The Golden State Warriors won the 2026 NBA Summer League title in Las Vegas this month, and it turns out that they may have had a leg up on the competition thanks to a "secret weapon."
A deep dive into the competitive battles between these two teams.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards plays defense during the game on Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz during the game during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 9, 2026 at 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 (Phot...
The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces renew one of the WNBA’s biggest rivalries Thursday night, with two championship contenders meeting at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. How to Watch Liberty vs Aces New York enters the matchup…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 28: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces shoots a free throw against the Portland Fire in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 28, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Fire 98-83. 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 A sweaty ...
A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart share a moment in a 2024 WNBA playoff game. | NBAE via Getty Images What remains one of the WNBA’s most compelling rivalries resumes on Thursday night in Sin City: New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces (10 p.m. ET, Prime Video). Neither team occupies the superteam heights they occupied when this rivalry first launched during the 2023 season. Despite their status as defending champions, the Aces’ dominance is now pocked with inconsistency, largely due to their lac...
NBALAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: The sneakers worn by Egor Dëmin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE vi...
Tom Dundon reportedly chose buying the Trail Blazers over pursuing an $8 billion NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Tobi Lawal #33, Morez Johnson Jr. #14, and Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 (...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Keon Ellis #14, Michael Porter Jr. #17, Terance Mann #14 and Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets attend the game between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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 ...
Guillory was on site in Las Vegas for all the Summer League action, so we discussed Thornton and his performance.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9:Keyonte George #3, Isaiah Collier #8, Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz attend the game between the Utah Jazz and 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 C...
The Liberty may have had the upper hand, but Las Vegas finally flips the script as the Aces lead Thursday’s top WNBA moneyline plays for July 30.
LAS VEGAS — With the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr from Baylor University. The six-foot-five guard had a monster junior season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 reboundfs, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game in 34 appearances per game. Like the other Cameron taken in the NBA […] The post Exclusive: Cameron Carr ready to do whatever Lakers need as he prepares for life in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks on July 16, 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...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets gets interviewed during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 Sydney Bezelik/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...
The league is back after the All-Star break and things are already shifting.
NBALAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: The sneakers worn by Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Ryan Stetz/N...
NCAA MLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 03: Head coach Josh Pastner of the UNLV Rebels reacts as he watches his players on offense against the Utah State Aggies in the second half of their game at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rebels defeated the Aggies 92-65. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the c...
Who can challenge the Lynx, Aces, and Liberty? The post WNBA's Big 3 Lead Championship Odds, But Who Are The Sleepers? appeared first on Ballislife.com.
