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• Maliq Brown Makes His NBA Debut A Success

  04-07-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Maliq Brown #15 of the San Antonio Spurs warms up prior to playing the Miami Heat in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Duke Blue
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 5: Acuff Crowned King

  05-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Saturday’s four-game Summer League slate didn’t disappoint, and there are four more games on tap today as the California Classic heads into its third day of action.I’m all in on the Sacramento Kings and Darius Acuff Jr. as they face the Warriors’ B-Team, the Golden State Blue. I’m betting on Yaxel Lendeborg staying hot for the Golden State Gold, and the power of friendship (and
  
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• Lakers vs Heat California Classic preview: Hoping for a better showing

  05-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After an underwhelming debut in this year’s California Classic tournament, the Lakers look to bounce back against the Miami Heat on Sunday. This is their first game of a back-to-back with the finale against the San Antonio Spurs taking place on Monday.Start time and TV scheduleWho: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami HeatWhen: 1:30 p.m. PT, July 5Where: Chase CenterWatch: ESPN, League Pass, Prime VideoThe Lakers opened their summer campaign with a rather forgettable perfo
  
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• Will this year’s Summer League Raptors reveal future playoff pieces?

  05-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 19: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 of the Toronto Raptors battles for the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 19, 2025 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 Can
  
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• Westchester Knicks 2025-26 Season Recap

  05-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 24: Dink Pate #1 of the Westchester Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Long Island Nets on March 24, 2026 at The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, 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 (Photo by Evan Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
  
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• Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Big men rumblings, NIL deals, dumped Paco?

  05-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Larry the cat at Number 10 Downing Street on June 21, 2026 in London, England. The prime minister is facing calls to announce a timeline for his departure from office ahead of an expected leadership challenge by Andy Burnham, who is re-entering parliament after his victory in the Makerfield by-election. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images) | Getty Images I’m late to yesterday, so happy 5th of July to those reading me from the United States. Better late than nev
  
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• Report: Dusty May’s staff is taking shape with latest addition Joe Boylan

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: New Orleans assistant coach Joe Boylan before the New Orleans Pelicans versus Los Angeles Lakers game on February 27, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Icon Sportswire) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Dallas Mavericks new head coach Dusty May is reportedly making Willie Green his first coaching staff hire. Just days later, it is now being reported that Joe Boylan will also be joining May on the sidelines this season, despite rumored interest
  
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• How the Timberwolves Solve the Power Forward “Problem”

  05-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ever since the Lamelo Ball trade (which remains yet to be completed), Timberwolves fans have been focused on one question:Will LeBron James be coming to Minnesota?The answer is obviously yes, as he will inevitably play either for or against the Wolves at some point in the coming season, his record-setting 24th (how?) season. Whether LeBron is on the way or not, the Wolves have a massive hole at power forward.James on a minimum deal would undoubtedly be the best solution to that problem (and argu
  
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• YouTube Gold: Cameron Boozer’s NBA Summer League Debut Is Drawing Raves

  05-07-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 4, 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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• LeBron might return to the Cavs. Which Browns reunion do you want to see by 2027?

  05-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James once sported a throwback Jim Brown jersey before a 2003 high school game that pitted St. Vincent-St. Mary against Walsh. | Phil Masturzo/Beacon Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This is a Cleveland Browns site, as the somewhat inside joke in the comments will remind us. If we are being honest, we are also a site full of sports fans who like a lot of different things. Whether that is the World Cup and Olympics every four years, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Guardians, the Co
  
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• Open Thread: The NBA is testing a free throw procedure at Summer League

  05-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Chase Center on July 03, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Get
  
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• NBA Free Agency 2026 Day 6 discussion

  05-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Famed basketball center Patrick Ewing, who spent 15 years with the New York Knicks, reaches out to great friends from the NBA along with Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (R) after announcing his retirement at a news conference in New York 17 September, 2002 . Ewing also announced that he will join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Today is July
  
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• Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Wildcats in the NBA Summer League

  05-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: A Summer league logo is shown on center court during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 8, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 84-76. 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
  
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• Knicks GOAT Patrick Ewing joins Wizards coaching staff

  05-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -JUNE 5: Former New York Knicks player Patrick Ewing appears curtsied before their game against the San Antonio Spurs of 2026 NBA Finals - Game Two at Frost Bank Center on June 5, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Patrick Ewing is leaving the New York
  
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• Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. recalls takeaways from ‘studying' NBA games at home

  05-07-2026 10:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. recalls takeaways from ‘studying' NBA games at home originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaProgramming note: Kings Draft Review with Deuce Mason debuts at 4 p.m. PT on Sunday on NBC Sports California.When it comes to performance on the hardwood, Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. proved what he can do. But while he was making history during his freshman season at Arkansas, the 19-year-old also was taking notes on what was to come.The No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft s
  
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• Sacramento Kings reshape rebuild with Darius Acuff Jr. and key draft moves

  05-07-2026 07:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CA ― The future looks bright for the Sacramento Kings.Darius Acuff Jr. shined in his first summer league game at the California Classic, a 79-76 win against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on July 4.Acuff had a rough start to the game, going 1-for-8, but he continued to attack downhill. He finished the game going 9-for-29 and scored 25 points and four assists, including the game-winning assist to second-year guard Nique Clifford who knocked down
  
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• Wizards hiring Knicks legend Patrick Ewing as assistant

  05-07-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards are hiring Knicks legend Patrick Ewing as an assistant on coach Brian Keefe's staff, according to multipe Saturday reports, following SNY's Ian Begley breaking report that Ewing was "in talks with the Wizards to join the club’s coaching staff."ESPN's Shams Charania subsequently reported that Ewing "agreed to become an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards and head coach Brian Keefe."Ewing, 63, has been an advisor and basketball ambassador with the Knicks for the
  
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• Nets lose to Kings, 79-76, without Mikel Brown Jr, but Egor Demin shines

  05-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 04: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket on Nique Clifford #00 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half in the California Classic a NBA Summer League game at Golden 1 Center on July 04, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty I
  
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• Andre Drummond thinks he can fill Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson void: ‘Bring in a similar talent’

  05-07-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Drummond reacts during the 76ers' April 4 game.Andre Drummond is excited to join the team he grew up rooting for and hopefully help it repeat as champions.The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native agreed to come to the Knicks on Friday, coming aboard on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to serve as Karl-Anthony Towns’ backup.“[Losing] Mitchell Robinson was a huge loss for them,” Drummond told media personality Mika Ortiz on X in his first public comments since the contract was finalized
  
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• LeBron James seen with Cavs front office member in Akron

  05-07-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images In case you haven’t heard, LeBron James is currently a free agent, and the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be in the driver’s seat to sign him. That speculation has only grown as LeBron has spent the last week or so in the Akron area golfing,
  
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• Report: Wizards add NBA legend Patrick Ewing to coaching staff

  05-07-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: NBA Hall of Famer and former Georgetown Hoyas player Patrick Ewing is introduced as the Georgetown Hoyas' new head basketball coach John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center on April 5, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards have hired NBA legend Patrick Ewing to a position on their coaching staff, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday.Georgetown and New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has agreed to become
  
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• Patrick Ewing reportedly joining Wizards' staff as assistant, with Steve Clifford coming aboard as coaching advisor

  05-07-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards are glimmering with hope this summer after drafting AJ Dybantsa with the top pick. He’s joining a young cohort that’s led by All-Star veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis.Under head coach Brian Keefe, the Wizards are expected to transform into a playoff-contending team next season. Keefe is reportedly calling upon some trusted voices to help him bring that turnaround to fruition in Washington.He’s adding Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing as an assis
  
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• Patrick Ewing reportedly joining Wizards' staff as assistant, with Steve Clifford coming aboard as coaching adviser

  05-07-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Washington Wizards are glimmering with hope this summer after drafting A.J. Dybantsa with the top pick. He's joining a young squad that's led by All-Star veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis.Under head coach Brian Keefe, the Wizards are expected to transform into a playoff contender next season. Keefe is reportedly calling upon some trusted voices to help him bring that turnaround to fruition in Washington.He's adding Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing as an assistant and longtime NBA c
  
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• NBA insider reveals there’s ‘growing belief’ that Cavs are favorites to sign LeBron James

  05-07-2026 04:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 24: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via G
  
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• Mohamed Diawara’s chance to prove himself a key storyline in Knicks’ summer league

  05-07-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks will have plenty of storylines to monitor during the NBA Summer League.The Knicks told us how they felt about Mohamed Diawara by locking him up to an extension before the restricted free agent could test the open market.Leon Rose & Co. are obviously very high on the 6-foot-9 wing, after a better-than-expected rookie year in which the 51st overall pick in the 2025 draft appeared in 69 games and made seven starts. The front office and Diawara agreed to a multiyear deal worth over $1
  
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• Patrick Ewing joins Wizards staff as an assistant coach

  05-07-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Ewing is pictured during a June 8 game.Patrick Ewing is returning to coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks the last two seasons.The legendary center who remains one of the greatest Knicks players ever — present throughout their recent championship run and parade, too — has joined the Wizards staff as an assistant coach, according to a Saturday ESPN report.Ewing previously served as the head coach for Georgetown — his alma mater — from 2017-23, lea
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks recap and final score: DARRYN PETERSON

  05-07-2026 03:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game on July 4, 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 by Melissa Majchrza
  
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• Flemings shines in overtime loss as Hawks lose 102-101 in Summer League debut

  05-07-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 4: Cody Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz pressures Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta hawks during the second half of of their 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 4, 2026 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. ( Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty
  
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• Darryn Peterson erupts for 28 points in NBA Summer League debut, helps Jazz eke out OT win against Hawks

  05-07-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darryn Peterson's lone season at Kansas raised questions, more so about his availability than his ability. He could put those concerns to bed early in his NBA career.After explaining in the lead-up to the draft that doctors determined his cramping issues in college were due to him taking high doses of creatine, Peterson finally took the court again Saturday.It didn't take the guard long to showcase his intriguing two-way impact, a 94-foot skill set the Utah Jazz couldn't pass on at No. 2 overall
  
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• Game Thread: Happy 4th of July!

  05-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Competitive eater Joey Chestnut eats pierogies during a halftime competition during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on November 21, 2025 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 Go Rays!Join the conve
  
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