Tim Hardaway Jr. Expected To Be Moved

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are expected to trade guard Tim Hardaway Jr. The 31-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 71 games last season. He's also a career 36.1% shooter from deep. However, Hardaway has two years, $34 million left on his contract, which may make moving him […]

Gregg Popovich Signs New Five-Year Deal With Spurs

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich signed a five-year deal to remain with the team. The new contract will pay him more than $80 million, higher than the six-year, $78.5 million agreement Monty Williams inked with Detroit. The 74-year-old is the winningest coach in NBA history, holding a career record of 1,366-761 while guiding […]

Paul Reed Jr. Signs Offer Sheet With Utah

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free agent forward/center Paul Reed Jr. signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 69 games in Philadelphia last season. However, he showed signs of life by averaging 13.5 points, 9.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and […]

Suns "Frontrunners" To Land Bol Bol

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns are the "frontrunners" to sign free agent forward/center Bol Bol. The 23-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in his only season in Orlando. He also played considerably better as a starter, posting 12.5 points […]

TyTy Washington Jr. Dealt Again

The Hawks traded guard TyTy Washington Jr., along with Rudy Gay, Usman Garuba, and a second-round pick, to OKC on Saturday in exchange for guard Patty Mills. The 21-year-old was selected No. 29 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and averaged 4.7 points in 31 games for the Rockets. However, he wasn't a routine presence […]

Patty Mills On The Move Again

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, OKC traded guard Patty Mills to Atlanta on Saturday. In exchange, the Thunder will receive Rudy Gay, Usman Garuba, TyTy Washington Jr., and a second-round pick. Mills, who has been traded three times in the last 10 days, averaged 6.2 points in 40 games with the Nets last season. However, […]

Rudy Gay Traded To OKC

The Hawks traded forward Rudy Gay, along with TyTy Washington Jr., Usman Garuba, and a second-round pick, to OKC on Saturday in exchange for guard Patty Mills. Gay, who was recently moved from Utah as a part of the deal surrounding John Collins, was never expected to suit up for Atlanta, so the move isn't […]

Amen Thompson Has Grade 2 Ankle Sprain

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (ankle) will miss the remainder of Summer League. The rookie got his first taste of NBA action on Friday in the win over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 16 points, five assists, four blocks, and three steals in 28 minutes. However, he suffered a Grade 2 sprain in his […]

Ryan Yarbrough Expected To Start On Sunday

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (head) is expected to return and start Sunday's meeting with the Guardians. The 31-year-old has been on the shelf since the beginning of May after sustaining multiple non-displaced fractures via a Ryan Noda comebacker. Yarbrough appeared in 10 games this season before going down, starting three, and compiled […]

Yu Chang Taking Saturday Off

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist, hand) won't play on Saturday. Skipper Alex Cora stated the 27-year-old would suit up for two of the three games versus the A's, so it appears he's in line to return for the series finale on Sunday. Chang recently returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list […]

Andrew Painter Receives Good News

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) recently underwent tests after experiencing more discomfort in his right elbow. Luckily, the results revealed his partially torn UCL is healing, although the team will give him some time to rest before considering the next step in his rehab process. The 20-year-old is still not out of the […]

Austin Pruitt Now Starting Against Boston

Oakland Athletics right-hander Austin Pruitt will start Saturday's meeting with the Red Sox. Paul Blackburn (illness) was initially scheduled to be on the hill for this one. However, he's under the weather, so Pruitt will enter the equation. The 33-year-old has appeared in 23 games this season, starting three, and has amassed a 1-5 record […]

Paul Blackburn Scratched From Start On Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (illness) won't play against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The 29-year-old isn't feeling well. However, an official diagnosis hasn't been made public, so it's anyone's guess if he'll miss any more time moving ahead. In the meantime, Austin Pruitt will take Blackburn's spot on the bump. The right-hander […]

Kaleb Ort Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox reliever Kaleb Ort (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to July 5. The 31-year-old hasn't done anything beneficial for fantasy managers this season and is currently sitting on a horrendous 6.26 ERA. But the move to the IL opened up a spot for James Paxton, who was out […]

Pablo Reyes To Remain Out Beyond All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes (abdomen) won't rejoin the big club before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old, who has been out a few weeks because of an abdominal strain, recently began a rehab assignment. He's played well during his time in Triple-A, with skipper Alex Cora stating, "he's doing well." However, with Yu Chang […]

Keon Johnson Suffers Finger Injury

Portland Trail Blazers guard Keon Johnson (finger) won't be available for the remainder of Summer League. The 21-year-old saw just one minute of work in Friday's loss to the Houston Rockets before he exited because of dislocated right index finger. Fortunately, the start of the 2023-24 campaign is months away, so Johnson should be good […]

Scoot Henderson To Undergo An MRI

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (shoulder) will undergo an MRI. The 2023 No. 3 overall pick made his unofficial debut in Friday's loss to Houston, amassing 15 points, six assists, five rebounds, and a steal in 21 minutes. However, he suffered a right shoulder injury, ending his night […]

Amen Thompson Likely Done For Rest Of Summer League

According to Kelly Iko and Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets are "very likely" to keep forward Amen Thompson out for the remainder of Summer League. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick had a solid showing in his unofficial NBA debut against the Trail Blazers on Friday, logging 16 points, five assists, four blocks, […]

C.J. Stroud Continues To Receive Positive Reviews

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud continues to receive rave reviews from his teammates. Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil recently lauded Stroud's leadership skills and ability to command the huddle. At the same time, Devin Singletary called him a "bright, young man." Obviously, it wouldn't be wise for Stroud's teammates to cast him in a negative light. […]

Josh Allen Aiming To Improve As A Pocket Passer

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is hoping to improve as a pocket passer. "I'm trying to transition to be the guy that wins from within the pocket," the signal-caller said during an interview with Barstool Sports. "It will take time. It's just not going to be this new guy overnight." Head coach Sean McDermott stated […]

Noah Syndergaard Nearing Rehab Assignment

According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) will begin a rehab assignment soon. Skipper Dave Roberts didn't specify how long it would last, only stating it would depend on "health and performance.." The 30-year-old has been on the shelf since the beginning of June because of a […]

Jordan Montgomery Exits Early On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (leg) exited Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 30-year-old logged 4 1/3 innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out five. Although there hasn't been an official update on the nature of his injury, there's a belief he's dealing with a hamstring injury. Of […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Will Pitch Again On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is scheduled to pitch again in Florida on Sunday. The left-hander recently got his first taste of action since undergoing Tommy John Surgery, tossing three innings and allowing one run while striking out five batters. Skipper John Schneider stated he could pitch four innings this time, […]

Brandon Drury Still Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) hasn't started baseball activities. The veteran appeared in 75 games this season, batting a career-high .277 with 78 hits, 14 home runs, and 45 RBI. But Drury landed on the injured list because of a left shoulder contusion, and he continues to be bothered […]

Zach Neto Scheduled For Live Hitting

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (oblique) is scheduled for live hitting on Saturday. The 22-year-old has been on the injured list since mid-June after suffering an oblique strain. He played well before going down, batting .259 with 45 hits, six home runs, and 22 RBI. Fortunately, he's made progress since then, so it's possible […]

Matt Moore Scheduled To Face Hitters Saturday

Los Angeles Angels reliever Matt Moore (oblique) is scheduled to face hitters on Saturday. The 34-year-old appeared in 22 games before going down with an oblique strain in May, amassing a 3-1 record with a 1.44 ERA and 12 holds. But he has been working his way back since then, recently throwing a bullpen session […]

Scoot Henderson Won't Return On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (shoulder) won't return to Friday's Summer League meeting with the Rockets. The rookie was having himself a solid outing before going down with a right shoulder injury, amassing 15 points, six assists, and five boards in 21 minutes. There will likely be an update on his condition soon. However, […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/7/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in 2023 to capture an NBA Championship. As unfortunate as it was to see the season end, Summer League has been a welcome addition to the NBA calendar. We got a small dose of action already, courtesy of the Utah and Sacramento circuits. However, the real party starts […]

Hawks Confident Dejounte Murray Extension Will Happen

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo, the Hawks are optimistic that a contract extension for guard Dejounte Murray will happen. The 26-year-old averaged 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in his first season in Atlanta. Unfortunately, the Hawks struggled at times, leading many to believe Murray would be on his way out. […]

Tre Mann Records Game-High 28 Points Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann scored a game-high 28 points in Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old went 10-for-14 from the field and 2-for-6 from deep while adding four boards, two assists, and a steal. Unfortunately, he did have five turnovers, which wasn't a good look, but it was still […]