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20 July 2025

• [Sportskeeda] - Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 20
  The Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers matchup is one of three NBA Summer League games scheduled on Sunday. This will be a showdown between two teams that are far apart in the team standings.
• [Sports Illustrated] - Grizzlies Guard Addresses Viral Trash Talk Moment vs. Kevin Durant
  A Memphis Grizzlies guard talked about a viral moment between him and NBA star Kevin Durant.
• [Sportskeeda] - "Mfs like you dat run wit fake news": Ja Morant minces no words after Tylil's dream of working out with Grizzlies star ends in disappointment
  Twitch sensation Tylil could not fulfill his dream of working out with Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant.
• [Sports Illustrated] - NBA Fans React To Lakers Signing Ex-Celtics, Grizzlies Guard Marcus Smart
  The Los Angeles Lakers have had an interesting offseason, adding guys like Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia to fill some gaping holes in their lineup. However, th
• [Last Word on Sports] - Bulls Sign Fan Favorite After Special Summer League
  Saturday was a win for the short kings, as the Chicago Bulls have agreed to sign 5-foot-8 point guard to a two-way contract, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Bulls Sign Yuki Kawamura After Special Summer League A Japanese expatriate, Kawamura was well on his way to being an NBA fan favorite before he even joined the league. Following a standout performance for his home country's national basketball team in the Paris Olympics, he soon signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. The combination of his popularity and that of the -led Grizzlies allowed a surreal atmosphere to surround him throughout the season. Unfortunately for Kawamura, he was unable to extend his stay in The Volunteer State. Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Bulls finalized the deal with Kawamura's agents at Wasserman to sign the 5-foot-8 point guard amid a strong summer league. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) Unimpressively, the 24-year-old averaged just 1.6 points and 0.9 assists per game in 2024-25, shooting 36.7 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from 3. [caption id="attachment_151191" align="alignnone" width="300"] Apr 13, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura (17) reacts after a three point basket during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images[/caption] However, in a pair of April outings, Kawamura averaged 6.0 points and 2.5 assists in 14.8 minutes per game while shooting 42.9 percent from 3. Furthermore, he was solid on his G League assignments. In 24 games (all starts), he averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 41.0 percent from 3. What Does He Bring To The Windy City? Kawamura's relatively diminutive size can be a hindrance, as was expected. Nevertheless, he's a quick and confident knockdown outside shooter with excellent passing ability. These traits were on full display for the Bulls during the Las Vegas Summer League. 20 PTS 🇯🇵 10 AST 🇯🇵 6 3PM Yuki Kawamura ended Summer League with a BANG! His huge double-double off the bench propelled the to victory over the Jazz. — NBA G League (@nbagleague) In those five games, Kawamura averaged 9.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. He also shot 39.1 percent from 3. © Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [Hoops Wire] - Lakers’ Luka Doncic ‘Made It Clear’ He Wanted To Play With Marcus Smart
  Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic “made it clear” he wanted to play with Marcus Smart, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers. Smart played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Wizards last season. […] The post appeared first on .
• [Last Word on Sports] - Lakers to Sign Former DPOY in Offseason Twist
  The Lakers got the defensive-minded player they wanted—all without making a trade. LA will sign 2022 Defensive Player of the Year to a following a buyout from the Washington Wizards. Lakers to Sign Former DPOY in Offseason Twist What Smart Brings to the Lakers A three-time All-Defensive First Team selection, Marcus Smart is a versatile 3-and-D guard who fills the point-of-attack role the Lakers have prioritized this summer. Drafted sixth overall in 2014, Smart has averaged 10.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game on .388/.324/.776 splits. [caption id="attachment_151185" align="alignnone" width="640"] Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images[/caption] After a nine-year career with the Celtics, who made the postseason every year Smart was there, the 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Grizzlies and Wizards. While he has dealt with numerous injuries in that span, Smart elevates the Lakers’ defense and adds significant depth to their guard rotation behind and . He’s also a solid jump shooter and playmaker, and thus could jolt the Lakers bench with a reliable offensive output. https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/1946679800438882735 Lakers Roster Could See More Moves Smart will most likely be the final signing for the Lakers in free agency, who will fill all guaranteed roster spots once the move is official. The team still has to decide on guard ’s nonguaranteed contract by Sunday, followed by ’s partially-guaranteed team option (which becomes fully guaranteed in January). As a result of their respective statuses, HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto advised fans to monitor them as “cut candidates.” https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/1946684116239257815 © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [Sports Illustrated] - Breaking: Ex-Celtics, Grizzlies Guard Set To Join Lakers
  NBA free agency came to a standstill as executives and personnel from across the league traveled to Las Vegas for the NBA2K26 Summer League. An opportunity for
• [Sporting News] - Bulls sign ex-Grizzlies fan-favorite point guard to two-way deal
  Bulls reward Summer League standout with new contract.
• [Hoops Wire] - NBA Notes: Bucks, Cole Anthony, Suns, Bulls
  Bucks Bucks general manager Jon Horst is bullish on newly signed guard Cole Anthony, telling The Athletic’s Eric Nehm that the former Magic and Grizzlies guard could be a seamless fit in Milwaukee’s system, especially playing off Giannis Antetokounmpo. “He’s electric with the ball, a very capable shooter,” Horst said. “I think he can be […] The post appeared first on .