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Through just four days of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, we’ve already gotten the chance to see some highly anticipated debuts and matchups. Here are three takeaways from the action.
Three rookies who have something to prove in Summer League
NBA Summer League is an exciting time for NBA players and fans alike. As the first official showcase for the newest crop of young talent entering the league, it's a must-watch event for any hoop head.
How well does the Lakers' newest acquisition fit with the team?
It took until Day 3 of NBA free agency, but Los Angeles Lakers fans can rest easy knowing they finally have their starting center in place for the 2025-26 season.
Is front-runner emerging in Knicks' head-coaching search?
Is the Knicks' coaching search finally nearing a conclusion?
What impact will Lonzo Ball, Isaac Okoro have for new teams after trade?
Ball and Okoro still have a good shot at impacting their new ball clubs in a positive manner in 2025-2026.
Three NBA teams (including a massive surprise) that could win East next season
By suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in NBA Finals Game 7, Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton ended the Pacers' chances for their first title and perhaps dashed their chances next season, too.
Landing spots for three NBA Draft prospects remain a mystery
With most of the pre-draft process already wrapped up, it feels safe to project the landing spots of many of the draft’s premier talent. Except for these three players.
Examining NBA's elite second options in wake of Jalen Williams' career-defining performance
Here is a list of worthy candidates who have every right to stake their claim as the premier supporting star in the Association.
Which players are excelling and which are disappointing midway through the NBA Finals?
After many expected the Thunder to have their way with the Pacers, disposing of them quickly with either a sweep or a gentleman's sweep, the series has been wildly competitive.
History not on Thunder's side after dropping crucial Game 3
In the NBA Finals, when a series is tied 1-1, the team that prevails in Game 3 goes on to win the series 80.5 percent of the time.
Why the Indiana Pacers are so great at 'taking things personal'
Everything taking place in Indiana right now, basketball-wise — all the success and excitement — can be attributed to Tyrese Haliburton.
Knicks eyeing two long-shot head-coaching candidates
The Knicks have their eyes set on two well-established veteran NBA head coaches.
Tyrese Haliburton follows up career-best performance with a clunker
As incredible and otherworldly as Haliburton was on Tuesday, he didn’t look like the same player on Thursday.
Julius Randle has high praise for star teammate's leadership following win over Thunder
Despite only being in Minnesota for this season, it's clear that Randle has been genuinely impressed by the growth of his young co-star as a teammate.
Revisiting the trade that landed the Thunder their missing piece
Surely, when Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti pulled the trigger on the rare ‘one-for-one’ swap of Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso with the Chicago Bulls last summer, this was the sort of playoff impact he was hoping for.
Spurs' lottery luck results in interesting quandary at No. 2 pick
It is not hyperbolic to say the San Antonio Spurs are in perhaps the most enviable position in the entire NBA.
Warriors' Jimmy Butler must embrace Batman role with Stephen Curry out
History would suggest that Butler is more than up for the task; he just needs to revert to his old habits.
Watch: Warriors' Buddy Hield beats the buzzer vs. Rockets with long three
Buddy Hield is one of the most dynamic long-range shooters in the NBA, but consistency has never really been his calling card. And as Stan Van Gundy aptly
Lakers' first-round playoff exit shouldn't skew overall narrative of the Luka Doncic trade
Anyone who's willing to cite the Lakers’ early-round loss as an example of why Nico Harrison and the Mavericks were right to move on from Doncic has lost the plot.
Watch: Bucks' Damian Lillard heads to locker room after non-contact injury
Already down 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, things may have just gone from bad to worse for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga offers mixed results in return to action
Jonathan Kuminga made his return on Wednesday in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets after a multiple-game absence.
Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches
While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.
Nuggets get full Russell Westbrook experience in Game 1 overtime win
Following a back-and-forth game that included the Denver Nuggets battling back from a 15-point early deficit, a turning point came late in the fourth quarter when interim head coach David Adelman made a bold decision.
Warriors one win away from amazing first-round playoff series
With just one day of regular season games left standing in the NBA calendar, the Golden State Warriors remain in control of their own destiny.
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