Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about everything that’s going on in the NBA this week (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Lakers hired JJ Redick and before the Bulls-Thunder trade). The guys start things off by …

It’s official. JJ Redick just got one of the most daunting jobs in the NBA. Not coaching the Lakers, though that is a job that he accepted Thursday on a four-year deal. No, the job Redick will take on, that ranks as perhaps the league’s most difficult, is coaching LeBron James. On the degree of difficulty scale, that responsibility ranks …

Bulls’ Artūras Karnišovas takes 1st step in offseason changes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Artūras Karnišovas promised change this offseason after admitting in mid-April following the Chicago Bulls’ second straight non-playoff season that “this group hasn’t worked.” And when you trade a player in Alex Caruso as crucial to the culture that …

NCAA March Madness The NCAA has presented a plan to Division I conference commissioners that would expand the lucrative men’s and women’s basketball tournaments by four or eight teams alongside an option to leave each field at 68 teams, according to a person familiar with the details. The proposals were outlined to the commissioners by NCAA Senior Vice President of …

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long list of questions to answer after being eliminated on April 29. They have yet to hire a new head coach after being spurred by Dan Hurley. It looks like they have pivoted back to JJ Redick, as some reports have revealed that he is the next man for the job. Regardless, that is …

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their coaching search on Thursday by hiring former NBA veteran and ESPN analyst/broadcaster JJ Redick. The first-time coach will lead one of the most prominent franchises in professional sports after never coaching at the professional or amateur level. Redick has been co-hosting the “Mind the Game” podcast with current Lakers superstar LeBron James since March. The …

As it ventures into the new and changing world of the business of college athletics, Indiana State introduced Nathan Christensen as its new director of ahletics on Thursday morning in Hulman Center. “This is an important moment for us here at Indiana State University, and this [hiring] was one of my top priorities,” said the school’s president, Mike Godard, who’s …

Who is Josh Giddey? Everything to know about the Bulls’ new player originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bulls traded Alex Caruso on Thursday in exchange for Thunder guard Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. @wojespn had it 1st …

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Report: Sixers’ interest in pursuing George has ‘significantly waned’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As NBA offseason action and rumors escalate, the Sixers’ “interest in pursuing Paul George has significantly waned in recent days,” The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported. The Sixers are “expected to be aggressive elsewhere with (their) salary cap flexibility and draft capital leading into next week’s …

The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, especially after watching the Boston Celtics win the title. The Bucks were 30-13 with Adrian Griffin before deciding to part ways with him for Doc Rivers. That move was deemed to be questionable, as Milwaukee went 17-19 with Rivers at the helm. They were sent packing in the …

Alex Caruso started his professional career as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, just not at the NBA level. After going undrafted in 2016, he signed with the Oklahoma City Blue of the G-League. Since then, he’s reached high acclaim with the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, but apparently, his first team never forgot about him. On Thursday, …

C’s legend Bob Cousy praises Tatum and Brown’s evolution as players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Earlier this month, Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy expressed his desire to watch the C’s bring home Banner 18 before he passes away. “I’m 95 [expletive] years old with one foot in the grave and I can barely move,” Cousy told Dan Shaughnessy …

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2), playing at Fifth Third Arena in 2023, is expected to return next season after suffering a knee injury in December. Northern Kentucky University Thursday confirmed earlier news reports that the men’s basketball team will play on the road the 2024-25 season at 2024 national runner-up Purdue. The game will be Friday, November 8 in Mackey …

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and NBA writer Dan Devine explains why the veteran wing’s next contract could send ripple effects across mulitple teams and possible signings. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …

Providence opens its men’s basketball season on Nov. 4, but the real business of attempting to move the NCAA Tournament needle doesn’t begin until nearly a month later. That’s when the Friars will take part in the Battle 4 Atlantis. They’ll play three games in the Bahamas against a stacked field over Thanksgiving, and their performance in paradise could go …

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing an offseason in which they have many challenges regarding how to best rebuild their roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are both under contract for the next few seasons and command a large portion of their salary cap. They also are paying Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez hefty salaries next season, which also complicates matters. …

Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bulls are trading All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. …

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has represented Greece in international competition many times, dating back to the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship in 2013. But he has never played in the Olympics. Ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, Greece, Antetokounmpo told reporters that he wants to change that. “I have never played in the Olympic Games and …

If LeBron James leaves the Lakers, it would send a shockwave in both the NBA and fantasy worlds. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The rules around free agency changed this season, as teams began negotiating with free agents on their rosters immediately following the NBA Finals. As such, Pascal Siakam already agreed in principle to a new deal with the …

Bucks Stars’ Jrue Holiday & Brook Lopez high-five during game against Cleveland – Photo by Behind The Buck Pass MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) – The Milwaukee Bucks may look different in the 2024–25 season as one of their key players may be moved this offseason. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there are “rumblings that the Bucks would like to …

On Thursday, JJ Redick has agreed to a four-year contract and will become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, it is one of the more surprising hires in recent NBA history. Redick has no coaching experience at the professional or collegiate level. He has never worked in a front office. While he had a lengthy …

Turkey, the Macy’s parade, the Detroit Lions at noon followed by the Dallas Cowboys in the late-afternoon window on national TV. All of these are Thanksgiving Day traditions. The Arkansas men’s basketball team? At least for 2024, the Razorbacks will reportedly be part of the holiday festivities when they play Illinois in a nationally televised game on CBS on Thanksgiving …

DeMar DeRozan adds his own wrinkle to Drake, Kendrick Lamar beef at Los Angeles show originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar sent shockwaves through the music world on Wednesday, hosting a one-night-only concert called “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends” at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., that widely aimed to diss Toronto rapper Drake, as …

Another high-profile opponent has been added to Arkansas basketball’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule, furthering the anticipation of the Razorback’s first season under John Calipari. The Razorbacks will be traveling to Kansas City to take on the Big 10’s Illinois on Thanksgiving Day at T-Mobile Center. It was first reported by 247Sports’ Jeremy Werner after Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman announced the …