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Pistons vs. Heat Summer League Finale

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Updated Jul 17, 10:46 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on July 15, 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 Tom O'Connor/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

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Raptors give two vastly different seven-footers a chance, hoping their big investment could pay off

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“It’s believed the Raptors would like to have both Sharp and Bittle in training camp in September and to join Raptors 905 in the regular season. There might be competition for them, either from other NBA organizations or Europe, but the decision-makers around the Raptors like the possibility of one of them growing into a player.” submitted by /u/bmnewman [link] [comments]

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Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerMavs, July 17, 2026

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks and LJ Cryer #18 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game 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...

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Nneka Ogwumike becomes all-time leading scorer in Sparks history

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Updated Jul 18, 2:48 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates after the game against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena on June 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the greatest players in Sparks history now has one of the top accolades to match it. On Friday against the Sky, Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Ogwumike entered the game tied with Lesl...

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Wings Things: Paige Bueckers is a national treasure

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BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 7: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings talks to the media before the game on July 7, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

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SB Nation Reacts: The Kristaps Porzingis extension

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors walks on the court during the first half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 12, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Ryan Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors ...

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Kevon Looney becomes latest Warriors big man to land with Lakers

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their preseason game at Chase Center on October 11, 2024 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images I...

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Report: Kevin Durant “not untouchable” for Rockets and wants to play with Cade Cunningham

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Jan 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images Well, well, well, that didn’t take long. Mr. Grass is Always Greener Kevin Durant, who came to the Houston Rockets just last season, is already gazing longingly at another franchise and potential teammate, as Brett Siegel of Clutch Point ...

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VOTE: Grade the Rockets NBA Free Agency pickups

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Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to par...

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Rockets Rafael Stone needs to better value marginal assets

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An NBA general manager wears many hats. The job is multifaceted. You have to manage conflicting priorities on competing timelines. Contrary to the popular belief of NBA fans who spend too much time on trade machines, it’s a difficult job. It’s also a high-paying one. Fans have high standards for their general managers, and rightly so. That said, an unreasonable standard is – well, unreasonable. There’s also a tendency to hyperfixate on your own GM’s track record without considering what other...

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Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Lakers: Summer League Edition

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tobi Lawal #33 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers 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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3 Things as the Dallas Wings do it again in comeback win over the Chicago Sky

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Jul 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots the ball over Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Dallas completed its third comeback win against the Chicago Sky this season in a 96-91 win on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas entered the fourth quarter with a 73-66 deficit. However, Paige Bueckers was ready because ...

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Inside the Suns: Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, the Suns’ center rotation

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Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: There has been some speculation about the Suns possibly trading Jalen Green for Dejounte Murray. What is your opinion of this idea? zenzino: This one doesn’t irritate me like some other ideas. I still say ‘pass’, though. I know people are hard up for a po...

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Newell, Flemings highlight Summer League team

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: Jacob Toppin #0 and Eli John Ndiaye #30 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrate game winning three point basket in overtime during the game against the Miami Heat on October 13, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boat...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s why I went into the draft’

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Tyler Nickel #55 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Get...

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July P&T mailbag: The Knicks’ biggest threat in the East, a new Dolan on the horizon & should NY have drafted somebody? Anybody?

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May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) talks to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) after game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Surviving your slog through the heat of mid-summer? Tired of the deluge of World Cup corruption? Weary of watching the Summer League Knicks struggle to score 50 stinkin’ points? You need a P&T mailbag, STAT. And you’...

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Mikel Brown Jr. talks Brooklyn, ball, & life with Sarah Kustok

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images It only took a matter of seconds for Brooklyn Nets fans to recognize Mikel Brown Jr. as the blue chip, potential franchise-carrying prospect they’ve been searching for. On his first Summer League possessio...

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Olivia Miles Off Injury Report as Lynx Host Fire Saturday, Napheesa Collier Remains Out

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Updated Jul 18, 3:35 PM ET

Olivia Miles isn't on Minnesota's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Portland, but Napheesa Collier remains out recovering from ankle surgery.

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Austin Reaves spoke with Luka Dončić, JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka throughout offseason

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Austin Reaves #15 and Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round One Game Two of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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: Copyri...

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