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Your Ultimate 2026 NBA Summer League Guide: Las Vegas, California Classic, & Utah Schedules

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The basketball universe turns its undivided attention to the desert as the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Summer League takes center stage from July 9 to July 19. All 30 NBA franchises are heading to Las Vegas with their newly drafted rookies, sophomore standouts, and hungry roster hopefuls, setting the stage for 76 high-velocity matchups over an action-packed 11 days. Watch all the action live on Fubo. This year's showcase features an extraordinary influx of elite young talent, headlined by an ...

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Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton To Wizards For Jaden Hardy, Two 2nd Rounders

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks. Ayton is on an $8.4 million contract for the 2026-27 season, while Hardy's deal is worth $6 million. Ayton appeared in 72 games with the Lakers, averaging 12.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in 27.2 minutes. Hardy appeared in 57 total games last season with the Dallas Mavericks and Wizards, averaging 9.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.8 minutes. Hardy previously...

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Andre Drummond, Knicks Agree To One-Year, $3.9M Deal

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the New York Knicks. Drummond will replace Mitchell Robinson as the Knicks' backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns. Drummond, similar to Robinson, has long been one of the NBA's best rebounders. Drummond received interest in free agency from the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. Drummond spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, Drummond averaged 6.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.5 minut...

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Tarik Biberovic on the Dallas Mavericks’ radar

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Updated Jul 8, 1:40 PM ET

Tarik Biberovic is a target for the Dallas Mavericks, but his future remains uncertain due to both the NBA offer and the buyout situation with Fenerbahçe Beko. L'articolo Tarik Biberovic on the Dallas Mavericks’ radar proviene da Sportando.

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Cash Considerations Ruled the NBA Draft. Here’s How They Work

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

During the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls dealt No. 38 overall pick Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers for Kam Jones, future pick swaps and so-called cash considerations. It was at least the 15th time since 2000 the Bulls have made a deal involving cash considerations. As a …

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs

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Updated Jul 7, 12:14 AM ET

Celtics The Celtics better be right. That was the general tone from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix after Boston traded Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation. Mannix noted that Brown did not ask out, was still in his prime and had just helped carry Boston through a 56-win season. George, meanwhile, is […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets

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Suns Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA Rumors: Heat, DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets, Cam Johnson, Lakers

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Heat DeMar DeRozan may be one of the next veteran names to watch. Particularly when it comes to the Heat. While nothing appears imminent, speculation continues to build that the Kings could eventually explore a buyout with the six-time All-Star as Sacramento continues reshaping its roster. If that happens, the Heat are expected to be […] The post NBA Rumors: Heat, DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets, Cam Johnson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA insider rips LeBron James, says Lakers were done with him when they acquired Luka Doncic

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Updated Jul 6, 4:08 AM ET

It’s been nearly a week since LeBron James informed the Lakers he wasn’t going to play for them next season, but apparently, the Lakers were prepared for it. According to NBA insider Ric Bucher, on his show “On The Ball With Ric Bucher,” the Lakers have been preparing for a life without James since they...

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Bucks Sign Brayden Burries To Rookie Scale Contract

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Brayden Burries, the 10th overall pick in June’s draft, has become the 23rd 2026 first-rounder to officially sign his rookie scale contract, the Bucks announced on Sunday (Twitter link). A freshman at Arizona in 2025/26, Burries made an immediate impact in his first and only college season by averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, […]

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To lure LeBron James, Cavaliers could try to trade for Bronny

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Updated Jul 6, 4:08 AM ET

The Cavaliers reportedly are looking to bring a James family reunion back to Cleveland. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers are keeping an open roster spot for Bronny James so that they can lure LeBron James this offseason. Per The Stein Line, “One conspiracy whisper making the rounds: They want to make sure...

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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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