Chris Paul Gets Emotional Talking About The Things Professional Basketball Have Cost Him Off The Court
Jaylen Brown is in Philly Now 🎵
CP3 On Who Runs Point Guard Between SGA and Luka: “Shai… I think that year we played together, he also started to see defense matters. You ain’t gotta be a lockdown defender but when you playing defense for your team your teammates just wanna see the star actually try. Actually try on defense.”
In a highly anticipated match-up between the #1 and #2 pick. AJ Dybantsa drops 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 stocks on 7-18 FG | 0-5 3PT | 7-8 FT with a win while Darryn Peterson scores 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block on 6-18 FG | 2-7 3PT | 6-8 FG
[Torre] On the Clippers claiming they got scammed by Aspiration: “We’ve been saying for over 11 months that you can be scammed by Sandberg and also have worked with him to try to deceive the NBA. Two things can be true: you got scammed by Joe and you also tried to use him to get one over on the NBA”
Jaylen Brown on being traded: “They packed me up bro. It’s a crazy business… don’t become a basketball player. There’s no loyalty and there’s no love.”
[Fischer] The Denver Nuggets are seeking compensation [in exchange for Peyton Watson] on par with what Utah received from the Lakers in their recent trade that made Walker Kessler a Laker: two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps. LA and the Hawks have been unwilling to meet that ask.
[Highlight] AJ Dybantsa catches a body
Howard Beck: “What I have learned today, according to sources is that the Raptors and NBA did have that conversation [about the investigation]. The Raptors did do their due diligence. They just simply were not convinced at that time to pause [the deal] then. “
“And now it’s pretty clear they (Golden State) were being used as leverage as LeBron goes back to Cleveland… the Cleveland thing is done,” - Bill Simmons on LeBron’s free agency sweepstakes
[Fischer] The Atlanta Hawks have been unwilling to take back Jarred Vanderbilt in a deal that sends out Jonathan Kuminga.
Jaylen Brown: “You gotta say LeBron, you got to pull up, man. Pull up to Philly.” Speed: “LeBron, pull up to Philly. Think about it, LeBron, Jaylen Brown, PJ-13.”
[Charania] Developing: The Los Angeles Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered on Kawhi Leonard will not be complete until the NBA investigation into the Clippers is over.
[Charania] “The Raptors and Clippers were set to have a trade call to finalize the deal. But, I’m told, the league ended up delaying that call and has now decided that the teams will not be moving forward unless the Raptors assume the risk of any potential outcomes stemming from that investigation.”
James Dolan and Madison Square Garden created a list that ranked people of concern. One of the categories was labelled ‘LGBTQIA.’
[Highlight] Collin Cowherd on Jacob Tobey being fired by the Spurs: Apparently you can get fired in America for cheating on your girlfriend, not even your wife, feels like he should hire an attorney
[Grange] Per sources, the Raptors “did their due diligence” with the NBA prior to making their most recent trade for Leonard and the guidance they received made them confident that they could acquire the former Clipper and not have it blow up in their face if Leonard was facing a lengthy suspension.
Darius Acuff Jr holding himself accountable: “Gotta be better…I’m playing terrible. Too inefficient. Make more shots in a row and get my teammates involved”
[McMenamin] “Sources told ESPN that LeBron James is still in the process of absorbing the pertinent information of every suitor with one source saying there is “no timetable.” He has spent the past few weeks with family and friends enjoying vacation and time on the golf course, in no rush to decide”
5th overall pick Keaton Wagler in first summer league game: 27 minutes, 7 points, 1⁄7 FG, 1⁄5 from 3, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 5 fouls, -23 in 6 point loss.
Stephen Curry on his pitch to LeBron James: “The pitch is: Do you want to play good basketball and be around people who know how to play the game? Raise our floor, our competitiveness this year. There’s good golf in the Bay.”
Yaxel Lendeborg finishes the game with 21 points, 10 rebounds (4 OREB), 6 assists, 8-13 FG, 2-4 3PT, and a game-high +26.
Mitchell Robinson has an exchange with a Celtics fan on Instagram. The fan tells him to be great or he’ll only be remembered for missing FTs. Mitch tells the fan to remember that he “sent that ass home”.
[Highlight] AJ Dybantsa drives through 3 Jazz players, somehow keeps control of the ball, and finishes the tough layup (with a replay). He shakes his head.
[ESPN] Terry Rozier’s bid to modify his bail conditions and try returning to the NBA has been denied. Rozier violated the no-contact provision of his $3 million bond by texting someone on the no-contact list to tell them they were on the no-contact list
Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
Exactly 1 year ago today, Nico makes monumental call to D’Lo: “It’s about to be a problem”
[Charania] Free agent Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN.
If the Charlotte Hornets win the 2026 Summer League, they will become the NBA’s first “back-to-back champions” since 2018
[Highlights] Yaxel Lendeborg fastbreak hammer
Morez Johnson Jr 1st Summer League Game: 27 Pts, 12-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8 Reb, 3 ast, 3 steals, 2 blocks.
[Charania] NBA spokesperson: “We don’t have a specific timeline for the conclusion of the investigation but expect the firm to finalize its work in the coming weeks.”
Are the Lakers about to field the whitest lineup of the 21st century?
[Charania] “Leading suitors for LeBron have been able to send a voice note to him via Rich Paul. So whether it’s an owner, president or GM, being able to record a voice note, send it to Rich & it makes its way to Bron. This is just a part of LeBrons process of studying. LeBron hasn’t been in a rush”
In 2016 the Spurs went 40-1 at home in Tim Duncan’s final year, achieving a franchise record of 67-15
[Highlight] AJ Dybantsa takes on Darryn Peterson on a 1v1, the crowd is buzzing, he drives, pump fakes, sends Peterson flying with the fake, but misses the turnaround jump shot (with a replay)
[Highlights] AJ Dybantsa drives and soars between 4 Jazz defenders and dunks it with force (with replays).
He also get fouled shortly after, on the drive.
[Fischer] Despite the Leonard trade being on hold, the Clippers have remained engaged in discussions with both Bennedict Mathurin and Peyton Watson, showing a willingness to pay Watson upwards of $25 million annually.
[Highlight] Yaxel Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, scores 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3P) in his Vegas Summer League debut for the Warriors.
On Jan 4, 1995, Gary Payton scored 32 pts without missing a single shot, including free throws.
Is Walker Kessler missing his first name?
[Charania] Teams are sending Rich Paul voice notes to recruit LeBron James
Darius Acuff Jr. full postgame interview on the court after the 91-85 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a Summer League game in Las Vegas. He mentions: “I gotta be better though, I’m playing terrible”. Saying he needs to shoot better and get his team involved more.
[Highlight] ‘Light the beam’ chants in Las Vegas Summer League, as Emanuel Sharp makes both clutch free throws to seal the win for the Kings.
Blazers Owner Desicrating the Stanley Cup
Full Emanuel Sharp highlights from last nights game. 21 Points on 4⁄10 FG (40.0%), 3⁄8 from 3 (37.5%), 7⁄8 FT (87.5%), 2 Rebounds (1 Off. Reb), 4 Steals, 1 PF, and a +/- of +6 in 25:45 minutes played off the bench.
Houston and OKC realized that a few of their young players could not be on the team in order to actually contend(Jalen Green and Josh Giddey), out of all the young up and coming teams, do you think they have any players who won’t be able to have value in the playoffs?
[ESPN Cleveland] Emmett Golden says The streets are talking and they’re telling him that LeBron and Bronny are coming home: “Someone who reached out to me in the past and was right… reached out to me yesterday, late last night… Bron and Bronny back to Cleveland”