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• Hawks vs. Celtics, Summer League: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

  13-07-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Gabe Madsen #22 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 6, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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
  
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• Mailbag! Summer League standouts, LeBron's best fit, Wemby's contract and more

  14-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor answers listener questions about NBA Summer League, free agency and more! Which rookies have impressed KOC the most in Las Vegas so far? Kevin also reacts to Wemby's new contract with the Spurs, the latest LeBron James rumors, breakout candidates for the upcoming season and much, much more.(0:20) NBA Summer League mailbag(14:14) KOC Show mailbag(23:35) Ideal LeBron James destinations(26:48) Wembanyama's new cont
  
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• Draymond Green uses Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro altercation to get into his own scuffle with Udonis Haslem

  14-07-2026 18:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Green relitigated his Jordan Poole punch and called out the unofficial president of Heat Culture
  
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• Tyler Herro 'just trying to move past' altercation with Bam Adebayo

  14-07-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — In Tyler Herro's mind, he is entering a new chapter in his career — he's been traded from the only NBA team he knew, Miami, back to where he was born, Milwaukee, and that's what he wants to focus on. He'd rather forget the altercation he had with former Heat teammate Bam Adebayo outside a Las Vegas casino and hotel this week, he told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN."Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it," Herro told ESPN. "I'm focused on Milwaukee and building somethi
  
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• Tyler Herro comments on Las Vegas altercation with Bam Adebayo

  14-07-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro says he wants to "move on" from his altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo after it was reported that Adebayo hit him in the face. According to multiple media reports, Herro was approached by Adebayo at the Resorts World Hotel in Las Vegas on July 10.Herro was at the hotel watching his AAU team practice when Adebayo confronted him about comments made on social media. "Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it
  
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• LeBron James rumors: What top suitors for 'The King' are saying as free agency saga enters third week

  14-07-2026 17:44 via cbssports.com
  
  All eyes are on James as he decides where to play for his 24th NBA season
  
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• Report: LeBron James is reaching out to players on interested teams

  14-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait for a free throw during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the LeBron
  
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• Rival teams view a potential LeBron and Cavs reunion as ‘the scenario to beat’

  14-07-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images It is no secret to the league that a reunion of LeBron James and the team that drafted all the way back in 2003 would be hard to pass on. The Cleveland Cavaliers, as reported by Marc Stein, are regarded by teams pursuing James as &ldquo
  
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• The 6 worst contracts in NBA free agency, including Trae Young's massive deal and a wild Lakers overpay

  14-07-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are no bad contracts in the NBA, at least not for players. Get your money.There are bad contracts for teams, though, as the second apron acts as a de facto salary cap. The league is so flush with talent at this point that front offices can no longer afford to misallocate any of their financial resources. They must maximize the efficiency of every asset, which is one reason we saw the Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown's max contract.Massive overpays. Wild sign-and-trades. Accounting errors.
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 14: Dybantsa To Keep Shining

  14-07-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.With a half dozen NBA Summer League games tonight in Las Vegas, several NBA lottery picks are set to take the court, including Washington Wizards No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, via Kalshi.Dybantsa's matchup against Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls headlines our NBA Summer League picks for Tuesday, July 14.NBA Summer League predictions for July 14PickKings moneyline-117 Wizards moneyline-194 Lakers moneyline+138&
  
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• Tuesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Summer dubs, Dadiet’s admission, Euronews

  14-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KUNMING, CHINA - MAY 01: A baby capybara and its parents meet the public at Yunnan Zoo on the first day of the May Day holiday on May 1, 2025 in Kunming, Yunnan Province of China. (Photo by Liu Rangyang/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) The SummerKnicks beat the SummerPistons 86-75 on Monday, improving to 1-2 in Vegas and briefly resembling a functional basketball team after they didn’t look like one to start their Summer League run. Jack Kayil looked good, Dillon Jones looked usefu
  
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• Bucks' Tyler Herro looking to 'move on' from altercation with Heat's Bam Adebayo

  14-07-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Herro says he is focusing on helping the Milwaukee Bucks and not looking in the past following his altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo in Las Vegas last week.Herro, who was dealt to the Bucks as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that he wants to "move on" from the incident and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee.""Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it," Herro said. "I'm focused on Milwaukee and building something s
  
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• Bucking the trend: Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s old-school game is exactly what Milwaukee needs

  14-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaime Jaquez Jr. isn’t your typical NBA player. Not
  
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• Can’t win them all: 5 Takeaways from Celtics’ Loss to Hawks

  14-07-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Chris Cenac Jr. #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates scoring the game tying shoots a three point basket 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
  
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• Summer League Update – Boozer, Maluach Shine

  14-07-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In Monday’s NBA Summer League play, Cam Boozer continued to impress. He racked up 21 points in 29 minutes, and also had 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 assists. Passing is a part of his game that people will eventually just see as part of what he does, but he’s really, really good at it. Look at the following video. On the second play, he falls with the ball and makes the perfect pass, then removes to make the folllow-up. On the third clip, he makes a brilliant outlet. And as Cedric Cowa
  
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• Chris Cenac Jr.'s exciting potential for Celtics on display at Summer League

  14-07-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Cenac Jr.'s exciting potential for Celtics on display at Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonHow did Chris Cenac Jr. fall to No. 27 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft?It’s a fair question after watching him play for the Boston Celtics through three games at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.Yes, it’s only the summer league, and we shouldn’t make grand proclamations after three games on the UNLV campus. But one thing is clear: Cenac has real potent
  
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• Suns’ young core impresses in Summer League win over Bucks

  14-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images As the
  
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• Open Thread: Spurs shine on The Ringer’s Top 100

  14-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Found this post recently. The Ringer put together a list of the top 100 NBA players ending the 2025-2026 season.Spurs players on the ringers updated top 100 list:
  2) Victor Wembanyama
  26) Stephon Castle
  45) Dylan Harper
  46) De'Aaron Fox
  65) Devin Vassell
  86) Tobias Harris
  98) Julian Champagnie
  99) Keldon JohnsonThoughts? pic.twitter.com/zw5YMtGsJ9— 🏰 (@CastleFor3) July 11, 2026It should be noted that players are listed with the Teams they were with on June 16, so techincally Tobias
  
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• Jazz guard stretchered off court during NBA Summer League game

  14-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher after collapsing on the floor during an NBA Summer League game on Monday, July 13, against the Chicago Bulls.Alexander collided with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson, drawing a foul on his drive to the basket. After the play ended, Alexander dropped to the ground clutching his side and appeared to be in substantial pain. The G-league rookie of the year in 2024-25, Alexander just signed a two-way deal with Utah last week. The team did n
  
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• 8 NBA players who are way too good for Las Vegas Summer League 2026

  14-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass 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) |
  
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• What will Rockets point guard rotation look like next season?

  14-07-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruce Thornton has us acting like Bart Simpson at a whiteboard:“I will not overreact to Summer League. I will not overreact to Summer League. I will not…”.OK, fine: I might overreact to Summer League. Through two games, Thornton is averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.0 steals in two games.Sure, he’s shooting 37.1% from deep. That’s where we should – you guessed it – not overreact to Summer League. He’s had one efficient game, and one ineffic
  
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• No ifs and buts; Kyle Lowry deserves a spot in the Basketball HOF

  14-07-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 7: Kyle Lowry poses for a photo during his retirement ceremony on July 7, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Lowry’s legacy is bigger than hi
  
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• Summer Sixers face Rockets looking to remain undefeated

  14-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, 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 Ima
  
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• DBB on 3: The Offseason

  14-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 03: Trajan Langdon (C), President of Basketball Operations of the Detroit Pistons, looks on prior to Game Seven against the Orlando Magic in the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty I
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘Very talented kid. Super gifted’

  14-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Orlando Thomas #37 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks 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 I
  
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• Jazz guard Trey Alexander leaves Summer League game on stretcher in pain after contact to his torso

  14-07-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander left Monday’s Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls on a stretcher after appearing to sustain an injury on the left side of his torso.The nature of Alexander’s injury was initially unclear. Utah didn’t provide a postgame medical update of the injury that took place in the final three minutes of the game. Alexander displayed movement through the incident and after being placed on the stretcher. The injury took place with 2:23 remaining in Ut
  
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• Dillon Jones praises Mike Brown’s ‘humility’ for taking his NBA Finals advice as he fights for Knicks spot

  14-07-2026 07:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Dillon Jones logged zero minutes in the NBA Finals but made his contributions to the title as a pseudo-adviser to coach Mike Brown.As a member of the 2025 championship Thunder, Jones offered experience in how to deal with the circumstances. Brown not only sought his young player’s counsel, he implemented at least one suggestion by making the Knicks rewatch their Game 3 loss to the Spurs.The Thunder did something similar for motivation a year prior when Jones was a reserve
  
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• Trail Blazers 111, Timberwolves 84: Hopefully You Were Sleeping

  14-07-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 13, 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Koa Peat, Brayden Burries shine in NBA Summer League matchup

  14-07-2026 06:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the basketball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Form
  
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• CJ McCollum reveals prescient chat with OG Anunoby as Knicks were finishing off Hawks

  14-07-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CJ McCollum “wasn’t surprised” by the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years.The Hawks guard says he told OG Anunoby they could win it all during the first round of the playoffs, despite Atlanta winning the first two games of the series.“I wasn’t surprised they won. I actually told OG [Anunoby] at the free-throw line, ‘I think you guys can win the championship,’” McCollum said on SiriusXM NBA Radio.CJ McCollum reflects on loss to Knicks in NB
  
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