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Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries, Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas and Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson earned First Team honors. Lendeborg was also Summer League MVP as he led the Warriors to the Summer League championship. In six Vegas Summer League games, Boozer averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 29.5 minutes. Wilson appeared in four Summer League games, aver...

Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin...

The New Orleans Pelicans could revisit Trey Murphy trade scenarios after LeBron James decides which team he will play for this upcoming season. The Pelicans listened to trade offers around the draft but maintained a high asking price for Murphy. "Chatter about a Trey Murphy trade, while lessened, hasn't vanished and is one of many potential pieces of league business that could resurface once LeBron James' next destination becomes clear," writes John Hollinger at The Athletic. Murphy, who aver...

Talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and free agent Jonathan Kuminga have stalled, with both sides far apart on contract terms, according to team sources. The Athletic has reported on the Lakers' interest in Kuminga since late June, but the team has shown little motivation to commit significant draft capital toward a sign-and-trade to complete a deal. Despite the stalled momentum, Kuminga remains viewed as the top remaining upside play on the free agent market and could re-emerge as a Lakers ...

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Nate and Danny go long on the fascinating Dort/Risacher trade. Was this the right way to save money by OKC? And was giving up on Risacher the right move for Atlanta? Then, we break down the offseasons with our letter grading system for OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM and CHI, before hitting on some news including Matisse Thybulle in LA. 0:42 - Oklahoma City Thunder 31:06 - Atlanta Hawks 53:56 - Dallas Mavericks 1:07:32 - Washington Wizards 1:18:41 - Memphis Grizzlies 1:27:32 - Chicago Bulls Join Dunc...

Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti described the team trading Lu Dort to the Chicago Bulls as a "financial decision." "This was a financial decision. The impression I have been given is that the savings generated this summer, and from being out of the tax the last several years, will be re-allocated to future teams," said Presti on Monday. The Thunder acquired three second-round picks in exchange for Dort. Presti also mentioned Ajay Mitchell and Caso...

Cameron Boozer said his ability to fill multiple roles on the floor is what sets him apart, pointing to the New York Knicks' championship run as a blueprint for the kind of versatile play teams now covet. The Memphis Grizzlies' first round draft pick spoke to The Athletic about his approach following a standout summer league performance. "Versatility is the name of the game. That's what teams are looking for," said Boozer. "Teams want five guys who can make plays. Look at the Knicks this year...

Nancy Walton Laurie and her husband, Bill Laurie, are considering a bid for an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, according to three people familiar with the league's process, according to Sportico. The couple, worth $17.8 billion according to Forbes, live just outside Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Walton Laurie is the youngest daughter of Bud Walton, who co-founded Walmart with his brother Sam. She and her sister, Ann Walton Kroenke, split their father's Walmart stock following his deat...

LA Clippers guard Cam Christie has pushed back his contract guarantee date for a second time this offseason. Christie's $2.3 million contract with the Clippers is now set to become fully guaranteed on October 15. Given the proximity of that date to the start of the season, it's unlikely Christie's guarantee date will be pushed back again. The deal for the third-year guard was originally set to guarantee in late-June. He agreed to push it back to July 20 earlier this offseason. Now, Christie h...

On the latest episode of the Game Over podcast, Klutch Sports leader Rich Paul said that he doesn't know which team his friend and client LeBron James will play for next season. Paul made one thing clear about the process however, by saying that it won't be a snap decision. "We're not going to be rushed," Paul said about James choosing his next team. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes the choice, he'll make it." Paul went on to say that James has all the ...