Monthly Archives: September 2024

Kawhi Leonard plans on playing in Clippers’ season opener

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The goal, Kawhi Leonard said Monday at the Clippers’ media day at Intuit Dome, is to play in the team’s regular-season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 23 in Inglewood. Leonard continues to deal with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee, leading some uncertainty about when he’ll be healthy …

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NBA media day live updates: LeBron and Bronny James headline Lakers media day

In collaboration with the Los Angeles Clippers, Team USA removed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard from its roster for the Paris Olympics, citing chronic soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. “We’re taking it day by day,” Leonard told reporters when asked on media day how soon he might be able to play. “Everything’s been going great for the …

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Kuminga reveals Mutombo’s significant impact on his NBA journey

Kuminga reveals Mutombo’s significant impact on his NBA journey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo’s sudden passing on Monday morning rocked the basketball world, with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga among those blindsided by the tragic news. Kuminga, who like Mutombo, was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, detailed how impactful …

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‘Pure joy’ – James revitalised by playing alongside son

Lebron James is set to play in a record-equalling 22nd NBA season [Getty Images] Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James says the prospect of playing with his eldest son Bronny has given him “a lot of life”. James is embarking upon a record-equalling 22nd season in the NBA and is set to make history by taking to the court with …

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The Knicks will look different after Karl-Anthony Towns deal. They might feel different, too.

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Josh Hart is rarely at a loss for words. But for a second on Monday morning … well, he needed a second. With the reported blockbuster trade sending All-Star forward Julius Randle and sharpshooting guard Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota in exchange for All-Star sharpshooting big man Karl-Anthony Towns evidently not yet consummated, New York could not introduce …

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UConn’s first 2025 commit is five-star guard Darius Adams

UConn landed its first commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Monday, when five-star guard Darius Adams committed to the defending champion Huskies. Adams chose head coach Dan Hurley’s juggernaut over fellow finalists Tennessee and a number of other high-major scholarship offers. Below, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy explores what UConn is getting in the 6-foot-5 Adams as well as …

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Draymond forcefully refutes concerns about his Warriors availability

Draymond forcefully refutes concerns about his Warriors availability originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Members of the Warriors organization and Dub Nation always have to worry about whether forward Draymond Green will be available during any given NBA season. After all, the four-time NBA champion served two separate suspensions and missed a total of 27 games last season. Green, …

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Warriors prepared for next chapter without Klay as new season begins

Warriors prepared for next chapter without Klay as new season begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The excitement of a new NBA season permeated throughout Chase Center on Monday as the Warriors welcomed the commotion of Media Day – and with it, the team’s first campaign without Klay Thompson. But that doesn’t mean the Splash …

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Sixers sign Isaiah Mobley and Jordan Tucker to Exhibit 10 contracts

Sixers sign Isaiah Mobley and Jordan Tucker to Exhibit 10 contracts originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A day before kicking off training camp, the Sixers officially added two players to their roster. The team on Monday announced the signings of Isaiah Mobley and Jordan Tucker. Both Mobley and Tucker are on Exhibit 10 contracts, a source told NBC Sports …

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Five bold predictions for 2024-25 NBA season

The 2024-25 NBA season is going to be unpredictable. We’ve already seen one All-NBA player traded for another — Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo — before training camps even opened. This season feels wide open, with more contending teams entering the season than we have seen in a long time. Ultimately, this season may follow form, and …

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