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Trevor Keels Diagnosed With Sprained Right MCL

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Updated Jul 17, 6:28 AM ET

Free agent guard Trevor Keels has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee and will miss the remainder of Summer League, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter link). Keels, who turns 23 years old in August, has been playing for the Heat at both the California Classic […]

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Brionna Jones is about to make her return to the court—and here’s what she’s observed about the Atlanta Dream from the sidelines

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Updated Jul 17, 7:08 PM ET

Brionna Jones. | ISI Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones was listed as “questionable” for the first time this season ahead of the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Sparks. This status indicated that she was eligible to play after being sidelined for the entirety of the first half of the 2026 WNBA season because of a right knee injury. Though Jones didn’t play in Monday’s matchup, she participated in media availability ahead of the game to discuss her prog...

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Mavericks vs Thunder Game Preview and Injury Update

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Aday Mara #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sergio De Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus 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 (...

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Darryn Peterson Updates Health Status Amid Jazz Summer League After Injuries at Kansas

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Updated Jul 17, 8:06 PM ET

Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson told ESPN's Malika Andrews he felt "100 percent" healthy while playing his first three Summer League games this month in Las Vegas.

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Is Labaron Philon Jr. a better for Nick Nurse, Sixers than Jared McCain?

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Updated Jul 17, 5:42 PM ET

For as much heat as Daryl Morey — and to some extent ownership — took for trading Jared McCain at last season’s deadline, let’s not forget that Nick Nurse played at least somewhat of a role in the departure of the team’s 2024 first-round pick. Nurse was quoted as saying McCain had gone through a “tough couple years” back in February when McCain was shipped out to Oklahoma City. Obviously, Nurse was hinting at the meniscus injury that cut McCain’s rookie year short and the UCL tear in his thum...

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Fred VanVleet Talks ACL Recovery, Optimism For 2026/27

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Speaking to Erik Horne of Andscape last week in Las Vegas, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet said his recovery from a torn right ACL and meniscus has “tested” his mental toughness and patience over the last “nine or 10 months.” VanVleet, who exercised his $25MM player option for next season in June, was disappointed he missed […]

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NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder

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Rockets Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season. “I’ll be very disappointed […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mavericks vs Grizzlies Game Preview and Injury Update

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Cameron Boozer #27 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls boxes out during the game during the 2026 NBA Summer League game 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 Ryan St...

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“Figure That Out Now”: WNBA Legend Raises Concern Over Fever Locker Room Dilemma As Caitlin Clark Is Listed Probable for the 16th Time

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With two of the league’s best offensive players, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, on their team, the Fever have found themselves caught in a dilemma that has contributed to their roller-coaster ride so far. Now, with Clark being listed as probable on the injury report for the 16th time this season as per The Athletic’s James Boyd and the second half of the 2026 season just around the corner, WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper believes they can no longer afford to leave those roles undefined.

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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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Jayden Quaintance undergoes successful knee surgery

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Jayden Quaintance #22 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first half of their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 2026 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 Thien-An Truong/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was quickly reveale...

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Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Pistons

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a rebound during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 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 Image...

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Walker Kessler says he’s been medically cleared after shoulder surgery

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Updated Jul 17, 7:02 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 24, 2025 at Golden 1 Center 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers’ ...

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Sparks drop second straight in matinee matchup with Lynx

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Updated Jul 17, 4:17 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 15: Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter at Target Center on July 15, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a similar formula t...

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