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• Luka Doncic knows what the Lakers need, and Deandre Ayton isn’t the answer

  30-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The news of Deandre Ayton exercising his $8.1 player option for the 2026-27 season to stay with the Lakers wasn’t surprising.Even with him outplaying the $8.1 salary he made from the Lakers in 2025-26 (he gave up $10 million of his $35.6 million contract in his buyout with the Trail Blazers last summer before signing with the Lakers), Ayton picking up his option for next season was the expected outcome.And during an offseason the Lakers have prioritized optionality, they’ll still hav
  
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• Will Riley goes off against Kings

  13-07-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s safe to say that Will Riley is feeling confident.The former Illinois and current Wizards forward caught fire in his second NBA Summer League game. Riley had a game-high 32 points in 29 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists.Will Riley in tonight's win:32 PTS
  6 REB
  3 AST
  6 3PMThe @WashWizards improve to 2-0 in @NBASummerLeague play! pic.twitter.com/uNYhovYL55— NBA (@NBA) July 13, 2026His scoring ability was on full display in the victory, something Illinois fans likely r
  
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• Lakers' Austin Reaves hasn't 'honestly processed' LeBron James playing for another team next season

  13-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA world is waiting for LeBron James to sign his next — and presumably final — free-agent contract, possibly this week. Among those monitoring James' next move is former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Austin Reaves. Speaking to reporters from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the sixth-year guard still can't quite believe that James won't be playing with him in purple and gold this upcoming season. "I don't know if I've honestly processed it yet," Reaves told reporters, including
  
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• Too-early NBA Power Rankings: Why Spurs have edge over Knicks, Cavaliers and Heat both really need LeBron

  13-07-2026 19:59 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA landscape has shifted significantly, and here's where things stand as the league awaits LeBron James' free agency decision
  
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• Warriors to hire Frank Vogel as Steve Kerr's lead assistant coach

  13-07-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Being the lead assistant to Steve Kerr has worked out pretty well for guys in the past. Mike Brown held that job for years and, last season, coached the Knicks to a championship. Kenny Atkinson had that job and left it to take over a Cleveland team Brown's New York squad had to beat in the Eastern Conference Finals last May.Now Frank Vogel will have that job, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.Vogel won a championship as the coach of the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble, and before that had bee
  
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• What Victor Wembanyama’s pay cut means for the Spurs’ future

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mar 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after his team scores against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Spurs re-signed Victor Wembanyama, something everyone expected to happen. What was surprising about it was that Wembanyama, a consensus top-five player in the league, decided to settle for the normal maximum contrac
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 13: Wilson Wills the Bulls to Victory

  13-07-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Eight more games are on tap for Monday’s Summer League slate, and I’m highlighting my favorite values from Kalshi.The Celtics come in as small dogs against the Hawks, but I’m taking them to win. The Heat go toe-to-toe with the Cavaliers, and I’m taking the Heat to prevail. No. 5 pick Caleb Wilson went off in his Summer League debut, and I expect him to lead Chicago to victory against
  
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• Magic second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson will have surgery on ankle fracture suffered at Summer League

  13-07-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Izaiyah Nelson had played at Summer League like a guy who deserved his two-way contract with Orlando after being drafted in the second round last month. He showed promise.Now he is sidelined for the next four months following surgery to repair a fractured left ankle suffered in a game at Summer League Sunday, the team announced.Injury update on @OrlandoMagic two-way player Izaiyah Nelson pic.twitter.com/py9iuDEE01— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) July 13, 2026The injury occu
  
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• Cavs vs. Heat Summer League: Preview, how to watch, odds, and game thread

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket 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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• Editor-in-chief mailbag: Summer Sixers, LeBron Watch, whatever else is on your mind

  13-07-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jaylen Brown attends a game between the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers 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 Images What an eventful couple wee
  
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• Tarris Reed’s Path to Sticking with the Spurs

  13-07-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks on July 11, 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) | NB
  
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• Knicks star Jalen Brunson accepts Roman Reigns' invitation to attend WWE's 'Saturday Night's Main Event'

  13-07-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is coming off a championship run. On Saturday, he will return to Madison Square Garden, but this time to attend WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event" show. The Knicks guard was invited by former WWE Champion Roman Reigns on social media. The OTC
  The King of New York @jalenbrunson1The Mecca …. MSG @TheGardenLet’s have the whole world ACKNOWLEDGE us at @WWE
  Saturday Night’s Main Event! ☝🏽 #SNME#TribalChief— Roman Reigns
  
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• Tar Heels in the NBA: Las Vegas Summer League Recap

  13-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We are now through the first weekend of the Las Vegas Summer League and after a couple opening summer leagues in California and Utah respectively, all 30 NBA teams have shown up for the main event. The University of North Carolina has quite a few players represented, so let’s take a look at Tar Heels (and former Tar Heels) who are playing in Las Vegas this Summer.Henri Veesaar, Atlanta HawksVeesaar continued his strong finish to the Utah Summer League with a strong start in Las Vegas. In h
  
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• Syracuse men’s basketball: what’s next for Jerami Grant’s NBA career?

  13-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The NBA offseason is in full swing, and among the crazy moves that have already taken place, one of them notably involved someone who’s the most notable Syracuse Orange men’s basketball alum in the league.Jerami Grant is enter
  
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• 2026 NBA Summer League Stock Report: Second-Year standouts and question marks from Vegas' opening weekend

  13-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — The opening weekend of the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas was billed as a showcase for headliners like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer — and they delivered. But some of the most useful film has come from the players who aren't new to any of this: the 2025 draft picks back for a second Summer League who are using these games to answer real questions about their NBA futures.Unlike the rookies, these guys aren't just trying to make first im
  
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• LeBron James’s last two Lakers seasons show he would be a perfect fit in Cleveland

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits during the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 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 LeBron James is 41 years old and still seizes th
  
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• Is Johni Broome improving or simply feasting on Summer League competition?

  13-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johni Broome turns 24 years old next week. The reality is that players of Broome’s age don’t have a lot of time to prove their worth in the NBA. When you’re an older draft pick, you either quickly assimilate to life in the association, or you’re quickly phased out. There will always be veterans available for at or near league-minimum prices that can round out a roster and play serviceable minutes in the regular season at the very least. Most teams will quickly move on fro
  
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• AJ Dybantsa scores 23 in second NBA Summer League game for Wizards

  13-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following up on his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa took the court again in Las Vegas for the Washington Wizards and scored 23 points in Sunday's 104-85 win over the Sacramento Kings. Dybantsa also grabbed 7 rebounds with 3 steals and 2 blocks, demonstrating the defensive presence he can provide for Washington as a rookie. His most exciting defensive sequence on Sunday may have been when he blocked a 3-point attempt by fellow rookie Darius Acuff, showing he ca
  
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• Film Don’t Lie: Game 2 for Okorie

  13-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons plays defense during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 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 Stephen Greathouse/N
  
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• Derek Fisher breaks down Lakers fans love-hate relationship with LeBron James in exclusive interview

  13-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laker legend Derek Fisher believes LeBron James wasn’t as beloved by the franchise’s fans as he should’ve been. “It’s hard to tell fans exactly what they should or shouldn’t do,” Fisher told the California Post. “I just think the celebration of his departure is a little bit much. I don’t know what the expectations were, short of winning multiple championships, which no NBA team has done since 2018 basically other than the Warri
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls preview: Raising the white flag

  13-07-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 7: Blake Hinson #25 and Justin Harmon #44 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 7, 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 (Ph
  
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• Where Knicks rank among 10 best Eastern Conference teams ahead of 2026-27 season

  13-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The balance of power in the NBA flipped dramatically this offseason, after a flurry of big acquisitions turned the Eastern Conference into a hotbed of contenders. With so many players changing homes, let’s rank the top 10 teams in the East based on likelihood to represent the conference in the 2027 NBA Finals...10: MagicA team that was largely quiet, the biggest thing going for Orlando is a bet on better health and their new head coach, Sean Sweeney. They have some of the best on-pape
  
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• Former Huskies making waves in 2026 NBA Summer League

  13-07-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Liam McNeeley #33 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T
  
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• Coming home: The optimistic case for Tyler Herro

  13-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Tyler Herro #14 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 Fittingly, Tyler Herro used the song ‘Coming Home’
  
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• Impressive! 10 Takeaways From Celtics’ Summer League Win vs. Hornets

  13-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Dillon Mitchell #20 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
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• The Suns’ young core is making opponents feel them

  13-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Kobe Bufkin #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket as Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns plays defense during the game during the 2026 NBA Summer League 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 Mike
  
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• Checking hype train status after Celtics' first weekend at NBA Summer League

  13-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Checking hype train status after Celtics' first weekend at NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonLAS VEGAS — Every summer, we descend into the 110-degree desert heat for a few days at Vegas Summer League and make rash declarations about the Boston Celtics’ youngest players based on the tiniest of samples of exhibition basketball. It’s a tradition unlike any other.Yes, it’s time for our annual status check on summer hype trains while we power rank the t
  
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• Draymond Green praises Quinten Post's agent for Grizzlies contract negotiation

  13-07-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green praises Quinten Post's agent for Grizzlies contract negotiation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaQuinten Post was a great role player with the Warriors, but he’ll be stepping into a new role with another team in the Western Conference for the 2026-27 NBA season.Last week, Post signed a three-year, $30 million restricted free agency offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. Golden State declined to match the offer.Draymond Green had a lot to say about the new landing s
  
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• Cooper Flagg should lean into his ability to score in the paint

  13-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a fantastic rookie season, the natural next question regarding Cooper Flagg is, just how good can he be? Specifically, can he become good enough to be the best player on a championship team? He has a lot of promising attributes — defensive intuition, scoring with physicality, touch unprecedented for a kid his age and a growth rate higher than 99 percent of teenagers. The glaring hole in his game is the 3-point shot, something that he made at just 29.5 percent last season. It would be
  
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• The Wizards Are Playing Competent Basketball. Even in Summer League, That’s Progress.

  13-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the Utah Jazz at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 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 Two games
  
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