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• How are former Badgers doing in summer league?

  14-07-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard John Tonje (8) shoots during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images The NBA Summer League kicked off last Thursday, and several former Wisconsin Badgers have looked to make their names known as they battle to make their respective team’s rosters.Last year, the Badgers had their first draft pick since 2022 when John Tonje was taken by
  
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• Fantasy Basketball: Here's 1 takeaway from NBA Summer League for all 30 teams

  15-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're about a week into NBA Summer League, which wraps up Sunday, and the action in Vegas has delivered plenty of intrigue on its own. With the basketball world also waiting to see where LeBron James will land next, there's no shortage of headlines. So before Vegas wraps, here are my observations on all 30 teams from the opening week.Atlanta HawksKingston Flemings, the No. 8 pick, was one of the best playmakers and defenders I saw. Through four games, he's averaging 6.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1
  
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• Wolves Could Build Best NBA Duo with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards

  15-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images | Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are rolling the dice after trading for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets earlier in the offseason.This could be a long-term investment that ultimately ends in a championship for the Twin Cities. Bleacher Rep
  
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• Should Drake Powell have stayed at UNC?

  15-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First things first: this sort of question tends to generate answers based on one of two perspectives: what we as fans would prefer for our own viewing pleasure versus what we as fans think is the best outcome for one of our own. Both are valid perspectives, up to a point.Last season as a rookie, Powell demonstrated the athleticism, skills, and grit to defend at the NBA level, a major reason he landed in the NBA Draft’s first round at pick 22. Everyone knew, and Drake embraced, the need to
  
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• Bucks Reacts Survey: How does the Giannis trade package look now?

  15-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• AL pitchers blank NL in MLB All-Star Game; Spain shut down France to reach World Cup final

  15-07-2026 14:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Plus, why the NBA expanded its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
  
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• 2026 ESPYS: Full guest list, performers, how to watch

  15-07-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 ESPYS will gather notable names from the sports and entertainment world to celebrate the year in sports.The award show, hosted by ESPN, is an annual event that honors and recognizes some of the recent successes and moments created by the stars in their respective sports.Who's hosting the ESPYS this year? Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.What athletes are expected to be at the E
  
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• 2026 ESPYs: Date, start time, guests, performers, how to watch

  15-07-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 ESPYS will gather notable names from the sports and entertainment world to celebrate the year in sports.The award show, hosted by ESPN, is an annual event that honors and recognizes some of the recent successes and moments created by the stars in their respective sports.Who's hosting the ESPYS this year? Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.What athletes are expected to be at the E
  
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• 2026 ESPY Awards: Date, start time, guests, performers, how to watch

  15-07-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 ESPYS will gather notable names from the sports and entertainment world to celebrate the year in sports.The award show, hosted by ESPN, is an annual event that honors and recognizes some of the recent successes and moments created by the stars in their respective sports.Who's hosting the ESPYS this year? Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.What athletes are expected to be at the E
  
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• Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Preview: What To Look For During Summer League Doldrums?

  15-07-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via
  
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• Inside the Suns: Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, the Suns’ center rotation

  15-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: There has been some speculation about the Suns possibly trading Jalen Green for Dejounte Murray. What is your opinion of this idea?zenzino: This one doesn’t irritate me like some other ideas. I still say ‘pass’, though.I kno
  
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• 6 NBA Summer League rookies struggling to live up to the hype so far

  15-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards during 2026 NBA Summer League on July 12, 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 Getty
  
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• Paul George is walking into the hardest first impression in Boston

  15-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 26: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers arrives to the arena before the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (P
  
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• Open Thread: Happy birthday to Luke Kornet

  15-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 24: Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco on San Antonio's West Side cheer as San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) runs toward the court during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News via Getty Images) My mom recently sent me a photo of Luke Kornet. How is my mother grabbing off-court photos of the Spurs center? He was at 6:00 a.m. mass at a local Catholic church this sum
  
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• How long can Jalen Brunson remain elite for the Knicks?

  15-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images New York Knicks point guard Ja
  
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• Cooper Flagg could be NBA’s best player by 2030

  15-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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• Is LeBron James close choosing his next team? What we're hearing

  15-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits.James, who in late June informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be moving on from the franchise, is an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign wherever and whenever he pleases.At this stage, James has all the information he needs from teams and is weighing his options, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports.T
  
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• Mitchell Robinson is a perfect fit for Mazzulla Ball and the Celtics

  15-07-2026 10:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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
  
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• NBA commissioner Adam Silver stands firm on second apron amid cries that it's an effective hard salary cap

  15-07-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amid cries that the second apron is acting as a hard salary cap, NBA commissioner Adam Sliver is standing firm on the mechanism that he reiterates was collectively bargained. Silver addressed the subject at a news conference from the Summer League in Las Vegas Tuesday night, days after Victor Wembanyama’s new contract raised the temperature around the topic. Wemby’s deal raised alarmsWembanyama agreed to a five-year, $252.2 million max extension to remain with the San Antonio Spurs o
  
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• Utah Jazz Survey: Which rookie will have the best career?

  15-07-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz and AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards walk on the court during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 9, 2026 at 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 Get
  
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• NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before next season

  15-07-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's endorsements is nearing its conclusion and should wrap up before next season tips off. (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)NBA commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Tuesday night after the Board of Governors meeting that the investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling money to Kawhi Leonard for an endorsement deal he allegedly never fulfilled still is not completed.Silver sai
  
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• Adam Silver says NBA didn't 'pause' Kawhi Leonard trade, that Raptors, Clippers did; confident probe will end before new season

  15-07-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When asked about the still-pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the onus for the delay lies strictly with the teams involved and not with the league.Silver addressed media from Summer League in Las Vegas on Tuesday night and was asked repeatedly about the ongoing Leonard saga that started with a league investigation in September and has resulted in his trade from Los Angeles to Toronto being put on hold in July. Silver put it in no uncer
  
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• Adam Silver says NBA didn't 'pause' Kawhi Leonard trade, that Raptors, Clippers did; confident probe will come to a close before new season

  15-07-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When asked about the still-pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the onus for the delay lies strictly with the teams involved and not with the league.Silver addressed media from Summer League in Las Vegas Tuesday night and was asked repeatedly about the ongoing Leonard saga that started with a league investigation in September and has resulted in his trade from Los Angeles to Toronto being put on hold in July. Silver put it in no uncertai
  
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• NBA hopes for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers investigation to end by summer

  15-07-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors remain at a standstill regarding the proposed trade that would bring Kawhi Leonard back to Canada.Leonard’s seven-year tenure with the Clippers ended after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, June 30, for forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), two second-round picks (2030, 2033) and a 2027 first-round swap.Both teams have since put a halt to the trade, citing the ongoing investigat
  
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• Adam Silver updates Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline as probe reportedly grows in scope

  15-07-2026 06:23 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA investigation is reportedly no longer just about potential cap circumvention with the Aspiration deal
  
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• Lakers beat Clippers, remain undefeated in Las Vegas Summer League

  15-07-2026 06:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on July 14, 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 Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im
  
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• Nets not in a rush to start Michael Porter Jr. contract extension talks

  15-07-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks said Brooklyn will have extension talks with Michael Porter Jr., but there is no rush.“I’m sure we’ll have those discussions. I think we’ve got time. There’s no immediate hurry right now with Mike. We value him a lot. He had a terrific year last year, arguably his best year as a pro. I give him a lot of credit for that,” Marks said. “It’s been great to see what Mike’s done for us. I look forwa
  
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• Recap: Undermanned Wizards dealt first loss by Bulls, 99-87

  15-07-2026 04:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Tre Carroll #77 of the Washington Wizards boxes out during the game against the Chicago Bulls on July 14, 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 Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Th
  
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• LaMelo Ball 'ready to get to work' with Minnesota Timberwolves

  15-07-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LaMelo Ball was formally introduced by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, July 14.The point guard was short with his answers but is excited for the opportunity for a fresh start after he was traded by the Charlotte Hornets. “The sky is the limit,” Ball said. “I’m just going to show up and try to learn and do the best I can.”Ball will be paired alongside franchise superstar Anthony Edwards.“I’ve known Ant for a minute,” Ball said. “We&rsqu
  
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• Wizards vs. Clippers preview: Washington plays LA on Wednesday

  15-07-2026 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against Boo Buie #20 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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