There was no way NBA executives could’ve predicted the Chicago Bulls-focused docuseries “The Last Dance” would become so popular, but they approached Steve Kerr about following the 2019 Golden State Warriors as they went for a three-peat. Kerr, perhaps sensing drama was on the horizon with Kevin Durant approaching free agency, declined to have cameras all around his team for …
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Addition PJ Tucker ready to play the center spot for Sixers if he has to
CHARLESTON, S.C.–The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing training camp in Charleston, SC and they will need all of the practice time they can get considering the new group of players they have on the roster. One of those additions is PJ Tucker who was signed at the outset of free agency. He is looking to make an impact on this Sixers …
Read More »Lakers using Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn and Damian Jones in first unit at training camp thus far
USATSI LeBron James and Anthony Davis are going to start for the Los Angeles Lakers when healthy. That much is obvious. But after those two? Things get a bit dicier in the starting lineup. Russell Westbrook was a starter all of last season, but considering the disappointment of missing the play-in, his position is no longer guaranteed. Second-year guard Austin …
Read More »Boston reportedly cuts training camp invitee Denzel Valentine after Blake Griffin news
The Boston Celtics have reportedly cut camp invitee Denzel Valentine to make room for their signing of veteran big man Blake Griffin according to new reporting from The Athletic NBA insiders Jared Weiss and Shams Charania. Valentine had been playing for the Maine Celtics (Boston’s G League affiliate) at the end of the 2021-22 season after a 10-day deal with …
Read More »Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd among those who’d have preferred the NBA honored Bill Russell more in his lifetime
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has known Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell for most of his life and can be counted among those who would have preferred the NBA had done more to honor the Celtics great while he was still with us, according to recent reporting from Sports Illustrated’s Landon Buford. “I think it’s …
Read More »‘I love the competitive island that the East is on’
The Chicago Bulls hope to build on their 2021-22 season this year in efforts to advance further in the playoffs. The Bulls fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first-round last season as they continuously struggled against the top tier teams in the league. But, that doesn’t scare DeMar DeRozan, as he loves going against the best. “I love the …
Read More »Center draft tiers for 2022-2023 NBA season
The 2022-23 NBA season is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start getting ready for your fantasy basketball drafts. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Fantasy analyst Dan Titus is putting in the work on his draft rankings as well as his position-by-position tiers — he hits the centers below — to help you be prepared when you’re on …
Read More »Why 76ers’ success in 2022-23 could depend on yet another Tobias Harris adjustment
Tobias Harris’ role — and position — with the Philadelphia 76ers has fluctuated since the team initially traded for him from the Los Angeles Clippers in February 2019. When Harris first came to Philadelphia, he joined a starting five that already consisted of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick. In that group, Harris served as the de …
Read More »Steph Curry gifts BTS star Suga signed, game-worn sneakers in Japan
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Steph gifts BTS star Suga with game-worn Curry 10 sneakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ gifts to BTS star Suga keep on coming. Following Golden State’s 96-87 preseason win over the Washington Wizards in Saitama, Japan, Steph Curry had another …
Read More »NBA returning briefly to Seattle; questions of future loom
SEATTLE (AP) An NBA preseason game may not seem like a benchmark moment, even in a basketball-hungry city like Seattle, but Jamal Crawford believes there's value even in an exhibition. ''It reignites a whole new generation of kids who need to see this,'' said Crawford, a Seattle native who has been a basketball ambassador for the city through a 20-year …
Read More »EMAWOnline – Staff Big 12 Picks ATS
EMAW Online Staff Big 12 Picks Mason is anchored by 7-1 and 8-1 weeks this season Texas Tech at K-State -8.5, 11:00 AM ESPN+ Mason: It might come back to bite me, but I decided to confidently say this week that the Wildcats win big against Texas Tech. It has been a while since the last blowout in this series …
Read More »Wizards VP of college personnel gives scout’s take on team’s young core
Wizards’ VP of college personnel on team’s young core originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington WASHINGTON — Few people can speak to the development of the Wizards’ young players quite like Frank Ross, who serves as the team’s Vice President of College Personnel. He’s a high-ranking front office executive who travels the country to scout prospects in practices and games. …
Read More »Jae Crowder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more
It is time for another installment of our trade rumor rankings series, where we rank the five players who have appeared most often in trade reports over the previous week, as judged by our Trade page. The trade market has been relatively active of late, though maybe not with the most exciting names, as the likes of Derrick Favors and Moe Harkless …
Read More »Tyrese Maxey discusses his growth next to James Harden for Sixers
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Philadelphia 76ers are reaping the benefit of having James Harden for a full training camp ahead of the 2022-23 season as they continue their quest for a title. Harden was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets at the 2022 trade deadline as the Sixers sought to seriously contend for a title. The Beard only played 21 games …
Read More »Donte DiVincenzo shows his value in Warriors’ preseason win vs. Wizards
DiVincenzo shows off his value to Warriors in preseason win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea All eyes were on James Wiseman in the Warriors’ preseason opener Friday against the Washington Wizards at Saitama Super Arena. The 7-foot 21-year-old didn’t disappoint with 20 points and nine rebounds in a 96-87 win to start off the Warriors’ two-game Japan trip. Behind Wiseman, …
Read More »Sacramento Kings 2022-23 NBA preview: De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis look to lead team back to postseason
Barring a disastrous collapse over the final week of the Major League Baseball season, the Seattle Mariners will soon make the playoffs as a wild card, ending a 20-year playoff drought which is currently the longest not only in the MLB but any major North American professional sports league. When the Mariners clinch, that ignominious “title” will transfer to the Sacramento …
Read More »Warriors’ Patrick Baldwin Jr. reacts to first preseason game
With the Golden State Warriors tipping off their preseason schedule on Friday in Japan, the contest gave the team its first look at rookies Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins. Though James Wiseman stole the show with 20 points, the two rookies had the chance to see time in the 96-87 win over the Washington Wizards. Baldwin finished with seven …
Read More »NBA picks: Breaking down Southeast win totals, and why Hawks will be better regular-season team than Heat
What is the defining characteristic of the Southeast division? That question isn’t rhetorical, I’m genuinely asking. The Atlantic Division is stocked with the East’s big-market blue bloods. The Central Division hosted Michael Jordan and LeBron James for most of their careers, and a number of the rivalries sprouted up around them. The Southeast division… well, there’s not exactly a proper …
Read More »Biggest James Wiseman takeaways from 20-point Warriors preseason debut
What stood out most from Wiseman’s 20-point preseason debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The butterflies were there, but the monkey is now off James Wiseman’s back. Entering his third year as a pro, Wiseman’s first preseason game couldn’t have gone much better. Wiseman scored a game-high 20 points in nearly 24 minutes off the bench Friday morning, leading …
Read More »Washington Wizards 2022-23 NBA preview: Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis look to form new duo in D.C.
Coming off of a forgettable 2021-22 campaign that saw them finish 12th in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Wizards will be looking to bounce back and climb back into the playoff picture this season. The team has missed the postseason in three out of the last four seasons, and when they did make it in 2021, they lost to the …
Read More »Rockets-Thunder trade reaction and preseason opener preview
Friday’s episode of The Lager Line podcast features reaction from Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves to an eight-player trade between the Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, which brought Derrick Favors and a future second-round pick to Houston, along with three other players. Discussion topics include financial and draft motivations for the complex deal, along with a look at its basketball …
Read More »Celtics, Blake Griffin agree to one-year, fully guaranteed deal, per report
USATSI Veteran forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The 33-year-old Griffin, who had spent the last season-and-a-half with the Brooklyn Nets, was still a free agent as training camps opened across the league. The Celtics suffered two major frontcourt injuries prior to the season. Danilo Gallinari tore …
Read More »Boston Celtics to sign Blake Griffin to fully-guaranteed, one-year deal
Based on new reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, it seems the Boston Celtics will be turning to a veteran big man for help weather the absence of starting center Robert Williams III after all. Per Wojnarowski, the Celtics will sign veteran big man Blake Griffin to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract. The 33-year-old, 6-foot-9 power forward and center has found …
Read More »From Deep: Are the juggernaut Boston Celtics suddenly standing on shaky ground?
In August, everything seemed simple for the Boston Celtics. They were on track to enter the season with a firm grasp of their identity, more firepower and a point to prove after falling short in the NBA Finals. The only real question was whether they could put their offensive issues — turnovers, mostly — behind them. But that was August. …
Read More »College basketball rankings: Virginia joins preseason Top 25 And 1, ready to contend for ACC title
1 Gonzaga The Zags are returning six of the top eight scorers from a team that secured the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament – among them two-time All-American Drew Timme and fellow double-digit scorers Julian Strawther and Rasir Bolton. That experienced core will be bolstered by multiple transfers, most notably Malachi Smith, a combo guard who averaged …
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