[Charania] The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns 21 on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area.
[Scott] I’m sorry Houston, we lied. The Suns sold you a lemon that they were willing to chew their arm off to get away from, and you gave us a future. You get a 37-year-old in September that will just hoop and score 25 pts per game and ruin all that young positive chemistry that you’ve been building
[Run Your Race] DeMarcus Cousins: ‘I’m flying in (to Sacramento). I’m all out the window I’m like, “Where the f*cking palm trees at?” I’m like I don’t see nothing but fields. Just farmland. I’m like, “This sh*t look like Alabama.” Like, “Hey, pilot, where are the Ferraris and the Lamborghinis”’
Patrick Beverley responds to this edit of Luka Doncic absolutely cooking his Clippers in his very first Playoff Series “Toughest person i ever had to guard. Sheesh”
[Vasiljevic] “One night, I was in a hotel and said, ‘I don’t want to continue anymore.’ I’m not talking about basketball, but about life. There are moments when everything is so hard… I thought my life had no meaning,” Rubio said.
[Charania] The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap, sources tell ESPN.
Charles Barkley has 2 words for you
NBA Announces Rule Change for End-of-Quarter Heave Stats at 2025 Summer League
Josh Giddey was asked if a part of him hoped OKC wouldn’t succeed after he left. Quite the opposite. “I genuinely hope if the Bulls don’t win it, I hope the Thunder win it cause I’m close with the guys.”
[Stein] The Nuggets are going ahead with their trade for Jonas Valančiūnas on Sunday and remain determined to keep the veteran big man they hope to install as their backup to Nikola Jokić despite Valančiūnas’ offer from Greek giants Panathinaikos, league sources tell The Stein Line.
GMs before last season on who they’d start franchise with: Wemby 77% SGA 10% Jokic 10% Doncic 3%. How do you think this changes after the season?
[Afseth] Donnie Nelson on Luka trade “During my years in Dallas, we always considered what was important to that community, And we looked at the players being a part of that. It was never like we went to one of our ATMs, took out a player, used him until he was most useful, and then threw him away”
6 years ago, today: Zion Williamson made this ridiculous play during his Summer League debut that was cut short because of an earthquake.
[Charania] Free agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. Landale solidifies the Grizzlies frontcourt as the team and his agent, Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports, reach terms.
[Gazzetta] Jonas Valanciunas has been in Athens since Friday evening on behalf of Panathinaikos in order to undergo the necessary medical examinations. The team’s people assured that in the coming days there will be an official reception for the star, once the situation has been fully cleared
[BleacherReport]: Kevin Durant hits a potential game winner, but his foot is on the line
[Woike] On DFS: “All the good vibes in the world wouldn’t help LAL grab a rebound against MIN. Culture can’t play above the rim. It can’t stand between the basket & Gobert. It can’t catch lobs from Luka. Ayton can do all of that stuff. And that’s why the Lakers are excited to have him on their team”
The Toronto Raptors practice their dance moves
Charles Barkley’s first on-air guest spot with Ernie in the TNT studios. Chuck discusses the Playoffs, his uncertain future with the Sixers (1 month later he was dealt to the Phoenix Suns), picks Blazers over Bulls in the ‘92 Finals, Jordan (of course) took it personally and responds. (1992)
[Highlight]Jarace Walker confuses both the players and the refs
Jeff Teague: “l ain’t never really heard too many people like Mike Brown—I ain’t saying they don’t, I just never heard nobody sing high praises for Mike Brown”
[Highlights] 2025 Giannis tough shotmaking
[NBA]: Giannis drops 50 in the closeout game 6 of the 2021 Finals at home against the Suns
LeBron James’ scouting report from 2003.
Old Embiid vs Tatum 1v1
[Highlights] DeAndre Ayton’s terrible screens
[Highlight] Kasparas Jakučionis with his first Summer League bucket off a turnover by Carter Bryant
[Stein] League sources tell The Stein Line that Orlando is indeed adding Bucks assistant Joe Prunty as well as God Shammgod to Jamahl Mosley’s coaching staff … on top of on-court additions Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones and the draft selections of Jase Richardson and Noah Penda.
Michael Jordan last three minutes in his final Bulls game (1998 Finals Game 6)
Yogi Ferrell ties NBA Rookie Record 9 3-Pointers, as well as a career-high 32 points.
Kyrie Irving: “Let me give John Wall his flowers. He set the precedent as a #1 pick, point guard, everything you could want, and an exciting guard in the NBA. For us to go back-to-back was generational. Two PGs going B2B #1 picks, I don’t think we’ll see that again in the best league in the world.”
[Highlight] Shaq and Kenny argue over how much it costs to fill up half a tank of gas
Did you know: Only 3 players in NBA history have at least 10 All-NBA and All-Defense team selections for their career
Jerry West hits 60-foot buzzer beater to send Game 3 of the 1970 Finals to OT
[Highlights] Two-Way Trae: Young’s increased defensive effort last season
[Pompey] Guerschon Yabusele: No ‘hard feelings’ toward Sixers, but they made a ‘really, really low’ offer
I get the shortcomings of Mike Brown, but people really think a 2x Coach of the Year is average?
[LeBron James] And every summer since it was built. I live here still and train every summer. Got damn yall bored man! Go get a plate of food somewhere and enjoy the 4th of July!
[Highlights] Nikola Jokic scoring on DPOYs over the years
[Highlight] Kel’el Ware with the spin move Fadeaway jumper And-1 (with replays)
[Highlight] Davion Mitchell Gets the Offensive Rebound Off His Own Miss and Hits the 3 to Put Away the Hawks in OT!
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Scoring Highlights | 2014 NBA Summer League | Milwaukee Bucks
[Scotto] Ayton decided Lakers were the best basketball fit & allowed him the opportunity to join forces with Doncic, who’s the same age & considered the best playmaker in NBA in Ayton’s eyes. Following success with guards like CP3 & Rubio, Ayton hopes to recreate that playmaking chemistry with Luka
[Highlight] Jameer Nelson Jr. with the cut and slam dunk (with a replay)
[Highlight] Jay Huff with the reverse putback dunk vs. the Los Angeles Lakers! 11/6/24
LeBron James tries golf for the second time, as he posted these videos on Instagram
GAME THREAD: San Antonio Spurs (0-0) vs. Miami Heat (0-0) - (July 5, 2025)
[Highlight] Keshad Johnson with the powerful one-handed dunk off a steal and assist by Kira Lewis Jr. (with replays)
[Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel] The circumstances that Damian Lillard played under in Milwaukee were challenging from Day 1
GAME THREAD: Los Angeles Lakers (0-0) vs. Golden State Warriors (0-0) - (July 5, 2025)