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The 6-6 Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists for Illinois, shooting nearly 40% from three and leading their top-ranked offense to All-America honors. After workouts with the Bulls (picks 4 and 15) and Clippers (No. 5), he saw no need to audition for Brooklyn, telling reporters he knows where he stands. Mock drafts project him around No. 5 to the Clippers, where his crafty scoring fits alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, while Nets fans eye alternatives like Nate Ament.

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Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler just dropped a hint that has NBA fans buzzing: he canceled a workout with the Nets at No. 6 after impressing the Bulls and Clippers higher up.

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The 25-year-old Irish middleweight from Cork improved to 17-0 with a unanimous decision victory, scored 98-91 twice and 96-90 by the judges. Both fighters hit the canvas and lost a point for fouls in the eighth, making it a back-and-forth war that commentator Rob Tebbutt scored closer at 94-92 for Walsh. The homecoming win in front of roaring Irish fans keeps the rising star on track in the middleweight division.

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In a gritty 10-round battle at Dublin's 3Arena, Callum Walsh dropped Tyler Denny with a thunderous left hand in round two, only for Denny to fire back with his own knockdown.

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Chauncey Wiggins, a senior from Florida State, committed to Gonzaga after averaging 13.3 points and 3.9 rebounds last season, including nearly 39 percent from three-point range. He earned a fifth year of eligibility through a court injunction and brings versatility as a stretch forward who can play small forward or power forward. The Bulldogs, who added Dayton's Javon Bennett a day earlier, now boast two sharp shooters who combined for 162 threes last year, bolstering their depth alongside pieces like Braden Huff and Massamba Diop. Fans and analysts praise the pickup for addressing frontcourt needs right away.

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Gonzaga lands a 6-10 forward who can stretch the floor and battle inside, giving coach Mark Few instant lineup options.

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Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell participated in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest wearing teammate Jaylon Tyson's jersey to promote him for the 2026 NBA Most Improved Player award. Mitchell went 0-for-3 in the contest and did not advance past the first round.

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The third-seeded Denver Nuggets lost 4-2 to the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, capped by a 110-98 Game 6 defeat in Minneapolis. Jokic averaged 25.8 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, but shot poorly from the field and beyond the arc, while Jamal Murray hit 23.7 points on 35.7% shooting and Aaron Gordon missed three games due to injuries. Fans compared it to LeBron's 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers exit, with some saying LeBron bailed on a weaker roster, though critics highlighted Denver's stronger pieces like Murray and Gordon from their 2023 title run. The back-and-forth also touched all-time player rankings excluding LeBron, showing how one playoff upset keeps reigniting GOAT arguments.

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Nikola Jokic dominated the stat sheet with triple-doubles nearly every night, yet the Nuggets still fell to the Timberwolves in six games. That loss quickly pulled old LeBron James comparisons into the spotlight.

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The Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals, with Jalen Brunson earning MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points per game, including 45 in the clincher. As the East's No. 3 seed, they swept the 76ers and Cavaliers while ousting the Hawks, relying on Brunson's scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint, Mikal Bridges' defense, and Josh Hart's energy to top Victor Wembanyama's squad. The city threw a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes, with Brunson's wife noting it forever changes views of the 6-foot-2 champion.

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Jalen Brunson hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy, silencing years of doubt as New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.

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The Lakers see Kuminga as their top free-agent target to fill a high-energy wing role like Aaron Gordon or Andrew Wiggins, focusing on rebounding, defense, and sprinting the floor without needing plays run through him. His refusal of a minimum deal has slowed progress, even as the Lakers stay frontrunners ahead of earlier interest from the Kings and Timberwolves. A sign-and-trade with the Hawks is the likely path, but as of August 7, no agreement exists, leaving fans split on the fit and the Lakers' wing plans in limbo.

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Jonathan Kuminga, the 23-year-old forward fresh off the Hawks' option decline, wants more than a one-year vet minimum from the Lakers. Talks are stuck as both sides debate his exact role on the roster.

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Dennis Schroder fell dramatically after contact from Daniss Jenkins' arm in the backcourt during an NBA game at Rocket Arena. The incident prompted a review for a flagrant foul, but no flagrant call was made.

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Milwaukee dropped the series finale 5-4 to Detroit, with Skubal tossing seven strong innings in his second straight AL Cy Young season. The loss kicks off a rare feat: the second team ever to face reigning Cy Young aces from both leagues on consecutive days, after Skubal today and Paul Skenes tomorrow. Brewers hitters scratched out four runs against Skubal, but Detroit rallied late; now injured but tough Milwaukee eyes a home win over Skenes, where they've held a lifetime edge.

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Tarik Skubal shut down the Brewers just enough for a 5-4 Tigers win, setting up a historic back-to-back date with Cy Young winners.

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Buha described the Lakers expecting Kuminga to play like Aaron Gordon or Andrew Wiggins—focusing on defense, rebounding, cuts, and team play without leading the offense. Kerr had long pushed the same blueprint, comparing him to Shawn Marion and praising such versatile wings who get well-paid. After a midseason trade to the Hawks—who declined his option—Kuminga draws interest from the Lakers and others, but fans and analysts question if he's ready to commit amid his ongoing contract talks.

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Jonathan Kuminga faces a pivotal choice in free agency: embrace a gritty, team-first role or chase a starring spot. Lakers insider Jovan Buha spelled it out plainly, mirroring advice Steve Kerr gave him in Golden State.

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