Imagn Images Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Bronny James delivered his best showing at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League Monday during a 67-58 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The son of NBA superstar LeBron James finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists while shooting an efficient 6-for-10 from the floor. “It … Read more
Jul 15, 2025, 02:56 PM ET Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has undergone surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. He is expected to be healthy for training camp in September. Lively missed more than two months last season due to a stress fracture … Read more
Getty Images Former No. 2 overall pick Victor Oladipo is eyeing a return to the NBA after two seasons away. The 33-year-old guard had a private workout in Las Vegas that was “well-attended” by NBA and European teams, according to ESPN. Oladipo participated in 5-on-5 scrimmages against international pros, where those in attendance came away “impressed.” … Read more
Getty Images Dereck Lively II has been terrific for the Dallas Mavericks when he’s been on the court since they drafted him 10th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. The only real issue for the former Duke standout is availability, as he’s played in just 91 games across the last two seasons. Lively missed more … Read more
Customary in asset protection, the Dallas Mavericks shut down No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the NBA’s summer league schedule as he continues to focus on development ahead of his rookie season. Flagg was terrific in his second summer start, scoring 31 points with a 47% shooting rate from the floor … Read more
Getty Images As the NBA offseason moves along, the Chicago Bulls continue negotiations with restricted free agent Josh Giddey and the sides engaged in positive conversations. The two sides project to “eventually” comes to an agreement on a new contract, according to ESPN’s Jamal Collier, Collier reports that Giddey recently ate lunch with coach Billy … Read more
The San Antonio Spurs project to be one of the most intriguing teams next season, as we’ll get Year 3 of Victor Wembanyama, alongside No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. That’s not even mentioning the fact that the Spurs also have De’Aaron Fox, and a slew of … Read more
While the Boston Celtics continue to rework their roster for salary cap reasons this summer, the expectation was free agent center Al Horford was planning to sign this month with the Golden State Warriors, but it hasn’t happened. After playing the last seven years in Boston, there are reportedly three teams hoping to sign Horford, … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. ⚾ Good morning to all but especially to … CAL RALEIGH Who says catchers can’t win the Homer Run Derby? Certainly … Read more
Jul 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET 2025 NBA summer league has been filled with exciting rookie debuts, young players looking to secure roster spots and plenty of chatter surrounding the upcoming season’s biggest storylines. Las Vegas has seen plenty of highlights, including Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks triumphing over Bronny James and the Los … Read more
Shams Charania: Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets’ Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Rod Boone @rodboone #Hornets have agreed to a two-way … Read more
Jul 14, 2025, 09:44 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Brook Lopez grew up in Southern California. He remembers the days when the LA Clippers were awful. Those years are long gone — and Lopez is betting that even better years are ahead. Lopez discussed his decision to join the Clippers on a two-year contract worth … Read more