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Starter? Sixth man? Podz ready to contribute regardless of his role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – The first player to ever replace Klay Thompson in the Warriors’ starting lineup wasn’t an established NBA star. Coach Steve Kerr didn’t choose a veteran, but a rookie who was 10 days away from turning 21 years old. Thompson …

After a strong start to his summer league debut, Zach Edey more than made up for a late blunder on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Remarkably, it wasn’t quite enough to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to the win. The former Purdue star, who the Grizzlies selected with the No. 9 overall pick in what was probably the most surprising …

Bronny surprised by Bay Area crowd’s support in his Lakers/NBA debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Bronny James received a warm reception in his NBA Summer League debut despite his Los Angeles Lakers squaring off with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center, the home of their division-rival Warriors. James, the son of four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, made …

Lakers guard Bronny James drives toward the basket during a California Classic game against the Kings on Saturday. (Nic Coury / Associated Press) Bronny James will sit out the Lakers’ summer league game Sunday, the team confirmed. Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet was the first to report that James had swelling in his left knee and will be held out …

DeRozan-Fox pairing gives Kings NBA’s top two fourth-quarter scorers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Scoring in the fourth quarter should be a lighter ask for the Kings next season. With the addition of DeMar DeRozan, who joined Sacramento on Saturday via a sign-and-trade deal with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs, the Kings now house the NBA’s …

Klay’s No. 11 Warriors jersey receives massive price cut at team store originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Now that the dust has settled on the Klay Thompson sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors are doing some serious housecleaning. As reported by Danny Emerman and Dave McMenamin at the start of the California Classic at Chase Center, Golden …

2024 USAB Men’s Portraits LAS VEGAS — Two of Team USA’s biggest stars, Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, have not been practicing with the team the first couple of days, although for very different reasons. Tatum had an excused absence for personal reasons, coach Steve Kerr said, adding that the defending NBA champion would join the team and be ready …

Lakers star LeBron James listens to a question from a reporter during a media session at Team USA training camp Saturday in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus / Associated Press) LeBron James said he wanted to give the Lakers something back by taking close to $3 million less in his deal to keep the team from the salary cap’s second apron. …

Bronny James did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ California Classic summer league game on Sunday due to trace swelling in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. The rookie, who made his debut with the team on Saturday in their loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center in San Francisco, was held out as a …

2024 Sacramento Kings Draft Pick Devin Carter is not suited up and on the court with the Sacramento Kings summer team at the California Classic this weekend. Next week, while those Kings are competing in Las Vegas, Carter will be undergoing surgery. Carter is expected to undergo shoulder surgery next week, a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic …

Boogie Ellis gives Kings game-changing, chip-on-shoulder energy in win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Boogie Ellis wasn’t mad when he saw Bronny James get picked in the 2024 NBA Draft, even though Ellis had better stats in college than his more infamous USC teammate did. Ellis was happy for James, but definitely is using the slight …

Anthony Edwards had a breakout season while leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals. Now he says it’s his turn to lead Team USA. The 22-year-old NBA All-Star was asked on Sunday where he fits into Team USA’s roster as it prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics. He intends to play the same role he does in Minnesota …

What we learned as Kings’ new faces shine in California Classic win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – With their first-round draft pick unavailable while awaiting shoulder surgery, the Kings again turned to a few of their young players and prospects to shoulder the load in a lopsided 85-59 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the …

DeRozan amazingly played with Kings draft pick Carter’s dad in 2011 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan’s arrival to Sacramento comes with an amazing full-circle moment for the Kings’ new veteran guard/forward. Headed into his 16th NBA season, the 34-year-old not only has been a consistent offensive force throughout his career but has shared the hardwood floor …

How Dunleavy has impressed Kerr in ‘difficult’ Warriors offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – His statue one day will be visited by droves of fans outside Chase Center. When Klay Thompson’s playing career comes to an end, his jersey will hang from the rafters among the franchise’s all-time greats. No Warrior will ever wear No. …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, talks with Team USA assistant coach Chip Engelland during a practice at training camp in Las Vegas. (Joe Amati / NBAE via Getty Images) Speaking to the media for the first time since his postseason was cut short in the first round of the playoffs, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said his injured knee was feeling …

Why winning Olympic gold medal would mean ‘everything’ to Steph originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – Steph Curry is a perfect 17-0 in a Team USA Men’s Basketball jersey. None of those wins have come on the Olympic stage. All were during the FIBA World Cup, with his most recent win wearing red, white and blue …

Kings’ DeRozan jackpot marks promising beginning for Sacramento originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In 106-degree weather on a beaming July evening, Kings fans paraded around the DoCo area just outside Golden 1 Center. When the doors finally opened for the Kings’ California Classic game against the Chinese National Team on Saturday, so did fans’ eyes, ears and hearts. …

After his healthiest regular season in years, Kawhi Leonard’s postseason ended like so many have before — in street clothes with an injury. Now, two months after missing the final three Clippers playoff games with nagging knee inflammation, Leonard is prepping with Team USA for the Summer Olympics in Paris. So what do the Clippers think about their oft-injured star …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill sat down with the superstar guard at USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas to discuss his first run with the Olympic team and what it’ll mean to be on the same squad as his longtime rival LeBron James. Watch the complete interview on Yahoo Sports’ YouTube page. View more Video …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill sat down with the superstar guard at USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas to discuss his reaction to losing his Splash Brother – who is now on the Dallas Mavericks – in addition to his own future with the Golden State Warriors organization. Watch the complete interview on Yahoo Sports’ …

Getty Images SAN FRANCISCO — Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht struggled to find a rhythm for the second consecutive day in the California Classic as L.A. fell to the Golden State Warriors 92-68 on Sunday. After finishing 3-of-12 from the floor in the event’s first game on Saturday, Knecht finished with 12 points on 3-of-13 shooting in 22 minutes …

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht, right, prepares to release a jump shot while defended by Warriors forward Ethan Thompson. (Nic Coury / Associated Press) The Lakers’ start to the first weekend of summer league play has been unkind and plagued with inconsistency as they dropped back-to-back games in the California Classic at the Chase Center. With a quiet performance on offense …

What we learned as Warriors thrash Lakers in California Classic win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors closed out the weekend portion of the California Classic summer league with a routine 92-68 thrashing of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Chase Center. It was the second consecutive rout, following a 39-point win over …

The remaining four spots in the 2024 Olympic Games have been claimed, with Brazil, Greece, Spain, and, now, Puerto Rico punching their tickets to Paris on Sunday. At four tournaments around the world this week, 24 teams have competed for those spots. Eight remained when Sunday began with games in Latvia, Greece, Spain and Puerto Rico to determine the full …