July 14th
All the latest (and best) NBA news, rumours, expert analysis, and player performances from the last 24 hours.
News and Rumours
All the latest news and rumours from around the association.
Mike Muscala Retirement
After 11 seasons, Mike Muscala has announced his retirement from the NBA. Muscala is most known for roles on the 60 win Hawks and rebuilding Thunder. Muscala was a backup power forward for the Thunder but Isaiah Hartenstein will easily fill up his past role and more.
Bones Hyland Trade Rumors
Clippers guard Bones Hyland could be on the trade block. With a packed Clippers backcourt, including Kevin Porter Jr and Kris Dunn who were acquired this offseason, Hyland could look for his third team.
Taj Gibson Signing
Taj Gibson signs with the Charlotte Hornets, working in a veteran role on a team that has young players like center Mark Williams, and LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Tidjane Salaun. Gibson signs for one year, joining his fourth team in as many seasons.
Expert Analysis
What are the ‘experts’ saying?
“All told, Brunson is likely to earn at least $241.7 million over the next five seasons, which is only $27.4 million less than he would have earned if he had waited a season and signed a max contract. However, if Brunson were to hit the higher max criteria in 2028, he could secure 35 percent of the cap in his first season, and the gap would close to $6 million less over the same five-year period.”
N.B. Linberg, Fansided
He was on fire in the first half, scoring 16 of his 22 points in the first two quarters. Howard was also solid defensively in the contest. The only blemish on his performance is that he missed a couple of wide-open threes and two of his three free-throw attempts. Still, Howard played with confidence and looked improved from last season.
Jean Racine, Orlando Magic Daily
Notable Performances
Best individual performances of the night.
Jaime Jacquez Jr
Jaime Jacquez Jr is one of the best players in this years summer league and he showed it last night. Jacquez scored 29 points, and was dominant inside, including drawing 11 free throws and converting 9 of them. He was also able to grab 11 rebounds and pass for 5 assists as the Heat knocked off the Celtics in a high scoring 119-114 game.
Gradey Dick
Gradey Dick was initally drafted because of his generational shooting skills. He can do more. In a game where Dick did not make a single three, he was everywhere inside with numerous tough finishes, a game high four offensive rebounds and a mix of on and off ball creation. He would finish with a double double, 18 points and 10 rebounds, along with 6 assists in a 25 point Raptors victory.
MarJon Beauchamp
MarJon Beauchamp nearly accomplished a 4x5 night, with 22 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Beauchamp was able to do this despite just one turnover and grabbed 3 offensive rebounds including a huge third quarter despite the bucks loss.
Best Reporting
The best NBA reporting for the last 24 hours.
Jacob Sutton
Sherrod Blakely
Nam Tran