Tag: NBA basketball

Bucks Sign Kam Jones to Two-Way Deal After Draft Night Circuit Journey

Brandon King

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to build out their backcourt depth, agreeing to a two-way NBA contract with 2025 second-round pick Kam Jones, according to ESPN. The move gives the franchise another young developmental guard as it balances championship expectations with long-term roster flexibility. Jones, who was originally selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, has already experienced a winding early professional path. He was first traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Chicago Bulls on draft night before ultimately being waived during roster cuts. Now, he gets…

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Yaxel Lendeborg Dominates Summer League Debut with Perfect Shooting for Warriors

Brandon King

Yaxel Lendeborg wasted no time making an impression in his NBA Summer League debut. The Golden State Warriors rookie turned in one of the most efficient performances of the opening weekend, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while shooting a flawless 6-for-6 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three-point range, in just 22 minutes. His all-around effort helped power the Warriors to a convincing 104-72 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the California Classic.   Lendeborg was on fire from the opening…

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Caleb Love Signs Two-Way Deal with Philadelphia 76ers

Brandon King

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to add depth to their backcourt, agreeing to a two-way contract with free agent guard Caleb Love, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Love joins Philadelphia after spending last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he showcased his scoring ability and flashed the offensive talent that made him one of college basketball’s most recognizable guards. His ability to create shots, knock down perimeter jumpers, and provide instant offense gives the 76ers another intriguing developmental piece. The two-way contract allows Love to split time between the 76ers…

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Cam Reddish Joins Orlando Magic Summer League Roster in Bid for NBA Return

Brandon King

For Cam Reddish, the road back to the NBA starts in Las Vegas. According to Brett Siegel, the former No. 10 overall pick will suit up for the Orlando Magic during NBA Summer League as he attempts to earn another opportunity at the NBA level. Selected 10th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, Reddish entered the league with enormous expectations after a standout season at Duke. His combination of size, length, athleticism, and perimeter skill made him one of the most coveted wing prospects in his draft class. Throughout stops…

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NBA’s Connected Basketball Debuts at Summer League, Could Revolutionize Officiating

Brandon King

The NBA is introducing another piece of cutting-edge technology to the hardwood. During this year’s NBA Summer League, the league will test a connected basketball equipped with an embedded sensor capable of detecting when a player makes contact with the ball. The initiative is part of the NBA’s ongoing effort to use technology to improve officiating without changing the way the game is played. According to the league, the embedded sensor does not materially affect the basketball’s weight, feel, or playability, allowing players to compete with what feels like a…

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NBA to Test Revolutionary One Free-Throw Rule at 2026 Summer League

Brandon King

Adam Silver’s NBA has once again decided to fix something that was not broken and they are using the Summer League as its laboratory. League officials will test a one free-throw rule during the 2026 NBA Summer League, an experimental change designed to reduce game interruptions while maintaining the same scoring value for shooting fouls. Under the proposed rule, players will take just one free throw regardless of whether the foul would normally result in one, two, or three attempts. The lone free throw will simply be worth the total…

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LeBron James Open to Minimum Contract With NBA Contender During Free Agency: Report

Brandon King

The NBA offseason may have just taken another stunning turn. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James is open to hearing pitches from teams around the league during free agency and would even be willing to accept a veteran minimum contract if it meant joining a legitimate championship contender. If true, this flies in the face of his previous stance earlier this offseason of not being willing to take a discounted deal. Additionally it calls into question claims made by LeBron’s agent and chief mouthpiece Rich Paul, who said there are…

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Spurs Sign Tobias Harris to Two-Year, $31 Million Deal

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, veteran forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million contract with the Spurs, giving San Antonio another proven veteran as the franchise looks to build on its Western Conference championship and make another run at an NBA title. Harris arrives in San Antonio after spending last season with the Detroit Pistons, where he averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while providing the steady, dependable play that has defined his 15-year NBA career. While Harris may no longer be an All-Star-level scorer,…

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Lakers Go All-In: Walker Kessler Trade Leaves Los Angeles With No Tradeable First-Round Picks Through 2033

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their intentions crystal clear: the future is now. Following their blockbuster acquisition of Walker Kessler, the Lakers have reportedly exhausted their supply of tradeable first-round draft picks over the next seven years. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Los Angeles has also committed approximately $475 million to a new core consisting of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. The move represents one of the boldest organizational pivots in recent franchise history. For years, the Lakers operated with one eye on maximizing LeBron James’…

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Nikola Vučević Returns to Orlando Magic on One-Year, $3.9M Deal After Turning Down Bigger Offers

Brandon King

Veteran center Nikola Vučević is officially heading back to where it all started. According to league sources, Vučević has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic, turning down more lucrative offers elsewhere in order to reunite with the organization that drafted him and developed him into an All-Star. Vučević began his NBA journey in Orlando as a sophomore and went on to spend nearly a decade with the franchise, becoming one of the most consistent double-double big men in the league during his tenure.…

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