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• Open Thread: Jesse Eisenberg says playing Gregg Popovich is his dream role

  07-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 30: Head Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 30, 2024 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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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 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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• 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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• 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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• Open Thread: Sean Sweeney is gone, but he is not the only Spurs staff member heading to Orlando

  09-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: Sean Sweeney talks to the media during a press conference to introduce Sweeney as the new head coach of the Orlando Magic on June 18, 2026 at AdventHealth Training Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?

  09-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 6: Kevin Durant smiles during the game between the Seattle Storm against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 6, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Houston Ro
  
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• The return of “big man by committee”

  09-07-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 9, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images When the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA championship, they did so with three centers who thrived on the perimeter. Sure, Kristaps Porzingis was a nightmare on the high post, and Luke Kornet had a knack for coming up with clutch, timely passes out of
  
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• Twitter Gold: Austin Rivers Is Not Having It

  09-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Austin Rivers #0 of the Duke Blue Devils launches his last-second, game-winning 3-point basket over Tyler Zeller #44 of the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2012 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke won 85-84. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) | Getty Images We don’t know the entire circumstances of this video, but this guy is talking to Austin Rivers and disses his NBA career, and Rivers is just not having it. We’l
  
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• Optionality, the Walker-Pierce parallels, and 2028

  09-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boston, MA - March 22: Former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce reacts after guard Jaylen Brown made a 3-pointer in the first quarter. The Celtics played the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images If you tuned in to the press conference, you heard two buzzwords from President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and majority owner Bill Chisolm: “optionality” and “basket
  
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• Thursday Posted & Toasted Notes: SLAM’d OG, Brunson in Chicago, Sidetalk Drummond

  09-07-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MOROGORO, TANZANIA - MAY 26: Giraffes roam the Mkata Floodplain in Mikumi National Park, located in Tanzania's Morogoro Region, on May 26, 2026. Covering an area of 3,230 square kilometers, Mikumi is among Tanzania's largest national parks and is known for its rich wildlife, vast savannas and diverse ecosystems. The Mkata Floodplain is considered one of the park's prime wildlife-viewing areas, offering visitors the opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat. (Photo by Ali Osman Kaya
  
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• Utah Jazz News: New center signing and another Adam Silver letdown

  09-07-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up the court agaisnt the Memphis Grizzlies 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) | Ge
  
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• Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards: Summer League Preview, start time, how to watch

  09-07-2026 05:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has been a long time since the Jazz last played a meaningful game I desperately wanted them to win, and it is unhealthy how excited I am for this matchup. After a solid three games in the SLC Summer League, the Jazz head south to Las Vegas, and as hot as the desert sun is sure to be outside, on the court, the Thursday night primetime game featuring the top two picks in the draft will be much hotter.How to Watch the Las Vegas Summer League?Who: Utah Jazz vs Washington WizardsWhen: Thursday, Ju
  
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• Top 50 players to watch at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas

  09-07-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every July, all 30 teams cram into two gyms in Las Vegas and we collectively overreact to basketball games that will be forgotten by Halloween. And yet, Summer League matters because it's the one place where every fanbase, from the contenders to the doomed, gets to squint at a 19-year-old and think, “Hey, he’s gonna be a guy for us!” Here are the 50 players I'll be watching, including one player from every team. Some are star rookies. Others are second-year guys who need to sho
  
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• Nuggets waive center Jonas Valanciunas, making him a free agent

  09-07-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With only $2 million of Jonas Valanciunas' $10 million salary for next season guaranteed, the writing has been on the wall for a while, considering how the Nuggets are looking to save money as they look to extend Peyton Watson.The Nuggets have officially waived Valanciunas, a story first reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources told @hoopshype. He had a fully guaranteed $10 million decision today. Denver will now owe
  
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• Wizards vs. Jazz preview: Washington starts 2026 NBA Summer League on Thursday

  09-07-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 31: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks and forward AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars chase down a loose ball in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Summer League tips off tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern with the epic grudge match with the Utah Jazz the world has been anticipating for almost two weeks.That’s when Washington picked BYU forward A
  
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• Mark Cuban reportedly takes dispute with Mavericks over control of team to court, cites Luka Dončić trade

  09-07-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Mark Cuban sold his majority stake of the Dallas Mavericks in 2023, he did so with the belief that he'd still have a say in business operations and control over basketball decisions.Two-plus years later, the Mavericks have made drastic changes to both the business and the basketball team, most notably the controversial trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban says that those decisions were made without his input and he feels shut out of the operation. And he's taking
  
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• Utah re-signs center Mo Bamba on two-year deal

  09-07-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Walker Kessler off to Los Angeles, it's going to be a bit of center by committee in Utah this season. Jusuf Nurkić likely starts with Jaxson Hayes behind him.Now add Mo Bamba to the list. Bamba is returning to the Jazz on a two-year deal, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.Bamba signed a couple of 10-day contracts with the Jazz last season and played in two games with the team. They liked him enough to bring him back, although likely on a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal.The No. 6 pick
  
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• The Lakers have officially signed Walker Kessler, who may determine the success of the Luka Dončić era

  09-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 25: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz is interviewed after the win against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 25, 2023 at vivint.SmartHome Arena 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Chris Nicoll/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G
  
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• The Brooklyn Podcast: Free Agency, Summer League Takeaways and Pooch’s Return!

  09-07-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Mikel Brown Jr #0 of the Brooklyn Nets attempts a layup during the first half against the Golden State Warriors during 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 California Cl
  
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