Yearly Archives: 2024

Will LeBron and Bronny James make history Tuesday? Lakers won’t say

Lakers guard Bronny James steps onto the court as his father and teammate LeBron James greets him in a preseason game. (William Liang / Associated Press) The Lakers open their season Tuesday against Minnesota, the first of a schedule full of games against the best teams in the Western Conference where the margins in the standings are almost assuredly going …

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Blue Devils take flight in exhibition

Blue Devils take flight in exhibition Duke runs through Lincoln (Pa.) in first chance to play somebody other than themselves (Photo by USA Today Sports) DURHAM – Maybe stale is the wrong word for it. Duke’s players certainly aren’t going to say they dislike practicing against each other. But there was some undeniable relief for the Blue Devils when they …

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Alperen Şengün reportedly agrees with Rockets to $185M extension amid flurry of deals ahead of Monday deadline

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 17: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets works to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of a preseason game at Toyota Center on October 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User …

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Eddie House: Why C’s bench should be even better in 2024-25

Eddie House: Why C’s bench should be even better in 2024-25 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics bench was widely considered a weakness to start the 2023-24 season. By the end of the championship campaign, it had established itself as one of the best second units in the league. The “Stay Ready Crew” will again play a …

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Moody, Warriors share mutual respect that led to contract extension

Moody, Warriors share mutual respect that led to contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Respect means a lot to Moses Moody and always has, ever since he had a conversation with Stephen Curry’s security guard as a Warriors rookie three years ago. The message? Be respected by the people that you respect. “That really …

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Brown: ‘Very fitting’ Bill Russell has Boston bridge named after him

Brown: ‘Very fitting’ Bill Russell has Boston bridge named after him originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The City of Boston renamed the North Washington Street Bridge after Celtics legend Bill Russell at a special ceremony Monday, and one of the people in attendance was C’s superstar Jaylen Brown. The bridge’s name has officially been changed to the “William Felton …

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Embiid doing quite a bit behind the scenes as Sixers-Bucks opener nears

Embiid doing quite a bit behind the scenes as Sixers-Bucks opener nears originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — As the clock ticks toward the 2024-25 Sixers’ season opener, it seems fair to say Joel Embiid looks like himself. Following the Sixers’ practice Monday, Embiid did extensive, sweat-heavy work. During a half-court 3-on-3 session with members of the …

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Michigan basketball opens Dusty May era with rout of Oakland — and a lot of 3-pointers

If Michigan basketball‘s first game under new head coach Dusty May is any indication, the Wolverines’ attack will definitely be different. In the debut of May, hired from Florida Atlantic in the spring, U-M attempted 35 3s, one more than their 2-point attempts, in rolling over Oakland, 92-48, in an exhibition game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday …

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Jalen Suggs, Magic reportedly agree to 5-year, $150M extension

Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Suggs, 23, is approaching his fourth NBA season. He was a second-team All-Defensive Team selection last season. The Magic selected Suggs with the No. 5 pick in the 2021 draft after his standout freshman season at Gonzaga that …

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Report: Rockets, Jalen Green agree to 3-year, $106M extension

Jalen Green has agreed to a lucrative extension to his rookie contract. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) The Houston Rockets and guard Jalen Green have agreed to a three-year, $106-million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports, citing Green’s CAA agents. The deal will include a third-year player option, according to the report. Green, 22, is approaching his fourth NBA …

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Where Steph’s MVP odds stand entering 2024-25 season

Where Steph’s MVP odds stand entering 2024-25 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NBA MVP has become an international award in recent years, and oddsmakers expect that trend to continue this upcoming season. The last six MVP awards have been handed out to players born outside the U.S., with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić earning the honor for …

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