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 […]
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter asks judge for modified release so he can play pro ball in Greece
Less than a week after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, Jontay Porter asked a federal judge if he could move to Greece to continue playing basketball. Porter’s NBA career ended on April 17 when he was banned for life for sports betting offenses that stemmed from a conspiracy that led to him being indicted […]
Star NBA insider Shams Charania a looming free agent
With NBA free agency nearly over, it’s time for one of the league’s top insiders to hit the market. Sources told The Post that Shams Charania’s contracts with The Athletic, now owned by The New York Times, Stadium and FanDuel are all set to expire within the next month or two. Charania, who just turned […]
NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown clarifies stance on Bronny James after viral courtside video
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is in the middle of a victory streak that saw him sit courtside on Monday as his team took on the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas. Brown, who was seated next to WNBA free agent Kisle Gondrejcic and Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, […]
Josh Christopher had one of best NBA Summer League takeovers ever
Summer league isn’t just for rookies who need experience before the long NBA regular season, it’s also for young players who have been bouncing around on rosters or playing in the G League and now have a chance to catch the eye of scouts. Miami Heat guard Josh Christopher falls into the latter category after […]
James Dolan lashes out at NBA over $74.6 billion media deal
James Dolan isn’t happy with the NBA’s new revenue-sharing plan and is voicing his dissatisfaction. In a letter to the league’s board of governors, the Knicks owners criticized the new $74.6 billion media deal for making regional sports networks “unviable” and for penalizing franchises like the Knicks that bring in the most revenue and benefiting […]
Bronny James won ‘Call of Duty’ tournament at NBA Summer League
meanwhile Los Angeles LakersSecond-round draft pick Bronny James is currently in the middle of Summer League, so there’s bound to be some downtime between games – the perfect opportunity to bond with his new teammates and the NBA community over video games. That’s exactly what James did, winning the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III […]