Shareef O’Neal played at UCLA and Louisiana State, but also underwent open-heart surgery and experienced foot injuries.
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Hawks guard Tyson Etienne made the winning basket and scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half to beat the Spurs in an NBA Summer League game.
The Boston Celtics’ lone draft pick, second-round selection JD Davison, put on a show Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The NBA set a record for revenue this past season, but as it negotiates streaming rights, Commissioner Adam Silver is concerned about players taking off games.
The NBA’s Summer League is Thursday to July 17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Here’s what newcomers need to know before they go.
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With so many games to squeeze each day into the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, Summer League contests are faster and allow for more fouls than those played in the NBA.
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