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Report: Jared McCain, Sacramento-born Duke star, works out for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 2024 NBA Draft right around the corner, could the Kings look to put a geographical connection to good use at No. 13 overall? The team hosted top draft prospect and star Duke guard Jared McCain, who was born in Sacramento, for …

NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama was still the name on the tip of everyone’s tongue at Tuesday’s NBA Draft availability, even though he’s no longer the star of this particular show. Such is life when Wednesday’s first round of the draft lacks spice and recognizable names. But it’s also the case when players in the running for the first pick …

One-and-done players have accounted for a majority of the NBA Draft lottery selections over the past decade, but there are still numerous examples of older players coming into the league and making an immediate impact. This year’s draft class is teeming with questions from top to bottom, and NBA decision-makers could lean on experience to find the next hidden gem.  …

NEW YORK — Twenty-four top NBA Draft prospects entered the second floor ballroom of Lotte New York Palace on Tuesday afternoon, all hopeful to hear their names called in the first round of Wednesday night’s event. Alex Sarr, the 7-foot-1 phenom who last played for Perth of Australia’s NBL, declined Altanta’s efforts to host him for a workout, but told …

McCollum tabs Warriors as best fit for PG13 if he values winning originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area No NBA team has had more success over the past 12 seasons than the Warriors. Which is why, if Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George becomes available this offseason via trade or free agency, Golden State might be near the top …

Bulls’ Josh Giddey declines comment on closed investigations into off-court matter originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich New Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey declined to comment Tuesday when asked what he had learned following investigations by the Newport Beach (Calif.) police department and NBA for allegations that the then-Thunder player had an inappropriate …

Free agency doesn’t start until June 30, but with the NBA Draft starting on Wednesday, trade rumors are starting to heat up around the league. We’ve already gotten one trade in the books, as the Bulls sent Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, but we’re sure to get even bigger deals as teams prepare for the next two …

How Warriors, Dunleavy should benefit from two-day NBA draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Every penny counts. Every return from advertising revenue brings a smile to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league offices. The NBA draft, this year, for the first time is a two-day event, aiming to emulate the NFL’s multi-day cash-cow event. …

Every year feels like the same refrain is said about the Western Conference: it’s deeper than ever. But this past season that couldn’t have been more true. It took until the last day of the regular season to figure out who would earn the No. 1 seed between the Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves. The play-in round featured matchups with LeBron …

How Brad Stevens and Celtics are approaching the NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Brad Stevens is back to business after celebrating the Boston Celtics’ 18th championship. The C’s president of basketball operations will resume front-office duties Wednesday night at the 2024 NBA Draft. Boston enters the event with the 30th and 54th overall picks. Stevens has yet …

RALEIGH, N.C. — Few players in recent memory have done more with unexpected opportunities afforded to them like DJ Burns has over the past three-plus months. The NC State star became one of the biggest deals in college sports after the Wolfpack won nine straight elimination games in March and made arguably the most unexpected Final Four run in the …

Stevens details Porzingis’ unlikely path to playing in Game 5 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Kristaps Porzingis delivered an all-time quote after suffering a leg injury in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals. “We will do everything we can to be back and moving well,” the Boston Celtics big man said. “I’ll die out there if we need.” …

The Western Conference was essentially an eight-month cage match between 10 ultra-competitive teams. The East? The Boston Celtics seemingly had it wrapped up somewhere around Thanksgiving. Their main competitors got hurt, fired coaches or just generally disappointed. Boston held a 14-game lead in the standings when the regular season concluded. They lost twice against their conference opponents in the playoffs. …

The NBA draft takes place this week and many fans will be eager to find out where LeBron James’ son Bronny ends up. The first-round draft starts on Wednesday 26 June, with the second round on Thursday 27 June. One common theory is that Bronny could be picked by the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his father for what …

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past half-decade or so in all-in mode. They traded a boatload of draft picks for Anthony Davis in 2019 in order to pair him with LeBron James. Ever since, the Lakers have operated as buyers. They’ve given up first-round picks in three separate trades (for Dennis Schroder in 2020, Russell Westbrook in 2021 …

Presented by Jeep The NBA Draft kicks off Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York, and unlike years’ past, there is a lot going on. Teams are working overtime trying to figure out what other teams are doing and what possible trades are on the table, moving up or down the draft board. The Atlanta Hawks are still considering options at …

The 2024 NBA Draft will be the first of its kind as it will be a two-day affair, with the first round on Wednesday and then the second round on Thursday. While there’s no headliner a la Victor Wembanyama from last year, 2024 NBA Draft prop bettors are focusing in on another Frenchman for the top overall selection. Zaccharie Risacher …

NBA mock draft roundup: Final look at projections for Sixers before Round 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia One day away from some answers. Ahead of Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, here’s a roundup of recent projections for the Sixers at pick No. 16: Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, ESPN  Jared McCain, Duke  Givony: “The Sixers …

Karl-Anthony Towns was just a significant part of perhaps the best season in Minnesota Timberwolves history. The Wolves reached the Western Conference finals for only the second time in team history. They beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets, and Towns defended three-time MVP Nikola Jokic as they did it. Minnesota has had to trade its fair share of well-known …

Marcus Smart shares heartfelt reaction to Celtics winning NBA title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Marcus Smart felt all the feelings watching the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The veteran guard spent nine seasons in Boston before the Celtics traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies last June in a three-team deal that delivered Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. …

Getty Images Bronny James is mere days away from joining his father, LeBron James, as an NBA player, but despite years of rumors and quotes suggesting that the two would play together on the same team, a father-son duo is by no means a certainty. Caesars Sportsbook has set an over/under line for James’ draft position at 46.5. The Los …

Report: Warriors only would consider Kuminga trade for right price originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have been adamant about not trading their up-and-rising young star Jonathan Kuminga … unless the price is right. Golden State only would consider trading the 21-year-old if they received an All-NBA player in return, HoopsHype NBA insider Michael Scotto reported Monday. …

Getty Images Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis made his return from a rare lower leg injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and earned his first championship ring, but that doesn’t mean he’s back to full strength. The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis will have surgery in the coming days to repair a torn retinculum and …

Report: Warriors, Knicks have trade interest in nine-time All-Star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After missing the NBA playoffs last season for just the third time in 12 years, the Warriors are looking to make a big splash this offseason to significantly bolster their roster. While it’s unclear what the outcome will be with Klay Thompson as the …

2024 NBA Draft: Bulls confident in adding impact player originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Providence guard Devin Carter’s stock is rising in advance of this week’s NBA Draft, a two-day affair that begins Wednesday with the Chicago Bulls—at one point linked to Carter—currently slotted to select 11th overall. Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham …