Rockets' Young Players Show Potential in NBA Summer League

  Nick Johnson showing off his unlimited potential. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Houston Rockets showed a lot of potential from its young players in the most recent NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Last night the Rockets lost to the Kings 77-68 in the summer league championship. Though they fell short of victory, the Rockets got great production all summer from the likes of Dontas Motiejunas, Isaiah Canaan, and Nick Johnson.

By: Niqko Marshall

Joaquin Benoit: The Next Padre To Leave Town?

 

Benoit leaving SD? Photo Credit: Chris Humphreys/USA Today Sports 

 

Joaquin Benoit has been dazzling for the San Diego Padres so far this season coming out of their bullpen. His consistency in his performance from game to game have not only been eye catching to the Padres team and front office, but to other teams as well. Benoit has grabbed the attention of some contending teams  who are looking to add bullpen help for the stretch run. Who are those teams? Find out below.

 

By: Michael Hanley

The Newest LA Laker: Jeremy Lin

 

How will Jeremy Lin fare in LA? Photo Credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

 

Despite being unable to land LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets.

By:  Benjamin Santos

Red Bulls Unable To Closeout San Jose

 

 

Lenhart powered SJ to a draw vs NY. Photo Credit: Fox Sports

 

The Red Bulls were 5 minutes away from reaching the .500 mark until Steven Lenhart bulleted home a shot past a diving Luis Robles into the right corner of the net tying the match at 1-1, a mark at which the game would end with vs. San Jose.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Is Matt Kemp's Tenure in LA Coming To An End?



Kemp reportedly not happy in OF position change. Photo Credit: USATSI

 

 

The logjam at the outfield position for the Dodgers has been very much debated and noted throughout this season so far. One of those outfielders fighting for a permanent spot out in the outfield, Matt Kemp, made some waves recently with not what he directly said but what his agent, former major leaguer Dave Stewart, said to Fox Sports baseball insider Ken Rosenthal about his client’s desire to return to centerfield.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Ellsbury Lifts Yankees To Win Over Reds

Ellsbury powered NY to victory. Photo Credit: NY Post/Charles Wenzelberg

 

Jacoby Ellsbury’s two run home run into the short porch in right field off starting pitcher Mike Leake in the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and ultimately turned out to be the difference in the game as the Yankees went on to beat the Reds 4-3 in their first game coming out of the All Star break.It was Ellsbury’s seventh round tripper of the season and a very timely one at that for New York.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Kevin Love Trade: Win Now or Win Later

Trading Kevin Love is complicated for Flip Saunders. Photo Credit: NBA

After saying that Andrew Wiggins would be untouchable, reports have surfaced that the Cleveland Cavaliers would be willing to trade him for Kevin Love. The Minnesota Timberwolves also have strong interest from the Golden State Warriors. Minnesota has to now decide to win now or win later.

by +Rodney Fisher

Are The Atlanta Braves In David Price's Future?

Will David Price be donning a Braves cap next month? Photo Credit: USATSI

 

The David Price trade talks feel like they have been going on forever and with no end in sight. It is widely assumed that the Rays will trade their star ace pitcher at the trade deadline for some highly regarded prospects to put into their minor league system to grow and develop. The million dollar question of just where David Price will end up took an even more interesting turn after this new piece of news.

 

By: Michael Hanley