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  • Aylín Mujica: La verdadera causa de la muerte de su hijo Mauro a los 31 años, “Su cuerpo no lo soportó”

    Aylín Mujica: La verdadera causa de la muerte de su hijo Mauro a los 31 años, “Su cuerpo no lo soportó”

    La familia de Aylin Mujica atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de su vida tras el fallecimiento de Mauro, hijo mayor de la actriz, fruto de su relación con Osamu Menéndez. El joven perdió la vida la noche del pasado jueves 16 de julio en la isla de Barbados, en el Caribe.

    De acuerdo con información compartida por familiares, Mauro fue hospitalizado luego de presentar complicaciones de salud, y tras realizarle estudios, le diagnosticaron neumonía; sin embargo, su estado se agravó y sufrió 2 infartos que no logró resistir.

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    Papá de Aylín Mujica habla sobre las causas de muerte de su nieto, Mauro Menéndez

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    ¿Qué le pasó a Mauro Menéndez, hijo de Aylín Mujica?

    En entrevista, Francisco Mujica, padre de la también conductora Aylín Mujica, explicó: “No sé bien, pero él vino de Los Ángeles como con un catarro y parece que se convirtió en neumonía, y no lo sabía. Se sentía muy mal los últimos 5 días. A pesar de eso, convenció a su abuela de que estaba mejor y viajó a la isla de Barbados. Cuando llegó, se fue al hospital y al realizarle estudios le diagnosticaron neumonía. Desafortunadamente, se le presentaron 2 infartos a raíz de eso y su cuerpo no lo soportó. Lo trataron de reanimar varias veces y nada”.

    Compartió cómo era Mauro en el núcleo familiar y el enorme vacío que deja: “Todos estamos muy destrozados anímicamente. Mauro era un nieto maravilloso, dedicado a su trabajo, con muchas ideas, con un carácter increíble, siempre alegre. Era muy cariñoso, bromista”.

    “Lo extrañaremos mucho como nieto, a Mauro le encantaba la comida cubana. Le fascinaba el frijol negro, el plátano maduro, el huevo frito con arroz blanco”.

    Abuelo de Mauro Menéndez, hijo de Aylín Mujica

    Disfrutaba mucho de la compañía de sus abuelos: “Cuando podíamos, nos íbamos de vacaciones a Tennessee a una cabaña que rentábamos por 1 o 2 semanas”, relató.

    Don Francisco reveló que le encantaba platicar con Mauro y le daba uno que otro consejo: “Mi nieto siempre fue muy agradable, nos tenía la confianza de pedirnos apoyo, consejos, era muy educado. Por eso estamos muy consternados por todo esto”, puntualizó.

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    Mauro Menéndez era el primogénito de Aylín Mujica

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    ¿Cómo está Aylín Mujica tras la muerte de su hijo, Mauro Menéndez?

    Su hija está afrontando esta dolorosa pérdida de la mejor manera, aunque es muy complicado: “El sábado hablé con ella y estaba preparando la documentación para traer el cuerpo a Miami. Tengo fe en que va a salir adelante. Es una mujer de mucho carácter, tiene gran entereza ante la vida. Me costó trabajo hablar con ella, yo no tenía fuerza. Está muy entera para llevar todo esto”, narró.

    La familia se queda con el mejor recuerdo: “Queremos recordarlo como era: siempre sonriente, bromeando, hablando de música. Él estaba en lo que le gustaba. Vivió sus últimos años en lo que le fascinaba: la música. Desgraciadamente se enfermó y pasó lo que pasó”.

    Respecto a si su nieto dejó familia, dijo: “No, él era soltero, no tenía una pareja fija, pero de eso sí no puedo dar muchos detalles”.

    Por su parte, Aylin compartió en redes un mensaje emotivo tras su pérdida: “Hoy mi corazón está devastado por la partida de mi hijo Mauro. Un ser lleno de luz, de amor, de alegría y de una bondad inmensa, que dejó una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvimos el privilegio de conocerlo”.

    “Su ausencia deja un vacío imposible de describir, y aprender a vivir con este dolor será el desafío más grande de toda mi vida. Te amo con mi vida, mi Mau querido”.

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    Aylín Mujica y su hijo

    Aylín Mujica despidió su hijo, Mauro Menéndez, a través de redes sociales

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    Él era Mauro Menéndez, hijo de Aylín Mujica

    • A los 17 años estudió para ser DJ y posteriormente se metió a cursos de actuación.
    • Desde los 22 años se independizó para continuar sus estudios y carrera profesional.
    • Como DJ, se hacía llamar Maahez y tocaba música electrónica. Debutó en 2014 y su primer festival importante fue en el Live in Color de Miami.
    • Siempre manejó su vida de forma muy discreta, en comparación con su famosa mamá, y en redes solo compartía fotos y videos de sus presentaciones.
    • En Instagram tenía poco más de 40 mil seguidores.

    Lee: Aylín Mujica habló con su hijo en sus últimos momentos de vida; iría rumbo al hospital, revelan: ¿Se despidió?

    Mauro Menéndez

    Él es Mauro Menéndez, primer hijo de Aylín Mujica

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    ¿Quiénes son los hijos de Aylín Mujica?

    • En 1994, cuando la cubana tenía 19 años, Aylín Mujica se casó con el músico Osamu Menéndez y tuvieron a Mauro (†). Su matrimonio terminó en 1997.
    • Aylin se volvió a casar en 1998 con el empresario Alejandro Gavira, con quien tuvo un hijo llamado Alejandro. Desafortunadamente, tras 10 años de matrimonio se divorciaron en 2008.
    • Posteriormente, en 2010, contrajo nupcias con el actor y modelo Gabriel Valenzuela, con quien tuvo una hija. Se divorciaron en 2012.

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    Aylín Mujica tuvo un total de tres hijos

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    ¿Cómo era la relación entre Aylín Mujica y su hijo Mauro Menéndez?

    En reiteradas ocasiones, Aylin Mujica aseguró a TVNotas que su papel más importante era el ser mamá, y siempre le agradeció a Mauro por darle la oportunidad de serlo: “Mauro vino a sacudirme, a decirme que tengo una responsabilidad muy grande, sobre todo para guiarlo en la vida, darle valores, sustento, enseñarle a ser fuerte y a valorar”.

    “Fui mamá muy joven, a los 19 años… Me casé muy jovencita. Tengo un hijo maravilloso. Estoy súper orgullosa de Mauro. Lo veo y digo: ‘Wow’. Yo siempre quise ser mamá. Era como una necesidad”.

    Aylín Mujica

    Cuando Mauro era adolescente, la actriz nos dijo: “Soy un general de brigada con él. Es un hombre, por la estatura, pero sigue siendo un niño en cuanto a sentimientos. A esa edad piensan que lo saben todo”.

    Aylin siempre mantuvo una gran comunicación y confianza con su hijo, pues hablaba de todos los temas sin tapujos:

    “Platicamos súper claro de sexo, drogas, de toda la perdición que hay allá fuera. Soy su amiga, antes que todo, pero también tengo que ponerme fuerte, porque todavía es menor de edad… Odia el cigarro y no puede ver a alguien fumando. En cuanto al alcohol, le dije que se tomara una cerveza y dijo que no le gustaba. Sobre sustancias prohibidas, es un tema delicado, porque están en las calles y la manera de salvarlos es con comunicación”.

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    Mauro Menéndez es el fruto del romance entre Aylín Mujica y Osamu Menéndez

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    En 2013, Mauro habló sobre el trabajo de su madre. “La verdad, es un poco difícil, como hijo, ver las fotos de tu mamá desnuda en las revistas, pero al mismo tiempo no es tan grave, porque todas las grandes actrices también lo han hecho. Si ella lo disfruta y es su trabajo, siempre la voy a apoyar”.

    Mauro traía la vena artística en los genes. Se inclinó por la música y se convirtió en DJ. Esto nos contó sobre su carrera:

    “Tengo planeada una gira con varios artistas, y estoy en pláticas con una disquera para sacar mi primer sencillo. Gracias a mi papá (Osamu), he aprendido desde producir música hasta todo lo referente a este giro. Aunque vive en Cuba, es un gran padre y me ayuda, me apoya, tenemos una relación muy bonita”.

    Mauro Menéndez

    También se preparó para seguir los pasos de su hermosa mamá en la actuación: “Estoy preparándome. Nací en una familia de actores: Mi abuela es actriz, mi mamá también, y mi padre, músico. Lo llevo en la sangre y ya pronto me verán en la pantalla”.

    Aylin siempre apoyó a su hijo para que cumpliera sus sueños. “Lo apoyo en todo. Es un excelente DJ. Ahora quiere actuar y se está preparando para hacerlo”.

    Desde la redacción le mandamos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a la actriz. ¡Descansa en paz, Mauro!

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    Mira: Aylín Mujica se declaró tanatofóbica y tiempo después se confirma la trágica muerte de su hijo: ¿Qué significa?

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    Aylín Mujica y su hijo siempre tuvieron una gran relación

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  • LaMelo Ball looking to unlock potential for new-look Wolves

    The No. 1 and No. 3 picks, respectively, in the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are now Minnesota teammates.

    LAS VEGASThis Timberwolves guard has one of the biggest personalities in the NBA. Immensely talented, he lets his team’s fans share in the fun. He’s a nightly highlight, a showman who plays with an obvious exuberance and demands constant defensive attention from opponents to guard against the damage he can do.

    And now, so does that Timberwolves guard.

    As starting backcourts go, it will be difficult to find a more dynamic and exciting one this season than Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Tim Connelly, the Wolves’ president of basketball operations, entered the offseason determined to address his team’s need at point guard.

    In landing Ball, though, Connelly was like a guy who needed basic transportation to and from the office coming home with a Maserati.

    “He’s a real point guard, which is hard to find,” Connelly said at a news conference last week introducing Ball. “He’s been through a lot. But he’s still only 24 years old [25 next month]. He’s a guy that we think is going to help elevate us, and hopefully we can help elevate him as well.”

    Connelly has valued Ball ever since scouting him and Edwards when they were 2020 draftmates. The Wolves took Edwards at No. 1, with Ball going to the Charlotte Hornets two picks later.

    He’s been the face of the Hornets ever since. Ball beat out Edwards as the 2020-21 Kia Rookie of the Year and, the following season, beat him to an All-Star selection. In his six NBA seasons, Ball has averaged 20.8 points, 7.3 assists and 1.4 steals, while hoisting 10.4 3-pointers per game over the past four seasons.

    “When you look at our team, it’s hard not to be excited about what we have,” Connelly said, even as he was imagining other moves in the time left before training camp opens.

    Actually, Minnesota as currently configured is both a have and a have-not. To obtain Ball and address that glaring need for a playmaker, Connelly had to strip away strength at another position.

    You know that old saying about robbing Peter to pay Paul? The Wolves have robbed from power forward to land their point guard. Both Julius Randle and Naz Reid were the price paid, the two burly scorers sent out in the trade that, by the time it was announced, had grown to four teams.

    That’s the difference between a need and a want.

    LaMelo Ball and Josh Green address the media at their Minnesota Timberwolves introductory press conference.

    Dating to last season, coach Chris Finch still figured to rely on veteran Mike Conley, then 38, to direct Minnesota’s on-court traffic at pivotal times. Meanwhile, the organization hoped that 20-year-old prospect Rob Dillingham could develop in real time as a point guard for a contending team. When neither the old nor the young proved to be the team’s answer, they went for a Goldilocks choice: Finch and Connelly decided to put the ball in Edwards’ hands more than ever. Then they put shooter Donte DiVincenzo next to him.

    Edwards had a stellar season as a scorer, posting 28.8 ppg while shooting career bests of 48.9% overall and 39.9% on 3-pointers. His assists dipped (3.7), which was insufficient given his enhanced role and usage rate. Randle (5 apg) led the team in assists, with DiVincenzo (3.8 apg) at No. 2 last season.

    It was a little too much to ask of Edwards. After perking up in 2024-25 as the NBA’s No. 8 offense, Minnesota slid back to middle-of-the-pack status. And after two consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals, they lost in the semifinals to the San Antonio Spurs. Five straight playoff appearances were nice, given the franchise’s modest postseason history. But backward momentum was not.


    Room for Ball to grow in Minnesota

    Ball gives the Wolves a point-guard lifer who – depending on his shooters – notches 3.7 assists before halftime most nights. Flamboyant both in look and playing style, the brother of Lonzo and LiAngelo is a willing and creative passer – as well as a practitioner of at least one hasty “oh no” deep-three fling almost every game he plays.

    The questions about his durability are real – he has played in 303 of a possible 482 games in his six seasons. But Ball was healthy most of last season and deserves a lot of credit for the Hornets’ second-half surge and 44-38 record (after three seasons in which they were a combined 67-179).

    Ball embraced the infusion of four promising rookies, led by Kia Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel. He upped his playmaking while taking four fewer shots per game than the previous season. Ball’s scoring average dipped from 25.2 to 20.1, but his net rating flipped into the black at +9.1 after seasons of -3.9, -8.4 and -4.7 from 2022-23 through 2024-25.

    So why would the Hornets move off Ball now? Well, he’s owed $130 million over the next three seasons. Charlotte, which also traded Miles Bridges this summer, is getting younger and stockpiling draft assets. And the Hornets believe Coby White, acquired in February from the Bulls, can be their starting point guard.

    Finch is enthralled with Ball’s offensive capabilities and said he senses a growing seriousness in his game, same as he does with Edwards. Teaming Ball with veterans focused on a long postseason rather than the SoFi Play-In Tournament or a first-round taste may help, too. As for Ball’s inattention to defense in the past, the Wolves coach anticipates improvement there as well.

    “He’s never played with anybody like Rudy behind him,” Finch said.

    Rudy, of course, is Rudy Gobert, the four-time Kia Defensive Player of the Year who just earned his ninth All-Defensive honor. Now 34, the 7-foot-1 center remains one of the most formidable rim protectors in league annals. But after relying on putbacks and occasional alley-oops for scoring chances the past two seasons, Gobert is a project for the new point guard as Ball tries to unlock more offensive production from him.

    Jaden McDaniels is another Timberwolf who lightens teammates’ defensive loads. He routinely shadows opponents’ most potent perimeter scorers with toughness and the wingspan of a train-crossing gate. Connelly and Finch are convinced McDaniels has untapped offense, based upon his scoring average (14.8 last season) and shot totals (11.1) ticking up for the past three seasons.

    Lanky and laconic, the 6-foot-9 McDaniels often had to be nudged to assert himself with the ball. The roster, with Randle as the second option and Reid as sixth-man extraordinaire, had much to do with that.

    “It was a usage thing with Jaden,” Finch told NBA.com during a halftime chat last week during Minnesota’s Summer League game against Indiana at Cox Pavilion. “Julius needed the ball. Naz needed the ball.”

    McDaniels put up his best shooting line yet (51.5/41.2/83.5), but his 18.2 usage rate ranked sixth among Minnesota’s rotation guys. Ayo Dosunmu moved ahead of him (18.6) after he arrived from Chicago. Overall, McDaniels ranked 230th in usage.

    Plugging the current hole at power forward is a task for what remains of the offseason. With money tight – Minnesota is reportedly $4.4 million under the second apron “hard cap” and is limited to offering a $3.9 million veteran minimum exception – landing outside help could be tough.

    The basketball staff has talked about alternative solutions from within to cover for big fellas. Smaller lineups utilizing Dosunmu, Josh Green (who came to Minnesota with Ball in the trade), Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark will be tested. Having McDaniels log some minutes at power forward – despite his lean 185 pounds – is on the table too.

    Adding Ball to the mix could generate new angles and answers. He frees up Edwards to focus on scoring again, and with Ball’s energy and enthusiasm, the Wolves should be fun to watch even as they’re figuring it out.

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    Steve Aschburner has written about the NBA since 1980. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X.

  • The Athletic: Yaxel Lendeborg wins Summer League MVP — and keeps turning heads

    The Athletic: Yaxel Lendeborg wins Summer League MVP — and keeps turning heads

    The Warriors picked Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11, and he was named Las Vegas Summer League Championship Game MVP on Sunday.

    Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams. 

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    LAS VEGAS — When the Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in last month’s NBA Draft, the 23-year-old still couldn’t quite believe it. For a young man rarely at a loss for words, the pick, by one of the league’s premier franchises, was hard to comprehend.

    “Honestly, I didn’t even have any words,” Lendeborg told The Athletic at the beginning of his Las Vegas Summer League run. “I was just in such shock at the fact that these guys actually took a chance on me. When I worked out here, they were super nice. They were telling me everything I wanted to hear — but a lot of the teams were doing that, so I didn’t know if it was gonna be true or not.

    “These guys actually believed in me, so I’m like, ‘Man, I really have the opportunity to play in the NBA for a prestigious organization like this.’ It’s like, ‘Damn, I can’t believe this.’ It was just an emotional time for me. The only words I had was just my tears, in a way.”

    Lendeborg’s emotions were present again Sunday night in the form of a big smile across his face, as he earned Las Vegas Summer League Championship Game MVP honors. Lendeborg, who acknowledged after the draft that he was hopeful the Warriors would take him, finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 94-90 Golden State win over the Memphis Grizzlies and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer.

    Now that his dream has become a reality in recent weeks, he’s made a solid first impression on his new team. His shot, the one that helped him become a first-team All-American last season at the University of Michigan, looks ready-made to help immediately. Lendeborg has a comfort level from the outside that usually takes young players years to grow within their respective games.

    Lendeborg isn’t the typical rookie, given that he will be 24 once the season begins, but he also carries himself differently than most young players in that he doesn’t shy away from the spotlight and isn’t afraid to say whatever is on his mind. There is an ease within his game that he brings to the floor in the way he finds his shot in the rhythm of the offense. He has a laid-back nature off the floor that should serve well within the framework of the Warriors’ veteran-laden locker room.

    When asked if there was a player he watched as he matured within his own game and hoped he could model himself after, Lendeborg’s answer was the man the Warriors are still hoping to land this season.

    “I definitely would have to go with LeBron,” Lendeborg said. “He’s been doing that at the highest level since he was, like, 10. And he’s had so much adversity on his back. He’s the reason why I don’t believe that pressure’s real. He said it in an interview, and just the way he said it, it’s, like, maybe it really isn’t real.

    “Maybe I’m just playing myself with this. He really motivates me.”

    Like James, Lendeborg uses his physicality to overwhelm smaller opponents at times. That became clear as soon as the 6-foot-9, 240-pound big man debuted in the California Classic earlier this month and showed that there were other NBA-ready facets to his game. He continues to get reps as a secondary playmaker and wants to grow in that role to help take pressure off his new teammates as another option with the ball. His size should also allow him to become more comfortable down low as a rebounder, aside from what he can do offensively.

    After watching Lendeborg’s summer games, one of the biggest questions involves how he will do defensively in his first NBA season. Even at his size, Lendeborg didn’t impose his defensive will on the Vegas games. Whether that becomes a recurring trend during the season or just a factor of playing against less-talented individual competition remains to be seen. What’s clear is that Warriors personnel have quickly grown to appreciate Lendeborg and are confident he will make the requisite improvements in his game as the season rolls along, including on the defensive end.

    “From the day I met him, right after the draft up until now, he’s been very open to coaching and wanting to be coached and wanting to know how he can get better,” Warriors summer-league coach Khalid Robinson said. “He’s a very coachable guy. When you sit down and watch film with him, he’s very attentive — he asks questions — so it’s exactly what you want from a young player trying to grow in his game.”

    Speaking of other young players who want to grow their respective games, second-year guard LJ Cryer looks poised to take the role of Pat Spencer this season. Spencer signed a two-way deal with the Phoenix Suns earlier this summer after earning a standard contract with the Warriors midway through last season.

    Cryer is an NBA-level scorer with the ability to provide a spark off Steve Kerr’s bench after spending most of last season with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League. As Cryer noted prior to the beginning of summer league, his biggest key is continuing to stay healthy after missing a chunk of NBA games last season because of a hamstring injury. He said he has changed his diet and is hoping to stay on the floor more this year.

    “When I’m healthy, I’m able to help the team,” Cryer said of the message he got from the coaching staff at the end of last season. “It was a lot of guys unavailable this year, and with me being a younger guy, I just got to be more available. Then, just build off what I did last year, continue to make shots and be more confident in my game offensively.”

    A hamstring injury got in the way of LJ Cryer’s opportunity for success last season. He’s hoping good health will be key in the Warriors turning things around for 2026-27.

    Aside from Lendeborg’s and Cryer’s emergences, Malevy Leons was another player who had some nice moments during his summer-league run. Leons will never put up eye-popping numbers in a box score, but he plays hard on both ends of the floor and makes a difference in his ability to impact the game in a variety of areas. He’ll likely bounce back and forth between the NBA and the G League, but he figures to gain even more trust from Kerr as the season plays out.

    Second-year guard Will Richard has noticeably bulked up since last season ended. He’s also been open about hitting a wall at the end of his first season and needing to push through it. He earned Kerr’s trust early last year, but he’s got to show he can contribute every night at the NBA level.

    Gonzaga big man Graham Ike looks as if he can play in the league at some point. But now that the Warriors have signed Charles Bassey for big-man depth, Ike looks as if he’s going to have to work his way up from the G League.

    While second-round picks are usually on the fringes of any team, Lajae Jones really struggled to make much of an impact in his first few weeks as a pro. The late second-rounder looked a little overwhelmed in his first few summer-league games and still has to show what his NBA skill set will be. He played a little better near the end of his Vegas run, but he figures to spend a lot of time in the G League.

    The good news for the Warriors in their summer run is Lendeborg looks like he can play, which is a positive sign for a veteran team that needs him to find his footing quickly. Like he did last year, Kerr will need to lean on his younger guys to play a lot of minutes when the veterans sit. Lendeborg appears ready for the challenge and is looking forward to doing whatever he can to help his new team.

    “For me, I’m gonna do anything that the team needs,” Lendeborg said. “As for right now, for this specific team, it’s more so being a secondary playmaker, hitting open 3s when needed obviously and just taking the pressure off some of the older guys. Steph (Curry), I know he gets double-teamed, triple-teamed, fouled, hacked all the time. So it’s, like, maybe (in) the chance when he gets tired, I can relieve that pressure for him.

    “So, just trying to be an easy outlet in a way. Do whatever’s needed.”

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    Nick Friedell is a Senior Writer for The Athletic covering the Golden State Warriors and the NBA. Nick spent 14 years at ESPN covering the NBA, most notably as a reporter as well as a TV and radio commentator. He is a graduate of The Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Follow Nick on X @NickFriedell.

  • Starting 5: Warriors rally for NBA Summer League title

    Warriors rally past Grizzlies to win the 2026 NBA Summer League Championship behind MVP Yaxel Lendeborg on July 19.

    Summer standout. Golden finale.

    No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and the Warriors are the 2026 NBA Summer League champions.

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    5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀

    Warriors Win Vegas: Golden State rallies to beat Memphis in thriller for NBA Summer League title

    Sunday Roundup: Nets & Nuggets get wins to close out the 2026 summer circuit

    Top 10 Lookback: How the rookies at the top of the 2026 Draft class fared in Vegas

    Summer League Snapshots: A few standout frames from 11 days in the desert

    Peach Jam Finals: Class of 2027’s Cayden Daughtry stars on championship weekend


    BUT FIRST … ⏰

    Ryan Nembhard, Lu Dort, Zaccharie Risacher

    Official: The Hawks have acquired Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard in a three-team trade that sends Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks and three second-round Draft picks to the Thunder.


    1. LENDEBORG LIFTS WARRIORS LATE TO WIN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE TITLE

    Warriors win 2026 NBA Summer League

    Champions in any season.

    Yaxel Lendeborg won an NCAA national championship in April… 

    The Golden State Warriors have three NBA titles in the last 10 years…

    Together, they added to their accolades Sunday night with an NBA Summer League championship.

    Warriors 94, Grizzlies 90: Lendeborg scored 9 of his 21 points in the 4th quarter to help Golden State erase Memphis’ game-high 12-point lead, a rally capped by his personal 7-0 run in under 90 seconds, to put the Dubs back in front for good and claim the title. | Recap | Summer League Hub

    • Other Ways To Win: After his scoring outburst, Lendeborg pulled down two key final-minute rebounds to help Golden State stay in control, stacking up 7 of his 10 boards in the 4th. The Warriors also had a 16-4 rebounding advantage in that frame.
    • “Yaxel Lendeborg is kinda making me rethink my MVP vote … let me change that right now,” ESPN’s Corey Alexander said during the broadcast as the Warriors rook’s late-game dominance helped him earn MVP honors
    • “I’m just very proud of this moment. I’m glad that we got to win this,” Lendeborg said. “Every game I play I have something to prove to myself and to all those who doubted me, and those who don’t believe in me.”
    • When asked about his rookie goals earlier this week, Lendeborg said: “I don’t really have any, like, MVP kinda [goals]. I just wanna be a role model to the kids … trying to be as simple as possible.”

    Yaxel Lendeborg

    Lendeborg’s 21 points and 10 boards matched his Vegas-highs, with teammate Deivon Smith (21 pts, 9 reb) joining him as the game’s leading scorers to bring the Dubs their first Vegas title since the inaugural NBA Summer League championship in 2013.

    • Sophomore Sparks: Warriors returners LJ Cryer (15 pts, 6 ast, 4 3s) and Will Richard (13 pts, 3 3s) had solid outings, with Cryer hitting the clutch final free throw to seal the win
    • “In a game like this where we had to make a 10-point 4th-quarter comeback … they support each other, and that’s what the Warriors of the past 12 years have been about,” Warriors Summer League coach Khalid Robinson said
    • Grizz Leaders: No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer (19 pts, 8 reb, 3 3s) and returner Cedric Coward (19 pts, 6 reb) fueled Memphis, with Coward going 5-for-5 from 3
    • “I think we take a lot from this week,” Boozer said postgame. “That toughness, pushing through adversity, shows a lot about the character of the guys on our team and there’s a lot we can take into the regular season.”
    • Rookie Rivalry: No. 11 pick Lendeborg and Boozer finish the summer 1-1 against each other, after Boozer’s Duke squad defeated Lendeborg’s Wolverines in a top-3 ranked matchup back in February

    Yaxel Lendeborg

    Lendeborg is the second player to win an NCAA national championship and an NBA Summer League championship in the same year, joining Davion Mitchell (Baylor, Kings) in 2021, per ESPN.

    Now, Lendeborg has set his sights on his rookie year ahead.

    “I’m gonna bring a lot of energy,” he said. “I’m gonna be the most energetic-playing guy on the floor every night. I’m gonna try to bring as many positive vibes as possible.”


    2. ROUNDUP: NETS, NUGGETS CLOSE SUMMER LEAGUE WITH WINS

    Dion Brown, Jahmi'us Ramsey

    Four other teams wrapped up their 2026 Summer League stints on Sunday.

    Nets 108, Thunder 90: Undrafted rookie Dion Brown notched a triple-double (16 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) as Brooklyn jumped out to a 37-24 1st-quarter lead and never looked back to finish 3-2. | Recap

    • Brooklyn Bounce: Seven Nets scored in double figures, led by 2026 G League Slam Dunk champion John Ukomadu (23 pts), who threw down a soaring two-handed jam
    • Thunder Rain: Steven Ashworth led OKC with 22 points on four 3s

    Nuggets 96, Raptors 89: Three-year vet Jahmi’us Ramsey went 9-for-9 overall en route to a game-high 20 points as Denver outlasted Nimari Burnett (15 pts, 9 reb) and Toronto to win. | Recap


    3. SUMMER LEAGUE SPOTLIGHT: THE TOP 10 PICKS IN VEGAS

    AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson

    After hearing their names called at the NBA Draft, the 2026 rookie class had little time to relish the achievement.

    Just 16 days after that dream-fulfilling moment, NBA Summer League tipped off in Las Vegas, putting the latest group of draftees in the spotlight.

    Here’s a look at how the top 10 picks performed over the past 11 days.

    No. 1 AJ Dybantsa (Wizards): Dybantsa announced his arrival with a thunderous jam en route to 27 points in his Vegas opener, tying Blake Griffin for the most by a No. 1 pick in a Summer League debut.

    Dybantsa closed Vegas averaging 25 points, 7 boards, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks across two games – both of which resulted in wins.

    No. 2 Darryn Peterson (Jazz): After leading the Salt Lake City Summer League in scoring (26.5 ppg), Peterson further showcased his offensive bag in Vegas, posting 20.7 ppg in three outings, with a blend of smooth driving buckets, stepback treys and one epic poster.

    No. 3 Cameron Boozer (Grizzlies): Boozer was a force inside while leading Memphis to the Summer League championship game, averaging a near double-double in six games (18.5 pts, 8 reb). The bruising big also showcased his feel as a playmaker, recording 3.7 assists per game.

    Caleb Wilson

    No. 4 Caleb Wilson (Bulls): Speaking of all-around game, Caleb Wilson did it all in Vegas (23.5 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.3 stl, 2.5 blk), starting with a record-breaking 35-point eruption in his debut, before throwing down perhaps the dunk of the summer one game later.

    To top it all off? He shot 41.9% from deep – including seven made 3s in his debut – and finished Vegas with 10 blocks in four games.

    No. 5 Keaton Wagler (Clippers): The sharpshooter from Illinois netted 20+ points in his final two games and saved his best for last, dropping 26 on Friday to lead LA to an OT dub.

    No. 6 Mikel Brown Jr. (Nets): Brown Jr. showcased his playmaking in the California Classic – including this highlight-reel dime – and carried that momentum into Vegas, averaging 16.7 points and 4 assists in three games.

    Darius Acuff Jr.

    No. 7 Darius Acuff Jr. (Kings): The electrifying guard displayed what made him so dangerous at Arkansas, posting 19 points and 5.3 dimes per game, including a 26-point takeover on Wednesday where he dropped 16 in a single quarter.

    No. 8 Kingston Flemings (Hawks): Atlanta went 3-0 with Flemings on the floor in Vegas, and his playmaking was a major reason why, leading Atlanta with 6.5 assists per game while posting a +11 plus-minus.

    Morez Johnson, Brayden Burries

    No. 9 Morez Johnson (Mavericks): Johnson’s two-way versatility helped power Michigan to a national title in April, and it shined in his two Vegas outings (18.5 pts, 6.5 reb, 2.5 stl, 3 blk).

    No. 10 Brayden Burries (Bucks): Burries delivered through the final buzzer in Vegas (23.5 pts, 4.5 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk in 4 GP), closing with three straight 23+ point games, including a 27-point, 5-assist clinic – capped by the game-winning layup with 1.5 ticks left – in Milwaukee’s Summer League finale.


    4. SUMMER LEAGUE SNAPSHOTS: SOME FRAMES FROM VEGAS

    From record debuts to electrifying posters, 2026 NBA Summer League gave us plenty to remember.

    Before we turn the page, look back at the Vegas circuit through a few of our favorite frames.

    AJ Dybantsa

    Caleb Wilson

    AJ Dybantsa

    Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara

    Darryn Peterson, Meleek Thomas

    Will Richard


    5. NIKE EYBL PEACH JAM FINALS: CAYDEN DAUGHTRY SHINES FOR FLORIDA REBELS

    Florida Rebels

    After meeting the NBA’s next wave of incoming talent in Las Vegas this month, it’s time to get to know more of the future.

    The 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam, one of the nation’s premier events on the high school prospect circuit, wrapped up this weekend in Augusta, S.C.

    The quarterfinals and semifinals were held on Saturday before a champion was crowned Sunday. Catch up on the weekend’s winning moments here:

    • Daughtry Does It All: 17U division scoring leader Cayden Daughtry broke up this play and then got the breakaway slam as his Florida Rebels beat Team CP3
    • Magical Make: Beckham Black, Magic guard Anthony Black’s younger brother, sank this crafty finish at the rim for AB Elite
    • Final Say: But Gabriel Nesmith helped his Nightrydas team send Black and AB Elite home with this clutch 3-pointer with under 15 seconds to play

    Later on Saturday in the Semis, Daughtry kept rolling (32 pts) to push the Florida Rebels past Team Herro and into the Championship, while Drive Nation claimed the weekend’s most dominant win, 62-48 over Nightrydas.

    Championship Sunday got started with the 16U division:

    • Founder, Rebounder: Team CP3 got warm for their title fight with an assist from NBA legend Chris Paul, but it was Team Final who took the 16U trophy
    • In the 15U final, Arizona Unity’s Marquice Pless ran away with this steal-and-slam, but Mokan Elite claimed the crown
    • For the main event, Daughtry (game-high 33 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 3 3s) wouldn’t be denied, cementing the Florida Rebels as the 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam champs

    Cayden Daughtry

    NBA.com’s Krysten Peek has more on Daughtry’s run and other high school prospect action:

    “No player has had a more impactful summer than Daughtry…

    “Daughtry made history when he set the Peach Jam single-game scoring record after recording 43 points in the 84-83 loss to the New York Rens in one of the craziest Peach Jam games in recent memory…

    ‘Obviously I’m a little tired,’ Daughtry said. ‘But just knowing that I’m here for a bigger reason, my coaches and my teammates, and I just want to win so I’m going to do whatever that takes no matter how I’m feeling.’ 

    “He went on to average 34.8 points per game, shattering the Peach Jam record that was previously held by Cam Thomas (29.5).” | Read More

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  • Mundial 2026: Jugadores de Argentina golpean a la Selección de España tras derrota en la final | VIDEO

    Mundial 2026: Jugadores de Argentina golpean a la Selección de España tras derrota en la final | VIDEO

    El final de este Mundial 2026 llegó oficialmente a su fin con la victoria de España sobre Argentina. Aunque el árbitro pitó el final del partido, la batalla continuó en la cancha pero sin el balón en juego. Captaron el momento en el que jugadores argentinos agredieron al equipo español. ¿Cómo fue?

    Jugadores de Argentina agreden a la Selección de España

    Jugadores de Argentina agreden a la Selección de España

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    Redes sociales

    ¿Cuál fue el resultado exacto de la final del Mundial 2026 entre Argentina y España?

    La gran final del Mundial 2026 tuvo como protagonista a España, equipo que dominó la mayor parte del encuentro gracias al control de la posesión y una intensa presión que complicó constantemente a Argentina.

    Las primeras ocasiones llegaron con Lamine Yamal y Dani Olmo, pero Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez evitó la caída de su arco con destacadas atajadas frente a Álex Baena, Pau Cubarsí y Mikel Merino.

    La Albiceleste tuvo pocas opciones de ataque y se complicó aún más cuando en la recta final del tiempo reglamentario, Enzo Fernández fue expulsado por doble amarilla, dejando a su selección con diez jugadores para disputar el alargue.

    Ya en el tiempo suplementario, España mantuvo el dominio y encontró el gol del triunfo a los 106 minutos gracias a Ferran Torres, quien selló el 1-0 que le dio al conjunto europeo su segundo título mundial.

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    Ferrán Torres metió el gol del triunfo para España

    Ferrán Torres metió el gol del triunfo para España

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    Redes sociales

    ¿Cómo fue la pelea entre jugadores argentinos y españoles tras la final del Mundial 2026?

    Apenas sonó el silbatazo final del árbitro Slavko Vincic, que decretó el triunfo español por 1-0 sobre Argentina, el campo de juego se convirtió en escenario de empujones, reclamos y cruces verbales que obligaron a la intervención de jugadores y cuerpos técnicos para evitar que la situación pasara a mayores.

    Mientras los futbolistas españoles iniciaban los festejos por la conquista de su segunda Copa del Mundo, varios integrantes de la Albiceleste reaccionaron con evidente frustración tras perder una final que se definió hasta el tiempo suplementario.

    El momento más tenso tuvo como protagonistas a Leandro Paredes, Nicolás Otamendi, quienes golpearon a jugadores como Eric García y Gavi, mientras Lionel Escaloni (entrenador de Argentina) intentaba separar a sus futbolistas.

    El debate creció en redes, pero la mayoría defendía a España, tachando a los sudamericanos como malos perdedores:

    • El único ataque de Argentina hoy”,
    • “Y bueno, no les gusta perder” y,
    • “La de patear al arco no se la saben”.

    Te dejamos el video completo.

    Lee: Vanessa Huppenkothen hospitalizada de emergencia y queda fuera del Mundial 2026: “Llegó a mis riñones”

    ¿Mhoni Vidente predijo la victoria de España ante Argentina?

    Durante la emisión del programa de El Heraldo de México con Brenda Zamudio, transmitida el pasado 15 de julio, Mhoni Vidente compartió sus predicciones sobre la final del Mundial 2026.

    Aunque Mhoni no adivinó la diferencia de goles, sí predijo el triunfo de los europeos ante la selección albiceleste:

    Mi favorito para que este domingo gane esta justa deportiva es España por diferencia de dos o tres goles. (…) A España lo veo levantando la copa. España comienza a jugar muy tranquilamente.

    Mhoni Vidente

    Es así que termina de manera definitiva esta justa mundialista, la primera con 48 selecciones, en una aventura donde los aficionados al futbol sonrieron y soñaron.

    Tal vez te interese: Mundial 2026: Muere árbitro que iba a participar en el torneo de futbol; ¡fue acusado de abuso días antes!

    Mhoni Vidente predijo victoria de España contra Argentina

    Mhoni Vidente predijo victoria de España contra Argentina

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  • 2026 NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 11

    2026 NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 11

    Yaxel Lendeborg provided a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game on Sunday.

    LAS VEGAS – The 2026 NBA Summer League action wrapped up on Sunday, with two consolation games and a championship game featuring two lottery picks from the 2026 NBA Draft: No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg of the Golden State Warriors. 

    Both teams had different paths of getting to the championship game. The Grizzlies had a solid Summer League outing – going 4-1 with an 11.4 point differential to take second place in the standings and beat the Houston Rockets 101-90 on Saturday to advance to the Finals. 

    For the Warriors, they snuck into the semifinals. The Denver Nuggets had to win their game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday by more than 15 points to reach the semis, but the Warriors’ 5.8 point differential proved to be the difference. The Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 on Saturday to reach the Finals. 

    These two teams faced off earlier in Vegas, where the Grizzlies beat the Warriors 106-85. This time around, the Warriors flipped the script and defeated the Grizzlies 94-90. This is the second time the Warriors won the Las Vegas Summer League title (2013), with Lendeborg winning the MVP of the game. 

    Take a look at the top performers from the last day of NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas.


    1. Yaxel Lendeborg, Golden State Warriors

    Lendeborg was the driving force behind the Warriors’ championship win, as he showed off his versatility and answered the challenge on both ends. 

    Defensively, he forced Boozer to shoot 41.2% from the field and 3-for-7 from 3-point range. Despite picking up his fourth foul in the third quarter, he managed to stay out of foul trouble for the rest of the game. 

    He finished with a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double while draining two 3-pointers. He went on a personal 7-0 run in the fourth quarter that provided the Warriors with enough momentum to close out the game. 

    In Las Vegas Summer League action, Lendeborg finished with 14.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 4.0 assists. His 21-point, 10-rebound performance was eerily similar to his first game in Las Vegas.


    2. Deivon Smith, Golden State Warriors

    Smith provided the second unit with stability as he dropped 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds – an impressive feat from the six-foot guard who went to St. Johns. 

    He played for the Santa Cruz Warriors for part of the 2025-26 G League season. In nine games, he averaged 17.2 ppg and shot 39.3% from 3-point range. 

    Jones was critical in the Warriors’ championship win as he relentlessly attacked the basket and sought out holes in the Grizzlies’ defense.


    3. Will Richard, Golden State Warriors

    Richard heated up in the second half as the second-year guard ended with 13 points on an efficient 5-for-10 shooting while draining three 3-pointers. 

    When the Warriors’ offense looked stagnant in the second half, it was Richard who provided the spark.

    Most of his shots came as he patiently waited to catch and shoot on the perimeter. He showed his growth and development during Summer League action and was opportunistic.


    4. Cameron Boozer, Memphis Grizzlies

    Despite the loss, Boozer had himself a decent game. He finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and nailed three 3-pointers. 

    Boozer found his rhythm late. He drilled a 3-pointer to force the Warriors into a timeout at 91-90 with 1:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, but that would be the last field goal he would make in the game.


    5. Cedric Coward, Memphis Grizzlies

    Throughout Summer League action, Coward provided veteran presence as the second-year guard had a productive week in Las Vegas. 

    In the championship game, he notched 19 points, six rebounds and four assists while making all five of his 3-point attempts. 

    Coward averaged 13.6 ppg last season as a rookie, and although he was the most experienced of the Grizzlies’ Summer League roster, it was important for Coward to find some momentum with Boozer heading into training camp. 

  • Recap: 2026 NBA Summer League, Day 11  | Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors win Summer League championship

    Recap: 2026 NBA Summer League, Day 11 | Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors win Summer League championship

    Yaxel Lendeborg and the Warriors defeated Cameron Boozer and the Grizzlies to win the 2026 NBA Summer League championship on Sunday.

    Welcome to our recap of Day 11 of the 2026 NBA Summer League, as Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 10 reb) led the Warriors to an exciting 94-90 win over Cameron Boozer (19 pts, 8 reb) and the Grizzlies to claim this year’s championship!

    Earlier in the day, Dion Brown (16 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) and John Ukomadu (23 pts, 9 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk, 1 reverse alley-oop throw down) headed up seven double-figure scorers for the Nets in defeating the Thunder 108-90 to finish their Vegas run with a winning record.

    Jahmi’us Ramsey (20 pts on 9-for-9 shooting) capped Denver’s Summer League campaign with a perfect shooting performance as they beat the Raptors 96-89.

    Click here to start with the earliest entries in today’s live blog.


    JULY 19 / 11:25 p.m. ET

    One time for Yaxel Lendeborg


    JULY 19 / 10:49 p.m. ET

    Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 10 reb, 2 stl) put up nine points in the fourth quarter, out-dueling Cameron Boozer (19 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast) to help the Warriors claim the 2026 NBA Summer League championship.

    Devion Smith (21 pts, 9 reb) came up huge off the bench for Golden State, which earned a 50-40 advantage in rebounds and a 52-40 edge in points in the paint in the win.

    The Grizzlies had a 12-point lead heading into the fourth, but the Warriors rallied.

    “It’s the culture these guys have been about since day one,” said Warriors coach Khalid Robinson. “They had each other’s backs, they supported each other.”

    Lendeborg was named the Most Valuable Player of the game, while Warriors legend Rick Barry presented the Summer League trophy to the team.

    “I’m just very proud of this moment. I’m glad we got to win this,” said Lendeborg. “For the Warriors, what a great way to start… Let’s go Dubs!”

    Lendeborg is the second player to win the NCAA men’s basketball title and the Summer League championship in the same season, joining Tyus Jones (2015).

    Watch highlights from the game.

    Read more about the game on NBA.com.


    JULY 19 / 10:45 p.m. ET

    Cam Boozer’s shot bounces off

    After almost stripping the ball from Yaxel Lendeborg in the backcourt, Cameron Boozer had a clean look at an above-the-break 3-pointer on the next possession.

    But it bounced off the left rim, setting up a free throw battle with Golden State up 91-90.


    JULY 19 / 10:38 p.m. ET

    Coward with the clutch shot

    Cedric Coward (19 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) just drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing to cut the Warriors lead to 91-90 with 1:19 to go in the 2026 NBA Summer League championship game.

    We’ve got real drama flowing here in the Thomas & Mack Center.


    JULY 19 / 10:34 p.m. ET

    Lendeborg puts the Warriors on top

    91-87 Golden State after Yaxel Lendeborg (21 pts, 8 reb) squared up and knocked down a 3-pointer from the left wing, then pulled up for a midrange jumper.

    He has the last seven points for Golden State and nine in the quarter.

    “Yaxel Lendeborg, getting hot at the right time,” said ESPN’s Cory Alexander. “Both these rookies putting on a performance for the ages.”


    JULY 19 / 10:24 p.m. ET

    ‘That clock goes down, the stakes go up’

    82-77 with 5:33 to go on ESPN! The Warriors are battling to make this a contest, including Devion Smith (18 pts, 8 reb) and Will Richard (14 pts, 2 3PM).

    Cap your night and enjoy some championship basketball!


    JULY 19 / 10:15 p.m. ET

    Grizzlies lead 78-66 after three

    Cameron Boozer (16 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) put up 10 points this quarter, including a 3-pointer with the clock winding down, to give the Grizzlies their largest lead of the game.

    He’s interesting every time he touches the ball — his head is up, and he has a move for basically every situation. You never see him hurried, and his shooting touch has been consistent.

    Yaxel Lendeborg (12 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl) has four fouls, but has been one of the best players on the floor for the Dubs, along with Devion Smith (15 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast) who has been hustling to get the Warriors extra possessions.

    We’ll see if the Warriors’ bigs, Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich, can make moves in the fourth quarter. Boozer and Carson Cooper have controlled the paint so far.

    “Just locking and doing what we know what we have to do,” said Taylor Hendricks of Memphis’ approach to this fourth quarter.

    The 2026 NBA Summer League championship is on the line on ESPN!


    JULY 19 / 10:10 p.m. ET

    Cooper to the rack

    Carson Cooper (16 pts on 7-for-8 shooting, 2 stl) has been making an impact around the rim for the Grizzlies, taking advantage of smaller Warriors lineups.

    He has eight points in this quarter, including a nice two-handed dunk in transition a moment ago.


    JULY 19 / 9:47 p.m. ET

    Tied at 47 at the half

    We’ve got a tight contest between two of the best teams of the Vegas summer league going.

    LJ Cryer and Cedric Coward lead their respective squads with 11 points apiece.

    The Grizzlies are still shooting 60.6% from the field, but the Warriors have taken 10 more shots than the Grizzlies;


    JULY 19 / 9:42 p.m. ET

    Yaxel to the rack

    Yaxel Lendeborg (9 pts, 2 reb) just shook Cameron Boozer (7 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) and drove baseline for the and-one layup, then converted a putback on back-to-back possessions.

    Boozer responded with a 3-pointer of his own. The rookies are shining here.

    43-42 Warriors with 1:36 to go in the half.


    JULY 19 / 9:24 p.m. ET

    Grizzlies up 24-23 after one

    We’ve got a scrappy, competitive contest going in the Thomas & Mack Center, as the Warriors and Grizzlies chase the first championship of the 2026-27 NBA season.

    Devion Smith (9 pts) and LJ Cryer (8 pts) have done most of the scoring for Golden State, while Javon Small (8 pts) leads the way for Memphis.

    Yaxel Lendeborg (4 pts, 1 reb, 1 stl) and Cameron Boozer (2 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast) have hustled and chipped in around the edges so far. Lendeborg got free in the open court for a fast break finish; Boozer is a force on the boards.

    The Grizzlies took 27 shots to the Warriors’ 18 in the first quarter, buoyed by Boozer’s rebounding.

    Memphis is shooting 37.2%, while Golden State’s at 61.1%, but the Grizzlies lead by one.


    JULY 19 / 9:17 p.m. ET

    Cam Boozer on the importance of the Summer League championship

    “Very important. We came here to win,” Cameron Boozer said of the championship contest. “It’s a high-intensity game.”


    JULY 19 / 9:14 p.m. ET

    Grizzlies picking up full court

    Memphis is dogging Golden State all the way up the floor, forcing them to start offense late in the shot clock.

    It’s an interesting strategic move early in tonight’s contest that could allow the Grizzlies to flex their depth and physical intensity.

    20-13 Grizzlies with 3:23 to go in the first quarter.


    JULY 19 / 9:00 p.m. ET

    It’s the championship game of the 2026 NBA Summer League!

    These are two of the deepest, most talented teams this summer — it’s a fitting contest to conclude our time in Las Vegas.


    JULY 19 / 8:31 p.m. ET

    Get ready for the Summer League championship!

    Yaxel Lendeborg’s led the Warriors all summer, beginning with a perfect shooting outing and demonstrating a strong all-around game. He’s joined by a series of NBA veterans, including Will Riley and Lachlan Olbrich, as well as talented veterans like LJ Cryer, who’s had some big scoring performances.

    The Grizzlies’ summer squad is stacked. In addition to No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, who can do everything on the floor and keeps working relentlessly, they boast All-Rookie First Team member Cedric Coward and a ton of players with NBA experience, including Olivier Maxence-Prosper, Taylor Hendricks, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack.

    It should be a good one tonight on ESPN.


    JULY 19 / 8:22 p.m. ET

    Jahmi’us Ramsey (20 pts on 9-for-9 shooting, 8 reb, 2 stl) had a perfect outing to cap Denver’s Summer League run, as they outlasted the Raptors in a close contest.

    The Nuggets won the third quarter 30-20 to take the advantage.

    Nimari Bennett (15 pts, 9 reb) was the top scorer for the Raptors, who earned a 50-38 edge in points in the paint.

    Read more about the game on NBA.com.

    Watch highlights from the game.


    JULY 19 / 7:45 p.m. ET

    Some vintage Nuggets ball movement


    JULY 19 / 7:34 p.m. ET

    Two of the best teams of the summer

    Get ready for Warriors-Grizzlies, coming up tonight on ESPN!


    JULY 19 / 7:23 p.m. ET

    From the North, a close one in the West

    The Toronto Raptors lead the Denver Nuggets 47-45 at the half in their final Las Vegas action.

    Mark Sears (12 pts, 4 ast), the Denver point guard, leads all scorers.

    Sears was a consensus All-American and First Team All-SEC in his senior season at Alabama in 2025, putting up 18.9 ppg, then played seven games for the Bucks last season.


    JULY 19 / 6:30 p.m. ET

    Reigning Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley leads the Raptors against the Nuggets in our second game of the day.


    JULY 19 / 6:23 p.m. ET

    Dion Brown (16 pts, 10 reb, 11 ast) was all over the floor, leading seven double-figure scorers to give Brooklyn a winning record in Vegas.

    John Ukomadu (23 pts, 9 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) and Aaron Scott (15 pts on 6-for-8 shooting, 5 stl) also had big games for the Nets, who shot 51.9% from the field.

    Steven Ashworth (22 pts, 4 3PM, 4 ast, 2 stl) was the top performer for Oklahoma City, which finished winless in the summer.

    Watch highlights from the game.

    Read more about the game on NBA.com.


    JULY 19 / 5:51 p.m. ET

    Way up top

    John Ukomadu (18 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk) just showed off his hops, catching a crazy reverse alley-oop from Hunter Sallis (10 pts, 3 ast), bringing the Nets into the third quarter break with a highlight.

    It’s 82-64 Brooklyn in the last contest of the summer from these two teams.


    JULY 19 / 5:40 p.m. ET

    Dainja!

    Dain Dainja (12 pts, 6 reb) is exerting his will in the paint, including driving to the rim for a one-handed slam a moment ago.

    The 6-foot-9 big out of Memphis played 50 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce this season in the G League, putting up 13.1 ppg, 5.9 reb and 1.0 blk.


    JULY 19 / 5:24 p.m. ET

    Jamming inside the Thomas & Mack Center

    Nets are up 60-45 at the half, led by John Ukomadu (16 pts, 4 reb, 3 3PM), who is bringing the energy on this final day of the 2026 NBA Summer League.

    Ukomadu, an alum of Eastern Kentucky, averaged 10.5 ppg for the Motor City Cruise over 50 games this G League season, shooting 46.8/39.4/67.4 from the field.

    From the baseline, the Thunder admin caught Nate Johnson finding Sam Alexis (6 pts, 5 reb) for the slam.

    Steven Ashworth (12 pts, 2 3PM) leads the Thunder in scoring.


    JULY 19 / 4:30 p.m. ET

    ThunderNets about to tip on ESPN

    Former Pistons sharpshooter Buddy Boeheim and the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Brooklyn Nets in the Thomas & Mack Center to open our final day of the 2026 NBA Summer League.


    JULY 19 / 4:20 p.m. ET

    A look back before the championship game

    Enjoy and get hyped before the Grizzlies and Warriors decide the first champion of this NBA season with a look back at yesterday’s action.


    JULY 19 / 4:15 p.m. ET

    Sunday’s Summer League schedule

    • Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets (4:30 ET, ESPN)
    • Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors (6:30 ET, ESPN2)
    • Championship game: Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9 ET, ESPN)
      • Featuring No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, 2025 No. 11 pick Cedric Coward and No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg

    JULY 19 / 4:00 p.m. ET

    Recap of Day 10 of the 2026 NBA Summer League

    We opened Saturday with two close games, as the Magic defeated the Celtics 103-99 and the Bucks beat the 76ers 96-94 on a game-winning layup by No. 10 pick Brayden Burries (27 pts).

    The Grizzlies advanced to the Summer League championship game by defeating the Rockets 101-90, as Cedric Coward (28 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast) and Cameron Boozer (12 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast) showed out.

    The Wizards ended their summer with a 91-83 win over the Hawks, cued by Reece Beekman (13 pts, 6 reb, 14 ast).

    Yaxel Lendeborg (15 pts, 2 blk, team-high +11) led the Warriors over the Lakers 92-88 to reach the championship game, winning a back-and-forth affair that came down to the final minute.

    Jalen Slawson (22 pts, 4 blk) finished off a strong summer by leading the Pacers to a 91-73 win over the Pelicans, aided by Yuki Kawamura (12 ast).

    Miles Kelly (20 pts) scored the last 12 points for the Spurs to lift them over the Suns 86-81 to cap the night.

  • MasterChef México 24/7: ¿Quién es el décimo eliminado del reality HOY domingo 19 de julio?

    MasterChef México 24/7: ¿Quién es el décimo eliminado del reality HOY domingo 19 de julio?

    Este domingo 19 de julio se despedirá un nuevo participante de MasterChef México 24/7, finalizando así su sueño de convertirse en el gran ganador. Varios cocineros están en la cuerda floja… ¿quién se fue?

    ¿Quién será el décimo eliminado de MasterChef México 24/7?

    ¿Quién será el décimo eliminado de MasterChef México 24/7?

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    Redes sociales

    ¿Quiénes son los chefs nominados en la décima semana de MasterChef México 24/7?

    Para la gala de este domingo, el grupo de participantes en riesgo de abandonar MasterChef México 24/7 es bastante amplio, por lo que el apoyo del público toma aún mayor relevancia.

    Los cocineros que deberán enfrentar la eliminación tras recibir el mandil negro son:

    • Luis,
    • Emmanuel,
    • Ramahá,
    • Daniela,
    • Flor,
    • Jazmín,
    • Nora,
    • Carmen y
    • Julio.

    Al finalizar el reto, uno de ellos tendrá que despedirse definitivamente de la competencia de TV Azteca.

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    ¿Cómo poder votar por tu participante favorito en MasterChef México 24/7?

    Si deseas apoyar a tu participante favorito de MasterChef México 24/7, el proceso de votación es muy sencillo:

    • Ingresa al sitio MasterChef Vota.
    • Elige al concursante o concursantes que desees respaldar. Recuerda que cuentas con un máximo de 10 votos por día.
    • Finalmente, haz clic en “Enviar votos” para que tu participación quede registrada.

    Al momento han habido nueve eliminados en total:

    • Javier “La Chuleta Metalera”,
    • Nash,
    • Arturo,
    • Lula,
    • Ricardo,
    • María,
    • Pablo,
    • Ismael “El perro del mal” y,
    • Diego.

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    ¿Cómo votar por tu favorito en MasterChef México 24/7?

    ¿Cómo votar por tu favorito en MasterChef México 24/7?

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    Redes sociales

    ¿Quién fue el décimo participante eliminado de MasterChef México 24/7?

    La gala de eliminación de MasterChef México 24/7 de este domingo 19 de julio comenzará en punto de las 20:00 hrs. y la labor del público será definitiva para poder salvar a su favorito.

    El programa de hoy podrá seguirse mediante la página de TV Azteca, además del Canal Uno de la tele abierta, así como en la plataforma de Disney Plus.

    Algunas filtraciones señalan que la eliminación de este fin de semana quedará en Carmen. Esto solo son suposiciones y rumores en redes sociales. ¿Será que se cumple la teoría?

    MasteChef México 24/7 también ha sido señalada por presuntos avistamientos de cucarachas, todo a partir de un video difundido en diferentes plataformas digitales.

    Tal vez te interese: MasterChef México 24/7: Participante amenaza con renunciar por actitud de otro cocinero: “Me siento incómoda”

    ¿Quién es el décimo participante de MasterChef México 24/7 eliminado?

    ¿Quién es el décimo participante de MasterChef México 24/7 eliminado?

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    Redes sociales y canva

  • ¿Fabián Lavalle señalado de presunto acoso a un hombre en plena calle? ¡Aseguran se lo quería llevar! VIDEO

    ¿Fabián Lavalle señalado de presunto acoso a un hombre en plena calle? ¡Aseguran se lo quería llevar! VIDEO

    Una nueva controversia envuelve a Fabián Lavalle (asaltado recientemente), mejor conocido como “Fabiruchis”, luego de que un internauta grabara el momento en el que presuntamente el conductor de espectáculos intentara “subirlo” a su camioneta. ¿Qué pasó exactamente?

    Fabián Lavalle "Fabiruchis" señalado de presunto acoso

    Fabián Lavalle “Fabiruchis” señalado de presunto acoso

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    IG: @fabianlavalle

    ¿Por qué acusan a Fabián Lavalle “Fabiruchis” de presunto acoso a hombre?

    Fabián Lavalle, mejor conocido como “Fabiruchis”, se encuentra en el centro de la controversia, luego de que un joven difundiera un video en el que asegura que el conductor de espectáculos intentó convencerlo de subir a una camioneta en calles de la Ciudad de México.

    El señalamiento comenzó a circular a través de redes sociales, donde se compartió la grabación acompañada del testimonio del joven:

    Está “Fabiruchis” en Reforma, queriéndome subir a su camioneta. No es broma. Definitivamente la cosa más random que me ha pasado en un rato.

    Internauta

    Este momento causó diferentes comentarios en redes sociales, reprobando lo que presuntamente hizo Fabián Lavalle. ¿Cómo respondió el conductor?

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    ¿Cómo reaccionó Fabián Lavalle “Fabiruchis” sobre las acusaciones de presunto acoso?

    El video no muestra el momento exacto del presunto acercamiento de Fabián Lavalle con el joven, sino que presenta el testimonio del hombre junto con imágenes del automóvil señalado. Debido a ello, hasta el momento no existe evidencia adicional que confirme lo relatado.

    Hasta el momento de esta nota, Fabián Lavalle no ha emitido declaraciones públicas sobre las acusaciones difundidas en redes, por lo que se desconoce su versión de los hechos.

    Aquí algunos de los comentarios de internautas en redes:

    • “A mí me pasó lo mismo en un gym”,
    • “Quizá Fabiruchis le propuso algo”,
    • “Qué asquito, no permitan ni normalicen el acoso, es delito” y,
    • “Se le llama ligar y todos lo hacemos”.

    Por ahora, el caso permanece solo con la versión del joven, así que no se sabe si realmente las cosas sucedieron de tal manera. ¿Será que sí?

    Lee: Fabián Lavalle apadrina la segunda temporada de Teatro en breve, en nuevas instalaciones

    Fabián Lavalle señalado de presunto acoso

    Fabián Lavalle señalado de presunto acoso

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    IG: @fabianlavalle / Telediario

    ¿Quién es Fabián Lavalle y cuál es su trayectoria?

    Fabián Lavalle, conocido como “Fabiruchis”, es un periodista, conductor y comentarista de espectáculos mexicano con una trayectoria de varias décadas en medios de comunicación.

    A lo largo de su carrera ha colaborado en diversos programas de radio y televisión, consolidándose así como uno de los periodistas de espectáculos más conocidos del país.

    Ha formado parte de programas como:

    • Hoy,
    • La oreja,
    • Con todo y,
    • Chismorreo.

    Además de la televisión, Fabián Lavalle (quien sufriera la muerte de su madre hace poco más de un año) ha trabajado en estaciones de radio, revistas y portales de entretenimiento, realizando entrevistas y coberturas de eventos relacionados con el cine, la música, el teatro y la televisión.

    Tal vez te interese: ¡Vuelve a las andadas! Fabiruchis se va sin pagar servicios sex*al*s

    ¿Quién es Fabián Lavalle "Fabiruchis"?

    ¿Quién es Fabián Lavalle “Fabiruchis”?

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    IG: @fabianlavalle

  • 2026 NBA Summer League: Nuggets hang on to beat Raptors

    The Nuggets defeated the Raptors, 96-89, behind Jahmi’us Ramsey’s 20 points. Both teams finished Summer League at 3-2.


    Denver Nuggets logo Nuggets 96, Toronto Raptors logo Raptors 89: Box Score | Game Detail 

    LAS VEGASJahmi’us Ramsey scored 20 points, and Mark Sears added 17 points with six assists as the Nuggets defeated the Raptors, 96-89, in their 2026 NBA Summer League finale on Sunday.

    The Raptors raced to a 29-23 lead following the first quarter. However, the Nuggets responded in the second with a 24-18 burst to tie the game at 47-47 at halftime.

    The Nuggets outscored Toronto 30-20 in the third quarter, giving them a 10-point lead with 10 minutes remaining.

    The Raptors won the final quarter 22-19, but that wasn’t enough to turn things around.

    The Nuggets relied on their efficiency from downtown, shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.4% from 3-point range. The Raptors shot 46.2% from the floor and 24.1% from beyond the arc.

    Ramsey was one of five players who scored in double figures for the Nuggets. Erik Stevenson and Matthew Murrell each closed with 12 points. Efe Abogidi ended with 11 points in 15 minutes.

    Only three players scored in double digits for the Raptors. Nimari Burnett led the way with a team-high 15 points, and he also added nine rebounds. Malik Thomas had 13 points while shooting 6-for-14 from the floor.