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With Giannis leading the way, Bucks leaving Las Vegas a ‘better team’ after winning NBA Cup

December 18, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Giannis Antetokounmpo was determined to win the NBA Cup. He came close in 2023, losing in the semifinals. A year later, Giannis and Milwaukee Bucks had some unfinished business in Las Vegas. They took care of business with an impressive all-around performance. Behind a suffocating defense and a triple-double from tournament MVP Antetokounmpo, the Bucks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: doc rivers, Emirates NBA Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Las Vegas, milwaukee bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

L.A. Lakers win NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament: ‘It absolutely means something’

December 10, 2023 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

A big shout-out to NBA commissioner Adam Silver for gifting basketball fans the in-season tournament. It was a smashing success. It created a ton of buzz right around a time when football usually dominates the headlines. The championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 9 was the most-watched regular-season … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Indiana Pacers, Las Vegas, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA In-Season Tournament, Tyrese Haliburton

Your complete guide to the 2018 NBA summer league in Las Vegas

July 7, 2018 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS — You don’t have to be a basketball junkie to love the NBA summer league, especially if the venue is Las Vegas. For the general admission price of $35, you’ll be able to watch a slew of games at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. And if you’re paying close attention, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Las Vegas, NBA Summer League

Your guide to 2017 Las Vegas summer league

July 7, 2017 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

  LAS VEGAS — You don’t have to be a basketball junkie to love the NBA Summer League, especially if the venue is Las Vegas, Nevada. For the general admission price of $25 you get to watch a slew of games at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. And if you’re paying attention … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Las Vegas, NBA Summer League

10 observations from NBA Las Vegas Summer League

July 20, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS — The Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas hit the ground running with a record-setting opening night. The marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled in the largest crowd to watch a summer league game at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center, as more than 12,000 came to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Las Vegas, NBA Summer League

Summer school: Your guide to NBA Las Vegas Summer League

July 8, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

  LAS VEGAS — You don’t have to be a basketball junkie to love the NBA Summer League, especially if the venue is Las Vegas, Nevada. For the general admission price of $25 you get to watch a slew of games at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. And if you’re paying attention … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Las Vegas, NBA Summer League

HORNETS PEG RIVERS TO BE THEIR POINT

July 18, 2012 by Joel Huerto 3 Comments

Learning on the job is part of the culture in the NBA. Austin Rivers knows this very well because his father, Glen “Doc”  Rivers, went through the same thing 30 years ago. But even though 19-year-old Austin has been groomed and prepped for life in the Association, it’s still a painful process — literally. In … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Austin Rivers, Damian Lillard, Dell Demps, doc rivers, Duke University, Eric Gordon, James Borrego, Las Vegas, NBA Summer League, New Orleans Hornets

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