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Hawks vs. Wizards, Summer League: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Kobe Johnson #12 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The...

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Rockets Face Grizzlies In VSL26 Semi-Finals

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Tristen Newton #00 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Wizards vs. Hawks discussion

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Kadary Richmond #19 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

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Preview: The Mystics are in SF to play the Valkyries tonight

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Myst...

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Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Fans are still committed to Mitchell

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers points against the Detroit Pistons during overtime in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 13, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty...

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Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Spurs

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Updated Jul 18, 10:34 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Sam Hoiberg #48 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Brice Williams #46 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half of the 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 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 Louis Grasse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Summer S...

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Fire Can’t Overcome Front-Running Lynx

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Updated Jul 19, 10:30 PM ET

Jul 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) works around Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Portland Fire succumbed to the Minnesota Lynx 101-93 in an entertaining game in Minneapolis on Saturday. While the Lynx were in control for most of the evening, the Fire made first-place Minnesota earn the win, resulting in an exciting game with ...

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Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: SummerKnicks finale, Brunson’s business, Ant’s cheat code

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PRODUCTION - 08 July 2026, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: A crowned crane is standing in a meadow at the zoo. This year, State Zoo Day will take place on July 10, 2026. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa (Photo by Stefan Sauer/picture alliance via Getty Images) You would believe there was a regular-season game played on Friday, as the SummerKnicks and the SummerMavs combined for a dumb 198 points in both team’s Summer League Consolation game. New York used 15 players, and Pacome Dadiet had hi...

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Open Thread: LeBron James is single-handedly holding up the NBA’s nationally televised schedule

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December 25, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter of a NBA basketball game on Christmas against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 89-83. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The NBA is ready to roll out their schedule featuring 25 national TV broadcasts throughout the season including opening week and the ever popular Christmas matchups. If the basketball gods are pumping on all cy...

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Philon, Broome stand out again as Summer Sixers hang on to beat Pacers in OT

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Updated Jul 18, 4:12 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Labaron Philon #00 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on July 11, 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 Ima...

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Summer squad’s victory still a few points short

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Updated Jul 18, 2:36 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat 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 Images While ...

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1 thought after the Dallas Mavericks handle the Memphis Grizzlies, 96-88

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Updated Jul 18, 2:37 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 13: Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu #42 of the Dallas Mavericks converts an alley-oop dunk over Olivier-Maxence Prosper #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 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 Allen ...

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Join the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz Summer League Discussion

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Updated Jul 18, 4:11 AM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense during the game against the Denver Nuggets on July 16, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

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Kayla McBride scores 24, passes Becky Hammon as the Lynx beat Portland 101-93

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Updated Jul 19, 11:19 PM ET

Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. McBride was 9 of 14 from the field, making four 3-pointers to help Minnesota improve to a league-best 20-6. McBride topped 20-plus points for a sixth straight game and upped her career total to 5,846.

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SBN Reacts: One hot shooting night hasn’t erased concerns about Koby Brea

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Updated Jul 18, 11:11 AM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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Dream sets new heights in win over Toronto

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

Jul 17, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (42) gets control of a rebound against the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Shall we count the accomplishments of the night? With one game remaining before the All-Star break, the Atlanta Dream continued their winning ways with a 111-92 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. After leading by just one at ...

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Did Graves have the best Summer League debut in Raptors history?

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Updated Jul 19, 11:40 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense during the game against the Boston Celtics on July 10, 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 Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

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‘This is our reality’: Phoenix Mercury continue to search for answers amid 5-game skid

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PHOENIX — Time is running out for the Phoenix Mercury to find answers in the 2026 season. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: SummerKnicks finale, Brunson’s business, Ant’s cheat code

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You would believe there was a regular-season game played on Friday, as the SummerKnicks and the SummerMavs combined for a dumb 198 points in both team’s Summer League Consolation game. New York used 15 players, and Pacome Dadiet had himself a day to preserve his value entering next season while big man Liam Robbins put […]

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4 Knicks takeaways from 2026 Summer League

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The five games of Knicks action during the 2026 NBA Summer League offered a chance to see how some of the recent draft picks would fare in larger roles.

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Leïla Lacan's Career Night Leads Sun Past Mercury 96-83 as Phoenix Loses Fifth Straight

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Updated Jul 18, 12:45 PM ET

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points as the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-83 Friday, their second straight win since a 2-13 start.

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Inconsistency continues to haunt the Phoenix Mercury after loss to Connecticut Sun

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Updated Jul 18, 5:26 PM ET

PHOENIX — Two main themes have defined the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season: inconsistency and an inability to close out close games. Friday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun was the former.

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Wizards vs. Hawks discussion

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The Washington Wizards play the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Monumental Sports Network. In addition, the Washington Mystics will play the Golden State Valkyries at 8:30 p.m. ET which will also be on Monumental Sports Network, though I anticipate it will move to the Monumental 2 since both games will […]

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