The Houston Rockets traded Thomas Robinson to the Trailblazers, giving them enough cap space to offer Dwight Howard a max deal. Daryl Morey, GM of the Rockets, skipped a video game convention to give his recruiting pitch to Howard. On the flip side, Kobe and Steve Nash will be a part of a recruiting pitch to stay in LA on Tuesday. He will make his decision by July 10th, according to sources.
The New York Knicks are set to acquire Andrea Bargnani from the Toronto Raptors for Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and a 2016 first-round pick.
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their ninth game in a row, after a 14th inning single gave them a 2-1 win over Milwaukee.
Yasiel Puig had his first four-hit game as LA beat Philly 4-1.
Aaron Hernandez jerseys are doing well on eBay.
Would you want Andre Iguodala on your team? He may be a riskier signing than you might think.
Brazil put a beatdown on Spain in the Confederations Cup, winning 3-0 in front of their home fans one year before the next World Cup.
FLASHING LIGHTS
Hit-Boy has left G.O.O.D. Music after his contract ran out.
Kanye West has decided to run "Black Skinhead" as a single.
Rick Ross talks about Wale's The Gifted.
Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu performed at the BET Awards after he and Drake took home a bunch of awards.
DID YOU REALIZE?
The US set a world record for temperature this week, hitting 134 degrees in Cali. Several flights on smaller planes were canceled because they can only withstand temps of 118 degrees.
China's citizens will now face a fine or jail time for not visiting parents thanks to a new law that went into effect today.
Detroit is hiring again, and this time they aren't just making cars, but also apps that will your car smarter.
Ecuador says Edward Snowden's fate is up to Russia.
GOTTA HAVE IT
R. Kelly performed a bunch of hits to shut down the BET Awards.
