Last season’s new City jerseys for the Houston Rockets — the blue, pinstriped uniform with an old-school logo as a nod to the 1990s and early 2000s era — were clearly a hit among the team and fan base. If desired, NBA teams can change up their City Edition uniforms each year, as part of the league’s current jersey deal …

The Brooklyn Nets are going to be one of the more interesting teams as they head into the 2022-23 season as there are so many questions that need to be answered. The biggest one revolves around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but the other All-Star on the roster will be looked at very closely as well. Ben Simmons, who hasn’t …

With the NBA schedule released earlier this week and all of us trying to figure out how the season will play out, one stark question looms ominously and frustratingly over our predictions: What, pray tell, is the Brooklyn Nets roster going to look like on opening night? Kevin Durant’s trade demand doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, …

With it being the offseason, now is the time for players to continue their preparation for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Some players are in the gym working out individually, some are participating in pickup games with other NBA players, and others are competing for their country. Philadelphia 76ersreserve guard Furkan Korkmaz is currently competing in EuroBasket 2022 for his native …

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray is reportedly progressing in his recovery from right wrist surgery, according to James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento. Murray underwent the minor procedure last month to have loose bodies removed from his wrist. He was expected to be ready for the start of training camp next month and is already back to shooting with …

Four-time NBA champion. Eight-time All-NBA. Two-time scoring champ. Two-time NBA MVP, including the only unanimous selection in league history. All-time leader in 3-pointers made. For any other player, this resumé alone would merit significant consideration as the greatest to ever play basketball. But for whatever reason, fans, analysts — and especially former players — have consistently neglected to include Golden …

(HR) ABOVE: Team USA celebrate their narrow win over Spain. The U.S. men’s basketball team won the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with a 118-107 victory over Spain Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium. Spain had closed to wit In 2004, a Larry Brown coached USA Basketball team was unimpressive on its way to a bronze …

The Razorbacks’ European tour has created a great buzz as the fall nears, Arkansas finishing the trip 4-0. The Eurotrip gave head coach Eric Musselman a chance to really see what his roster had to offer while testing some potential lineups. Like three ball-handlers on the court at the same time. This isn’t a new or innovative style in college …

Private equity fund Arctos Sports Partners is purchasing a minority stake in the Utah Jazz. The NBA approved the sale today, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. Believed to be the largest sports-focused private equity fund in the world, Arctos has more than $5 billion in client money distributed across multiple funds. The Jazz become the fourth NBA …

Getty Images LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are set to give fans an inside look at their iconic 2008 Olympic gold medal journey as executive producers for a new documentary called “The Redeem Team” debuting Oct. 7 on Netflix. The 2008 team was a special one, as that roster helped the United States get over a hump they had been …

HoopsHype is continuing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the no-trade clause, including the distinction between the traditional no-trade clause and veto rights to being traded for one season. How can players qualify for a no-trade clause? Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Players become …

wake forest WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Charlene Curtis, the first Black women’s head basketball coach in the ACC, died Thursday after a battle with cancer, the conference said. She was 67. Curtis was the head coach at Wake Forest from 1997-2004, after head coaching stops at Radford and Temple, where she also was the first African-American head women’s basketball coach. Curtis …

Vanessa Bryant testified Friday she experiences panic and anxiety attacks ever since she found out members of the Los Angeles County police took and shared photos of the helicopter crash site where her husband, Kobe Bryant, her daughter, Gianna Bryant, as well as seven others died on January 26, 2020. Bryant, who is suing the county for invasion of privacy …

For the 2022-23 season, the NBA announced the addition of NBA Rivals Week, which consists of ‘classic and budding rivalries between teams and players.’ NBA Rivals Week will take place during the week of Jan. 23. For the Chicago Bulls, their rival is no other than the Charlotte Hornets, which will take place in Charlotte on Jan. 26 on TNT. …

In federal court on Friday, Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional testimony about how she was impacted by the leaking of photos that depicted the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna. Bryant was in court on Friday to testify in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County in which she alleges that members of the sheriff and fire …

Pritchard reveals he broke his nose in Instagram exchange with Smart originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Payton Pritchard posted a video to Instagram on Thursday that should make Boston Celtics fans excited — and perhaps mildly concerned about his facial bone structure. The Celtics guard shared some impressive highlights of himself getting buckets during a recent pickup game in …

Basketball season may not kick off until early November, but Auburn fans still have a lot to get excited about. The Tigers released their non-conference schedule on Friday, detailing all the opponents they will be playing outside of the SEC. Auburn has a total of eight home non-conference games and six away non-conference games. The most exciting of the team’s …

After a disappointing end to their 2021-22 season, the Philadelphia 76ers retooled over the offseason and now they’ll again enter the new year with championship aspirations. Before the team can try to advance to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2001, though, they’ll first have to get through the 82-game regular season.  The full schedule for the ’22-23 season was …

If the Oklahoma City Thunder are to obtain the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft to acquire Victor Wembanyama, the strength of schedule will play a huge role in that. According to league analyst Ed Kupfer’s model, the Thunder have the hardest schedule in the NBA for the 2022-23 season. The model takes into account opponent strength for …

Earlier this offseason Brooklyn Nets fans were shocked that guard Kyrie Irving and the organization came to terms, especially considering the fact that the two parties were far from agreeing on an extension for a previous couple of weeks. Reports indicate that superstar LeBron James understands and is willing to wait for the Lakers organization to conduct a trade that …

usatsi With the news that LeBron James signed a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week, attention now shifts back to how this team is going to maximize those years. The Lakers haven’t done much this offseason to catapult them back into the conversation of championship contenders, but L.A.’s front office has reportedly vowed to …

Yahoo Sports Videos The Rush: NFL hands Watson an historic $5M fine, 11-game suspension The NFL and Deshaun Watson settled accusations of sexual assault with a $5M fine and 11-game suspension. The Brown quarterback will also be required to undergo evaluation and treatment, according to the settlement. The sentiment of Browns management and ownership, along with a written statement released …

A documentary highlighting the 2008 United States men’s Olympic team is set to hit Netflix later this fall, according to Deadline. The piece, called “The Redeem Team,” will tell the story of the U.S.’s return to international basketball glory in the Beijing Olympics after floundering to that third-place finish four years earlier. Netflix partnered with the International Olympic Committee and …

A number of alumni from the Boston Celtics are planning to play in the 2022 EuroBasket competition, the first in five years due to the pandemic. Currently slated to start in two weeks with 34 total NBA players on 17 different teams, the EuroBasket competition — in full, the European Basketball Championship — normally takes place every four years with …

Will Celtics bring home Banner 18? Simulating the 2022-23 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston All eyes will be on the Boston Celtics during the 2022-23 NBA season. They established themselves as the class of the Eastern Conference by taking the Golden State Warriors to Game 6 of the NBA Finals. This time, C’s stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen …