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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Seth Trimble #55 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images Today is actually a doubleheader. First, the Washington Mystics play the Toronto Tempo tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Then, the Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls...

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 10: John Collins #20 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 10, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits during the national anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James is 41 years old and still seizes...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 10, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Boston, MA - October 29: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell on the court in the first quarter at TD Garden on October 29, 2025. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cleveland Cavaliers are all in on the D...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to media during the game against the Miami Heat 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 Images ...

Janelle Salaün and Kaitlyn Chen. | NBAE via Getty Images The best WNBA teams have a handful of reserves who are just as good as their starters and are equally necessary for success. Quite simply, if a WNBA team wants to win it all, they need bench production. This ability to step on the court and immediately contribute as a reserve has always been valued, and it’s why the league has an award for that specific role. With the WNBA year halfway done, here is a look at the top three players in ru...

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls 105-82 in NBA Summer League action from Las Vegas on Thursday.

The NBA offseason is defined by blockbuster trades and big-money signings, but the reigning champion New York Knicks offer a very recent example of how mundane moves can matter.

The NBA is investigating the four-year, $64 million deal the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. agreed to earlier this summer, per multiple reports.

Free agent LeBron James has parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers, which means that his eldest son, Lakers guard Bronny James, is now a former teammate.

Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to change his jersey number from 34 to 7 after being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, and he said he made that decision out of respect for his former team.

Despite the prevailing thought that the Boston Celtics came out on the losing end of the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Celtics reportedly believe Paul George can be a key cog for them.

Newly acquired Miami Heat star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got the first taste of his new surroundings on Thursday.

This year's ESPY Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.

NBA fans know better than to overreact to Summer League showings.

NBA teams don't go into the offseason intending to overspend, make bad trades or otherwise screw up their futures.

Every NBA draft leaves behind a few hidden gems.

Four-time All-Star Trae Young is setting lofty expectations for his team ahead of his first full season on the Washington Wizards.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves were intent on making big moves this offseason, to the point where they discussed trading for Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The NBA Summer League continued in Las Vegas on Wednesday with eight games. Here's a rundown of the scores, notable stats, recaps and highlights.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum admitted this offseason has been "weird" with longtime teammate Jaylen Brown now on the Philadelphia 76ers after the C's engineered a blockbuster trade that brought Paul George and four draft picks back on July 6.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Robbie Avila was a fan favorite at the collegiate level, and his nicknames have followed him to NBA Summer League.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver discussed several topics surrounding the league at his press conference during the 2026 Summer League on Tuesday.

The 2026 NBA rookie class is already living up to the hype.

The NBA offseason is all about collecting roster pieces in hopes of one day completing the puzzle.

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about the possibility of playing with LeBron James during an interview with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that aired Thursday (2:56 mark).

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant gave his thoughts on some of the biggest happenings in the NBA Tuesday, including LeBron James' free agency decision and the Philadelphia 76ers' acquisition of Jaylen Brown.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce will help enshrine their former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.