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Second-year Charlotte Hornets point guard KJ Simpson is averaging 20 points in Las Vegas Summer League action.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns both "continue to weigh the prospect of reuniting with veteran point guard Chris Paul," according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter.
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NBC Sports Philadelphia on MSN3 observations after Sixers come back vs. Hornets but fall just short of summer winThe Sixers stormed back into the game but couldn’t secure a first Las Vegas summer league victory on Saturday night. Despite the Sixers’ comeback effort, the Hornets pulled out a 96-94 win. Judah Mintz had 24 points,
Once again, much of the juice in the Thomas & Mack Arena was gone before the Sixers could even begin their contest.
There is a real dearth of perimeter defensive talent in Charles Lee's rotation, and in clutch moments, James can earn his way onto the floor with his defensive acumen. It is unlikely that he carves out a role in the Hornets' deep stable of guards, but if he does, it'll be by excelling as a defender.
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If the Gate City Grays are to make another push for the Northern Utah League championship, their pitching staff will be the key. Manager Rhys Pope confirmed to EastIdahoSports.