Bronny James scores 13 points in Lakers’ NBA Summer League win
LAS VEGAS — Lakers rookie Bronny James showed promising signs for his second straight NBA Summer League game Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The son of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James scored eight points in the first half on 3-of-5 shooting. He finished the game […]
Alex Sarr’s miserable NBA Summer League campaign hits another low
Wizards prospect Alex Sarr’s performance on Thursday night continued a trend of a tough start to his career in the United States. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft from France was limited to just two points in a 73-69 win over the Kings. In 27 minutes, he made just 1 of […]
Leanna Crawford Opens Up about Her New Album and Life with NBA Star Husband
Christian musician Lianna Crawford’s romance with her basketball star husband is undoubtedly unique, blending two career worlds in the spotlight. Crawford, who is set to release her debut album on July 19, has had songs chart on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, Mean Girls and The truth where I standHer husband is Cody Zeller, a […]
Pat Williams, Orlando Magic co-founder and longtime NBA executive, dead at 84
for a long time NBA Executive Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams died Wednesday from complications from viral pneumonia, the team announced this week. He was 84 years old. The team released a statement announcing Williams’ death, adding that he “passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.” Orlando Magic player Pat Williams waits for the 2016 […]
How celebrity basketball trainer went from getting rejected from high school jobs to coaching NBA superstars
Chris Brickley grew up just like everyone else: He dreamed of making it big in the sports world, and he did just that, but not in the way he had planned. The 38-year-old basketball trainer enrolled at the University of Louisville in January 2008 with the goal of going pro. But when he realized playing […]
Tyler Kolek delivers game-winner for Knicks in NBA Summer League effort
Knicks rookie Tyler Kollek made quite an impact in Wednesday’s NBA Summer League win over the Kings, scoring 21 points and scoring the game-winning goal. Kolek, a former Marquette star, shot 6-of-14 from the field and 60 percent from 3-point range in the Knicks’ 106-105 win in Las Vegas. The rookie guard’s biggest play came […]
Knicks’ Rokas Jokubaitis shows Summer League glimpse of why he feels NBA ready
LAS VEGAS — At a crossroads in his career and unsure of where he’ll go next, Rokas Yokubaitis believes he’s ready for the NBA. “I think I’m ready, I have years of maturity and experience in Europe,” Yokubaitis said, “and I want to come here.” Of course, the motivation of both parties must be aligned, […]
Wizards’ Alex Sarr delivers 0-point NBA Summer League effort
At least Alex Sarr played well defensively. The Wizards’ first-round pick (second overall) in this year’s draft was held scoreless for 30 minutes in Tuesday’s summer league loss to the Trail Blazers, 82-80. Sarr’s offense was shocking, going 0-of-15 from the field, missing all seven three-pointers and missing both free throws. During the third quarter, […]
Patrick Beverley Is Exiting The NBA, Headed To Hapoel Tel Aviv BC In Israel
Do what you have to, Pat, but there’s no way you’re leaving the US at this point. Patrick BeverleyThe veteran NBA guard announced on social media on Tuesday afternoon that he had signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. (RELATED: It’s Official: Cavaliers’ Zaire Smith Dunks at NBA Summer League […]
Nets’ Jalen Wilson making mark at NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS — Jalen Wilson is just entering his second NBA season, but he’s beginning to look like a veteran with twice as much experience. The Nets wing has always been physical, but his improved jumping ability makes the second-round pick a viable option for Brooklyn. “Exactly. He’s very calm, he never gets excited or […]