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Jabari Smith Jr. Produces A Double-Double In Loss
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had a double-double during Saturday's Summer League loss to the Sacramento Kings. The rookie had 12 points and 12 rebounds while adding two blocks and a steal for good measure. However, he shot 4-for-15 from the field, including sinking just one of his four attempts from downtown. Smith will […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBraxton Key Scores 15 Points In Vegas On Saturday
Detroit Pistons forward Braxton Key finished with 15 points during the win over Orlando in Summer League play. The 25-year-old put on a solid showing in Las Vegas on Saturday, draining six of his nine attempts from the field and going 2-for-4 from deep while adding four boards, one assist, and one steal. Key has […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJules Bernard Leads All Scorers Versus Orlando
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Jules Bernard scored a game-high 22 points during the win over Orlando in Summer League action on Saturday. The 22-year-old needed only 20 minutes off the bench to make an impact, adding nine boards and three assists to his scoring output. He also drained all three of his tries from deep and […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoCharlie Moore Has A Solid Showing Against Magic
Detroit Pistons guard Charlie Moore scored 21 points during the Summer League victory over the Orlando Magic. He also had eight assists, five boards, and two steals. The undrafted rookie did have four turnovers, which is never a good look. However, Moore made amends due to his efficient shooting percentages, going 9-for-14 from the field […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBuddy Boeheim Cools Off On Saturday
Detroit Pistons guard Buddy Boeheim finished with only five points during the win over the Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas. The 22-year-old struggled, draining just one of his five attempts from downtown. He did have five boards and two assists, but overall, it was a forgettable showing from the Syracuse alum. Nonetheless, after playing […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoIsaiah Mobley Finishes With A Double-Double In Win
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaiah Mobley finished with a double-double during Saturday's Summer League win over Atlanta. The 2022 second-round pick had 15 points and 10 rebounds, with six of those boards occurring on the offensive end. He didn't shoot the ball well, going 4-for-10 from the field while draining one of his three tries from […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBaker Mayfield Receives Support From Former Coach
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield received more negative press after being traded by Cleveland in early July. With former teammates calling the signal-caller "childish and immature" for various reasons, former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens came to the 2018 No. 1 overall pick's defense, stating his passion for winning is "an attribute." Nonetheless, with Mayfield […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJustin Jefferson Makes Bold Proclamation
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson believes Davante Adams is currently the NFL's best wideout. However, he expects to surpass him for the title. "I'll say after this year, I'll be the best receiver in the NFL," Jefferson said during a recent interview. The 23-year-old has been at an elite level since entering the league […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMac Jones Credits Lifestyle Changes For Improvement
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones credits his worth ethic and diet for his solid offseason. "I made significant strides," the sophomore said. "Fixing my body, feeling comfortable, feeling healthier and better. At the end of the day, you're still human, and you want to eat what you want to eat, but you have to […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoRon Harper Jr. Has 14 Points In Win Over Miami
Toronto Raptors guard Ron Harper Jr. finished Friday's Summer League win over the Heat with 14 points. Despite going 1-for-4 from deep, the former Rutgers star looked good, adding seven boards, one steal, and one block to supplement his scoring output. He signed a two-way contract and will suit up for Toronto's G-League affiliate this […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDalano Banton Has Another Strong Summer League Showing
Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton finished with a game-high 18 points during the clash with Miami on Friday. He also had six rebounds and three assists and thrived defensively by amassing three steals. The 22-year-old has shined throughout his time in Las Vegas and has played a big part in the Raptors' Summer League success. […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoScotty Pippen Jr. Has 11 Points On Friday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 11 points throughout Friday's victory over New Orleans in Las Vegas. While the 21-year-old also had seven assists, three steals, and a block, he had a rough night on the shooting end by going 4-for-12 from the field, including sinking only one of his four tries […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoCole Swider Dominant On Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider finished with a game-high 21 points during the Summer League win over the Pelicans. He added six rebounds and a steal. The Syracuse alum also shot the ball well on Friday, going 8-for-15 from the field and 5-for-11 from deep. Swider has played sufficiently during his time in Las […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJeremiah Robinson-Earl Has A Double-Double On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had a double-double during the win over the Warriors in Vegas on Friday evening. The big man logged 29 minutes of work, amassing 15 points and 14 rebounds. The 21-year-old is coming off a rookie season where he averaged 7.5 points and 5.6 rebounds while making 36 appearances as […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJonathan Kuminga Has Game-High 16 Points In Loss
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga finished with 16 points during the loss to the Thunder in Summer League play. He also had five assists and four boards. Despite amassing a game-high in the points column on Friday night, Kuminga had another rough shooting performance, going 5-for-15 from the field and 2-for-7 from downtown. While […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJames Wiseman Looks Good On Friday Night
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman finished with 14 points in the loss to OKC in Las Vegas on Friday night. As expected, the big man logged just over 20 minutes. He went 4-for-6 from the field, draining his lone attempt from deep while adding seven boards, two assists, and a block. Throughout Summer Leauge, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoCharles Bassey Logs Only Three Points On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Charles Bassey had only three points in 16 minutes during the win over the Nuggets in Las Vegas. Despite Bassey's performance on Friday night, the 21-year-old has played relatively well throughout his time in Summer League. While Paul Reed appears to have a more promising upside, Bassey may at least continue to […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoIsaiah Joe Has Four Steals On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe finished with 14 points during the Summer League blowout over Denver. He also had five rebounds and three assists while compiling four steals. Joe has played well throughout his time in Vegas, and it comes after the 23-year-old ended the 2021-22 campaign by averaging an underwhelming 3.6 points. Although he […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoGrant Riller Drops Game-High 18 Points On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Grant Riller finished with a game-high 18 points during the win over Denver on Friday in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old needed only 18 minutes off the bench to lead the way in the scoring column. He looked good, too, going 7-for-13 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep. More importantly, Riller appears […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDonovan Mitchell Talks To Be An "Extended Process"
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has been in the headlines after it was reported the franchise is now willing to listen to trade offers. While the Knicks reportedly balked at Utah's latest proposal, which included numerous first-round draft picks, there are still ongoing talks between both sides. However, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski believes Utah has plenty […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoSpurs Retaining Keldon Johnson With New Deal
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension. The 22-year-old had a breakout season in 2021-22, finishing with averages of 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 38.5% from deep. With Dejounte Murray now in Atlanta, Johnson has an excellent chance to become the team's top producer […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoOusmane Dieng Suffers Injury In Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (wrist) will miss the rest of Summer League after suffering a chip fracture in his right wrist. The No. 11 overall selection had played well during his time in Las Vegas and was a highly touted international prospect heading toward the 2022 NBA Draft. Fortunately, he is expected to […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMike Gesicki To Play Under Franchise Tag This Season
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki will play on a franchise tag this season. After both sides failed to settle on a long-term contract before Friday's 4 p.m. deadline, the 26-year-old will now earn nearly $11 million in 2022-23. Gesicki finished last year by compiling 73 catches for 780 yards, both career-highs. However, he had […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDalton Schultz, Cowboys Unable To Agree On Deal
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz will play the 2022-23 campaign on a franchise tag. Both sides had until 4 p.m. eastern on Friday to agree on a long-term deal. However, that didn't happen, so Schultz will earn nearly $11 million this season. The 26-year-old is coming off the best year of his career, finishing […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDuane Brown Charged With A Misdemeanor
Free-agent tackle Duane Brown was charged officially with one count of carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor. The 36-year-old was arrested on Saturday at LAX after he was found to have an unloaded firearm in his luggage while attempting to clear a TSA checkpoint. If convicted, he faces up to a year in jail. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKyler Murray Talks "Going Smooth"
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is still without a new contract as training camp approaches. However, ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington shed some light on the situation, indicating that current talks are "going smooth" while adding that a deal before camp "remains a very reasonable likelihood." The signal-caller is unquestionably one of the most talented […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoTrevor Lawrence Ready For A Breakout Season?
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hasn't lived up to expectations since entering the league. The 2021 No. 1 overall selection finished his inaugural year by throwing for 3,641 yards and 12 touchdowns throughout 17 games. Yet, he also threw 17 picks and completed only 59.6% of his throws. However, legendary wide receiver and current broadcaster […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJames Robinson Making Progress
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) appears to be progressing toward his return. A recent video was posted to Twitter which showed Robinson changing directions. Granted, he wasn't moving at full speed, but it was still encouraging. The 23-year-old has been a reliable fantasy contributor since entering the league in 2020, running for 1,837 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoVikings, Raiders Still Interested In Ndamukong Suh
Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is no longer on the Browns' radar. However, the Raiders and Vikings are still interested in acquiring the veteran's services. The 35-year-old has remained a disruptive presence despite his age, finishing with six sacks in each of his previous two seasons in Tampa. Suh hopes to make his decision before […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoPatrick Mahomes Working With New Additions
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has recently been drilling with wide receivers Justin Watson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. With just a few weeks before training camp commences, the former MVP is looking to establish a rapport with his new wideouts after the team traded Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins back in March. Mahomes also worked […]
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