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Could Adou Thiero fill the Lakers’ athletic wing void?

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Los Angeles’ crosstown rivalry reignited Tuesday about 300 miles away from their respective arenas. A potential highlight transition dunk from Adou Thiero turned into a hard foul, deemed reckless enough to be upgraded to a flagrant. Some extra pushing and shoving followed, resulting in technicals. Thiero and the Summer League Lakers brushed off the mini scuffle and went on to win their fifth straight game, including three in a row to remain undefeated in Las Vegas. The purple and gold’s 36th ...

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Lakers beat Bulls, advance to Las Vegas Summer League semifinals

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Pistons

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a rebound during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans 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 Image...

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Connected and Unbreakable: How Old Dominion hopes to get back to the NCAA Tournament

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Mike Jones coaches from the sideline. | Photo courtesy of Old Dominion University. In 2019, Carsen Edwards authored arguably the most memorable NCAA Tournament scoring runs in recent memory as Purdue reached the Elite Eight. Yet the team that held Edwards to his lowest point total of the tournament wasn’t coached by Jay Wright, Tony Bennett or Rick Barnes, all of whom the Boilermakers faced. It was Old Dominion. The Monarchs haven’t returned to the NCAA Tournament since, but in his third seas...

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What Victor Wembanyama’s pay cut means for the Spurs’ future

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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 cont...

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Spurs re-sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year, $3.3 million deal

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Jan 22, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) stares down Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images | Peter Creveling-Imagn Images The Spurs have filled at their required 14th roster spot, and it’s with another returning face. For the second year in a row, Jordan McLaughlin is returning on a minimum deal worth $3.3 million for one year, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Free agent ...

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