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Steph stresses importance of extension, staying ‘Warrior for life’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Plenty has changed over the past few seasons for the Warriors and franchise legend Steph Curry. Longtime Splash Brother Klay Thompson is with the Dallas Mavericks, former general manager Bob Myers no longer is with the organization and Curry now enters his 16th NBA …

Steph has hilarious self-aware recounting of Olympics dagger shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry had a hilarious response when asked about his late-game heroics in Team USA’s gold medal game against France during the Paris Olympics. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day on Monday at Chase Center, Curry was asked if he saw that Kevin …

The NBA season is just a shade over three weeks away. Preseason basketball starts this Friday. Fantasy basketball diehards and mock drafters are already in full swing, however. Players’ average draft positions (ADP) can change significantly this early in the process. Below are six significant fantasy players that have seen their ADPs change meaningfully as of late. Fantasy basketball risers …

Draymond offers truth bomb on Warriors GM Dunleavy’s offseason moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is impressed with how the Warriors front office handled the always-turbulent NBA offseason. Speaking to reporters during Warriors Media Day, the 34-year-old gave his take on Golden State’s lack of significant roster moves. “To see them stand pat and say, ‘No, …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill spoke with the Cavaliers guard about his focus for the upcoming season, his expectations for the team under new head coach Kenny Atkinson and why he decided to sign an extension with Cleveland. Donovan joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of BodyArmor. View more Video Transcript Join us on behalf of body armor, Cleveland …

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 …

EL SEGUNDO — Dalton Knecht. Bronny James. That’s it for changes to this season’s Los Angeles Lakers roster, two rookies who may not be part of the regular rotation (Knecht has a chance if he shoots 3s like the Lakers hope and shows he can do more than just that). Essentially, the Lakers are running it back with a roster …

Former US presidents, football managers and Olympic athletes were among those paying tribute to Dikembe Mutombo following his death, hailing a man who leaves a legacy beyond the boundaries of a basketball court for those who follow in his giant footsteps. Shortly after the announcement of the 58-year-old’s death from brain cancer on Monday, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vincent Kompany …

The 2024-25 NBA season tips off on October 22 with a double-header between the Lakers-Timberwolves and Knicks-Celtics. With opening night just three weeks away, fantasy basketball season is officially upon us, meaning multiple platforms have released rankings. Maybe you already have a preferred platform, you’re playing on multiple platforms, or you’re still undecided. In any case, comparing rankings from multiple …

Why DeRozan believes ‘sky’s the limit’ for Kings in stacked West originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – It has been a busy summer for DeMar DeRozan. On top of joining a new team, he ventured on a cross-country book tour to promote “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm” – a remarkable memoir chronicling his struggle …

Chicago Bulls Media Day After sitting out two-and-a-half seasons and going through three left knee surgeries, Lonzo Ball wants back on the court — and says he’ll be ready opening night. The Bulls are being much more cautious, but would love to see him back on the court. At Media Day Monday, Ball talked about the surgeries and his hopes, …

The Knicks shocked the NBA world for the second time this offseason last Friday night, trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns. New York secured a star player at an especially-weak position, in hopes that the deal would propel them into contention, but had to sacrifice some major pieces in the process. While some consider Towns and …

The trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo is not yet official. With the Timberwolves over the luxury tax’s second apron and the Knicks hard capped at that same tax line, there are a lot of restrictions in the new CBA for this trade, forcing the sides to pull in Charlotte as a third …

How long NBA offseason brought underdog Warriors together originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – One after another, they strolled into the Chase Center interview room radiating a similar vibe. It was as if they’d been coached. Or read the 2024-25 version of the “How to be an Ideal Warrior” handbook. Nobody resorted to the old bromide …

Brandon Ingram doesn’t have the best fantasy basketball context around him this season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Picking the right players and knowing when to dodge the landmines are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. Yesterday, we covered the guards facing competition or injury concerns; today, we’ll zero in on three forwards to fade in fantasy basketball. …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! BOSTON CELTICS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Lonnie Walker IV, Baylor Scheierman Subtractions: Oshae Brissett, Svi Mykhailiuk Complete roster The Big Question: Are the Celtics as motivated to repeat? The Celtics posted …

8 things that stood out from 2024 Sixers media day originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia From silly to serious, there were many thousands of words to digest Monday at the Sixers’ annual media day in Camden, New Jersey. It’s certainly not comprehensive, but here are eight things that stood out: Age not just a number The Sixers have players …

The 2024-25 NBA season starts on Oct. 22. For the next few weeks, we’ll be breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams — plus, making our season predictions. Team-by-team previews East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Ducas Subtractions: Josh Giddey, Lindy Waters III, Bismack Biyombo, Gordon Hayward, Mike Muscala …

D’Angelo Russell attends Lakers media day at the UCLA Health Training Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day? The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about playing with his son, Bronny. Maybe you’d have splashed some down on Anthony Davis talking about …

Monk or Ellis? Kings excited for starting shooting guard competition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The biggest question looming over the Kings as they enter training camp Tuesday is who will be the starting two guard for the 2024-25 NBA season. If Kings coach Mike Brown and the rest of the team made one thing clear, …

Steph explains how A’s leaving Oakland ‘sucks’ for community originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry cares for Oakland. The Warriors superstar, entering season No. 16 with the franchise, spent a decade playing at Oracle Arena just feet away from the Coliseum and long has been involved with the community. The Athletics being the latest professional team to …

CAMDEN, NJ — The clinical Daryl Morey was reduced to something far less than he’s projected to be, or perhaps he was elevated for a moment, into a moment, as his victory lap was halted by the most sobering news. The 76ers president had been beckoned away during his media day appearance by team personnel, moments after it was announced …

Warriors’ offseason additions remind Steph, Draymond of 2021 moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Even though the Warriors failed to land either of their top offseason targets, first Paul George and then Lauri Markkanen, neither Stephen Curry nor Draymond Green seem dissatisfied with the team’s backup plan. The moves made by Golden State’s front office …

Steph slyly reveals favorite French word he learned at Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors guard Steph Curry gave Team USA his everything at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and helped the Americans return home with a gold medal. But that wasn’t all Curry took home from France. In talking to reporters Monday during Warriors Media Day, …