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Jarrett Allen has been a core component of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ identity over the past several years. As the NBA continues to emphasize shooting, Cleveland’s two-big lineup featuring Allen and Evan Mobley has worked largely because of their stellar defense. The Cavaliers have posted three consecutive top-seven defenses, including a No. 1 ranking in 2023. That doesn’t happen without Allen. …

Klay, Warriors engaged in tense standoff ahead of NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — A longtime NBA agent told me years ago, during the Warriors’ dynastic run, that Golden State CEO Joe Lacob might be the most competitive owner in the league. That he wants to win “everything.” Not only championships, but also …

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than 48 hours away, which means the pressure is mounting for teams to make the right decisions in both rounds. For a number of reasons this year’s draft should be puzzling one, because not only is there not a consensus No. 1 overall pick or a considerable amount of depth in this class, but …

Nic Claxton is the best big man on the market. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) While the crop of centers in this year’s free agent class doesn’t consist of Tier 1 talent, it does have depth and a wide variety of vastly different players who can fill different roles. Defensive-oriented shot-blockers, inside scorers, excellent rebounders, hustle players and 3-point shooters …

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NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings It’s always about the money. It’s wise to remember that truth as NBA free agency and trade season are upon us—this is a business, and the players have a limited earning window. For example, the latest report about the Sacramento Kings has been spun to say De’Aaron Fox wants to sit back and …

With the 2024 NBA Draft less than 48 hours away, it’s a good time to throw out some predictions. Below, we’ll give you our best guess at how draft night unfolds for the Knicks and Nets: Knicks No. 24: Baylor Scheierman The Knicks, like most NBA teams, are looking for more shooting. That’s why I’m going with Scheierman, who will …

JJ Redick is set to be introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. As you might have heard, it will be the first time he has ever worked as a coach in any capacity outside of his son’s youth basketball team. If the NBA’s premier franchise hiring a coaching neophyte to lead it back …

For all the attention new Lakers hire JJ Redick received at his introductory press conference Monday, the biggest bit of Lakers news fell below the fold in ESPN insider Dave McMenamin’s report of the afternoon in L.A.: The Lakers are prepared to offer LeBron James a three-year max contract extension, which would be valued at north of $160 million.  James …

2024 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Clippers v Dallas Mavericks Expect multiple trades during the 2024 NBA Draft, and with that only a few nights away, the rumblings and rumors around trades and free agency targets are picking up. Here are some of the latest rumors from around the league: • Knicks reportedly interested in Paul Goerge trade if he …

2024 SoFi Play-In Tournament – Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings Kenny Atkinson, who helped build a culture and style of play in Brooklyn that drew in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, then went on to be a lead assistant with Steve Kerr in Golden State, is now on his way to Cleveland. The Cavaliers are set to hire Atkinson …

2024 NBA Finals – Game Five It’s a little unusual to ask a player who was a starter on the team that just won the title if they were considering retiring, but Al Horford is not a usual case. Horford — pushed into a starting role for the Celtics this postseason because of Kristaps Porzingis’ calf — is 38, had …

Dunleavy calls Warriors’ CP3 situation ‘tough’ as deadline looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s a busy time for the Warriors’ decision-makers. Monday was the deadline to guarantee Kevon Looney’s contract, the 2024 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday and Friday, and free agency kicks off on Sunday, June 30. And that’s not even all. The Warriors also …

We’re coming up on a short week in the W, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be plenty of excitement. The Commissioner’s Cup will come to a close on Tuesday, and the rest of the games will be packed into a four-day window to close out the week. The Sun have slowed down after starting 9-0 and dropped their …

NBA trades aren’t as difficult as Warriors GM Dunleavy implies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – It’s the final days before the 2024 NBA draft and the opening of free agency, and Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy is holding his cards close enough to leave paper cuts on his chest. The tell is that Dunleavy on …

Warriors GM explains decision to guarantee Looney’s contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite a decreased role in the Warriors’ rotation last season, it’s clear that center Kevon Looney is a key part of the team’s future plans. After the Warriors guaranteed Kevon Looney’s $8 million contract for 2024-25 NBA season, general manager Mike Dunleavy highlighted the veteran …

JJ Redick is introduced as new head coach of the LA Lakers. “I have never coached in the NBA before. I don’t know if you guys have heard that.”J.J. Redick had all the right jokes and said all the right things when the Lakers introduced him as their new head coach on Monday. He spoke to Lakers fans and played …

Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors When the Toronto Raptors traded Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby at the February deadline to build around Scottie Barnes, this next step seemed inevitable. Toronto has offered and Barnes will sign a five-year max contract extension to stay with the Raptors, a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This contract is worth $224.9 million …

Bronny James. Bronny James. Bronny James. The 2024 NBA Draft is upon us and the most recited name is a 6-foot-1 guard who averaged 4.8 points, 2.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds as mostly a bench player for a 15-18 USC team. If anything it was a triumph considering last fall James went into cardiac arrest after a preseason workout. No …

2024 NBA Finals – Game Five Understandably, right after the NBA Finals ended, Luka Doncic wasn’t ready to talk about Slovenia and Olympic qualifying, “I’m just trying to get a little bit healthier.” Apparently he’s healthy enough, because Doncic is with the Slovenian national team as it opened its training camp Monday before heading off to Greece for an Olympic …

Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill covers the breaking news of the Cleveland Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. Vince wonders if the team ownership getting involved in the process is good for the organization, but he still has high hopes for …

The Minnesota Timberwolves and head coach Chris Finch have agreed to a four-year contract extension, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Finch has coached the Timberwolves for the past four years. This past season was his best yet, as Minnesota finished with the second-best regular season record in franchise history at 56–26 behind stars Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. He …

It’s official. JJ Redick is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former NBA sharpshooter with no coaching experience beyond the youth level was introduced as the sideline leader for one of the most storied franchises in all of sports on Monday. Flanked by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, Redick met with media on his 40th birthday for …

Six candidates for Warriors to consider as Atkinson’s replacement originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Less than two weeks away from training camp as head coach for Team USA’s men’s basketball team, Steve Kerr on Monday was in the familiar position of hanging a “Help Wanted” sign on the door of the Warriors. Already lining up a replacement for …

Dunleavy stresses ‘internal development’ as Warriors’ path to improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – As the Warriors watched the Boston Celtics celebrate their championship from afar, general manager Mike Dunleavy and the rest of the front office are beginning their busiest week of the NBA offseason. The 2024 NBA Draft begins Wednesday, and the Warriors …