Klay implies Warriors breakup necessary, as he was ready for change originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson finally spoke Tuesday about his surprising Warriors departure. At his Dallas Mavericks’ introductory press conference, sitting alongside fellow free-agent signees Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes, Thompson provided honest answers about his mindset during a turbulent 2023-24 NBA season and why …

Getty Images Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension worth a projected $224 million, his agents told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. If he makes an All-NBA team next season, that projection will bump up to $269 million, with a first-year salary that equals 30% of the 2025-26 salary cap. The contract does not …

Breaking up is hard to do. Sometimes, it’s a long time coming. That was the case with Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, who failed to reach agreement on a new contract this offseason after 13 years and four NBA championships together. Now Thompson’s a Dallas Maverick. And he’s ready to turn the page. The Mavericks introduced Thompson alongside …

Gary Trent Jr. is arguably the best player still available on the free-agent market, and he might have already passed on the best offer he will get. Before they made several other transactions, the Toronto Raptors would have re-signed him on a deal that would have paid him an annual salary of around $15 million, but that offer is no …

Indiana basketball went 19-14 and ended the 2023-24 season ranked No. 91 on KenPom, its worst finish since 2010 when the program was still recovering from NCAA sanctions. The consternation after a lost season mixed with an influx of green-laced resources has crescendoed almost flawlessly in the transfer portal. Coach Mike Woodson, armed with a war chest, hit the portal …

How Monk’s Kings re-signing shows NBA can be more than business originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Born and raised more than 2,000 miles away, Malik Monk has found a new home in Sacramento. It was one of the main reasons the Arkansas native decided to take less money elsewhere in NBA free agency and re-sign with the Kings. …

At his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Mikal Bridges told reporters it was “surreal” to reunite with his college teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo on the New York Knicks. Leading up to the blockbuster trade between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, Bridges did not think such a deal would actually happen, he said.  He did, however, …

Grousbeck talks new Celtics jersey sponsor, cracks Tatum contract joke originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ eventful offseason continued Tuesday with another update on the business front. The Celtics announced a multi-year partnership with the Rhode Island-based insurance company Amica, which will replace Vistaprint as the team’s jersey patch partner beginning in the 2024-25 season. The start …

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Read DeMar DeRozan’s full goodbye message to Chicago, Bulls fans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago DeMar DeRozan has officially said goodbye to Chicago. One day after the Bulls finalized the sign and trade deal to send DeRozan to the Kings, the talented scorer posted a farewell message to the city, Bulls fans and the organization. “And I say Chi …

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Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt discuss whether Caitlin Clark’s chances to win Rookie of the Year are real, or if her turnover issues will hold her back. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or …

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Warriors’ Jackson-Davis holds his own against Team USA’s best big men originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – There was a sequence Monday during Team USA’s second and final scrimmage against the USA Select Team that highlights the many valuable lessons Trayce Jackson-Davis can take back home to San Francisco. The second-year Warriors center set a high …

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How NBA experts rate Warriors’ free agency moves thus far originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been a busy NBA free-agency period for Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy, from franchise icon Klay Thompson departing for the Dallas Mavericks to acquiring a few new faces for Golden State. The Warriors acquired both Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield in …

Getty Images Shaqir O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is transferring to Florida A&M. The Rattlers announced O’Neal’s addition Monday night after he spent his first three seasons at Texas Southern. A 6-foot-8 forward, O’Neal will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Unlike his physically imposing father, Shaqir is more perimeter-oriented. He hit 6 of 21 attempts from …

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1 Celtics The Celtics just lost a total of three playoff games on their way to the 2024 title. They’re bringing everyone back. Let’s not make this difficult. — 64-18 2 Thunder OKC addressed its one weakness (rebounding) by signing Isaiah Hartenstein and added to its already lethal stable of perimeter defenders by trading for Alex Caruso. This looks like …

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How NBA experts rate Kings’ DeRozan deal, other free agency moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NBA free agency is well underway, and the Kings have plenty to show for it. In addition to bringing back Malik Monk on a four-year, $78 million contract, Sacramento also re-signed Alex Len and landed six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan in a …

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 102-92. Jared McCain, the 16th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAhXExgZ71U Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Philadelphia 76ers set up a number of big moves when they sent James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in October. The most obvious consequence of the deal was creating the cap space that they would later use to not only sign superstar Paul George, but key role players like Kelly Oubre Jr., Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond. They …

BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana basketball team announced its full nonconference schedule Tuesday morning. The Hoosiers open the year with a midweek matchup against SIU-Edwardsville on Nov. 6 at Assembly Hall. An exhibition game wasn’t announced, but the program will likely host at least one tune-up before the season-opener. Indiana’s schedule only includes one high major opponent, South Carolina, outside the Battle 4 Atlantis …

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