Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, and coach JJ Redick answer questions during a preseason news conference in El Segundo Wednesday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The banners above the practice court, the names of legends on the wall and, most important, the trophies in Jeanie Buss’ window in the Lakers’ practice facility tell the story of the team’s …

There are few high school freshmen who are ready to step into a major role, especially for a Class 4A program ranked in the top-5 in the state. But that is exactly what Jalen Haralson did in the 2021-22 season for Fishers, fitting into a veteran team that finished 21-3. When Westfield’s Braden Smith burned through the sectional on the …

Outside of Steph, Warriors’ NBA All-Star future looks foggy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Not long before they became the biggest bully in the NBA, the Warriors sustained one of the league’s most ignominious streaks, one that extended even beyond their humiliating 13-year playoff drought. Golden State went a league-record 15 years without an All-Star. No starter, no …

Why Mazzulla thinks Tatum’s Olympic benching was ‘a gift’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum just won his first NBA championship in a season where he was voted first team All-NBA for the third consecutive year. And yet, he should still have plenty of motivation and hunger entering the 2024-25 season. The great players always have that chip …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball expert Dan Titus for a full preview of the 2024-25 NBA season. The guys start by talking about Victor Wembanyama, who Dan says …

1. Izzo’s comments Tuesday on his team and program are worth noting EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo said a couple things that stood out Tuesday during his first press conference of his 30th season as Michigan State’s head men’s basketball coach. No. 1, nearly right off the bat, was this: “I think we’re a lot tougher team than we were last …

Continuity for the win! That’s the picture the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to paint heading into training camp. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back and healthy, Damian Lillard is more comfortable and settled, and Doc Rivers will have a full training camp as coach, and this team is ready to contend. However, look closely at that picture and it appears Father Time …

Jaylen Brown is no longer a sneaker free agent. He belongs to his own team, creating his own independent brand. The Boston Celtics star is taking pre-orders for his new signature shoe, Rover, launched under his new performance brand and sneaker company 741, which will fuse “advanced technology and minimalist design.” The reigning NBA Finals MVP is the latest star …

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus predicts Jalen Johnson is bound for a statement year in 2024-25. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Hoop heads! We’re back with more breakouts as we gear up for fantasy basketball draft season. We covered breakout guards on Monday, and today we’ll talk about the forwards who will level up for fantasy managers this season. The …

GP2, Warriors both hoping for comeback 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With so much of last season’s chatter focusing on the frequent unavailability of Draymond Green and the seemingly distracted Andrew Wiggins, the absences of another key member of the Warriors’ rotation were practically relegated to footnotes. Remember Gary Payton II? Remember how impactful he …

Sep. 25—With the 2024-25 season tipping off in less than two months, the Illini’s full schedule has now been released with a 29-game slate on tap for Shauna Green’s third Illinois team. We’ll preview each of the Illini’s nonconference opponents. Today, we wrap up this series with a look at Southern Indiana and Southern. ➜ . The do-everything 5-foot-9 guard …

Indiana has locked in its future direction with contract extensions for Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam this summer, surrounding them with quality role players such as Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith and T.J. McConnell in a coach in Rick Carlisle designed up-tempo system. It worked well enough to get the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago. Where does …

The list of special guests for the Alabama-Georgia college football weekend just got longer. There’s a concert from former American Idol star Lauren Alaina. An appearance from presidential candidate Donald Trump. Maybe even a visit from Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Bud, alongside the College GameDay crew. Per reports from On3, three sought-after Alabama basketball recruits will touch down in Tuscaloosa, too. …

Lester Quinones agrees to join Sixers on two-way contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Former Warriors guard Lester Quinones is set to move east and join the Sixers. Quinones has agreed to a two-way contract with the team, a source confirmed Wednesday to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported the news. To create the two-way slot …

TALLAHASSEE – Florida State’s 20-game ACC schedule for the 2024-25 season begins with a road game at defending conference champion NC State (December 7), one home ACC game in December against Louisville (December 21), its first ever conference road trip to California to play at conference members Cal (January 22) and Stanford (January 25) and a Big Monday game against …

Scalabrine: Derrick White could be even better after Olympic experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Derrick White took his game to another level for the Boston Celtics last season, and it’s one of the reasons why they won their first NBA championship since 2008. Brian Scalabrine thinks White could ascend even higher during the upcoming 2024-25 campaign. Why is …

Report: Veteran forward Knox, Warriors agree to one-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors bolstered their roster depth ahead of training camp. Veteran forward Kevin Knox agreed to a one-year contract with Golden State, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday, citing sources. Free agent F Kevin Knox has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden …

Moody quietly one of Warriors’ more interesting camp storylines originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Lost in the shuffle of Klay Thompson’s donut of a scoreless 0-of-10 shooting performance in what would be his final game with the Warriors, a fitting 24-point blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament to end a disappointing season for …

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In what ways can Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey improve for 2024-25 Sixers? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2024-25 Sixers will begin training camp on Oct. 1 in the Bahamas. As that date approaches, we’ll dive into several significant topics for the team in Nick Nurse’s second season as head coach. We’ve looked so far at: Next up: In what …

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Every year, a new class of rookies enter the NBA ready to make a name for themselves and help fantasy hoops managers in the process. Last season, Victor Wembanyama finished sixth in per-game fantasy value, while Chet Holmgren finished 32nd. Jalen Williams finished inside the top 75 for the 2022-23 season, while Paolo Banchero came in at 136. For the …

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus predicts Jalen Johnson is bound for a statement year in the 2024-25 NBA season. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Hoop heads! We’re back with more breakouts as we gear up for fantasy basketball draft season. We covered breakout guards on Monday and today, we’ll talk about the forwards who will level up for fantasy managers …

As we near the start of a new season of Knicks basketball, it’s a ripe time for previews, predictions and bold takes. Expectations for the franchise haven’t been this high in over a decade, and while it’ll take the full roster, coaching staff and front office to meet them, there’s one name who should be written in ink as the …

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