[ad_1] Phoenix Suns Damion Lee during the Phoenix Mercury home opener against the Chicago Sky in the first half at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 21, 2023. LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns will need guys to space the floor for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton. Enter Damion Lee. After shooting a career-best 45.5% from 3 …

[ad_1] It has been an eventful offseason for Cole Anthony, from working out with Elliot Cadeau and Seth Trimble to being mic up on the sideline of the summer league games. Saturday night put Anthony back into the spotlight, but this time not for his work ethic on the court. Instead, it was for his personality off the court. During …

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS − Obi Toppin didn’t want to say too much about the Knicks. Or at least he didn’t want to dive too deep below the surface on his time there. The newly acquired Pacers forward spoke kindly about his teammates and the coaching staff. He acknowledged that he didn’t get as much playing time as he wanted, but …

[ad_1] For years John Collins’ name had circulated in trade rumors and often in those rumors the Utah Jazz were named as an interested party. This offseason the Jazz were finally able to strike a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, trading Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick in exchange for Collins. That trade was made official on Friday, …

[ad_1] Poole ‘proud’ of how he adjusted to fluctuating Warriors role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Poole is ready for whatever role the Washington Wizards will have for him. Talking with reporters gathered in Las Vegas for summer league action, Poole explained how his time with the Warriors helped prepare him for the unpredictable nature of playing …

[ad_1] Rubin Q&A: Ins and outs of coaching Warriors’ summer league team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – A sense of guilt almost crept over Jacob Rubin late Friday night as he headed to dinner. Rubin, who recently turned 31 years old, is in his first head-coaching role as he leads the Warriors’ summer league team. …

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[ad_1] The Chicago Bulls Summer League schedule is fully underway, as they have two games under their belt. They won their first contest against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, but on Saturday night, they fell to Kennth Lofton Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies. But Summer League isn’t about winning and losing. It’s about growth. And that’s exactly what Dalen …

[ad_1] Amit Mann is joined by Mouhamadou Gueye to discuss his off-court interests, basketball profile, honing his skills as a stretch big on offence/defence and more! Video Transcript – Do you still play the violin? MOUHAMADOU GUEYE: No. – No? MOUHAMADOU GUEYE: No. No. So, like, I quit– I quit my junior year in high school because, like, at that …

[ad_1] One of the bigger storylines surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer league centers around Chet Holmgren’s ability to — pun intended — play more than just center. In his three summer league games, the Thunder have experimented a bit with Holmgren in his return following missing the entire 2022-23 season due to his Lisfranc injury. Position versatility is something …

[ad_1] Poole recalls ‘preparing’ for potential trade from Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Poole knew anything could happen once the offseason began. Speaking with reporters in Las Vegas on Saturday while he was enjoying NBA Summer League action, the newest member of the Washington Wizards revealed that he knew something was coming his way after the …

[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks signed second-round draft Chris Livingston, who was the No. 58 pick in the July 22 NBA Draft out of Kentucky. The team announced the deal Sunday. Livingston has been playing with the team in its Las Vegas Summer League games, and scored 10 points in 28 minutes against Phoenix on July 8. He scored seven points …

[ad_1] New Boston Celtics wing Jordan Walsh had himself an impressive start in his Summer Celtics debut for the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League in Boston’s 99-88 loss to the Sin City Miami Heat, showing some real potential to contribute to the team next season off of the bench in perhaps more than the defensive specialist role in which …

[ad_1] Even amid the disappointment of an unexpected early playoff exit last season, Jae Crowder said he wanted to be back playing with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023-24. That officially became the case Sunday when the Bucks announced the return of the 33-year-old forward on a one-year free agent deal. Crowder was originally acquired by the Bucks in a four-team …

[ad_1] For the Chicago Bulls and every other team around the NBA, Summer League isn’t necessarily about wins and losses. Sure, the Bulls would love to come out on top every game and hoist the Summer League trophy at the end of the event, but that’s not their focus. They simply want their players to grow. Chicago’s Summer League squad …

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[ad_1] Apr 9, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jordan Nwora (13) and New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) run up court during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Obi Toppin addressed his trade from the Knicks to the Indiana Pacers for the first …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets, along with the other 29 teams in the NBA, will be participating in the first In-Season Tournament in the history of the Association. NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement of the tournament Saturday while in Las Vegas for the summer league and NBA Con. All of the teams will be split into three groups within …

[ad_1] Unsigned guard free agent Jay Scrubb shined against the Miami Heat last Saturday afternoon in the first game of the Sin City Celtics in the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League, showcasing his impressive scoring ability and solid defensive skills in the Boston Celtics‘ 99-88 loss to the Summer Heat. In 23 minutes of playing time off of the Celtics’ …

[ad_1] Season 2 of Hulu’s hit television series “The Bear” features an unexpected source of motivation for one of the main characters in the critically acclaimed comedy/drama — but it’s one that college basketball fans know very well. Sydney, portrayed by actress Ayo Edebiri, receives former Duke basketball Coach Mike Kryzewski’s book “Leading with the Heart” as a gift from …

[ad_1] After hearing their names called in the NBA Draft on June 22, both Anthony Black and Jordan Walsh got their professional careers started Saturday in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Black was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the No. 6 pick, and Jordan Walsh was picked by the Celtics in the second round with the 38th …

[ad_1] How will the Boston Celtics’ decision to move on from Marcus Smart and Grant Williams change the team? The Celtics’ roster has undergone significant changes after losing Smart and Williams, and it remains to be seen how the team’s new roster will perform in their absence, particularly on the defensive end of the court. The burden of leadership falls …

[ad_1] Poole ‘grateful’ for Steph, Klay’s mentorship on Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Poole was lucky enough to learn from the Splash Brothers during his Warriors tenure, and that opportunity isn’t something that’s lost on the new Washington Wizards guard. Meeting with media members Saturday for the first time since the blockbuster trade that sent him …

[ad_1] NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — You don’t have to be a college coach, recruiting analyst or NBA executive to see that he’s special. It’s obvious within minutes, even to an untrained eye. Long and fluid. Athletic and skilled. He’s the best player for one of the best grassroots basketball programs in the country, an electric shotmaker who projects as the …

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