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FanHouse in Vegas: Summer League Chat

By Matt MooreJul 19th 2008 – 6:00PM

Notes from a trip to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.Ah, summer. Hot dogs, brewskis, and borderline and sub-par NBA players trying desperately to make a roster along side millionaire 20 year olds enjoying their new found riches in Vegas. That's what America's all about. We're here at Raptors-Warriors to talk all things...

Beasley's Dominance Punctuates First Day of Orlando Summer League

By Matt MooreJul 7th 2008 – 10:30PM

Hey, it's the first day. It's the Summer League. It was one game. The first game. Of the Summer League. It's a long week, a long season, a long career. And I'm going to doubt any of that makes Chicago fans that were paying attention to the first day of the NBA's Orlando Summer League feel better, or Miami fans feel worse...

Durant Leaves No Teammate Behind

By Bethlehem ShoalsJul 9th 2007 – 10:39AM

Greg Oden may have the better sense of humor, but it's looking like Kevin Durant has the DNA to lead men into battle. Or at least make them want to trust him with their life. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Most of the Sonics' roster at the Las Vegas summer league won't make it to training camp. They are journeymen,...

Why Is Diop Playing in Vegas?

By Bethlehem ShoalsJul 8th 2007 – 1:37PM

As Mutoni already told you, Kevin Durant's first pro-ish play involved getting blocked by Mavs center DeSagana Diop. That probably shouldn't matter much for Durant, but it did call attention to the fact that Diop--who just finished his seventh season--is toiling like a rook in the summer leagues. According to The Dallas...

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