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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — The stage was set for a monster matchup for the final under-17 game at Nike’s Peach Jam as the two best teams in the EYBL and the three top players in high school basketball squared off. On one side of the ball was the No. 1 player in the incoming senior class, A.J. Dybantsa, and the …

Sam Hauser’s sharpshooting helped land him a nice payday as a reserve for the Celtics. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) The Boston Celtics’ busy offseason continues, as the recent NBA champions signed backup forward Sam Hauser to a four-year, $45 million extension, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser, who went undrafted out of Virginia before joining the Celtics in 2021, shot …

MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 27: Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat during the first quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is …

Report: Celtics and Sam Hauser agree to contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics and forward Sam Hauser have agreed to a contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser’s extension is worth $45 million and runs through 2028-29, according to the report. Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser – one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point …

SNY’s Ian Begley will be responding to Knicks questions from readers. Here’s the latest… What do you think the Cam Payne deal represents and do you think there’s gonna be a move with Miles McBride or possibly a multi-team deal ? – @jayp00_ Thanks for the question, Jay. I’d like to start here with my answer: in our video Mailbag …

Bulls to sign local product DJ Steward to two-way deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The Chicago Bulls have a history of local products taking advantage of summer league opportunities. Guard DJ Steward is poised to become the latest one, utilizing his strong showing at NBA Summer League to agree to sign …

United States forward LeBron James lead Team USA with 23 points, including the game-winning basket, as the U.S. narrowly defeated South Sudan at an exhibition in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) In an unexpected challenge for the defending Olympic gold medalists, Team USA held on to narrowly defeat South Sudan 101-100 at the USA Basketball Showcase in London’s O2 Arena. Team …

Steph marvels at LeBron’s game-winning shot in Team USA win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After years of squaring off as opponents, Steph Curry and LeBron James are enjoying every minute of being teammates on Team USA. The Americans faced a double-digit halftime deficit in their 101-100 win over South Sudan on Saturday, with Curry and James powering …

LeBron James saved the U.S. from what would have been a stunning loss. James’ layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket Saturday, and the U.S. Olympic team that’ll soon head to the Paris Games escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London, rallying from a 16-point deficit to avoid perhaps the biggest upset in the program’s …

Blake Hinson made five of 14 three-pointers and scored 25 points while Quincy Olivari made six of 13 shots from deep and added 20 points to lead the Lakers to a 107-81 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday in their final Summer League game in Las Vegas. The Lakers bolted to a 39-18 lead after the first quarter, with …

Evan Mobley’s stock has never been higher. Quite literally. The 23-year-old big man agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie-scale extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal could be worth as much as $270 million if Mobley makes an All-NBA team or wins the Defensive Player of the Year award next …

The Knicks’ Summer League finale proved to show more encouraging signs during Saturday’s 90-82 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Obadiah Noel of the Westchester Knicks led the team with 15 points while Rokas Jokubaitis of FC Barcelona had 12 points, five assists and five rebounds while second-round pick Ariel Hukporti finished with 10 points and seven rebounds. Second-round pick Tyler …

4 takeaways from Bulls’ showing at NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The Chicago Bulls wrapped their NBA Summer League schedule with Saturday night’s 107-81 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Matas Buzelis did play, returning to the starting lineup …

What ESPN identifies as Warriors’ ‘impact’ offseason transaction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have had quite the eventful NBA offseason. So far, Golden State has lost two future Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honorees and has yet to replace them with the star power Dub Nation yearns to see. ESPN’s Bobby Marks assessed the Warriors’ busy …

Kings’ Summer League prospects to cause 2024 offseason puzzle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings wrapped up an overall underwhelming 2024 NBA Summer League experience on a positive note and with a good problem ahead of training camp. After falling behind in the first half, Sacramento had to call on a high-energy, 26-point fourth-quarter to squeeze an …

Ayo Dosunmu brings his Illinois number to the Bulls in digit switch originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ayo Dosunmu is changing his jersey number with the Bulls. He’s bringing his old No. 11 from his Illinois days to the Bulls, leaving behind him No. 12. Dosunmu confirmed the jersey speculation on social media last Thursday with the caption “Long …

The Nets are re-signing free agent shooting guard Keon Johnson to a multiyear deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Johnson was with the Nets last season after spending the last two seasons with the Clippers and Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old appeared in just five games with the Nets where he averaged 6.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 12.2 minutes …

Watch Ant beat Steph in playful Team USA half-court contest originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Watch out, Steph Curry. While none can compare to the Warriors sharpshooter from deep, Curry’s Team USA teammate and two-time NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards gave him a run for his money as they exchanged half-court shots Friday. For those keeping count at home, …

Warriors’ Post makes solid first impression in Summer League debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The wait for the initial glimpse of Quinten Post ended Friday night in Las Vegas, where the Warriors unveiled their only selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7-footer chosen in the second round (No. 52 overall) showed well enough for observers to …

What Klay told Podz in ‘pretty cool’ phone call after Warriors exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson isn’t on the Warriors anymore, but Brandin Podziemski has a teammate in the Splash Brother for life. Just a couple of weeks after Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, Podziemski recalled the veteran’s impact on his rookie …

Four takeaways from Celtics Summer League action originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics dropped their summer squad in the desert this year knowing the team was already bringing back its top nine players from a championship season. So even with the highest draft pick of the Brad Stevens’ era on the roster, this year’s Vegas soirée felt …

What we learned as Warriors’ undefeated Summer League continues originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE The Warriors on Friday night experienced something new in their Summer League experience: A close game. After blowing through the California Classic with three decisive wins and adding four more since moving to the Las Vegas Summer League, Golden State had to …

The Los Angeles Clippers showed off their new home arena, Intuit Dome, to media on Friday. Among the eye-popping features are the “Halo Board,” a massive double-sided, wraparound 4K video board. “When I think about what fans will be thinking about when they drive home, it very well may be the size, shape and capability of this board,” said Clippers …

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, giving a double thumbs-up while talking about the Intuit Dome’s Halo Board on Friday, said he “hated” losing All-Star forward Paul George in free agency. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) His big dreams have been realized with the completion of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and even though two Southern California stars in Paul George …

3 observations after Sixers beat Spurs, move to 3-1 in Vegas summer league originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers secured their first winning streak of the summer Friday night. They earned a 96-80 victory over the Spurs, moving to 3-1 in the Las Vegas summer league. The team’s next step in Vegas is still to be determined. To …