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David Vanterpool To Join Wizards Front Office; Adam Caporn Named As Lead Assistant

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Washington Wizards assistant coach David Vanterpool will join the team's front office, sources told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Vanterpool, who joined the Wizards during the 2023-24 season, has been an assistant for 13 years. Adam Caporn was also announced as Brian Keefe's lead assistant for next season. Patrick Ewing will also join the coaching staff, with Steve Clifford hired as an advisor.

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Indiana Fever, without Caitlin Clark, defeat Las Vegas Aces

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Updated Jul 6, 11:15 AM ET

Without A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark on the floor, guard Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, including 10 free throws, and the Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces for the first time in Nevada 84-68 on Sunday, improving Indiana's record to 12-8 on the season.

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Lakers Notes: Kessler, Ayton, Thiero, Contention

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Updated Jul 6, 9:01 PM ET

The Lakers‘ decision to enter into a sign-and-trade agreement with the Jazz to acquire restricted free agent center Walker Kessler was an all-in swing to establish a defensive infrastructure to complement offensive-first backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Kessler is the exact type of defender you’d want to play alongside Los Angeles’ two lead […]

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Nuggets Listening To Sign-And-Trades For Peyton Watson?

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The Nuggets have been clear in their desire to upgrade the roster around Nikola Jokic this summer, despite their limited resources. So far, their moves have been minor, re-signing Tyus Jones while adding backup big man Marvin Bagley III, as they await the restricted free agency outcome of breakout forward Peyton Watson. While the team […]

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[Stein & Fischer] The Denver Nuggets have rebuffed trade calls for Cameron Johnson. Peyton Watson is said to be seeking a deal north of $25 million in average annual value.

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Updated Jul 6, 8:08 AM ET

How does a lightly used Terrance Mann sound? But in all seriousness, how would we feel about a possible sign and trade for Watson above $25M a year? submitted by /u/Never_enough_Dolf [link] [comments]

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Recap: Cameron Carr Leads Lakers To Double OT Comeback Win Over Heat In California Classic

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Updated Jul 6, 7:35 AM ET

After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center. It was a much better showing from the Lakers as they fought back from an early double-digit deficit to force overtime. […]

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Rich Paul: LeBron’s Decision Likely Not Imminent

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Updated Jul 6, 1:00 PM ET

Speaking to Forbes contributor Mark Medina, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said he’s not expecting his star client, LeBron James, to make a decision on his next team in the near future. “I don’t think this happens anytime soon,” Paul told Medina. Asked to clarify whether he thought it might be weeks or days, Paul […]

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LeBron James sweepstakes still have everyone guessing

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If you’re looking for certainty on where LeBron James will sign, Terry Pluto isn’t about to give it to you. Neither is anyone else. In a column for Cleveland.com, Pluto admitted what many executives, scouts and reporters have privately acknowledged over the past week: Nobody really knows where James is headed. “I have no idea […] The post LeBron James sweepstakes still have everyone guessing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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