Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have unfolded in the basketball world:
NBA Summer League Highlights:
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat: In a thrilling double-overtime game, the Lakers edged out the Heat 93-91. Rookie Cameron Carr led the Lakers with 26 points, while Anton Watson secured the game-winning tip-in. (lakersdaily.com)
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Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Blue: The Kings triumphed over the Warriors in the ‘Battle of NorCal,’ clinching the Mitch Richmond Trophy. Emanuel Sharp and Isaiah Stevens each contributed 18 points to the victory. (nba.com)
Major Trade in the NBA:
- Miami Heat Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo: In a significant move, the Heat acquired two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. The trade involved sending Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis to the Bucks, along with multiple future draft picks. (nba.com)
WNBA Game Results:
- Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: The Fever secured an 84-68 victory over the Aces. Kelsey Mitchell led with 27 points, and Aliyah Boston added a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Aces played without A’ja Wilson, who is recovering from an ankle injury. (infonews.ca)
Summer League Debuts:
- Salt Lake City Summer League: The league kicked off with Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz delivering an impressive performance, scoring 28 points and hitting four three-pointers in an overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks. (nba.com)
Highlights:
- CU taps Derrick White to refresh basketball program, Published on Thursday, July 02
- The Pac-12 basketball tournament is returning to Las Vegas as 7 new members join, Published on Wednesday, July 01
