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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Putting In Extra Work
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been working extra with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason. After the team moved superstar Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins in March, the No. 1 spot on the depth chart opened up, with Valdes-Scantling more than willing to claim it. The 27-year-old has compiled 123 catches for 2,153 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJustin Watson Looking To Rebound With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson has been working extra with Patrick Mahomes this offseason. Watson, along with fellow wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, has been drilling with the signal-caller in Texas, just weeks before training camp is set to begin. The 26-year-old hasn't had a promising career since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJessie Bates III's Contract Talks Remain Stalled
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is still without a new contract. As the July 15 deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term deals approaches, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that negotiations "remain at a standstill." The 25-year-old also hasn't signed his nearly $13 million franchise tag, so there's a chance he […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJustin Jackson Shines In Summer League Win
Boston Celtics forward Justin Jackson finished with 24 points during the win over the Warriors in Summer League play. The veteran looked good in this one, going 9-for-14 from the field and 5-for-10 from deep. The 2017 first-round pick, who has played for six teams throughout his career, is hoping to earn a consistent spot […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJames Wiseman Compiles Three Blocks On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman finished with six points on 3-for-9 shooting during the loss to Boston in Las Vegas on Tuesday. While his scoring output was discouraging, he made up for it by adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Wiseman continues to find his rhythm after missing so much time because of a […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMoses Moody Struggles Shooting Against Boston
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody finished with 21 points during the loss to Boston in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening. He also had four assists, three rebounds, and three steals. However, the 20-year-old had trouble getting his shots to fall by going 6-for-19 from the field and 2-for-9 from deep. The 2021 first-round pick […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJonathan Kuminga Has Another Strong Showing
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga finished Tuesday's Summer League loss to Boston with a game-high 29 points. The 19-year-old added two boards, one steal, and one block. However, he had another subpar shooting performance, going 11-for-22 from the field while sinking two of his seven tries from deep. Nonetheless, with Otto Porter Jr. now […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoD.J. Wilson Scores 10 Points In Summer League
Toronto Raptors forward D.J. Wilson finished with 10 points during the loss to Chicago on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. He added five boards and two assists, although he also had a game-high six turnovers. Wilson recently signed a multi-year deal after suiting up on numerous 10-day contracts for Toronto in 2021-22. However, despite years […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDalano Banton Scores Game-High 18 Points
Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton finished with a game-high 18 points during the loss to Chicago in Summer League play. The 22-year-old logged 26 minutes, adding five assists, four boards, and two steals to complement his scoring output. However, despite draining three of his five attempts from deep, he struggled shooting overall by going 6-for-15 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDalen Terry Improves On Tuesday Night
Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with 14 points during the win over Toronto in Las Vegas on Tuesday. He also had five boards and two assists, and more importantly, he only had three turnovers. The No. 18 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft has had issues taking care of the ball throughout the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJaylin Williams Gets Four-Year Deal
Forward Jaylin Williams agreed to a four-year, $8.2 million deal with OKC on Tuesday. The No. 34 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft averaged 10.9 points, 9.8 boards, and 1.3 steals last season with the Razorbacks. He likely won't get a routine workload in 2022-23. However, considering the Thunder are in rebuilding mode, he […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoEJ Liddell Tears ACL
New Orleans Pelicans forward EJ Liddell (knee) tore his ACL during Monday's Summer League clash with the Hawks. The injury was originally classified as a sprain. However, after further testing, the news was much worse. The 21-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 2.5 assists throughout 32 games with the Buckeyes last season. […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJazz Reportedly Open To Offers For Donovan Mitchell
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was deemed unattainable after the team traded Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. While speaking at a recent press conference, general manager Justin Zanik reiterated Mitchell's importance to the organization. Yet, he added that nobody on the roster is considered "untouchable." Undoubtedly, acquiring Mitchell won't be easy, especially since the franchise would […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKhris Middleton Has Wrist Surgery
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (wrist) underwent surgery in early July to repair a torn ligament. The recent update surrounding the veteran comes after he missed the final 10 games of the postseason because of a left knee injury. The Bucks will undoubtedly need him healthy and on the floor, especially after averaging 20.1 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDennis Smith Jr. To Hold Private Workout
Unrestricted free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. will hold a private workout on Monday, with 10 NBA teams expected to attend. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick has bounced around since entering the league. He last played in Portland in 2021-22, where he averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. There's a good […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDalen Terry Has Seven Turnovers In Loss
Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with 13 points across 27 minutes during the loss to the Knicks in Summer League. The rookie went 3-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep while adding three assists, one rebound, and one block. However, he had a game-high seven turnovers, which has been a consistent issue throughout […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoMiles Bridges Has Upcoming Court Date
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has a court date scheduled for July 20. Bridges, who was arrested in late June on felony domestic violence charges, is coming off a fantastic season, where he averaged a career-high 20.2 points. The Hornets did tender him an $8 million qualifying offer, so the team does have control. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJoshua Primo Has A Night To Forget On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo had 10 points during the loss to Golden State on Sunday. He struggled shooting the ball by going 2-for-15 from the field and 1-for-5 from behind the arc. He did add five boards, four assists, and a block, but overall, it wasn't his best effort. The 19-year-old played relatively […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJonathan Kuminga Leads The Way In Win
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga finished with a game-high 28 points during the narrow win over the San Antonio Spurs. He also added seven boards, four assists, and a block. Despite his scoring effort, Kuminga had issues finding his shot on Sunday night by collectively going 10-for-22 from the field, 1-for-7 from deep, and […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoJames Wiseman Logs 20 Minutes In Return
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) had 11 points on an efficient 5-for-7 from the field during the Summer League win over San Antonio. He added two rebounds and two blocks, although he also had three turnovers and found himself in foul trouble. Nonetheless, considering the 21-year-old hasn't played in well over a year […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoIsaiah Joe Injures Shoulder On Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe (shoulder) lasted only eight minutes before exiting Sunday's loss to Brooklyn with a right shoulder injury. It was a tough break for Philly, especially since he's looked so good throughout the Summer League. It's unknown if the 23-year-old will be seen again in Vegas. However, Joe has played well enough […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDavid Duke Jr. Plays Well In Summer League Win
Brooklyn Nets forward David Duke Jr. had 21 points in the win over Philadelphia during Summer League play on Sunday. He shot a decent 6-for-11 from the field, although he couldn't sink either of his two attempts from downtown. Yet, Duke made up for it by going 9-for-10 from the charity stripe while adding five […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDay'Ron Sharpe Has Double-Double On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe finished Sunday's Summer League victory over Philadelphia with a double-double. He had 13 points, going 5-for-10 from the field while adding 11 boards. He also got after it on the defensive end, amassing three steals and two blocks. Nonetheless, the 20-year-old certainly looked fantastic in this one. However, he will […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoCam Thomas Impressive In Summer League
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas led all scorers in the win over Philly on Sunday during Summer League action. Thomas had 26 points while adding seven assists, three boards, and two steals. Although he shot a rough 5-for-17 from the field, he certainly made up for it by sinking all 15 free throw tries. The […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoBennedict Mathurin Has Rough Shooting Day In Loss
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin finished Sunday's loss to Sacramento with 15 points while adding three rebounds and one assist. Yet, despite being one of the top scorers, he shot a rough 6-for-16 from the field and 1-for-4 from downtown. Nonetheless, the No. 6 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft has received plenty of […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKeegan Murray Scores 23 Points In Win
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray was the leading scorer during the Summer League win over Indiana on Sunday. The No. 4 overall pick had 23 points and added three assists and two rebounds. However, he shot a rough 4-for-12 from deep and got himself into foul trouble. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old has Rookie of the Year […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoDanilo Gallinari Agrees To Guaranteed Deal With Boston
Free-agent forward Danilo Gallinari agreed to a two-year, $13.3 million deal with Boston. The veteran was included in the package that sent Dejounte Murray to Atlanta. However, he was waived by the Spurs shortly after. Gallinari's contract is fully guaranteed, and he also has a player option for the second year. The 33-year-old averaged 11.7 […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoEric Gordon Still "A Lock" To Be Moved
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is "a lock" to be traded, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The franchise is hoping to secure a first-round pick for the veteran, who is coming off a 2021-22 season where he averaged a career-low 13.4 points. However, the 33-year-old shot 41.2% from deep, the second-best mark since entering the […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoKevin Porter Jr., Rockets Talking Extension
Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is hoping to sign an extension. Both sides are currently in the preliminary stage of discussions. However, considering Porter has had issues surrounding his conduct dating back to his collegiate days at USC, some within the organization aren't interested in keeping him. Unquestionably, the 22-year-old has more than enough […]
Dennis Clausen 2 years agoAllen Robinson II In Constant Communication With QB
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II believes he will thrive under head coach Sean McVay. However, with Matthew Stafford spending the offseason recovering from an elbow issue, Robinson hasn't had a chance to catch throws from his new signal-caller. Yet, the wideout claims he's been in constant communication with Stafford, and while they […]
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