Basketball News, 8 July 2023 | 15 Minute News

Grizzlies' Smart: 'Grind City' a perfect fit for me

ESPN - 8 Jul 2023 03:53

Marcus Smart was introduced by the Grizzlies on Friday and talked about earning the trust of his new teammates, including All-Star Ja Morant.

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VanVleet vows to 'prove every penny' of big deal

ESPN - 8 Jul 2023 07:34

Fred VanVleet said Friday that he's determined to prove worthy of his $130 million, three-year deal with the Houston Rockets.

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Top picks Henderson, Thompson hurt in debuts

ESPN - 8 Jul 2023 03:53

Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, the Nos. 3 and 4 picks in this year's draft, both left Friday night's summer league game between the Blazers and Rockets with injuries, marring what had been impressive debuts for both.

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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas

The New York Times - 8 Jul 2023 22:12

Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.

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Lakers sign rookies Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis

InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2023 20:22

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed rookie guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and rookie forward Maxwell Lewis. Selected by the Lakers with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Hood-Schifino (6'6", 215) averaged 13.5 point...

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Jazz trade center Damian Jones to Cavaliers

InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2023 19:58

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired center Damian Jones in a trade with the Utah Jazz for cash considerations. Jones (6-11, 245) played in 41 games (one start) for the Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers this past season and a...

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Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51

The New York Times - 8 Jul 2023 16:47

After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.

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Thunder sign rookie forward Keyontae Johnson to two-way contract

InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2023 06:40

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed rookie forward Keyontae Johnson to a Two-Way Contract. Johnson (6-6, 235) was drafted 50th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson spent three seasons at the University of Florida bef...

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Hawks trade John Collins to Jazz

InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2023 04:07

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward Rudy Gay and a conditional 2026 second-round pick in a trade with the Utah Jazz for forward John Collins. The transaction creates a $25.3 million trade exception for Atlanta, curre...

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Thunder sign rookie guard Cason Wallace

InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2023 03:56

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed rookie guard Cason Wallace to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Wallace (6-4, 193) was drafted 10th overall in ...

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