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Keegan Murray to earn first NBA start against Memphis Grizzlies

Former Iowa star Keegan Murray is set to make his first official NBA start for the Sacramento Kings tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hawkeye Insider David Eickholt was flabbergasted during Keegan Murray’s NBA debut, as I’m sure we all were. Murray looked like a seventh-year veteran, and looked as though he transitioned his game from college without a hitch.

One game had not been in the books officially yet, but Eickholt had seen enough as he emphatically informed Twitter.

“Keegan Murray being brought off the bench is a joke,” Eickholt tweeted, most likely in a huff while vigorously shaking his head.

After just two games, the Sacramento Kings agree. Head coach Mike Brown announced today that Keegan Murray will start Sacramento’s home game against the Grizzlies on Thursday night. The Kings’ fan base responded with glee in the comments at the prospect of Murray finally getting his shot, some even happier at the idea of KZ Okpala seeing the bench (ouch.)

This is pretty much just a formality at this point. Keegan Murray has essentially been starting for the Kings over the past two games, actually leading Sacramento in minutes per game with 35.5 this season. I don’t know why, but for us sports fans it means a lot more when they are announced as a starter and are out there for the opening tip rather than three minutes later.

It is a good sign that the Kings realize what’s clearly in front of their eyes with Murray. He doesn’t really need to be hand-held to start his NBA career. While many knocked his age coming out of the 2022 NBA draft, it has certainly helped with his quick transition to the league.

Though a small sample size, Murray looks exactly like the player many hoped he’d be for the Kings. He’s shot the ball really well and has managed to integrate himself to the offense pretty seamlessly. We’ll see if being out there for the opening tip makes any difference to Keegan Murray’s game.

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Skip Bayless calls Kevin Durant “The softest player on the planet” after loss

The former Longhorn is feeling the heat after the Nets most recent playoff loss.

The wild saga that is the Brooklyn Nets is still ongoing, and quite confusing. Continue reading “Skip Bayless calls Kevin Durant “The softest player on the planet” after loss”

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers live stream, TV channel, start time, odds, how to watch the NBA Preseason

The Golden State Warriors will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Preseason action on Monday night from the Moda Center.

The Golden State Warriors will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Preseason action on Monday night from the Moda Center.

The starters for both teams will play but should be limited action since this is the first game for both squads. The Warriors will get Klay Thompson back this season and with Andrew Wiggins and Steph Curry, they could make a run. As for the Trail Blazers, they will be expected to play at a high level with Dame Lillard and C.J. McCollum leading the way this way.

We have you covered throughout the NBA Preseason, here is everything you need to know to stream the NBA action tonight.

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers

  • When: Monday, October 4
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBA TV
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Monday at 8:05 p.m. ET.

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers (-2.5)

O/U: 219.5

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WATCH: Former Longhorn Jericho Sims throws down a ridiculous dunk during NBA summer league

Jericho Sims jumped out of the gym for this jam!

Stop me if you haven’t heard this before, but Jericho Sims is a freak of nature.

The New York Knicks rookie has been making plays all summer league long, and is showing why he deserves a spot in the NBA. In five games, which he has all started, Sims is averaging 8 points per game on 81% shooting, 8 rebounds, and one block per game.

Sims has always been a very productive player, during his time at Texas he averaged 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots in 26 games last season. He was also named to the All-Big 12 Tournament Team after helping the Longhorns win to their first-ever postseason championship.

The scouting report on Sims have always highlighted his athleticism, and that has been on display in Las Vegas. The rest of the world was exposed to his athleticism at the NBA combine, where he recorded a 44.5-inch max vertical jump, which was second all-time.

Let’s just say he showed off that vertical in a live game, which left the basketball world and social media in awe.

It’s truly impressive how high he got up to grab that alley-oop, as you can see his hands go over the square on the backboard. Sims is currently on a two-way deal, but his athleticism on both ends of the court, along with his tenacious effort, will have him as a full-time member of the Knicks NBA roster in no time.

NBA Summer League Championship: Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The Sacramento Kings will meet the Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League Championship on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

The Sacramento Kings will meet the Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League Championship to close out the season on Tuesday night from Las Vegas.

The Kings are coming off an 86-70 win over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game and are 4-0 in their summer league games while the Celtics are also coming off a win, taking down the Atlanta Hawks 85-83 in their last game in summer league action. This should be a fantastic matchup with the top two teams battling it out for the Summer League Championship.

Here is everything you need to know, including streaming options for the NBA Summer League Championship on Tuesday night.

Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics

  • When: Tuesday, August 17
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Monday at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics (-6)

O/U: 173.5

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The Brooklyn Nets will meet the Toronto Raptors on the last day of NBA Summer League action on Tuesday night from Las Vegas.

The Brooklyn Nets will meet the Toronto Raptors on the last day of NBA Summer League action on Tuesday night from Las Vegas.

The Nets come into their last game on a three-game winning streak and will look to make it four against a tough Raptors squad. As for Toronto, they have won two straight games and will be looking to end the summer league on a high note with a win tonight against the Nets. Who will close out the summer league with a dub?

Here is everything you need to know including streaming options for all the games on Tuesday afternoon.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

  • When: Tuesday, August 17
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBA TV
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Summer League Schedule

Tuesday, August 17, Las Vegas

Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat: 3 p.m. ET, ESPN U, live stream: fuboTV

Utah Jazz vs. Philadelphia 76ers: 3:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 5 p.m. ET, ESPNEWS, live stream: fuboTV

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors: 5:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNEWS, live stream: fuboTV

New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

NBA Summer League Championship Game:

Sacramento Kings vs. Boston Celtics: 9 p.m ET, ESPN, live stream: fuboTV

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Monday at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors (-3)

O/U: 177.5

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New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The New York Knicks will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday night from Las Vegas.

The New York Knicks will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday night from Las Vegas.

The Knicks are coming off a 94-86 win over the Pacers as they brought their summer league record to 1-1 on the young season. They continue to be led by Immanuel Quickly with 32 points, 8 assists, 2 steals on Monday. As for the Lakers, they have some solid prospects playing in the summer league including Joel Ayayi, Austin Reaves, and Devontae Cacok.

Here is everything you need to know including streaming options for all the games on Wednesday night.

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

  • When: Wednesday, August 11
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Summer League Schedule

Wednesday, August 11, Las Vegas

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: 4 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies: 5 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks: 9 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10 p.m ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. ET.

New York Knicks (-6.5) vs. Los Angeles Lakers

O/U: 168.5

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Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The Miami Heat will meet the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday night from Las Vegas.

The Miami Heat will meet the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday night from Las Vegas.

The Heat are coming off a win over the Nuggets in their last summer league game and will look to keep that momentum going into tonight’s contest. They will be without Omer Yurtseven tonight due to a blister on his foot. As for the Grizzlies, they are coming off a big win over the Nets where they put up 30 points in the 4th quarter of that game with Desmond Bane leading the team with 32 points.

Here is everything you need to know including streaming options for all the games on Wednesday night.

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies

  • When: Wednesday, August 11
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Summer League Schedule

Wednesday, August 11, Las Vegas

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: 4 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies: 5 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks: 9 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10 p.m ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Wednesday at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies (-3)

O/U: 171.5

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday from Las Vegas.

The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday from Las Vegas.

The Bucks are coming off an 81-78 win over the Clippers where they dominated most of the game with Jordan Nwora leading Milwaukee. As for the Nets, they are coming off a 91-84 loss to the Grizzlies as they look to bounce back against a tough Bucks squad.

Can the Bucks keep up the intensity in this game? Tune in and find out, here is everything you need to know to catch the action tonight.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets

  • When: Wednesday, August 11
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Summer League Schedule

Wednesday, August 11, Las Vegas

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: 4 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies: 5 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks: 9 p.m. ET, NBA TV, live stream: fuboTV

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10 p.m ET, ESPN2, live stream: fuboTV

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. ET.

Milwaukee Bucks (-1) vs. Brooklyn Nets

O/U: 164.5

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Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch NBA summer league

The Detroit Pistons will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA Summer League action on Tuesday night from Las Vegas.

The Detroit Pistons will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA Summer League action on Tuesday night from Las Vegas.

This will be NBA fan’s first look at the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks of the 2021 NBA Draft. It will feature No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons against the No. 2 pick Jalen Green, who will represent the Rockets in a game that everybody has been looking forward to in the NBA Summer League.

Who will show out on the court tonight Cade or Jalen? Tune in and find out, here is everything you need to know to catch the action tonight.

Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets

  • When: Tuesday, August 10
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NBA Summer League Schedule

Tuesday, August 10, Las Vegas

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers: 6 p.m. ET, NBA TV

Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN U

Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs: 8 p.m. ET, NBA TV
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

Sacramento Kings vs. Washington Wizards: 10: p.m. ET, NBA TV

LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 11:00 p.m. ET, ESPN U

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. ET.

Detroit Pistons (-2) vs. Houston Rockets

O/U: 168

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