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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.
The Los Angeles Lakers reshaped their lineup with a high‑value acquisition of Walker Kessler, sacrificing future draft capital while positioning the new center for extensive minutes alongside Luka Dončić.
The Los Angeles Lakers completed a sign‑and‑trade for Walker Kessler, committing $130 million over four years and surrendering two unprotected first‑round picks. The move locks in a defensive anchor who is expected to log 30‑plus minutes per game alongside Luka Dončić, but it also leaves the team with virtually no tradable picks for the next seven years.
An analysis of draft outcomes reveals how prospects like Kel’el Ware and Josh Giddey gain clearer roles, while veterans such as Darius Garland benefit from new backcourt pairings.
A deep dive into the players whose fantasy upside may be overlooked as the NBA offseason reshapes rosters and opportunities.
After a single year with Fenerbahçe Beko Istanbul, Armando Bacot is exploring a return to the U.S. basketball scene, where his G‑League rights belong to the Greensboro Swarm.
Federal prosecutors allege that the two former teammates conspired with a network of agents and bettors to profit from insider information, jeopardizing the integrity of professional basketball.
Former Florida center Micah Handlogten has agreed to a non‑guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz, continuing a family connection to the franchise and aiming to contribute to the team's future.
After a foot injury ended his brief Denver Nuggets tenure, Bates returns to the court with a fresh contract, eyeing a summer‑league showcase and a chance to re‑establish his professional career.
Darryn Peterson, the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, clarified his enthusiasm for the Utah Jazz after being selected, while reflecting on a longstanding high‑school rivalry with first‑overall prospect AJ Dybantsa and his upcoming path in the league.
Selected first overall by the Washington Wizards, AJ Dybantsa’s path to the NBA is marked by a sudden growth spurt, dedicated workouts, and a surprise Times Square billboard that turned a rookie into a household name.
Kohler's senior season statistics and a modest contract highlight a quiet draft cycle for his alma mater, while the Jazz and other teams eye summer league prospects.
Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman forecasts Cameron Williams, Patrick Ngongba II and Bryson Howard as early‑round selections, underscoring Duke’s continued pipeline to the NBA.
After a standout senior season, Jaxon Kohler has agreed to a one‑year, non‑guaranteed contract with the Utah Jazz, hoping to translate his collegiate production into NBA minutes.
The Utah Jazz have launched Lady Notes, a program that combines sustainability with partnership to advance girls' basketball across the state.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft delivered headline picks, while the second round promises volatility, with Wisconsin forward Nick Boyd among the prospects drawing significant analyst attention.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw the Big 12 cement its rise with nine first‑round selections, including the conference’s first two overall picks, as teams celebrated a landmark night in New York.
Keaton Wagler’s selection fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers caps a breakout freshman season that saw him lead Illinois to a historic Final Four run and join a lineage of Illini alumni now thriving in the NBA.
Darryn Peterson was selected second overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft, becoming the highest‑ranked Kansas prospect since Andrew Wiggins and earning high praise from Coach Bill Self.
Caleb Wilson’s draft by the Chicago Bulls signals a fresh attempt to end a four‑year playoff slump, joining a roster reshaped by recent trades and a storied franchise legacy.
The Chicago Bulls secured Caleb Wilson with the fourth pick, marking the first Tar Heels player to crack the top five since 2005 and reigniting hopes after a multi‑year playoff drought.
Selected second overall by the Utah Jazz, Darryn Peterson brings a blend of scoring talent and shooting range, but his injury history and the expectations that follow will shape his early professional journey.
The opening night of the 2026 NBA Draft unfolded at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where analysts and fans alike watched the Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies make decisive moves on the league's emerging talent.