
Michigan Alumni Gear Up for 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
Eleven former Michigan players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League, each navigating new contracts and team assignments.
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Eleven former Michigan players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League, each navigating new contracts and team assignments.

After a standout college season, J.J. Harper has committed to the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026 NBA Summer League, joining a roster that will travel across Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

Gonzaga University will dedicate its Volkar Center strength and conditioning hub to an unnamed former player and current NBA star who has pledged a major gift, highlighting the program's impact on professional basketball earnings.

Team USA secured its eighth consecutive FIBA U-17 Men’s World Cup with a 107-81 victory over Serbia, setting tournament records for three‑pointers and point differential while showcasing standout performances from key players.

Former Georgetown star and NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is set to join the Washington Wizards staff, bringing his championship pedigree and extensive coaching background to guide veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis while nurturing emerging prospects such as AJ Dybantsa.

The university announced the hiring of Joe Barrer, a seasoned coach with extensive G League and college experience, to lead the program's development for the 2026‑27 season.

After stepping down from the Chicago Bulls, Billy Donovan accepts a lead assistant role with the San Antonio Spurs, joining a storied coaching lineage that includes stints at Florida, Oklahoma City and the Hall of Fame.
Billy Donovan, a two‑time national champion and Hall of Fame inductee, is set to become the San Antonio Spurs' lead assistant coach, adding depth to a franchise seeking fresh leadership.
After stints at Florida and the Chicago Bulls, Billy Donovan is set to join the San Antonio Spurs as lead assistant, bringing a championship pedigree and a deep network of NBA talent.

After a knee injury sidelined him in 2023, Victor Oladipo is back in the spotlight, blending G League experience with NBA pedigree as he seeks a new team.

The Spurs announced that Billy Donovan will lead the next chapter of their coaching lineup, bringing a decorated résumé to the role.

After five seasons with the Orlando Magic, Moritz Wagner agreed to a two‑year, $19 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets, a move that could reshape the team’s frontcourt.

Fresh from a championship‑winning season at UMBC, DJ Armstrong Jr. is set to showcase his game with the Orlando Magic in the Las Vegas Summer League, after a standout performance at the 2026 G League Combine.

The NBA Summer League began Friday in San Francisco, featuring a slate of games across four cities and a roster that includes several University of Arkansas alumni.

The NBA Summer League began Friday night in San Francisco, featuring a roster that includes eight former University of Arkansas players. The Charlotte Hornets secured the championship, while Duke’s first‑round pick Kon Knueppel was named MVP.

The NBA Summer League began Friday night in San Francisco, featuring former Arkansas players such as Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, while the Charlotte Hornets captured the championship and Kon Knueppel earned MVP honors.

After a reduced role in Boston, Nikola Vucevic is set to rejoin the Orlando Magic on a one‑year deal, where he hopes to return to his double‑digit scoring and rebounding averages and help the team's frontcourt.

The 33-year-old will begin his 16th NBA season with his sixth team, bringing NBA experience and college roots in Tennessee to the Spurs.
Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, marking the latest chapter in a 16-year NBA career that has seen him play for six different teams.

Kager Knueppel, a top‑ranked 2027 prospect, announced his pledge to Duke, joining a lineage of Knueppel brothers who have already made NBA impacts.

Duke's recruiting dominance continues with two 5‑star prospects who have already made the Team USA U17 roster and could form a dynamic duo on campus.

Duke's newest recruits combine elite guard play with towering size, sparking excitement for a potential 2027‑28 breakthrough.

The former Liberty University forward has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the eighth player from the program to earn an NBA contract and the latest addition to the franchise’s Summer League roster.

Izaiyah Nelson, the USF forward drafted 51st overall by the Orlando Magic, is set to join the team early, bringing a championship pedigree and a blue‑collar work ethic.