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Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek reacts to the stunning trade on Tuesday night that featured five future first round picks going to Brooklyn from their cross-town rivals. View more Video Transcript The Brooklyn Nets have sent Miel Bridges to the New York Knicks for five future first round picks in a blockbuster trade that took place the night …

The New York Knicks swung a massive trade for Mikal Bridges late Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski among multiple reports. Among the immediate reactions: What does this mean for New York’s chances of re-signing OG Anunoby, whom it gave up a similarly large haul to bring in last season. In the Bridges deal, the Knicks acquire the starting …

Alex Sarr doesn’t know where he’ll spend his next few years of employment, but the big man from Toulouse, France, is soaking up the moment as he awaits to hear his name called at the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. “It’s a blessing,” Sarr said during an unreleased episode of Sportico’s Business Beyond the Game. “You only get drafted …

The Empire State Building lit blue and orange Tuesday night, officially celebrating a Mets victory. But the lights sparked into those same colors for the Knicks mere minutes after news broke that New York sent a staggering five first-round picks across the East River in order for Brooklyn to finally part with defensive stalwart Mikal Bridges. Rival teams were sensing …

Mikal Bridges is headed to the Knicks to join other former Villanova stars. (G Fiume/Getty Images) Mikal Bridges is headed to Manhattan to join his former teammates. The Brooklyn Nets struck a deal to trade Bridges to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Nets will receive Bojan Bogdanović and a slew …

Report: Rockets seeking trade for KD, Booker or other ‘major upgrade’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Houston is looking to be a problem. The Rockets reportedly want to trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday, citing sources. The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns’ picks? Houston wants to trade for Kevin …

The Brooklyn Nets are trading star forward Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a monster trade package, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will send the Nets unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031 along with a protected 2025 first-round pick from the Bucks, an unprotected 2028 first-round swap and a 2025 second-round pick, according …

Knicks unrestricted free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is expected to be a top target of numerous teams when he officially hits the open market in the coming days. With the size of the offers the big man is expected to receive this offseason, sources have told SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley that it has become increasingly unlikely that New York …

Dubbed a generational talent long before the 2023 NBA Draft began, Victor Wembanyama lived up to lofty expectations and more, producing one of the best rookie seasons in league history. This year, without a prodigy assuming the top spot of every mock draft, opinions are mixed on who might hear their name called first. The 2024 class offers a diverse …

Mikal Bridges is headed to the Knicks to join other former Villanova stars in Manhattan. (G Fiume/Getty Images) Mikal Bridges is headed to Manhattan to join his former teammates. The Brooklyn Nets struck a deal to trade Bridges to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Nets will receive Bojan Bogdanovic and …

Dunleavy reveals Lacob is open to Warriors going over luxury tax originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last three NBA seasons, the Warriors have paid an average of $170 million in luxury tax payments. As one might expect, that’s far more than any other franchise; the Los Angeles Clippers are the only other team to average over …

New Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has denied an allegation he used the N-word during his college playing career at Duke. Redick held his first press conference as Lakers coach on Monday. On Tuesday, author and speaker Halleemah Nash wrote on X that, “I’ve only been called the N word to my face by a white man once in …

Kenny Smith says that Charles Barkley has not discussed retirement with him. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for American Express) Charles Barkley announced on June 15 that he plans to retire from broadcasting after the 2024-25 NBA season. This arrived as news to Kenny Smith. Smith, Barkley’s longtime co-host on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” addressed his broadcast partner’s announcement Monday night for …

With the NBA Draft just 24 hours away, rumors are flying furiously around the league, it’s hard to keep up with everything. Here are some hot topics and rumors heading into the 2024 NBA Draft. Let’s start with a series of questions about Bronny James. Does LeBron James want to play with his son? Sure, but it’s not the priority …

NBA mock draft: Who Kings are projected to pick at Nos. 13, 45 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two years removed from a magical season, the Kings are ready to flip the page on the 2023-24 NBA season and get back to playoff contention. A large part of that will include bolstering their roster to compete in the …

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 …