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The Knicks picked up their first win in Summer League action on Monday, beating the Pistons, 86-75.New York was without two of their regulars, as Mohamed Diawara sat with a ring finger injury and Pacome Dadiet was sidelined due to foot soreness. With them sitting, it gave other youngsters the opportunity for extended minutes.Second-round pick Jack Kayil shined in just his second Summer League appearance, leading the team with 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting and three threes. He also pulled one boa

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty

Detroit Pistons guard Chaz Lanier caught fire from deep in Monday's Summer League game against the New York Knicks. The second-year player out of Tennessee made eight 3-pointers in the 86-75 loss to the Knicks. Lanier led all players with 24 points. 8 3-POINTERS FOR CHAZ LANIER 🔥He has 24 PTS on 80 3P% for the game!Watch Pistons/Knicks on Prime. pic.twitter.com/RyzuDIcW5f— NBA (@NBA) July 13, 2026Detroit selected the guard with the 37th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As a rookie last se

Ziaire Williams controls the ball during a game between the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets on March 31. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press)The Lakers signed free-agent forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3-million deal on Monday, people not authorized to speak on the matter publicly confirmed to The Times.Williams, 24, was available after the Brooklyn Nets declined his team option of $6.25 million, making him an unrestricted free agent.The 6-foot-9 Williams gives the Lakers an a

The Lakers are still working to land a starting wing in Jonathan Kuminga via a sign-and-trade with Atlanta, but in the short term, they have added some depth and defense.The Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Ziaire Williams, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. This deal would be for the minimum of $2.9 million.Williams comes in with the reputation of a versatile, switchable defender, something the Lakers need. What has always held him back were concerns about offense and efficiency.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Chaz Lanier #20 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers before the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Could this be the week that "The Decision 2.0" comes to an end? The entire NBA world is waiting with bated breath to see where LeBron James will sign in free agency — a decision that is expected to come sometime this week.After closing the door on his eight-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers, the latest LeBron James next team odds have the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat — his only two stops

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images A trade first reported on June 28 is now officially complete.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks looks to pass the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Ryan Stetz

LAS VEGAS — After a rough debut in the Clippers’ first Summer League outing, many fans began writing off top-five draft pick Keaton Wagler, prematurely labeling the guard as a bust.He didn’t write back though. The nerves caught up to Wagler during his debut in a loss to the Sacramento Kings, where he tallied seven points on 1-for-7 shooting. But three days later, he shook those nerves off and showcased the poise he played with as an Illini to lead the Clippers to a blowout win over the Utah Jazz

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Damion Baugh #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves plays defense during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Im

It’s safe to say that Will Riley is feeling confident.The former Illinois and current Wizards forward caught fire in his second NBA Summer League game. Riley had a game-high 32 points in 29 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists.Will Riley in tonight's win:32 PTS6 REB3 AST6 3PMThe @WashWizards improve to 2-0 in @NBASummerLeague play! pic.twitter.com/uNYhovYL55— NBA (@NBA) July 13, 2026His scoring ability was on full display in the victory, something Illinois fans likely remember wel

The NBA world is waiting for LeBron James to sign his next — and presumably final — free-agent contract, possibly this week. Among those monitoring James' next move is former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Austin Reaves. Speaking to reporters from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the sixth-year guard still can't quite believe that James won't be playing with him in purple and gold this upcoming season. "I don't know if I've honestly processed it yet," Reaves told re

This is a sight that could send Knicks fans into cold sweats — even in July.Jalen Brunson was spotted Saturday for the first time since his left wrist surgery, photographed paying a visit to The Other Lucy Beach Grille in Margate, New Jersey.Brunson’s left hand and wrist were wrapped and resting in a sling almost a month after winning NBA Finals MVP with the Knicks.View this post on InstagramBrunson underwent wrist surgery Tuesday to repair a tendon issue in his left hand and wrist that he

Udonis Haslem; Draymond GreenDraymond Green and Udonis Haslem have found a way to turn the reported Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro scuffle into a full-blown NBA enforcer feud.Because apparently, one scuffle is never enough.The drama started after Adebayo reportedly struck former Miami Heat teammate Herro during a workout Friday morning at practice near Resorts World Las Vegas. Herro, recently shipped to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster, declined to explain what happened.Udon

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game against the New York Knicks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images You’d

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) |

Being the lead assistant to Steve Kerr has worked out pretty well for guys in the past. Mike Brown held that job for years and, last season, coached the Knicks to a championship. Kenny Atkinson had that job and left it to take over a Cleveland team Brown's New York squad had to beat in the Eastern Conference Finals last May.Now Frank Vogel will have that job, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.Vogel won a championship as the coach of the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble, and before that had