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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Game On, Vegas: NBA Summer League & PlayStation Creator Cup Return To Sin City
NBA 2K Summer League and PlayStation Creator Cup are making their highly anticipated return to Las Vegas, bringing together top basketball talent and gaming's biggest creators for an electrifying blend of sports and entertainment. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Sin City, this year's events promise high-energy matchups, immersive fan experiences, and the ultimate celebration of hoops during the NBA's offseason. NBA Summer League Is About To Heat Up The Court In Las Vegas The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer July is game time for basketball fans in Las Vegas! Advertisement Get ready as rookies, sophomores, and undrafted NBA players gear up to showcase their skills during the nearly two-week long NBA2K26 Summer League in Sin City. From July 10 to 20, 2025, fans can catch multiple games daily at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, along with a lineup of exciting events and activations. With different ticket and package options, you can create the fan experience you want, gaining access to unique inclusions, behind-the-scenes tours, meet and greets and more. PlayStation Creator Cup Is Also Returning To Las Vegas To Heat Up July Courtesy of the NBA The PlayStation NBA Creator Cup is also returning to the court in Las Vegas and promises to bring an exciting fusion of sports and creator culture. The basketball showdown, featuring top basketball content creators, will take place at The Pavilion at UNLV on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. Advertisement This year's event brings some of the top digital creators and basketball personalities to the court for an entertaining game, including SypherPK, YPK Raye, Carson Roney, Bree Green, Kris London, Cam Wilder, and D'Aydrian Harding. The Roster Mixes Former Collegiate Athletes, Social Media Stars, And Harlem Globetrotters On The Court The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer This year's roster features a diverse mix of talent - from Harlem Globetrotters to former college athletes, to social media stars. "Participating in the PlayStation NBA Creator Cup in Las Vegas is always a highlight of my summer,' said creator, YPK Raye. 'Bringing this energy to my hometown makes it even more meaningful plus it's a family-friendly event and a unique way for fans to connect with the creators they watch every day.' Advertisement Tickets to the PlayStation NBA Creator Cup are on sale now and just $20. NBA Summer League Builds Excitement For Next Season If you're a basketball fan or love catching NBA action, the NBA2K26 Summer League is a must-see. Watch multiple games daily and get a first look at the league's rising stars as they hit the court. Celebrating its 21st year in Las Vegas, NBA 2K26 Summer League brings all 30 teams together for nonstop hoops and high-energy fun. Each day of Summer League will have six to eight games. Each team will play at least four games during the 11 days of basketball excitement. After each team's first four games, the top four teams will continue to the playoffs. The two winning teams from the semifinals will compete in the final championship game, closing out the two-week event. Tickets Are Now On Sale For Games And Experiences In addition to all the excitement on the court, there will also be exciting experiences and a film festival to enjoy while visiting Las Vegas during Summer League. Advertisement July 17 to 19, the 2025 Summer League Film Festival will take place with daily screenings at the Strip View Pavilion inside the Thomas & Mack Center. Multiple experiences will also be available with specific ticket packages. Get a behind-the-scenes tour, enjoy the NBA Legends Dinner, on-court photo ops, and more are available for purchase. Tickets are currently on sale.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Intriguing 7-foot Knicks prospect James Nnaji leaving Europe for Summer League chance
The Knicks have an intriguing new big man in the mix. James Nnaji informed Barcelona that he intends to leave and pursue a career in the U.S. with the Knicks, The Post confirmed. Advertisement The Knicks acquired the rights to Nnaji from the Hornets as part of the three-team Karl-Anthony Towns trade last offseason. He's already in New York and working out with the Knicks, his agent Gerard Raventos told The Post. Nnaji expects to be with the team at Summer League with a chance to make the roster. 'Hopefully after [the Summer League], we can reach an agreement,' Raventos said. Advertisement 'That's the plan, from both sides. It's 50-50, it depends how he does. He's coming in great shape. … Everything will be based on his performances in the Summer League.' The Knicks acquired James Nnaji's rights in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. Europa Press via Getty Images The Hornets originally drafted Nnaji, still just 20 years old, with the 31st pick in the 2023 draft, and he opted to stay in Europe the last two seasons. Advertisement A Nigerian native, he had some of the best measurables in the 2023 class. According to his official draft measurables, he was listed at 7-foot and 251 pounds with a 7-foot-7 wingspan and 9-foot-4 standing reach at the time. He spent most of last season on loan with Girona, averaging 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Advertisement Nnaji also spent time with Turkish side Yukatel Merkezefendi Basket, where he averaged 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. The Knicks are likely to lose some of their frontcourt depth in Precious Achiuwa, who is a free agent. James Nnaji in 2024. Getty Images Beyond Towns and Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks also have Ariel Hukporti, who was selected with the No. 58 pick and the Knicks acquired on draft night last year, as a reserve big man. He did not have much of a role last year as a rookie while also missing time with a knee injury. He averaged 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 25 games. Barring a salary dump before June 30, the Knicks have very little ability to add new pieces in free agency. They won't have any cap space, and will only be able to sign players to a minimum contract or as part of the taxpayer's $5.7 million exception. Advertisement Nnaji, who would likely not command more than a minimum contract, could represent one path for them to add new talent given those constraints. His offensive game is clearly not yet polished, but he has the tools and physical makeup to develop into a strong rim protector and rebounder for a new head coach to consider.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Check out which summer leagues Florida baseball players will be participating in
The Florida baseball program will have 15 current players participating in various summer leagues over the next couple of months. Most notably, starting right-handers Liam Peterson and Aidan King, along with 54 other premier, non-draft-eligible college players, will take part in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp in North Carolina from June 29 to July 3. The other events the remaining 13 Gators will compete at are the Coastal Plain League (North and South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia), Northwoods League (Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois), and the Valley League in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Considered the top level of summer ball play, the Cape Cod League features eight Gators on four different teams, with right-handed pitcher Caden McDonald, infielder Landon Stripling and outfielder Hayden Yost all teammates on the Wareham Gatemen. Righties Luke McNeillie and Christian Rodriguez will compete on behalf of the Harwich Mariners while outfielder Blake Cyr and infielder Brendan Lawson suit up for the Brewster Whitecaps; outfielder Ashton Wilson is the lone UF player on the Falmouth Commodores. Meanwhile, infielder Kolt Myers and right-hander Schuyler Sandford have both seen action this summer for the Macon Bacon in the Coastal Plain League already, while left-handed pitcher McCall Biemiller will play for the Charlottesville Tom Sox and outfielder Blake Brookins is on the Purcellville Cannons in the Valley League. Incoming transfer catcher AJ Malzone is behind the dish with the Rockford Rivets and the only Gator included among the Northwoods League's rosters. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle 2025 Florida Baseball Summer League Assignments Player League Team Blake Cyr Cape Cod League Brewster Whitecaps Brendan Lawson Cape Cod League Brewster Whitecaps Ashton Wilson Cape Cod League Falmouth Commodores Luke McNeillie Cape Cod League Harwich Mariners Christian Rodriguez Cape Cod League Harwich Mariners Caden McDonald Cape Cod League Wareham Gateman Landon Stripling Cape Cod League Wareham Gateman Hayden Yost Cape Cod League Wareham Gateman Kolt Myers Coastal Plain League Macon Bacon Schuyler Sandford Coastal Plain League Macon Bacon AJ Malzone Northwoods League Rockford Rivets Aidan King USA Collegiate National Team Team USA Liam Peterson USA Collegiate National Team Team USA McCall Biemiller Valley League Charlottesville Tom Sox Blake Brookins Valley League Purcellville Cannons Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee left-handed pitcher to enter transfer portal
Tennessee left-handed pitcher to enter transfer portal Tennessee left-handed pitcher Dylan Loy entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to Ben McKee of 247Sports. Loy (4-0) appeared in 33 games, including one start, for the Vols during the 2025 campaign. The 6-foot, 208-pound sophomore recorded 36 strikeouts, two saves and a 3.97 ERA in 34.0 innings. He allowed 22 hits, seven home runs, 17 runs (15 earned), 11 walks, three wild pitches and hit three batters. From 2024-25, Loy (6-0) appeared in 54 games, including six starts, for the Vols. He totaled 73 strikeouts and a 3.22 ERA in 64.1 innings. Loy's career-high for innings pitched in game was 4.2 against LSU on May 26, 2024. His career-high for strikeouts in a contest was five (three times). More: Liam Doyle, Dylan Loy pitch Tennessee's second combined no-hitter in 2025 The left-handed pitcher went to Tennessee from Pigeon Forge High School in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was a 2024 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Summer League tour participant. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
CBC
5 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
2025 HoopQueens Summer League : Reign vs Charge
Watch the Reign take on the Charge in exciting basketball action from the 2025 HoopQueens Summer League stop at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport in Toronto.
