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LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant’s state of mind, happiness and wanderlust always seem to be up for discussion, and even though athletes like him are trained to ignore the noise, it gets to him. Because in large part, he knows it gets to fans and how they view him. Durant is on the verge of his fourth Olympics and to …

The Sacramento Kings aren’t exactly known for drawing big-name veteran stars, but late Saturday night, they pulled the trigger on one of the most accomplished players the team has ever acquired. In a three-team sign-and-trade, the Kings landed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls. They sent Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick swap to the Spurs. …

Warriors two-way guard Beekman passes eye test in summer league debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – A two-way NBA contract can be like an internship, a young player learning while watching others do what they’ve been doing for a year or more. It’s a foot in the door. Reece Beekman, who on Wednesday signed a …

LeBron James has officially re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced late Saturday night. This was obviously expected, as the widespread assumption all offseason had been that he would stay put, and reports to that effect surfaced on Thursday. Saturday’s announcement makes it official, but what is more pertinent here are the details of the contract that James …

How reported DeRozan addition affects Kings’ NBA luxury-tax situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Kings reportedly acquired DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign-and-trade, where exactly does that leave Sacramento when it comes to the NBA’s luxury tax? DeRozan reportedly signed a three-year, $76 million contract with the Kings, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Saturday — ESPN’s Adrian …

Suns’ Booker addresses reality of Klay playing in non-Warriors jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – The night of Oct. 25, 2022 was an uncharacteristic one for Klay Thompson. The now former Warriors shooting guard, in his 12th NBA season, was ejected for the first time in the third quarter of an eventual 29-point loss to …

Warriors announce Klay, Hield, Anderson moves in historic six-team trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson officially is a member of the Dallas Mavericks after the Warriors announced the sign-and-trade as part of the first-ever six-team deal also involving the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets. The Warriors have acquired forward Kyle Anderson from …

DeMar DeRozan is set to join the Sacramento Kings through a sign-and-trade agreement, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, is a three-year, $70-plus million agreement, and will send Harrison Barnes to the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls will receive former first-round pick Chris Duarte and two second-round picks for cooperating in the deal. …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill sat down with the superstar forward at USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas to discuss the reports that the Phoenix Suns would consider dealing the 14-time NBA All-Star. View more Video Transcript Now you guys haven’t won the last games since you’ve gotten to Phoenix. There’s been some talk, some …

DeMar DeRozan’s stellar Bulls tenure closes with trade to Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich DeMar DeRozan’s stellar, three-season tenure with the Chicago Bulls is over. The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a sign-and-trade acquisition of the six-time All-Star, including two appearances with the Bulls, in a three-team transaction with the San Antonio …

Reports: Kings land DeRozan in sign-and-trade; Barnes, Duarte dealt away originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Chicago Bulls to acquire six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps reported Saturday, citing sources. In the agreed-upon three-team trade, the Kings will send Harrison Barnes to the San …

Kerr thanks Klay, understands why Warriors icon decided to leave originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – Steve Kerr’s current main responsibility is ensuring a historically stacked group of superstars for Team USA Men’s Basketball gets the job done at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and brings home the gold. The Warriors’ coach also isn’t oblivious to …

How Kings did vs. Bronny in his Lakers NBA summer league debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Oversized headphones on his ears and dressed in full Lakers gold as he geared up for his NBA Summer League debut, rookie Bronny James looked so much like his famous father it caused some people at Chase Center to do a …

How Spurs’ Graham trade could help Kings finalize DeRozan deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The first part of the domino effect the Kings might need to pull off a major blockbuster move this offseason might have fallen Saturday morning. The San Antonio Spurs are trading Devonte Graham and a second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN’s Adrian …

After Isaiah Hartenstein signed his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder (which will pay him $30 million next season and $28.5 million in 2025-26, with a $28.5 million team option in 2026-27) on Saturday, the 26-year-old big man said it was tough to leave the New York Knicks. Hartenstein had the best season of his career in New York, which …

Bulls announce signings as NBA moratorium lifts originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The NBA’s moratorium on free agent signings ended Saturday, allowing moves already reported to become “officially official” in lighthearted parlance used frequently amongst fans and writers of the league. That means the Chicago Bulls issued official news releases on the …

Getty Images LeBron James told reporters on Saturday that playing with his son, Bronny James, on the Los Angeles Lakers will be a “dream come true.” The elder James is currently in Las Vegas with Team USA for a training camp ahead of the Paris Olympics, which get underway later this month.  Here are LeBron’s full comments: “Obviously it’s a …

When the Knicks decided to sign Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency two years ago, it was expected that he’d come in and serve as a complimentary big man off the bench alongside Mitchell Robinson. With Robinson’s continued struggles with the injury-bug, though, Hartenstein ended up taking on an even bigger role than expected and he established himself as a key …

Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant has reached an agreement on a deal to become the associate head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, SNY’s NBA Insider Ian Begley has confirmed. Sources have told Begley that since Bryant was still in the middle of his deal with the Knicks, ownership had to sign off on any contract for him to leave the Big …

Early in the fourth quarter in Saturday’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals game against Finland, Spain found itself in an uncomfortable position. It wasn’t facing an insurmountable deficit — it was down 61-56 — but momentum was decidedly on Finland’s side. To that point, Finland had scored 16 of the game’s last 18 points. The stakes were simple: Lose, in front …

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies Devonte’ Graham is about to be a free agent. He was set to make $12.7 million with the Spurs this season, but with Chris Paul and just drafted Stephon Castle on the roster, San Antonio doesn’t need a pricy third guard. So, the Spurs agreed to send Graham and a second round to Charlotte, …

Getty Images Free agent forward Miles Bridges will re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year, $75 million deal, agent Rich Paul told The Athletic’s Shams Charania on Saturday. There is neither a team option nor a player option in the deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bridges, 26, has spent his entire career with Charlotte since arriving there in …

After signing first-round pick Pacome Dadiet earlier in the week, the Knicks have now signed second-round pick Tyler Kolek — making history in the process. As reported by SNY’s Ian Begley on Friday night, Kolek’s contract with New York sets an NBA record for the most guaranteed money for a second-round selection as the rookie will make $6.6 million guaranteed. …

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks – Game One Milwaukee picked up Malik Beasley on a steal after he had a down season with the Lakers, and last season he bounced back shooting 41.3% from 3 while scoring 11.3 points a game. That performance earned Beasley a bigger payday. Beasley is signing with the Pistons on a one-year, $6 million deal, …

Four spots are up for grabs in the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday. At four tournaments around the world this week, 24 teams have competed for those spots. Eight will remain by Sunday with games in Latvia, Greece, Spain and Puerto Rico to determine the full field in Paris. Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other familiar …