Klay shares his realistic personal goal for 2022-23 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Klay Thompson has achieved several goals this year, as he made his triumphant return in January and helped the Warriors win another NBA championship in June. Now that Thompson has started an NBA season healthy for the first time since 2018, he has a personal …

Metropolitans 92 v G League Ignite Victor Wembanyama. Scoot Henderson. Two franchise-changing players sit at the top of the 2023 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of talk around the league about teams pivoting and taking this season after an injury or slow start, even if they have a limited shot at landing a top pick. It’s a strong …

With French phenom Victor Wembanyama waiting in the wings as a top 2023 draft prospect, it’s no surprise that NBA commissioner Adam Silver might be focused on a plan to combat tanking this season. According to a report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Silver recently called the strategy a “serious issue” that has sparked “hundreds” of meetings while discussing the topic …

Getty Images Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is in talks to purchase a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a report by Semafor. Johnson is said to have been assembling a team of investors that has been conducting its due diligence with the team, and the purchasing price could end up setting a new record …

PHILADELPHIA–Brett Brown was coach of the Philadelphia 76ers for seven seasons from 2013-2020. He guided the team through The Process era, he helped the team make the playoffs in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and they were one win away from the Conference finals in 2019 before the Kawhi Leonard shot. Brown compiled a 221-344 record during his time in Philadelphia, …

Dray confident Dubs’ defense will rebound after tough loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ defense fell flat Friday as Golden State (1-1) fell to the Denver Nuggets (1-1) at Chase Center. Although it is only the second game of the 2022-23 NBA season, Draymond Green shouldered the blame for the Warriors’ lack of defensive intensity in the …

During a recent speaking engagement with employees of the Phoenix Suns, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has “put teams on notice” and will pay “particular attention” to tanking this season, according to Baxter Holmes. Furthermore, he noted the league has even discussed the possibility of implementing a promotion/relegation system.  Silver acknowledged straight away that the latter is not …

The Orlando Magic are one of the more intriguing young teams in the NBA this season. Not only do the Magic have No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero but they also have a young nucleus that includes Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, and Wendell Carter among others. For Anthony, this is his third season in the NBA and he’s a key …

NBA admits missed call on DeRozan game-winner attempt originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report from Friday’s Chicago Bulls game against the Wizards, which Washington won 102-100, had one incorrect no-call. But it was a costly one. The report, which is one of the litany of day-after dispatches the league issues to vet referee calls …

HOUSTON — When Memphis Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant took the floor Friday at Toyota Center, everyone was well aware of the acrobatic, high-flyer who has been on numerous NBA highlights due to his excellent shot-making and leaping ability. Some would say that had he not suffered a knee injury in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Western Conference semifinals …

Kuzma off to hot start, looking comfortable in new role originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington WASHINGTON — Kyle Kuzma picked up right where he left off in the Wizards’ win over the Bulls on Friday night. He sank a long range three with 27 seconds remaining in the first half, then came out in the third quarter and hit …

HOUSTON – In Friday’s home opener at Toyota Center, the Rockets found themselves trying to solve a problem that seemingly had no answer. Perennial All-Star guard Ja Morant continuously found holes in Houston’s defense while putting up an astonishing 49 points and 8 assists, leading visiting Memphis to a 129-122 victory. That is the highest point total against the Rockets …

The first week of the 2022-23 NBA season continues on Saturday and one of the marquee matchups of the day will receive a big boost with the return of an injured star. The Bulls and Cavaliers are both playoff hopefuls in the Eastern Conference and Zach LaVine is expected to make his debut for Chicago after missing the first two …

The daughters of former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams have denounced St. John’s University for inducting their father into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame, lashing out at the university in separate letters over the decision being made in spite of flaws in their father’s personal character. The letters written by Tryumph and Whizdom Williams were sent to the Associated Press …

What Dray told Wiseman in valuable teaching moment vs. Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ young core has benefited greatly from the mentorship of their older teammates, and Friday night’s game between Golden State and the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center served as another prime example. Veteran Draymond Green saw a teaching opportunity late in the third …

Late in the fourth quarter on Friday night, Jalen Green raced up the floor on a one-man fastbreak and went straight at the backpedaling defenders. Knifing through traffic, he thought he had an impressive layup until Ja Morant appeared out of nowhere to pin the ball against the glass.  A few minutes later, Morant got into the lane for a …

CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers are sitting at 0-2 after tough losses to two of the lite teams in the NBA in the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Sixers have been up and down on both ends of the floor, but offensively, there can be more improvement. They scored 117 points in Boston on opening night and then followed …

LeBron James said it after the season opener, and it was a known fact before then. “We’re not a team constructed of great shooting,” James said after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to Golden State on opening night. “That’s just what the truth of the matter is. It’s not like we’re sitting here with a lot of lasers on our …

If the Boston Celtics got off to a shaky start this season, it wouldn’t have come as a surprise to many given the tumultuous offseason that they had. After coming two wins short of an NBA title in June, the Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka for a season for violations of team policies and replaced him with a guy …

SPORTS-BKN-SULLIVAN-COLUMN-TB After missing Chicago’s first two games of the season due to left knee injury management, Zach LaVine will make his season debut against the Cavaliers in Chicago on Saturday. Billy Donovan told reporters on Friday that LaVine would be available for this game, but the injury report that was released Saturday afternoon confirmed Donovan’s comments. LaVine missed some games …

The 2023 NBA Draft is still eight months away, but the No. 1 overall pick has already been determined, regardless of which team wins the draft lottery. Eighteen-year-old Frenchman Victor Wembanyama has taken the basketball world by storm in recent months, solidifying his place as the best prospect in this year’s class.  Even current NBA players have been amazed by …

Who Murray can’t wait to match up against in rookie NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea With Keegan Murray set to make his NBA debut Saturday night, the Kings rookie has a long list of legends he’s most looking forward to playing against in his first year. “Just everyone,” Murray told NBC Sports California’s Kyle Draper last month …

BASKET-FRA-ELITE-BOULOGNE-LEVALLOIS-BLOIS-WEMBANYAMA PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored his team’s first points after just 54 seconds, then pumped his arms when he assisted on the last score of Friday night’s game with a pass that traveled nearly the length of the court. “Wembamania” is sweeping France and everyone is trying to get a look at the 18-year-old prodigy widely expected to …

This is my first article of the new season! I’m happy I was assigned to write at the end of the week because we finally have some basketball to evaluate. Writing in the first few days can be difficult, but this is the best time to play. We’re at the point where we understand what these rotations will look like, …

Pac-12 Network No. 7 Stanford picks up seventh straight victory in sweep of UCLA Pac-12 Networks’ Troy Clardy and Don Shaw recap No. 7 Stanford women’s volleyball 3-0 win over UCLA on Friday, October 21 on The Farm. The Cardinal improves 13-4 overall and 8-1 in conference, while the Bruins drop to 9-9 overall and 3-6 in Pac-12 play. Follow …