Former 15-year NBA veteran JJ Redick recently praised Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver for constructing a promising young roster and even made a bold prediction for the group. The Pistons, led by Weaver, have hit on quite a few recent draft picks, which has helped form a strong nucleus in Detroit. They are headlined by former top pick Cade …

What Kings’ Murray told McNair, Brown in first phone call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Keegan Murray is ready to win. In the first episode of The Run, a new, all-access YouTube series following the Kings, the No. 4 overall pick made that very clear to general manager Monte McNair and head coach Mike Brown in their first phone call together. “I’m …

Why Bogut believes Wiseman’s role could be ‘frustrating’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea James Wiseman occupied the Warriors’ spotlight during the 2022 NBA Summer League, making his return to the court and giving a preview of what he can offer Golden State next season. While Wiseman has made his feelings clear that he’s thrilled simply to be back on …

Memphis Grizzlies rookie David Roddy on Tuesday returned to his hometown and put on a show in the Twin Cities Pro-Am in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Roddy, who attended Breck School nearby in Golden Valley, dropped 46 points for EC Playaz in the annual summer event at Minnehaha Academy. He dropped in five 3-pointers and had a number of dunks in the …

LOS ANGELES — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony domestic violence charges filed by Los Angeles County prosecutors after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children. District Attorney George Gascon announced Tuesday that his office filed one felony count of injuring a child’s parent and two felony counts of …

Petty King Steph seemingly reacts to Williams’ ‘disciplined’ take originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Even in the offseason, Steph Curry remains the Petty King. Add the Boston Celtics’ Grant Williams to be the latest on the other side of one of Curry’s subtle jabs. On the most recent episode of “The Long Shot Podcast,” hosted by Miami Heat sharpshooter …

The Philadelphia 76ers have already made their big moves to add to the roster. They’ve added the likes of PJ Tucker, Danuel House Jr., and De’Anthony Melton in order to add to the depth, but there was still more work to be done. The team still needed to take care of the other half of their star duo in the …

James Harden, Sixers come to terms on new contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The largest question of the Sixers’ offseason is now definitively answered. James Harden has agreed to a new contract that will pay him $33 million for the 2022-23 season and has a player option of $35.6 million for 2023-24, a source confirmed Wednesday night to …

James Harden declined his $47.4 million player option and said he told Daryl Morey to sign who he needed to make the 76ers a contender, then “give me whatever is left.” That turns out to be about $33 million. The 76ers and Harden agreed to a two-year contract — with a player option on the second year — for a …

Despite being out the the NBA for nearly five years, former UNC basketball standout guard Ty Lawson is back playing in the United States. No, it’s not in the NBA, but he’ll be joining the Big3 League. Announced this week, Lawson will join the ‘Ball Hogs’ for this weeks game. The 34-year-old has played in China, Greece and Tunisia since his …

The Boston Celtics have reportedly hired Mike Moser as an assistant coach to work under Celtics head coach Ime Udoka according to an announcement from University of Oregon Women’s Basketball head coach Kelly Graves. Moser, who has been serving as an assistant under Graves at Oregon with the women’s program, is no stranger to the Celtics organization, having previously suited …

NBA fines Lacob $500K for his luxury tax system comments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Warriors owner Joe Lacob will have to write a check to the NBA offices following his remarks regarding the collective bargaining talks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported, citing sources, that NBA has fined Lacob $500,000 for his comments on the Point Forward Podcast discussing the league’s …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Steph zings Lakers with Rams joke about buying vets for title originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea No one is safe when Steph Curry is on the mic. With Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics already a target of one of Steph’s playful …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Steph Curry has Finals jab for Grant Williams in ESPYs monologue originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Well, that didn’t take long. During his ESPYs monologue on Wednesday night, Steph Curry spotted Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics in the crowd and couldn’t …

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James have had something of a low-key rivalry over the years. They faced off in the NBA Finals four straight times from 2015 to 2018, as well as once in the play-in tournament in 2021. Curry’s team has won three five matchups. Right now, he is on top …

Steph wins ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry’s incredible year just keeps getting better. After winning his fourth championship in eight seasons earlier this summer, Curry hosted the ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, where he received the award for Best Record-Breaking Performance after passing Ray Allen on the NBA’s all-time 3-point …

Klay wins ESPY for Best Comeback Athlete for 2022 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea It’s been a long road back for Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who tore his ACL in 2019 during the NBA Finals matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Then the unfortunate injury luck didn’t stop there; while rehabbing, he suffered an Achilles tear, missing the entire 2020-21 …

Everyone knows the Los Angeles Lakers’ top target this summer is Kyrie Irving, but the team has also reportedly been interested in Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield. The Lakers’ interest in Hield goes back to last summer when they were set to pull off a trade to acquire him, only to pivot and land Russell Westbrook instead. According to Dave …

Steph’s subtle shade at LeBron for hosting ESPYs after Finals loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry hosted the ESPYs in Los Angeles, so of course, he had to sneak in a subtle dig at LeBron James in his opening monologue. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar once hosted the ESPYs himself in 2007, but there is one glaring …

In what will be a new regular, core part of the NBC Sports PBT podcast, Corey Robinson — son of NBA legend David Robinson and a former wide receiver for Notre Dame — and I discussed all the news around the NBA. That includes Deandre Ayton signing a new max deal with the Suns, why Phoenix had to match, and …

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hosted the ESPYs on Wednesday night, and he couldn’t help but get a perfect jab in during his opening monologue. Curry, who hosted ESPN’s annual awards show at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, almost immediately took aim at Los Angeles Lakers star and former ESPYs host LeBron James. “I am the second NBA …

Steph and his family roast Kings organization in ESPYs skit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Kings have been through tough times over the past 16 years, considering the franchise hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006. Furthermore, it doesn’t help that their northern California neighbors have won four NBA titles in the last eight seasons. As a result, Sacramento …

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has been fined $500,000 by the league for making “unauthorized communications regarding collective bargaining,” according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The fine is one of the largest in NBA history.  Earlier this month, Lacob made an appearance on the “Point Forward” podcast with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner. At one point, the topic turned to the …

James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday. Harden will sign a deal worth slightly over $68 million, paying him about $33 million this …

The NBA fined Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob for his recent comments regarding the luxury tax and his team’s spending, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak until the league publicly announced the fine. ESPN reported the fine is $500,000. On a recent …