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• Mark Pope provides update on Jamal Crawford possibly joining the Kentucky coaching staff

  09-07-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope yells on the sidelines during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jamal Crawford has been a guy Kentucky Basketball fans have had their minds fixated on this summer. The possibility of the three-time NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year joining Mark Pope’s coachin
  
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• Details of Nate Ament’s rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks

  09-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Nate Ament talks to the media during a press conference during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nate Ament is
  
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• LeBron James free agent rumors: What is LeBron's timeline for making a decision?

  09-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James' decision on where to play next is the one big bit of drama left in free agency, and he is taking his time doing so. Here are the latest rumors around his decision.As a reminder, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are considered the leaders in the chase, with the Philadelphia 76ers potentially on that tier depending on who you ask. Also still in the mix are the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.LeBron’s decision timelineGet comfortable, we co
  
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• How to watch every former UVA basketball player in the NBA Summer League

  09-07-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Jacari White #50 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on July 06, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NBA Summer League officially tips off on Thur
  
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• Jordan Clarkson returning to Knicks on one-year minimum contract

  09-07-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks are trying to keep the band together after winning their first title in five decades.That includes Jordan Clarkson, who will return to the Knicks on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract, news first reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post after speaking with Clarkson's agent, Rich Paul, with ESPN’s Shams Charania adding the salary details.Clarkson played in 72 games for the Knicks last season, although his minutes fluctuated, and he averaged 8.6 points and 1.3
  
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• Sources: Jacob Tobey out as Spurs play-by-play announcer

  09-07-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 7, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; PAC 12 sports broadcaster Jacob Tobey prior to the game between the Oregon State Beavers against the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Well, here’s a direction no one saw the Spurs’ summer going.After two seasons, Spurs’ television play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey has reportedly been fired after allegedly having an affair with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. The new
  
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• Summer League Preview: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

  09-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 22: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves listens to instruction from assistant coach Pablo Prigioni in the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center on February 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Im
  
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• Jordan Clarkson re-signing with Knicks on one-year deal

  09-07-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks are bringing back Jordan Clarkson on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms.The shooting guard played in 72 regular season games in his first season with the Knicks after joining them on a veteran minimum contract last offseason. He averaged 8.6 points in the regular season and 4.9 points during the playoffs.Clarkson came to New York to be a scoring threat off the bench -- he averaged 17.5 points in the previous six seasons with the Utah Jazz, mostly in the
  
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• Knicks re-sign Jordan Clarkson, bolster bench depth

  09-07-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are bringing back one of their champions, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Thursday morning.According to Charnia, Clarkson has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return New Y
  
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• How Lakers' all-in move for Walker Kessler created a dilemma they're trying to solve with Jonathan Kuminga

  09-07-2026 17:35 via cbssports.com
  
  The Lakers have a center to pair with Luka Dončić, but they also have a gaping hole on the wing
  
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• NBA Summer League 2026: Daily schedule, scores, how to watch

  09-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Summer League in Las Vegas tips off today headlined by a matchup between Washington’s AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s Darryn Peterson, the top two picks in the 2026 draft. Here’s everything you need to know:Vegas Summer League infoDates: July 9-19Locations: Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NevadaHow to watch: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and Prime VideoSummer League formatAll 30 teams will participate during the 11-day competition in Las Vegas, with each team playing at
  
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• NBA Summer League 2026: Daily schedule, scores, format, how to watch

  09-07-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Summer League in Las Vegas tips off today headlined by a matchup between the top two picks in the 2026 draft: Washington’s AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s Darryn Peterson. Here’s everything you need to know for the league’s showcase event:Vegas Summer League infoDates: July 9-19Locations: Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NevadaHow to watch: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and Prime VideoSummer League formatAll 30 teams will participate during the 11-day competition i
  
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• Bucks reveal 2026 Vegas Summer League roster

  09-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles up court during the second half of the California Classic against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 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 Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks a
  
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• 5 Sixers to watch in Summer League

  09-07-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Summer Sixers tip off in Vegas starting Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons at 5:30 p.m. on Amazon Prime and NBC Sports Philadelphia.Here are five players to watch.Labaron Philon, GJust because it’s obvious doesn’t mean it can’t be true. It’s time to see if the Sixers truly struck gold again outside of the lottery. Not that Summer League is a huge barometer for that measurement, but it’s at least a start if Philon can go out and dominate, particularly aga
  
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• NBA Summer League Predictions & Parlay for Today, July 9: Dybantsa, Peterson Clash

  09-07-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The crown jewel of the NBA's Summer League is set to see several top rookies grace the court in Sin City tonight, including No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson.Their matchup leads off our NBA Summer League picks for Thursday, July 9.NBA Summer League predictions for July 9Pick Jazz moneyline-133 Kings moneyline-150Today's Summer League PicksJazz moneyline (-133 at Kalshi)The Utah Jazz
  
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• How Did The NBA’s Mini-Summer Leagues Go For Chase Ross & Olivier-Maxence Prosper?

  09-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NBA Summer League isn’t just the event in Las Vegas.They keep hosting these miniature Summer Leagues in California and Salt Lake City the week before everyone goes to Nevada.I’ve never heard an explanation as to why they exist, but they keep on doing them.In any case, with Vegas Summer League starting today, I wanted to check in with Chase Ross and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the two former Marquette men’s basketball players who were on the rosters in California and Utah respectiv
  
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• Butterfly Effect: Carter Bryant takes the court in Vegas

  09-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs forward Carter Bryant makes his second-year Summer League debut Thursday at 3:30 pm CST against San Antonio native Kingston Flemings and the Atlanta Hawks.You’ll remember Bryant flashed as a Summer League rookie last year, motivating ESPN’s Tim Legler to say he’d win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award someday.The Summer Spurs will play at least four games in Las Vegas after going 0-3 in the California Classic.Around the HornVegas Prep: Yahoo’s Kevin O’
  
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• The aura and aggression defining Egor Demin’s Summer

  09-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 06, 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 Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The most startling statistic for
  
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• Recently waived Jonas Valanciunas among centers on Knicks’ radar

  09-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks already brought in Andre Drummond to help make up for the loss of two of their big men this offseason, and it appears they could be targeting another veteran. According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, Jonas Valanciunas is among centers on the team’s radar as they look to continue filling out their roster. Valanciunas, of course, was waived by the Nuggets on Wednesday.The 34-year-old big man will become available in free agency once he clears waivers. As per Begley,
  
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• NBA summer league storylines: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson meet in highly anticipated showdown

  09-07-2026 15:53 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's what to watch as the league gathers for Las Vegas Summer League over the next 10 days
  
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• Mark Cuban sues Mavericks over locking him out of new arena deal

  09-07-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has filed a dispute in Dallas County, Texas, court, alleging that Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont engaged in “adversarial business practices” and is seeking a judge to compel the team's executives to disclose details of the franchise's new arena plans.The Mavericks had planned to develop a site in North Dallas that housed a shopping mall. The 104-acre site, called Valley View, would include a new arena with a practice facility,
  
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• 2026 second-round pick Jack Kayil added to Knicks' Summer League roster

  09-07-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SNY recently broke down 4 Knicks to watch during the NBA Summer League, and it appears you could add another to the list. The second-round pick Jack Kayil has officially been added to the team’s roster ahead of their exhibition opener Friday night against the Nets. Kayil was originally left off the roster due to an issue with his current club. The youngster’s agent indicated to reporters last week, though, that they expected it to be quickly resolved.Now the Knicks wil
  
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• Jon Horst opens up on trading Giannis

  09-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MILWAUKEE, WI -MAY 06: Jon Horst, Manager of the Milwaukee Bucks, introduces new head coach Taylor Jenkins on May 06, 2026 at the Milwaukee Art Museum 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 Images On Wednesday, for
  
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• 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League tips off with marquee rookie matchup between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson

  09-07-2026 14:56 via cbssports.com
  
  The NBA's 30-team Las Vegas Summer League tips off Thursday with a bang
  
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• 4 Knicks to watch during 2026 NBA Summer League

  09-07-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Less than a month after winning the NBA championship, the Knicks will be back on a basketball court -- well, at least a few players on the actual team. New York’s Summer League roster, which features roster players Mohamed Diawara, Dillon Jones and Pacome Dadiet will give the club a chance to evaluate their younger talent and potential training camp and G-League invites.The Knicks begin Summer League on Friday night with a matchup against the Nets -- let’s look at four players t
  
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• Is Oso Ighodaro the key to unlocking the Phoenix Suns’ potentially potent offense?

  09-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  You are what you eat, or in this case, you are who you trade with and after a steady diet of trade activity with the Charlotte Hornets the Phoenix Suns, as currently constructed, are projected to run out a teal tinted lineup to start the upcoming season.If you pull up Charlotte’s season averages from last year and sort by field goal attempts, it’d be easy to go down the list, crossing out Hornets and filling in Suns, and see exactly where everybody fits. Lamelo Booker 17.3. Miller Gr
  
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• Moussa Cisse’s contract situation, explained

  09-07-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 12: Moussa Cisse #30 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Mav
  
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• Four Celtics storylines we're watching at 2026 NBA Summer League

  09-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Celtics storylines we're watching at 2026 NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Jaylen Brown saga has dominated the conversation around the Boston Celtics for the better part of the past month (it feels so much longer, right?), so can we interest you in some honest-to-goodness Celtics basketball?Boston’s summer league squad descended into the desert this week for what will be at least five games on the campus of UNLV. The Celtics launch into summer action on Fr
  
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• A Former NBA Player Has Thoughts On Cameron Boozer’s Future in the league

  09-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies boxes out Jonas Aidoo #50 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a 2026 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on July 6, 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 Image
  
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• Sixers open Vegas Summer League against Pistons

  09-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 25: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to the media during the Philadelphia 76ers press conference introducing Labaron Philon Jr. on June 25, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ 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. G
  
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