the Lakers during an NBA Summer League game at th
  
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• Lakers dominate Thunder in Summer League play

  11-07-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Nate Johnson #31 of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays defense during the game against Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident underscores one of NBA's great truths: 'It’s a business. Sometimes tensions come up from that'

  11-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — As news broke of an altercation involving Heat starting center Bam Adebayo and former teammate Tyler Herro — a tremor so abrupt that a number of Miami coaches were seen glued to their phones Friday during the Heat’s 119-86 win over the Bucks, retired player James Posey was still processing the information at Cox Pavilion. According to ESPN, the incident took place on a makeshift practice court in a hotel (Resorts World, per The Athletic). Per multiple reports,
  
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• Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident underscores one of NBA's great truths: 'It's a business. Sometimes tensions come up from that'

  11-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — As news broke of an altercation involving Heat starting center Bam Adebayo and former teammate Tyler Herro — a tremor so abrupt that a number of Miami coaches were seen glued to their phones Friday during the Heat's 119-86 win over the Bucks — retired player James Posey was still processing the information at Cox Pavilion. According to ESPN, the incident took place on a makeshift practice court in a hotel (Resorts World, per The Athletic). Per multiple reports,
  
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• Mikel Brown Jr.’s promising Nets Summer League debut had it all

  11-07-2026 06:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  NetsLAS VEGAS — Mikel Brown Jr.’s Las Vegas Summer League debut featured a slow start, a strong finish and all kinds of spectacular plays in between Friday night. The Nets’ rookie lottery pick paired with second-year backcourt mate Egor Dëmin to lead Brooklyn’s 91-65 rout of the Knicks at Thomas & Mack Center. The guards shared team-high scoring honors with 20 points. But after Dëmin had carried the Nets early as Brown found his way into the game,
  
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• Mohamed Diawara doesn’t sugarcoat Summer League dud as he fights for Knicks rotation spot

  11-07-2026 05:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  diawara knicksLAS VEGAS — Mohamed Diawara wasn’t in the mood to talk about his new contract. Or his potential. His performance in Friday’s Summer League opener — a 91-65 defeat against the Nets — was such a dud that the bigger picture was out of focus. “I got to do way better. At the level we played last season, I got to do way better,” Diawara said. “I can’t play like I played today.” Indeed, Diawara was a massive disapp
  
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• Did Graves have the best Summer League debut in Raptors history?

  11-07-2026 05:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Getty
  
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• What Tyler Herro said about Heat right before news of fight with ex-teammate Bam Adebayo broke

  11-07-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  herro adebayo“It’s all love in Miami,” according to Tyler Herro. The new Bucks guard was asked about his departure from the Heat after a physical altercation with Bam Adebayo — but before it was reported — and said both sides are “super happy” about their new situations. The interview came during the Bucks-Heat NBA Summer League game, which Herro attended, and he interacted with multiple members of the Heat while taking in the game.“It&rs
  
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• ‘Experienced’ Julius Randle welcoming leadership role with young Nets team

  11-07-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julius Randle drives to the basket during the Timberwolves' November 2025 game.LAS VEGAS — Julius Randle sees the similarity between joining these rebuilding Nets and when he first helped guide the Knicks from the lottery to the playoffs.But this time he says he’s a better leader. And a better player. And better equipped to help this young team make that climb.“There’s definitely similarities for sure,” said Randle, 31. “Each [situation] is different. It has i
  
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• Summer Celtics prevail in overtime thriller over Raptors, 83-80

  11-07-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Toronto Raptors 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 Getty
  
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• Caleb Wilson breaks NBA Summer League debut record in Bulls loss to the Grizzlies

  11-07-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls is guarded by Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images If there&rs
  
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• Bam Adebayo punched Tyler Herro in front of AAU team in wild twist

  11-07-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 16: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat celebrate during the second half of the 2025 SoFi Play-In...The Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight might’ve really been the main attraction in Las Vegas on Friday. Because the two did have an audience.The altercation between the two occurred at the gym inside Resorts World Casino in front of a Herro-run AAU basketball team, The Athletic reported Friday night. The outlet added that Adebayo start
  
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• Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo involved in physical altercation

  11-07-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Bam Adebayo #13 celebrates with Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat after scoring a three-pointer against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Kaseya Center on March 08, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Per The Athletic’s Sam
  
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• Caleb Wilson scores 35 points for Bulls in NBA Summer League debut, but loses 97-96 to Cameron Boozer's Grizzlies

  11-07-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, made his Summer League debut on Friday for the Chicago Bulls with 35 points, setting a rookie record. That topped the 27 scored by No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for the Washington Wizards on Thursday in a win over the Utah Jazz. Wilson immediately asserted himself on the court in a matchup with No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Boozer's team earned the 97-96 win in Las Vegas. Caleb Wilson hits a 3-pointer and the co
  
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• Barnes speaks on Kawhi: We’re trying to take candy from a baby

  11-07-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Intuit Dome on March 25, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Summer League action bet
  
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• Victor Wembanyama's contract, explained: How big of a discount is he taking? What does it mean for the Spurs?

  11-07-2026 03:44 via cbssports.com
  
  Wembanyama agreed to a $252 million extension, but left some money on the table
  
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• SummerNets 91, SummerKnicks 65: Scenes from a shining Knickel

  11-07-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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 Candice Ward/N
  
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• Brooklyn Nets Waive Malachi Smith

  11-07-2026 03:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets Malachi Smith (18) and Toronto Raptors Brandon Ingram (3) battle for a loose ball during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images According to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis, the Brooklyn Nets have cut guard Malachi Smith from the team. The former Gonzaga Bulldog signed a two-year, non-guaranteed deal back in April after two 10-day contracts with the organization. Brooklyn
  
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• Brooklyn Nets smoke New York Knicks in Las Vegas Opener 91-65

  11-07-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Will Johnston #26 of the New York Knicks in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you&rsqu
  
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