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• Keaton Wagler struggles in NBA Summer League Debut

  10-07-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — It was a highly anticipated evening for both Illini and L.A. Clippers fans alike, as Keaton Wagler, the fifth-overall pick in the NBA Draft, was getting ready to make his Summer League debut.Unfortunately for all parties involved, it was tough sledding for the former All-American guard out of Illinois, as he got his first taste of the pros. Wagler was held to seven points, one assist and two rebounds Thursday evening against the Sacramento Kings’ Summer League squad.He ma
  
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• Gary Trent Gets Paid

  12-07-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 31: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 31, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty
  
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• Bucks reportedly signing guard Gary Trent Jr. to 4-year, $64 million deal

  12-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly signing veteran guard Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million deal, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Trent had a player option on his previous two-year deal with the Bucks, but opted to decline it to become a free agent. He now returns to Milwaukee, where he has spent the last two seasons. Charania reported that Trent had interest from several teams, and his camp was working through potential sign-and-trade deals with other teams before he opted to return to the B
  
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• Gary Trent Jr. returning to Bucks on reported fully guaranteed four-year, $64 million deal

  12-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — It's always interesting to see the reaction in the media seats at NBA Summer League when news breaks. When the news came down about Gary Trent re-signing with the Bucks for four years, $64 million (a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN), the reaction was something like this.This is a fully guaranteed contract, no options. The Bucks and Trent's representatives looked at sign-and-trade options before settling on this deal, reports Charania. It seems like a lot of money for Tre
  
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• LeBron James not 'chasing the ring' in free agency, agent Rich Paul says: 'There's nothing to chase'

  11-07-2026 23:40 via cbssports.com
  
  James is 'not chasing a ghost,' Paul said, contrasting past comments his client made about Michael Jordan
  
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• NBPA airs grievances about second apron same day Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama reportedly makes contract sacrifice

  11-07-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama inked a five-year extension reportedly worth $252 million that hit the proverbial newsstands on Friday hours after he hinted at a hometown discount with a brief social media post that reads, “Spurs family, I’m here to stay. Whatever it takes.”The same day the 22-year-old French wunderkind made a contract sacrifice — reportedly opting for a 25% maximum instead of the 30% supermax, thereby giving San Antonio more salary cap flex
  
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• NBPA airs grievances about second apron on same day Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama reportedly makes contract sacrifice

  11-07-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama inked a five-year extension reportedly worth $252 million on Friday, hours after he hinted at a hometown discount with a brief social media post that read, "Spurs family, I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."The same day the 22-year-old French wunderkind made a contract sacrifice — reportedly opting for a 25% maximum instead of the 30% supermax, thereby giving San Antonio more salary-cap flexibility to refine its championship-contending roster
  
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• Sixers-Pacers, Summer League: Game Discussion Thread

  11-07-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at 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
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/11/26

  11-07-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 10: The sneakers worn by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 10, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Impressive NBA Summer League debut for Rockets draft pick Bruce Thornton

  11-07-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 10, 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 Friday
  
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• Winners and Losers from NBA Free Agency

  11-07-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA free agency is not over — LeBron James is still out there and taking his time with a decision. After that domino falls, a couple of others can as well, such as James Harden re-signing with the Cavaliers. Then there are restricted free agents Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson, still trying to squeeze every dollar out of their next deals.That said, we have seen enough to declare winners and losers — and teams that are a little of both. Let's break it down.Winner: Philadelphia 76ersWhen
  
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• Raptors vs. Rockets: Leaving no room for error against Houston

  11-07-2026 21:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Jaden Bradley #8 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball 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 Get
  
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• Veteran guard Victor Oladipo to hold Pro Day in hopes of NBA return

  11-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran guard Victor Oladipo announced on social media Saturday he will be hosting a Pro Day in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Oladipo is hoping for a return to the NBA, where he hasn't played since the 2022-2023 season. He last played in the league for the Miami Heat, appearing in 42 games that year before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Oladipo released a statement along with the announcement. "The workout is open to NBA front office executives, scouts, coaches, league personnel, and officials i
  
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• Koa Peat made his first Suns impression hard to ignore

  11-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense 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 Brian Choi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Tyler Herro said he expected to be traded this offseason, happy it's Milwaukee

  11-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Tyler Herro has made headlines over the past 24 hours in Las Vegas, but not in the way he or his new team wanted. Herro got into a physical altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo at a hotel on the Strip, in part due to social media comments disparaging Adebayo that were linked to a secondary Herro social media account.Before all that drama became public, Herro — in Vegas in part because his AAU team is here competing in a tournament — spoke with rep
  
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• Cavs vs. Pistons Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  11-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high fives teammate during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 10, 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
  
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• Fifteen thoughts on the Celtics’ Summer League opener

  11-07-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amari Williams and Nate Bittle rise up to try and secure the opening tip. | NBAE via Getty Images That was quite a start to Summer League, huh?The Celtics outlasted the Raptors, 83-80, in an overtime thriller Friday night in Las Vegas. Amari Williams led the way with an emphatic 23 points and 13 rebounds. John Tonje contributed 20 on five 3-pointers, and Hugo González was far from efficient, but provided 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in 37 minutes.Rookie Chris Cenac Jr. (14 points,
  
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• SB Nation Reacts: Promotion P

  11-07-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 1: Payton Pritchard #11 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Milwaukee Bucksduring the 2026 NBA Pioneers Classic on February 1, 2026 at 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrab
  
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• Bucks reach agreement with local network to broadcast games over-the-air

  11-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 6, 2026; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A young Milwaukee Bucks fan enjoys a press conference introducing new head coach Taylor Jenkins (not pictured) at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Yesterday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that, for the first time since 1994, they will broadcast all 82 games and the final three Summer League games free over the air on MY24 and statewide affiliates, in partnership with Rincon Broadcasting Group.Milwaukee-
  
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• Heat eyeing Klay Thompson with Mavericks looking to move on from four-time champion

  11-07-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klay ThompsonThe Heat are in the market for another big name.After two disappointing seasons in Dallas, Klay Thompson could get one more shot to play for a contender.The Mavericks are reportedly interested in parting ways with the 36-year-old — via trade or buyout, according to NBA insider Marc Stein — and the Heat reportedly have interest in seeing Thompson “shake free,” allowing them to add one of the league’s all-time shooters to a frontcourt-heavy, win-now
  
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• Brick by brick: 10 Takeaways from the Celtics’ Summer League opener

  11-07-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Hugo González #28 of the Boston Celtics drives to the 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 Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) |
  
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• Why Mohamed Diawara could be the Knicks' X-factor next season

  11-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks front office has been busy retaining its championship mettle this offseason. Within the last week, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado returned on team-friendly deals, and New York picked up Andre Drummond to replace the Boston-bound Mitchell Robinson. But the move that may outshine them all in the short and long term was re-signing Mohamed Diawara to a four-year, $11.2 million deal. The 21-year-old forward averaged just 3.6 points in his rookie season, but his
  
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• Mid-Major Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey Results: Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson to find similar summer league success

  11-07-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allen Graves and Izaiyah Nelson | Photos from Getty Images Just two players were selected directly from mid-major programs in the 2026 NBA Draft. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves was the No. 19 pick to the Toronto Raptors, and the draft rights of South Florida’s Izaiyah Nelson, the No. 51 pick, were traded to Orlando.However, according to the Mid-Major Reacts survey, despite Graves being a top-20 pick and Nelson being one of the final 10 selections, the two will be equally impactful in the
  
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• NBA Summer League takeaways: Caleb Wilson, Yaxel Lendeborg shine; Keaton Wagler struggles

  11-07-2026 15:55 via cbssports.com
  
  The first two days of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas are in the books
  
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• Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: Cultural punches, aliens copying Jalen, sensei Randle

  11-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2020 -- A dumbo rat is seen with the Chinese character "Fu", which means good fortune, during an event to welcome the Year of the Rat in Singapore Zoo of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore on Jan. 21, 2020. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua via Getty) (Xinhua/ via Getty Images) | Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images Less than a month after playing a competitive game, the Knicks were back on a court doing some goofy play. Here are some links and notes before New York gets back to it agai
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 11: Spurs Take Care of Knicks

  11-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.NBA Summer League picks for Saturday, July 11 feature a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals, and I’m taking the San Antonio Spurs to get the win over the New York Knicks.I’m also backing a couple of underdogs today, as I see value in both the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers to win on Saturday.NBA Summer League predictions for July 11PickSpurs moneyline -133 Pacers moneyline +122 Laker
  
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• Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

  11-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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 vi
  
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• LeBron James or not, the Sixers have given fans reason to hope again

  11-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game on December 25, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Where Will LeBron James Sign? Decoding Every Clue in NBA Free Agency Sweepstakes

  11-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent for the fourth time in his career - and much like the first three times, his latest dalliance in NBA free agency has once again activated an army of internet sleuths ready to crack the code on his next team.After closing the door on his eight-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers, the latest LeBron James next team odds have the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Hea
  
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• The Suns’ young core made the second half worth the wait

  11-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns dunks 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 vi
  
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