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It’s time for Summer League Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no per...

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Warriors Reacts Survey: How do you feel about LeBron James?

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shakes hands with Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors after the Lakers defeated the Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on January 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) ...

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Yaxel Lendeborg continues to shine in Warriors Vegas opener

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 When...

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Summer League Jersey report

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SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 3: Gheorghe Muresan #77 of the Washington Bullets stands during a game played on March 3, 1996 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. 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 1996 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images There are three kinds of NBA j...

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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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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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Dillon Brooks’ career year wasn’t a fluke

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Fluke Deez. Preparation finally synced up with opportunity for Dillon Brooks in his 9th season in the NBA, as he shot his way to the brink of an All-Star bid, but the naysayers in the Suns content sphere are tugging on his jersey, trying to pull the Villain back down to earth. They want to give away his shots to Miles Bridges and relegate his shine to the corner three, but nobody puts Dillon in the corner. For the duration of his career, prior to his arrival in Phoenix, the turnaround jumper ...

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Fleming’s defensive progression was one of Summer League’s biggest wins

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on July 13, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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WNBA gameday discussion: What’s with the Toronto Tempo’s fourth-quarter troubles, and can they reverse them against the Atlanta Dream?

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Marina Mabrey. | NBAE via Getty Images The Toronto Tempo might be the most appropriately named WNBA team. For an organization that experienced some questioning of their branding decisions, they’ve built a team that embodies their moniker. The Tempo like to play with tempo. However, intentionally or not, they might have leaned too far into that identity. Toronto’s tempo has come with some tempestuousness, and no, we’re not just referring to Marina Mabrey’s crashouts. WNBA analyst Dan Falkenhei...

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WNBA awards check in: Rookie of the Year might not be the only major honor that Olivia Miles deserves to win

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Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images In the wake of the loaded 2026 WNBA Draft class, most analysts and fans predicted this year’s first-year troupe to run one of the most competitive Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. And while the newest members of the W have shown no shortage of talent, one supernova up north has nearly crossed the finish line, already. Here’s our assessment of the Rookie of the Year race at midseason. In the comments, share your analysis and pre...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Do the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics prove that youth, rather than experience, matters more?

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Paige Bueckers gets a bucket against the New York Liberty. | NBAE via Getty Images Just over one week ago, the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty met for a high-profile matchup in Brooklyn. Going in, I suggested the showdown served as test of both teams’ quality, wondering how the outcome would further influence where Dallas and New York are in the championship contender conversation. For the second time this season, the Wings answered affirmatively, claiming a confidence-boosting win over the...

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WNBA awards check in: Jessica Shepard, Carla Leite and Marina Mabrey are building strong Most Improved Player cases

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Jessica Shepard and Marina Mabrey. | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Every year, every single WNBA player wants to improve upon how she played the season before. Accomplishing that, however, is easier said than done. But every sesaon, a handful of players reach a level of play no one saw coming. This 2026 WNBA campaign is no exception, and at the midway point of the season, here are the three players who are at the forefront of the Most Improved Player (MIP) conversation. In the comments, let us know...

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