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2024 NBA mock draft roundup: Final Celtics’ first-round pick predictions

2024 NBA mock draft roundup: Final Celtics’ first-round pick predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship just a week ago, and while the players will be celebrating for a while longer, the front office needs to get back to work in preparation for the upcoming draft. The 2024 NBA Draft is scheduled …

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Report: Kings tried Caruso trade, want ‘significant’ roster upgrade

Report: Kings tried Caruso trade, want ‘significant’ roster upgrade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings appear to have their sights set on a big move this offseason. After re-signing head coach Mike Brown to a contract extension and agreeing to a four-year, $78 million contract with free-agent guard Malik Monk, Sacramento remains busy on the free-agent and …

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It’s official: Lakers introduce JJ Redick as their new coach

Former NBA player and new Lakers coach JJ Redick watches a Magic-Knicks game last season from a courtside seat. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press) The Lakers formally announced former NBA player and broadcaster JJ Redick as their next head coach, a decision that’s been met with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. Redick, who has no formal head coaching …

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Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill reacts to the Cavaliers hiring former Nets head coach and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as new head coach. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The Cavs hiring …

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Why Warriors guaranteeing Looney’s contract was smart, logical move

Why Warriors guaranteeing Looney’s contract was smart, logical move originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Having charted the pros and cons, the Warriors concluded that $8 million is an affordable one-year salary for a perceptive locker room presence who also happens to be their steadiest rebounder. Kevon Looney will remain with the Warriors for at least one more season, …

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Scottie Barnes contract: Raptors forward becomes highest-paid player in team history with new deal, per report

Getty Images Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a rookie max extension worth up to $270 million over five years, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Barnes was eligible for the rookie max after completing his third year in the NBA, where he became a first-time All-Star after averaging career-highs of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists. The deal …

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Sixers reportedly see Caldwell-Pope as a potential option in free agency

Sixers reportedly see Caldwell-Pope as a potential option in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Common sense suggested Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would be on the Sixers’ radar this offseason. Indeed, multiple reports in recent days have linked the Sixers to the 31-year-old, two-time champion wing. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer wrote Friday that Caldwell-Pope “would seem, at present, to be …

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Should Celtics consider trading first-round pick in 2024 NBA Draft?

Should Celtics consider trading first-round pick in 2024 NBA Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are set to pick in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time since Brad Stevens took over as president of basketball operations in June 2021. But there’s no guarantee Stevens ends the franchise’s three-year drought without a …

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Cleveland Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new head coach: Reports

Kenny Atkinson had served as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors since 2021. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly hiring Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Atkinson replaces J.B. Bickerstaff, who was fired on May 23 after five seasons. This will be …

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Report: Cavs hiring Warriors assistant Atkinson as new coach

Report: Cavs hiring Warriors assistant Atkinson as new coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr and the Warriors will need a new lead assistant coach for the 2024-25 NBA season. Kenny Atkinson is set to be hired as the new coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania both reported Monday morning, …

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NBA free agency: Top power forwards on the market

Whenever you start your list with LeBron James, Pascal Siakam and Paul George, you know it’s going to be a spicy offseason. Even if Siakam is already taken care of, and James is likely to return to Los Angeles, there’s still a nice collection of power forwards available to the broader NBA population. Also, Paul George at the four? We’ll …

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Oshae Brissett declines player option to become free agent: Report

Oshae Brissett declines player option to become free agent: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA offseason has officially begun, and while the Boston Celtics bask in the afterglow of Banner 18, there’s business to attend to. Celtics wing Oshae Brissett is declining his $2.5 million player option for the 2024-25 season and will become an unrestricted free …

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