Neal A. Lasta

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• Jul 21, 2016

  NBA Trades and Free Agency News Tracker for 2016-17 Season: Wade Could've Been With Knicks, Celtics Likely to Trade for Okafor

  The Summer League has just ended, with the Chicago Bulls winning the championship thanks to a Denzel Valentine buzzer beater at overtime. NBA die-hard fans have kept up with this small pre-season tournament, as much as they have followed their favorite teams and players in NBA Free Agency.

• Jul 20, 2016

  Best Deals in 2016 NBA Free Agency: Sullinger to Raptors, Pachulia to Warriors

  The 2016 NBA Free Agency's huge salary cap has allowed teams to give huge contracts to mediocre NBA players. Some NBA stars have also obtained lucrative deals never before seen in the league's history. Having said that, some teams have given out reasonable contracts to players who truly deserve what they're getting, and then some. Here are some of the best deals in 2016 NBA Free Agency.

• Jul 20, 2016

  Lakers Roster for 2016-17 Season: Strengths in Russell, Ingram, Clarkson and Randle - The Future of the Lakers

  The Los Angeles Lakers has had a tough stretch of seasons. Last time they made the playoffs was in 2014 when they placed seventh in the Western Conference but got eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Last season, the Lakers had their worst franchise season record with only 17 wins.

• Jul 19, 2016

  NBA Trades and Free Agent Tracker for 2016-17 Season: Westbrook ready for the new Challenge, Abrines to OKC, Brooks to Pacers

  It's been 20 days since the 2016 NBA Free Agency officially started. Let's look at the latest updates.

• Jul 19, 2016

  2016 NBA Summer League Champions – Video Highlights: Chicago Bulls; Denzel Valentine hits Game-Winner in Thrilling OT Match

  The Chicago Bulls are this year's NBA Summer League Champions. The Finals game had to go into overtime, and Denzel Valentine had to provide two heroic shots to bring the trophy to the Windy City.

• Jul 19, 2016

  Cristiano Ronaldo Injury at Euro 2016 Accidental, UEFA Chief Referee Claims; Recovery Updates and Therapy

  According to Pierluigi Collina, chief refereeing officer of UEFA, Dimitri Payet didn't injure Cristiano Ronaldo on purpose. Payet tacked Ronaldo on the 9th minute of the 2016 UEFA Euro Finals match between France and Portugal. He tried to continue but had to be stretchered out after a few minutes as he sunk to the pitch, crying in pain.

• Jul 18, 2016

  USA Basketball Team Group A Foes for Preliminary Rounds of 2016 Olympics

  Let's take a look at the five teams that team USA will face in Group A of the 2016 Olympics basketball preliminary round.

• Jul 16, 2016

  2016 NBA Summer League Top Performing Players: Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns Sophomores and Rookies Stand Out

  Naturally, the best performing players in the 2016 summer league are the NBA sophomores, since they have already adjusted to the pace and the physicality of NBA basketball.

• Jul 16, 2016

  NBA Trades and Free Agent Tracker for 2016-17 Season: James hasn't Re-signed yet, Andersen to Cavs

  The 2016 NBA Free Agency shook up the league in incredible ways; sending many NBA stars to other teams, making strong teams stronger, while other teams struggle to keep up. The whole debacle will likely lead to a lockout, but for now, let's continue to observe the impact this year's free agency has on how NBA season 2016-17 will turn out.

• Jul 15, 2016

  Cleveland Cavaliers Roster for 2016-17 Season – Projected Starting 5, the Bench and Players that Left: When Will LeBron James Sign?

  Defending NBA Champions Cleveland Cavaliers don't need a roster overhaul as they prepare to defend their trophy this coming 2016-17 NBA season.