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NBA Rumors – San Antonio Spurs, Kyle Anderson, Jonathon Simmons and Rewarding Summer Excellence
The Summer League performances by Kyle Anderson and Jonathon Simmons have been a strong enough indication that they’re developing nicely, which might mean it’s time for the two young players to start getting a more meaningful role on the San Antonio Spurs.
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NBA Rumors – Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant Pissed Off Adam Silver
The Golden State Warriors signing Kevin Durant in free agency pissed off almost the entire league, from players to fans. Turns out, commissioner Adam Silver wasn’t too happy about the decision one of the league’s biggest stars made either.
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Summer League – Scores & Standouts
In day 5 of the Las Vegas Summer League, Trey Lyles of the Utah Jazz gave us the most impressive scoring performances, while Patrick McCaw on the Golden State Warriors, Tyler Ulis for the Phoenix Suns and Christian Wood for the Philadelphia 76ers had a very positive day too.
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NBA Rumors – Lakers, Mavs, Jazz, Pistons & Wizards Interested in Signing Maurice Harkless
One restricted free agent who seems to be biding his time is Maurice Harkless, who has an offer from the Portland Trail Blazers, but is still waiting for a better one, hoping that the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons come through and follow their interest.
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NBA Rumors – Nets Still Going After Free Agents; Waiters & Anthony Bennett Next?
So far, the Brooklyn Nets free agency can be split into a couple of phases: The first in which they succeeded in adding unrestricted free agents like Jeremy Lin and Trevor Booker, followed by two swing-and-miss attempts at restricted free agents like Tyler Johnson and Alan Crabbe.
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NBA Rumors – Indiana Pacers Close to Signing Aaron Brooks
The Indiana Pacers are close to completing their puzzle of players, with Aaron Brooks close to signing as their backup point guard.
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NBA Summer League – Ben Simmons Adapts, Kris Dunn Excels, Cristiano Felicio Surprises
Another interested day in the Las Vegas Summer League, as Ben Simmons shows more than his passing for once, Kris Dunn displays his ability to finish around the rim, and Cristiano Felicio suggests there’s more to expect from him this season.
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Jeremy Lin Degree of Difficulty Rises as Brooklyn Nets Strike Out on RFA’s
The Brooklyn Nets missed out on signing restricted free agents Tyler Johnson and Allen Crabbe, as the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers respectively matched their offer sheets. This just means that for Jeremy Lin and the rest of the remaining/changing roster, things are going to be more difficult next season.
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NBA Rumors – Miami Heat Quickly Retool for Transitional Season
The Miami Heat won’t be a contender next season, maybe not even a playoff team. But they’ve worked quickly top bounce back from the massive exodus of veteran talent by re-signing Udonis Haslem, matching the offer sheet to Tyler Johnson, and signing Wayne Ellington, Derrick Williams and James Johnson.
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NBA Summer League – Sophomores Steal the Show From the Rookies
The NBA Summer League – Las Vegas edition kicked off, finally giving us more than one promising rookie to look at. Dragan Bender of the Phoenix Suns was probably the most impressive of the crop, Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to look good, and Brandon Ingram of the Los Angeles Lakers mostly looked like he needs more time.