All Sober Presents Rock To Recovery 5 Benefit Concert Honoring Actor Keith David And Comedian Jay Mohr Jeanie Buss wants to be more transparent. Much of what happens in the NBA still happens because of relationships and quiet conversations — it’s not the smoke-filled rooms of yesteryear, but it’s not out in the open, either. Buss wants the Lakers to …

How many times has LeBron James appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Chosen One now includes The Chosen Sons. NBA superstar LeBron James once got a “Chosen 1” tattoo in 2002 after being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which became one of his numerous nicknames throughout his established career on …

Despite trade rumors swirling from before last season’s trade deadline through this offseason, Nikola Vucevic remains as the Bulls starting center heading into the 2022-23 season. Last season, Vucevic had a down shooting year with a lack-luster presence on the defensive end, which attributed to a first-round exit for Chicago against Milwaukee in five games. In HoopHype’s latest NBA rankings, …

Does Steph have bars? Warriors star drops golf-themed freestyle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry can do it all. At a charity golf tournament on Monday, Curry grabbed the microphone and spit a freestyle rap as one golfer prepared for a tee shot. Bars? Bars. “I don’t know why I have the mic. All I want to do …

NBA scout’s two simple words on why Steph is league’s best player originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry’s talent on the basketball court speaks for itself. And after leading the Warriors to their fourth championship in eight seasons, the reigning NBA Finals MVP received three votes as the league’s best player in ESPN’s offseason survey. Thanks to Curry’s …

Wes Unseld Jr. on coaching in Africa for BWB originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Wes Unseld Jr. is a big history buff, specifically ancient history, and sometimes to the chagrin of his wife. That’s because when they go on vacation, he often plans tours of landmarks and museums when she would rather do other things. His love for history …

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook in Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers Don’t expect everyone to be BFFs and dancing around like it’s a Kendrick Lamar concert, but when it comes to the chemistry questions surrounding the Lakers roster, expect a detente by the time training camp starts in late September. One example of that: Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley …

Hubert Davis and his UNC basketball staff will look to build off their run a year ago and finish the job by winning a national title next season. The Tar Heels welcome back four of their five starters plus welcome in transfer Pete Nance as well as other key bench players. UNC has been labeled as one of the favorites …

NBA coach: Kings have playoff shot after league’s best offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea In the eyes of one rival Western Conference assistant coach, the Kings had the best offseason in the NBA. It just might be enough to snap the franchise’s historic 16-year playoff drought. “I think they’ve made enough additions where I think they have a legitimate …

There is no shortage of ways to demonstrate that Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a disaster, but Jeanie Buss provided yet another on Tuesday. In an interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the Lakers controlling owner made a rather curious claim about Westbrook’s first year in Los Angeles. She said he was the best player …

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ESPN conducted its yearly article on polling 15 NBA coaches, executives and scouts and the results a re encouraging for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The only player from the Thunder to receive any votes for any of the categories was No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren, who tied with Paolo Banchero for most votes received when asked who will be the …

Why Poole’s contract could be rising with extension looming originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea With his cell phone fogged by celebratory champagne and cigar smoke, Jordan Poole turned to Andrew Wiggins in the Warriors’ locker room after the two won their first championship in Boston and while living in the moment, both Warriors came to quite the realization. “You …

ESPN survey picks Clippers over Warriors to win West, Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Even after winning their fourth title in eight seasons, it appears the Warriors are being out-favored once again as the 2022-23 season comes creeping in. The Los Angeles Clippers were favored to win the Western Conference over the Warriors in a new ESPN survey …

The Philadelphia 76ers had themselves a very busy offseason in 2022 as they went to work right away. After falling in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the fourth time in five seasons, the Sixers knew it was time to make some changes and some additions to the roster. They pulled the trigger on a draft night trade to acquire De’Anthony …

Content warning: the following article includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 988. John Wall signed with the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this offseason after years of struggles, and he seems ready to talk about just how low he reached. …

Getty Images Russell Westbrook’s debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a complete and utter disaster. The former MVP joined a team only one season removed from winning a championship and played a significant role in their fall out of the play-in race. The team has subsequently spent the majority of the 2022 offseason attempting to trade him only …

The Knicks have agreed to terms on a four-year, $120 million extension with RJ Barrett, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This commitment is somewhat momentous for the Knicks’ because it marks their first rookie-scale extension since Charlie Ward in 1999. Below is a look at how this deal impacts the Knicks’ flexibility going forward and how it may play into …

Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to sign free agent forward Markieff Morris to a one-year deal, according to Shams Charania. Morris spent last season with the Miami Heat, but missed the majority of the campaign after suffering whiplash in an on-court incident with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Morris was fined for the incident, but Jokic was suspended …

Former UNC guard Jackie Manuel is set to take on a new role for the North Carolina men’s basketball program. After spending last season as UNCs’ Men’s basketball director of player and team development, Manuel will be tacking on an additional role as the Junior Varsity coach. Manuel joined the men’s basketball staff in 2021 after being the director of …

LOS ANGELES (AP) John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 31-year-old guard joined the Los Angeles Clippers this summer and is eager for a return to form this …

USATSI LeBron James has long made it clear that he plans to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny James, when the latter eventually reaches the league. As he will be nearing his 40s when that becomes possible, the widespread assumption has been that LeBron would retire after doing so. But in an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard, …

Where Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, will take his talents after his high school graduation in 2023 has been the subject of increasing interest in recent months as his stock has risen amid a strong showing on the AAU circuit. Will he turn pro out of high school like his father once did, either signing with the …

The Philadelphia 76ers are getting set to begin training camp at the end of September so there is not much time left for players to get their final preparation work in before camp begins. Matisse Thybulle, known for his elite defensive work, has been spotted in the gym recently working on his offensive game. He was working on his dribbling …

USATSI It wasn’t so long ago that the entire sports world needed to shut down because of COVID-19. When the NBA resumed its 2019-20 season after an extended hiatus, it needed to do so in a bubble at Disney World in order to play basketball safely. Less than a year ago, every team in the league lost players for extended …