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Agent Rich Paul pushes back on Zach LaVine slander originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The entire NBA knows that the Chicago Bulls are shopping two-time All-Star guard Zach LaVine. It’s been a storyline for months, if not years. And the longer it drags on, the potential for messiness increases. Fingers can get …

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers Golden State watched 17.9 points a game and a 38.7% 3-point shooter — one especially dangerous on catch-and-shoot 3s — head to Dallas in the form of Klay Thompson. Enter Buddy Hield, who shot 38.6% from 3 last season (scoring 12.1 points a game), and is known for being particularly dangerous on catch-and-shoot attempts. …

The Knicks signed first-round draft pick Pacome Dadiet to 80 percent of a standard first-round contract on Thursday after paying $850,000 to Ratiopharm Ulm, Dadiet’s German club, as part of a buyout, per SNY’s Ian Begley. The deal saves New York roughly $900,000 under the 2024-25 hard cap because the buyout paid overseas doesn’t count towards the team’s salary. Dadiet …

Sixers send Hield to Warriors in sign-and-trade, acquire 2nd-round pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Buddy Hield is off to the Warriors and the Sixers are receiving a second-round pick as part of the deal. The team acquired the Mavericks’ 2031 second-rounder in a sign-and-trade sending Hield to Golden State, a source confirmed Thursday to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The …

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Report: Jazz unlikely to trade Markkanen amid Warriors buzz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Lauri Markkanen’s trade sweepstakes have taken a new twist – and it doesn’t favor either the Warriors or Kings. Golden State and Sacramento have been at the center of trade speculation regarding the Jazz forward, with reports characterizing the Warriors as the “aggressors” within …

The New York Knicks took a home run swing before the NBA Draft when they agreed to send the Brooklyn Nets five first-round picks, one swap and Bojan Bogdanovic in exchange for Mikal Bridges. The move made New York an instant championship contender, but it also created a somewhat uncomfortable financial limitation for the Knicks to deal with this season. …

Report: Kerr, Warriors assistant Demarco led Hield recruitment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors successfully courted Buddy Hield despite interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, but who exactly spearheaded Golden State’s triumphant pursuit of the sharpshooting guard? Warriors coach Steve Kerr and assistant Chris Demarco successfully convinced Hield to join the Warriors, the Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported …

Getty Images Luka Doncic just led the Dallas Mavericks on a surprise run to the NBA Finals, but now, he’s going to have to work even harder to get his native Slovenia into the Olympics. Slovenia did not earn a ticket to the Olympics during last summer’s FIBA World Cup, so it has to win admission through an Olympic Qualifying …

The Golden State Warriors have replaced one 3-point weapon with another. A few days after former Warrior Klay Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State has acquired Buddy Hield off a sign-and-trade agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to multiple reports. The deal is guaranteed for two years with $18 million guaranteed, followed by …

Why Native American heritage fuels newest Warrior Waters III originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sitting by the pool on family vacation in Mexico, Lindy Waters III learned his life was about to change the morning of the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft. Born in Norman, Okla., all the 26-year-old has known is the Sooner State. That …

Kings a ‘sneak’ candidate to sign DeRozan in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As NBA free agency continues to unfold, the Kings are in contention to land a big-name superstar. Sacramento is a “sneak” candidate to sign guard DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reported on Wednesday. (h/t Bleacher Report) “I think the Kings have a move …

Report: Hield believed Warriors have better chance to win than Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ reported acquisition of Buddy Hield also dealt a humiliating blow to a division rival who were interested in adding the sharpshooting guard. Hield ultimately chose Golden State over the Los Angeles Lakers because he believes the Warriors offered a better …

The Golden State Warriors are acquring Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania. Hield, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, split last season between the Indiana Pacers and the 76ers after a midseason trade. Now, he will move to the Bay Area and join a very fitting team.  Hield is getting $21 …

Report: Warriors acquire Hield in sign-and-trade with 76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a handful of free agent agreements, the Warriors roster churn continued with another notable move. Golden State is acquiring sharpshooting guard Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Thursday, citing sources. The Warriors reportedly will be sending …

Report: Warriors ‘aggressors’ in Markkanen trade sweepstakes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly are all in on trading for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. So much so, that Golden State might be the frontrunner to land the 7-foot big man’s services. The Warriors are the “aggressors” among teams currently discussing a trade for Markkanen with the …

Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA earlier this season for violating its gambling policy. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a felony in the United States connected to the sports betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA, according to The Associated Press. Federal prosecutors named Porter …

Draymond shed tears after hearing of Klay’s Warriors departure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the aftermath of Klay Thompson’s shocking decision to leave the Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks, Draymond Green pinpointed the moment that left him in tears. Speaking on his eponymous podcast, Green expressed his complicated feelings after seeing Steph Curry’s touching Instagram tribute to …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss the second apron in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement and its impact on and off the court. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh takes a look at how the Lakers’ second round draft pick – selected 55th overall at this year’s draft – would beat the odds simply by playing more than a handful of games at the sport’s top level. View more Video Transcript I’m Tom Haberstroh. And you’re watching the big number. Today’s big number …

BASKET-FRANCE-PRESSER Around the globe, teams are gearing up for the Paris Olympics. For 24 of those squads, the next two weeks mean Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, where they are trying to earn one of four remaining spots in the Olympic tournament (Greece with Giannis Antetokounmpo looks good, Slovenia with Luka Doncic is going to need some big games to keep their …

Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this extra long episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine recap the last few days of free agency, including LeBron James’ ill-fated plans to take a paycut in hopes of the Lakers adding another star to the roster. Klay Thompson, who …

Lakers forward LeBron James’ career seems destined to end the same way Kobe Bryant’s did, with a lot of losses and no shot at a championship. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) The Lakers give an aging star a generous contract extension that ensures he will retire in their uniform. The Lakers know this contract will restrict their ability to win …

Report: Klay felt joining Lakers was too similar to re-joining Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson needed a fresh start after spending 13 years with the Warriors, and the Dallas Mavericks offered that. The Los Angeles Lakers, however, didn’t. After it was reported that Thompson narrowed his free-agent decision down to the Mavericks and Lakers, many …

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to return to Los Angeles Lakers, CBS Sports NBA insider Bill Reiter confirmed. The deal will pay James his maximum salary for the 2024-25 season, but include a player option for the 2025-26 season, giving James flexibility about his future plans. The deal also includes a no-trade clause, a contractual …