Skal Labissiere reunites with Kings, agrees to one-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are reuniting with a familiar face. Sacramento has agreed to a one-year contract with Skal Labissiere, his agent told The Athletic’s Shams Charania on Monday. Charania added that the deal is partially guaranteed. Labissiere, who was selected in the first round of …

Aug. 21—Former Indiana State University men’s basketball coach Greg Lansing has taken a role with the Arizona State University basketball program. Lansing confirmed to the Tribune-Star over the weekend that he will become a special advisor to Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley. Lansing, now 55, had been serving as a NBA scout for the Philadelphia 76ers. Hurley has coached Arizona …

When the NBA released the full schedule for the regular season late last week, it meant the Magic and the rest of the league are close to returning to the court as the offseason begins to wind down. For Orlando, this upcoming year is critical for several players as the franchise enters its third year with Jamahl Mosley leading the …

2022 NBA All-Star Game Who is the greatest point guard in NBA history? If you ask Stephen Curry that, what do you expect him to say? Gilbert Arenas did and Curry picked himself. Curry and Magic Johnson — who Curry praises — are the most obvious two for the GOAT PG crown, although Oscar Robertson gets left out of that …

The Thunder is bringing back center Olivier Sarr on a two-way contract, the team announced Monday. The Thunder created room to sign Sarr by waiving forward Usman Garuba in a corresponding move. Sarr fills the last of the Thunder’s two-way contract slots. Teams can now sign three two-way contract players, up from two last season. Sarr, guard Lindy Waters III …

Getty Images The New York Knicks have sued the Toronto Raptors and several members of their organization, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. At the center of the suit is former Knicks employee Ikechukwu Azotam, whom Toronto began recruiting in June and ultimately hired this offseason. The suit alleges that Azotam “illegally procured and disclosed proprietary information” from the Knicks upon …

Bulls’ GM Marc Eversley says Patrick Williams faces important season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich NBA teams typically go as far as their starpower takes them. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t an important season for forward Patrick Williams. In fact, during his appearance on the Bulls Talk Podcast from Bulls Fest …

Timberwolves fans have popularized the phrase “It’s Ant’s team” this summer, confirming what has been obvious for eons: That Anthony Edwards is the Wolves’ most important player. Turns out Wolves fans were aiming low. This might not just be “Ant’s Team.” In terms of USA Basketball, this might be Ant’s Country. All the world was his stage on Sunday, when …

USC hired Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen to the same position, the university announced on Monday. Cohen has been the athletic director at UW since 2016 and is a Pac-12 representative on the College Football Playoff committee. Cohen replaces Mike Bohn, who retired in May,  Cohen has deep West Coast roots and spent most of her career in Washington. After …

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The Golden State Warriors may have added Dario Saric to their roster this summer, but they’re still lacking in size. Currently, the Warriors have no one on their roster that’s taller than 6’10”. According to Bleacher Report’s staff writers, Golden State could find themselves benefitting from the Philadelphia 76ers’ current turmoil. It hasn’t been long since Ben Simmons was refusing …

2023 NBA Finals – Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat Load management is a way of life in the NBA. Fans don’t like it. The league has worked hard to schedule more rest into the schedule — including no back-to-backs before or after most nationally televised games — and starting next year the NBA will not allow players who play fewer …

Saric showcases Warriors value, leads Croatia closer to Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dario Šarić wasn’t the first player the Warriors signed once NBA free agency began this summer. Draymond Green was, agreeing to his four-year, $100 million contract to remain in a Golden State jersey for the foreseeable future. Šarić’s signing came after general manager Mike …

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When the Chicago Bulls tip off the 2023-24 season they’ll be doing so, once again, without their starting point guard in Lonzo Ball. It’s a familiar feeling for the Bulls, who were without Ball for all of last season as well due to setbacks while recovering from multiple surgeries to his left knee.  Ball’s injury has been one of the …

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May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; General view as pyrotechnics are exploded over Madison Square Garden before game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Knicks have sued the Toronto Raptors and several members …

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that they have signed center Olivier Sarr to a two-way deal. This means Sarr will enter his third season with the Thunder as a two-way player. He previously signed a two-way contract with OKC in February last season. In nine games, he averaged four points and 3.4 rebounds. With Sarr’s addition, all three …

With the 2023-24 NBA regular season rapidly approaching, rosters around the association are beginning to take form. Save a few pending trade requests or free agent signings, the landscape for next year is coming into focus. As such, Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley identified each club’s best new weapon for the 2023-24 season. His selection for the Boston Celtics comes as …

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The Boston Celtics‘ 2023-24 NBA schedule has been released, featuring key dates and matchups that include opening the season against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, point guard Marcus Smart’s return to Boston with the Memphis Grizzlies, and a Christmas Day road game against the Los Angeles Lakers. There is also a notable West Coast trip involving games …

I don’t think we’ll be seeing Bam Adebayo sitting out games due to load management any time soon. The Miami Heat All-Star forward recently shared his opinion on players around the league who often miss games due to load management, and he’s certainly not a fan of the concept.  During an appearance on the “To Inspire” podcast, Adebayo shared why …

A new era is upon St. Johns basketball, with the start of their first season under Rick Pitino only weeks away. Rutgers basketball is set to face St. John’s this season, although the game won’t count. According to a report from the New York Post, St. John’s will face Rutgers in a preseason scrimmage. The Post is reporting that the …

In a recent interview with Gilbert Arenas on his podcast “Gil’s Arena,” Steph Curry was asked if he’s the best point guard ever. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter gave a simple answer — “yes.” It would have to be yes. It’s me and Magic — that’s the conversation? Arenas and Curry went on to laugh when discussing his answer. Arenas …

Reacting to bold Boston Celtics predictions for the 2023-24 NBA season involving signings and trades from the 2023 NBA offseason, the hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast got together to take the temperature of a trio of Boston hot takes. The duo react to takes on how much playing time reserve floor general Dalano Banton will …