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Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports Group and agent to numerous superstars, including LeBron James, told ESPN on Wednesday that there is no package deal between James and his son, Bronny James. Furthermore, he indicated his plan to shield the younger James from draft workouts with numerous teams is intentional.  Jonathan Givony reported on Tuesday that teams have had …

It may be the most consequential Defensive Player of the Year award in NBA history. In 1987-88, Michael Jordan became the first player ever to win the scoring title and the DPOY in the same season. To this day, the feat hasn’t been duplicated. The DPOY award represented a certain validation for the 25-year-old phenom. Before Jordan was crowned he …

Victor Wembanyama took the NBA by storm long before logging his first minute in a Spurs uniform. The league streamed all of Wembanyama’s games while he was playing for the Metropolitans 92 in France’s LNB Pro A league, and every basketball fan knew who the 7-foot-4 unicorn was heading into the 2023 NBA Draft. Viewership only increased on the NBA …

Jalen Brunson had a career-high 519 assists last season. His first one for 2024-25 may come on July 12. Brunson is eligible for an extension on that day, for as long as four years and as much as $156 million. If he forgoes the extension, Brunson will be eligible for a five-year, $270 million contract in the 2025 offseason. Obviously, …

Darius Morris, the Lakers’ second–round draft pick in 2011, died on May 2. The Los Angeles County medical examiner says the 33-year-old died of coronary artery disease. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris died at age 33 of coronary artery disease, although the “effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol” played a role, …

Assuming LeBron James stays with the Lakers, the biggest free agent on the market this summer is Paul George. He is unrestricted and can go to any team that has the resources to add him, either via cap space or a sign-and-trade with the Clippers if George makes it clear he’s going to leave anyway. The Philadelphia 76ers have made …

2024 NBA Combine Agent Rich Paul has been consistent throughout the process: He only wants Bronny James to have a full NBA contract and not a two-way deal, he cares more about fit than exactly which team Bronny is taken by, and there is no link between drafting Bronny and what LeBron James will do as a potential free agent. …

After multiple spot-on draft selections in 2020 and 2021 set the Knicks up for their best stretch in recent franchise history, New York should look to recreate that success this year. They have back-to-back late first round picks at Nos. 24 and 25, plus the 38th overall pick, and have been relatively inactive in the past two drafts. Assuming they …

Pascal Siakam has reportedly signed a 4-year, $189.5 million max deal with the Pacers. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Pascal Siakam is sticking with the Indiana Pacers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday that Siakam “intends” to sign a four-year, $189.5 million max contract with the Pacers. ESPN Sources: All-NBA forward Pascal Siakam intends to sign a new four-year, $189.5 million …

The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams after one season. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) After a disastrous first season, the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday, Yahoo Sports confirmed. The team officially announced the move shortly before noon. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work …

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets It’s one of the most consequential changes in the new CBA, right up there with the 65-game rule for awards and the luxury tax second apron: As soon as the NBA Finals end, teams can officially start negotiating with their own free agents and extension-eligible players. To use a big-name example, the Los …

On one side of the scale: Monty Williams just oversaw the worst season in Detroit Pistons history, a 14-68 campaign with a historic 28-game losing streak that included some puzzling rotation decisions and not much player development. On the other side of the scale: Just one year ago owner Tom Gores gave Williams the richest coaching contract the league had …

Draymond claims small ‘depression’ ahead for Celtics after Finals win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With four NBA championships on his resume, Warriors star Draymond Green has plenty of familiarity with the emotions of winning a title. So after the Celtics clinched the NBA Finals on Monday night, Green shared his thoughts on what Boston’s stars likely will …

Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets The Cleveland Cavaliers were moving deliberately in their search for a new head coach, but there appeared to be no rush. James Borrego was rumored to be on the top of their coaching list, and while the Lakers have a job opening and interviewed him, Los Angeles appears to be heading in a different direction …

Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are going to be the core of the Indiana Pacers for years to come. That solidified on Wednesday when news broke that Siakam and the Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $189.5 million max contract extension (ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first). This is a straight four-year deal with no options. The deal can’t officially be …

Fox grateful for ‘stability’ Brown’s extension brings to Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings fans let out a collective sigh of relief when Mike Brown agreed to a contract extension with Sacramento, but perhaps no one was as relieved as Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fox, who has experienced four different coaches during his seven-year NBA …

Draymond believes Chuck was ‘in his feelings,’ not actually retiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area From their similar physicality on the court and shared lack of filter to their appearances alongside each other on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Draymond Green perhaps has as valuable of a perspective as anyone on Charles Barkley’s recent comments about retiring from broadcasting. …

Getty Images The 2024 NBA Draft is less than a week away and the list of players who have accepted invites to the green room for Wednesday’s draft has been determined, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The list is headlined by French big man Alex Sarr, Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard and UConn’s Donovan Clingan. Green room invites are given to the top …

Why Draymond doesn’t see Celtics becoming NBA dynasty like Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors veteran Draymond Green knows plenty about NBA dynasties, and he believes the Boston Celtics have an uphill battle to climb if they want to become one themselves. The Celtics completed their first step on that journey Monday when they defeated the Dallas …

After missing a bunch of time with injury last season, will Mitchell Robinson make an impact in 2024-25? (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) This NBA offseason is putting some veteran players on notice. With poor production, lingering injuries and competition rising, names like Andrew Wiggins, Malcolm Brogdon, John Collins and Clint Capela are feeling the heat. In this article, I’ll explain …

Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks Whatever other scouts and front offices think of the top of the 2024 NBA Draft, Atlanta Hawks GM Landry Fields likes it — and he’s not planning to give up his No. 1 pick. “I think we’re really excited by the draft,” Fields said Monday, via the Associated Press. “And the more that we uncover, …

Bronny James shares a laugh with former West Virginia center Jesse Edwards during the NBA draft combine on May 14 in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) Bronny James has worked out individually for only the Lakers and Phoenix Suns and likely won’t do so for any other teams before next week’s NBA draft, according to his agent. Rich …

When Celtics president knew this 2023-24 team could win NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics led the Eastern Conference for all but six days during the regular season. They went 16-3 in the postseason, sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals and completing a gentleman’s sweep of the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 …

Here’s what Jaylen Brown told Luka Doncic after Celtics clinched title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic were two of the most impactful players in the 2024 NBA Finals, so it was fitting that the two stars embraced when the series concluded. The Celtics clinched their 18th championship with …

The Detroit Pistons had to persuade Monty Williams to take their money and their job a year ago, and then Williams had to convince the Pistons he wanted to stay after a disastrous first season. Team owner Tom Gores made the call himself to fire Williams, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and now newly minted but not yet introduced Pistons …