Bandits Re-Sign Surrey, BC Product James Karnik

July 17, 2026 - LANGLEY, BC - The Vancouver Bandits announced Friday that the club has re-signed homegrown talent James Karnik for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-9 forward from Surrey, B.C., Karnik is set to compete in his fourth CEBL campaign. He has appeared in 29 games for the club dating back to the 2022 season, averaging 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. During the 2025-26 season, Karnik suited up for three different teams: Neptunas Klaipeda in Lithuania, Basq... Full Story

NBA-Experienced Forward and European Champion Jarell Eddie Signs with Bandits

July 15, 2026 - LANGLEY, BC - The Vancouver Bandits announced Wednesday that the club has signed NBA-experienced forward and former European and NBA Summer League champion Jarell Eddie for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-7 forward hailing from Tampa, Fla., Eddie played parts of four NBA seasons for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, totalling 34 games between 2015 to 2018. He made his NBA debut on October 6, 2014 as a member of the Atlanta Hawks' pres... Full Story

A Familiar Face Returns, Sea Bears Re-Sign Guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Season

July 14, 2026 - Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Watson-Gayle previously played for Winnipeg during the Sea Bears' inaugural 2023 campaign and returns after three productive seasons of professional play overseas. Watson-Gayle (6-1, 174 lbs, Fresno Pacific University; born: September 9, 1998, in London, United Kingdom) returns to Winnipeg after three seasons of professional play across the UK, Belgium, the Czech Republi... Full Story

CEBL Weekly Preview: Playoff Picture Coming into Focus

July 14, 2026 - At this point last season, two teams already knew they would be competing in the post-season. But thanks to a change in format and plenty of parity, only one club has clinched its playoff spot as we rumble into the fourth quarter of this campaign. With no Championship Weekend this season, the top four teams in each conference will make the playoffs, with No. 1 facing No. 4 and No. 2 taking on No. 3 in the conference semifinals. The Finals, of course, will be a best-of-three for the first time. The only team to have ... Full Story

• Xavier Moon Activated - Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL) July 17
  
• Bandits Re-Sign Surrey, BC Product James Karnik - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 17
  
• Bandits Unveil Specialty Jerseys in Collaboration with Realtree - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 16
  
• Free River Lions Fan Festival on July 18 - Niagara River Lions (CEBL) July 15
  
• NBA-Experienced Forward and European Champion Jarell Eddie Signs with Bandits - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 15
  
• A Familiar Face Returns, Sea Bears Re-Sign Guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Season - Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL) July 14
  
• CEBL Weekly Preview: Playoff Picture Coming into Focus - (CEBL) July 14
  
• Bandits End Road Trip with a Win against Edmonton - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 11
  
• Kobe Brown Signs Two-Way Contract with Indiana Pacers - Noblesville Boom (G League) July 10
  
• Bandits Come up Short on the Road against Calgary - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 10
  
• Stockton Kings Announce Priority Dates for 2026-27 NBA G League Season - Stockton Kings (G League) July 9
  
• Wisconsin Herd Alumni Participating in 2026 NBA Summer League - Wisconsin Herd (G League) July 9
  
• Update on Xavier Moon - Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL) July 9
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears Announce South Pole Pass, a New Season Ticket Member Perk, Community Fundraiser, and a Packed Schedule of July Home Games - Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL) July 8
  
• Bandits Snap Losing Skid with Road Victory over Saskatoon - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL) July 8
  
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• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits hope to rebound from Calgary loss - CEBL Abbotsford News (July 12)
  
• VIDEO: Chaney Johnson Gets the Steal and Absolutely Throws It DOWN for the Brooklyn Nets. - G League YouTube (July 11)
  
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