Former NBA player and current broadcaster and podcast host JJ Redick will be the Lakers’ next coach. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press) The Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach according to a person with knowledge of the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times, ending a prolonged search with an aim widely …

The Los Angeles Lakers ended weeks of speculation with a bold decision, hiring ESPN analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach on a four-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Redick, 39, becomes the next man to lead the Lakers despite having no coaching experience other than with his son’s youth basketball team. However, he’s demonstrated a deep knowledge …

There are still 10 days until NBA free agents can verbally agree to deals with teams, but that won’t stop the rumor mill from churning between now and then. Some free agents can already begin to negotiate deals with the teams they ended the season with, which is why Pascal Siakam and the Pacers reported deal has already been made …

Lopez will make $23 million next season in the final year of his contract.  O’Connor proposed that the Bucks trade Lopez to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown.  “There are rumblings that the Bucks would like to play a more versatile style of defense next season, which raises the question of whether Brook Lopez has a future there,” O’Connor wrote. …

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Evan Turner takes odd dig at ‘corny’ Steph, Klay as NBA duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Whether you agree or not, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown proved to be the best star duo in basketball after leading the Boston Celtics to the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. While times have changed since, there once was another dynamic duo …

New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder – Game One Brandon Ingram should be at the top of the list of “players likely to get traded this summer.” The Pelicans know Ingram hasn’t really meshed with Zion Williamson — the Pelicans net rating better last season with just one of them on the court, either one, than with both of …

There has been a lot of talk about Brook Lopez’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks heading into the 2024 NBA off-season. With the Bucks needing to get younger and more athletic and not having many trade assets to get there, many wonder if the 36-year-old big man set to make $23 million next season could be moved. The Ringer’s Kevin …

Coming off back-to-back losses in the second round of the playoffs despite having found a competitive core, the Knicks are likely to make their big swing on a star trade this summer while they still have a ton of assets — and before the restrictive new CBA goes into full effect. Here are the top 10 trade targets for the …

Check out the 10 best plays from Tim Duncan’s historic 19 year career About the NBA: The NBA is the premier professional … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1sORY3Kh4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

JJ Redick hasn’t publicly commented on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as he has interviewed for their head-coaching job. During the search that led up to the hire of Darvin Ham in 2022, though, he had plenty to say. “Until they start building their team like every other team in the NBA does, in the modern NBA, I …

Take a look back at highlights from the Celtics win over the Lakers to capture their 9th NBA title and Red Auerbach’s last title as a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo6ASW45tRg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE, PHX, NOR, MIL, NYK, LAC, MIN, DEN, OKC At a glance: Record: 50-32 (5th, West)  Offensive Rating: 117.0 (8th) Defensive Rating: 114.9 (18th)  Net Rating: 2.1 (15th)  Pace: 100.60 (7th)  2024 Draft Picks: 58 Considering that they weren’t even in the Play-In Tournament last season, this was a successful year for the Mavs. They …

The days countinue to dwindle down to the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season on August 31 against the UTEP Miners. In the player spotlight with just 72 days remaining is freshman offensive lineman Gibson Pyle. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound freshman is originally out of Klein Cain High School in Houston, Texas. He was a 2024 All-American bowl selection and was rated …

According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Milwaukee Bucks are potentially changing up their defensive playstyle. In a recent article for the website, O’Connor mentions that “there are rumblings” about Milwaukee wanting to “play a more versatile style of defense next season.” Because of this, O’Connor notes that Bucks starting center Brook Lopez could be on his way out. …

Why Celtics’ Banner 18 parade won’t be Mazzulla’s first duck boat ride originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Celtics will show off the Larry O’Brien Trophy and celebrate winning the 2024 NBA Finals with a championship parade in the City of Boston on Friday morning. And, like all the other title parades in Boston this century, the players, coaches, …

Malik Monk is fond of the Sacramento Kings, but he’ll be a coveted addition for many teams this free agency period. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) We might as well get this out of the way. This list won’t include expected names such as Klay Thompson — one of the best shooting guards in NBA history — or Paul George. “Why not?” …

NBA Trade Rumors: The Milwaukee Bucks may be weighing the option of trading Brook Lopez this offseason. Losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs again, for the second straight year you’d have to imagine that something has to change for the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. The problem for the Bucks is that they don’t have much flexibility this …

Brandon Ingram was perhaps the single most consequential trade acquisition in the New Orleans Pelicans history. He was the centerpiece of their return for Anthony Davis, the player who was supposed to lead them into the future alongside Zion Williamson.  In fairness to Ingram, he’s largely held up his end of the bargain. He’s a multi-time All-Star. It’s not his …

Bulls active as NBA Draft nears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Less than a week remains until the two-day NBA Draft begins on Wednesday. Do you know where the Chicago Bulls are? All over the place seems to be the prevailing sentiment from several rival executives—and that should be a good thing …

Alex Sarr … Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-nba-mock-draft-alex-sarr-still-no-1-despite-rumors-lakers-take-big-swing-knicks-go-offense-defense/ Author : Colin Ward-Henninger Publish date : 2024-06-20 14:27:12 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Five shooters that could be available to Warriors late in draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NBA often is described as a copycat league in which the champion sets an example for the other 29 teams. With the newest champ, the Boston Celtics, leaning on defense and 3-point shots, the blueprint is set. Many teams, like the …

After a disappointing finish to the 2023-23 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly exploring new strategy ideas that could mean the end of center Brook Lopez’s tenure with the team. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported that there are “rumblings that the Bucks would like to play a more versatile style of defense next season, which raises the question of …

The Golden State Warriors have defeated the Toronto Raptors, 109-104, to even this best-of-seven series at 1 game apiece. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNUZclKQ3GM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports Group and agent to numerous superstars, including LeBron James, told ESPN on Wednesday that there is no package deal between James and his son, Bronny James. Furthermore, he indicated his plan to shield the younger James from draft workouts with numerous teams is intentional.  Jonathan Givony reported on Tuesday that teams have had …