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• Tim Bontemps bolts ESPN writing gig for Hawks front office job

  09-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ESPN Reporter Tim Bontemps attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers on January 15, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.From the press box to the executive suite. Former ESPN NBA writer and New York Post reporter Tim Bontemps is taking a role with the Hawks’ front office as a strategic advisor, he confirmed Wednesday.The new position will see Bontemps report to the team’s president of basketball operations, Onsi Saleh. ESPN
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Open Thread: A Ben Stiller directed New York Knicks documentary is in the works

  13-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Ben Stiller records a video during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 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 the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images During the Spurs 2026
  
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• How Cenac Jr., Mitchell can inject much-needed athleticism into Celtics

  13-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Cenac Jr., Mitchell can inject much-needed athleticism into Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonLAS VEGAS — An overtime-forcing 3-pointer was undoubtedly the highlight of Chris Cenac Jr.’s pro debut for the Boston Celtics at Vegas Summer League on Friday night. But our favorite moment came earlier when Cenac tried one of the most ambitious putbacks in summer league history and nearly impaled a teammate in the process.Crashing hard from the 3-point line on a Curtis Jon
  
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• Man Man Rocks The Rim In Summer League Play vs. The Pelicans

  13-07-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket 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) | N
  
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• Jermaine O’Neal reveals he nearly committed to Kentucky before Rick Pitino urged him to choose the NBA

  13-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Former NBA player Jermaine O’Neal watches his son SMU Mustangs forward Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (not pictured) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal recently revealed that he came close to committing to Kentucky following the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship before head coach Rick Pitino gave him advice
  
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• Has Darryn Peterson Shown Enough in Summer League?

  13-07-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 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 Candice W
  
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• Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green are going at it now after the Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight in Las Vegas

  13-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem are going at it again, this time over the apparent Las Vegas fight between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Haslem fired back at Green on social media Sunday, ripping the Golden State Warriors star for comments that he made recently on his podcast. "I see some things just don't change," Haslem wrote, in part. "You was on sucka s**t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole, and you on sucka s**t now."What did Draymond Green say about UD?While this feud goes
  
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• Udonis Haslem and Draymond Green are going at it after the Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight in Las Vegas

  13-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Draymond Green and Udonis Haslem are going at it again, this time over the apparent Las Vegas fight between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Haslem fired back at Green on social media Sunday, ripping the Golden State Warriors star for comments that he made recently on his podcast. "I see some things just don't change," Haslem wrote, in part. "You was on sucka s**t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole, and you on sucka s**t now."What did Draymond Green say about UD?While this feud goes
  
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