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Brayden Burries strengthened his case as one of the standout performers of the NBA Summer League after capping off an impressive week in Las Vegas with another outstanding display for the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Arizona guard, who was selected 10th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, finished Summer League in style by recording 27 […] The post Brayden Burries finishes Summer League on high note appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
This proposed Miami Heat trade would form a new Big 4 of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The post Miami Heat Proposed to Pair Kyrie Irving With LeBron, Giannis in Mega Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Evaluating 11 rookies in Vegas, from lottery picks to late first-round sleepers
After scoring 22 points in his third Summer League game and breaking out of a 2-for-23 shooting slump through his first two games in Las Vegas, Isaiah Evans weighed in on what he was most proud of. “My defense,” Isaiah Evans said on the Prime Video broadcast.
Cedi Osman has officially closed his chapter with Panathinaikos, but the veteran forward made it clear that his emotional connection with the club will remain forever. Shortly after arriving in Thessaloniki to finalize his transfer to PAOK, the player shared a heartfelt message on social media, accompanied by a video highlighting memorable moments from his […] The post Cedi Osman bids farewell to Panathinaikos supporters appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks may have turned the page on the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, but first-round pick Brayden Burries has already given the organization reason for optimism. The No. 10 overall selection stood out during the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, showcasing a mature offensive game and poise beyond his years. His ability to [...]
The recent Lu Dort trade calls for an updated look at collection of future draft capital this OKC Thunder team now has at their disposal.
Tyrese Maxey is not as ball-dominant for the 76ers as most people tend to think.
Sergio De Larrea has elite lob passing skills, and that will complement the Dallas Mavericks' big men perfectly.
The NBA's summer leagues in San Francisco, Sacramento, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas have wrapped up. Now we finally have real game film on one of the most hyped draft classes in modern history.
In many ways, the slam dunk is the quintessential representation of basketball. It's athleticism in its purest form: beauty, violence and power compacted into a singular, crowd-roiling moment.
If you’ve ever watched an NBA playoff game, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen James Goldstein sitting court side. A California real estate mogul, Goldstein has season tickets to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games, but he purchases court side seats throughout the season, especially in the playoffs. The eighty-six-year-old has […]
If you spent any amount of time on Mavericks Twitter, Reddit, or Discord after the Zaccharie Risacher trade was announced, the reaction was almost universal. “Another forward?” “Do the Mavericks know guards exist?” “What exactly is this roster supposed to be?” Honestly, I understood every bit of it. Mine wasn’t much different. When Shams Charania […]
Bronny James gave fans another glimpse of his athletic versatility over the weekend, displaying impressive soccer skills during Fanatics Fest. The Lakers guard looked comfortable with the ball at his feet as he dribbled effortlessly, switched directions with ease and pulled off several flashy moves while entertaining the crowd. Bronny James showed off his football […] The post Bronny James shows off impressive soccer skills appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cameron Carr has yet to appear in an NBA regular-season game, but the Lakers rookie is already attracting attention with his performances in Summer League. Former Los Angeles guard Isaiah Thomas was among those impressed, saying Carr stood out well before the draft and has continued to prove himself in Las Vegas. “We’ve been giving […] The post Isaiah Thomas impressed by Lakers rookie Cameron Carr appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers and their home city have been in a stalemate about the funding of Moda Center’s renovation. The Athletic’s Jason Quick reported a bad update about the team’s future and its home arena. In his report, Quick wrote that the team and Portland have been “very far apart” on a new lease […] The post Trail Blazers Receive Bad News On Home Arena That Could Push Team Out Of Portland appeared first on HEAVY .
The list of consecutive World Cup-winning teams is a small and exclusive one, while many have come agonisingly close to joining the club
Luka Doncic had some fun at Austin Reaves’ expense while discussing his growing interest in golf during an interview with Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner. Asked whether Reaves offers him tips on the course, the Lakers star jokingly suggested his teammate has another reason for staying quiet. “He’s afraid that I’m going to be better than […] The post Luka Doncic jokes about Austin Reaves’ golf game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Isiah Thomas doesn't think Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson would have had all the success they had if they were 6'1" like him.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when asked to name the NBA’s biggest complainers, placing Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Stephen Curry at the top of his list. Brooks also included Jaren Jackson Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s most vocal players. “First one that comes to mind for me? Obviously, Luka. […] The post Dillon Brooks names LeBron James among biggest complainers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Las Vegas Summer League is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time when every dribble, rebound, and shot can mean as much or as little as the beholder wants. My personal rulebook for Summer League is that rookies can only improve their stock; second-year guys should look like second-year guys; and third-year […]
What did we learn from Detroit's five games in Las Vegas?
On Sunday, we looked at the classic 1984 matchup between Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon and Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing. Both went on to brilliant NBA careers and are on a short list of the best NBA big men of all time: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson – Ewing and Olajuwon […]
Whether you care or not, we have collectively transitioned into the coldest part of the schedule for sports fans. Go watch baseball if you like it, but if you don’t, get ready for two months of absolutely nothing at all. “Have the Hawks assembled a championship roster? Atlanta acquired All-Defensive wing Lu Dort after taking […]
Kenneth Walker may have been KC's biggest running back addition, but rookie Emmett Johnson is the player to keep an eye in St. Joseph later this month.