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Sixers work out former Morey draft pick Sam Dekker originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers held a free-agent workout for 2015 first-round pick Sam Dekker, a source confirmed Tuesday. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark first reported the news. Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey took the 6-foot-8 forward with the 18th overall pick in 2015. The Wisconsin …

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been coaching on a torn meniscus since March. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Joe Mazzulla became the youngest coach since the late, great Bill Russell to win an NBA title on Monday night when his Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88. But the 35-year-old Mazzulla has one thing that …

2024 NBA Finals Practice and Media Availability Jeff Van Gundy looked relaxed and comfortable hanging around the Celtics for the first couple of games of the NBA Finals, wearing a Celtics baseball cap, sweats and tennis shoes. His work with Boston as a consultant earned him his first ring. Van Gundy is giving up that laid-back lifestyle to be back …

Warriors’ way-too-early 2025 NBA title odds, per Fanatics Sportsbook originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As long as Steph Curry is on the Warriors’ roster, they always have a puncher’s chance of winning the NBA championship. The morning after the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks to become NBA champs, Fanatics Sportsbook released its 2025 title odds. Fanatics Sportsbook …

Ice Cube identifies what’s needed to spark Warriors-Lakers rivalry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – For much of the last dozen years, the Warriors had two legitimate rivals. Both were easy to identify and just as easy for much of the planet to ignore. Nothing against the Cleveland Cavaliers (2015 through 2018) or the Los Angeles …

As happy as he was to be hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy again, Jrue Holiday sounded nearly as excited to have a front-row seat to watch Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown get their hands on NBA championship gold for the first time — to see the Boston Celtics’ two young superstar wings reach this watershed moment, as they have …

Getty Images Julia Koch and her family have reached an agreement to buy a 15% stake in the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets from Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, according to Sportico’s Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. BSE Global, which also owns Barclays Center, the New York Liberty and the Nets’ training facility, was valued at $6 billion in …

Jaylen Brown, Celtics troll doubters after title-clinching win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics kept the receipts. The Celtics won their 18th championship Monday night with a 106-88 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in NBA …

Stephen A. believes Steph’s career changes if Knicks had drafted him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Had Steph Curry been drafted by the New York Knicks, not the Warriors, in the 2009 NBA Draft, how different would his career have been? Golden State selected Curry with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft, one spot ahead of …

Dallas Mavericks (88) Vs. Boston Celtics (106) At TD Garden (2024 NBA Finals, Game 5) BOSTON — Standing on the confetti-strewn podium in front of a national television audience, Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck and coach Joe Mazzulla got to hold the Larry O’Brien trophy after the Celtics won their 18th NBA title. Soon, the trophy was in Jayson Tatum’s hands. …

Why Steph’s Warriors career draws Kobe comparison from Ice Cube originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is on a trajectory to join rarified air among the group of NBA legends who spent their entire careers with one team. Media mogul Ice Cube, a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan, wants to see the Warriors give Curry a similar …

Sixers work out Sam Dekker, Tony Bradley, other free-agent vets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers held a free-agent workout for 2015 first-round pick Sam Dekker, a source confirmed Tuesday. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark first reported the news. A source later added that Dekker was part of a workout with multiple other former NBA players, including Tony …

Why Draymond earned Ice Cube’s respect as NBA enforcer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ice Cube, who is one of the greatest rappers of all time and a devoted Los Angeles Lakers fan, has plenty of respect for the Warriors and franchise pillar Draymond Green. Appearing on the latest episode of “Dubs Talk,” Ice Cube was asked by …

How Celtics matched 2022 Warriors with impressive Finals feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a dominant playoff run that culminated with a 2024 NBA Finals victory, the Boston Celtics achieved a rare feat, joining the likes of the San Antonio Spurs and Warriors in championship history. The Celtics trounced the Dallas Mavericks in the series, scoring at …

Cameron Brink was carried off the court with an apparent knee injury on Tuesday. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was carried off the court Tuesday after suffering a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks confirmed at halftime that the injury was to Brink’s knee and announced that she would not return to the game. …

What does championship do for Jayson Tatum’s Celtics legacy? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum has had the talent and the numbers to be put in the same conversation as past Boston Celtics greats. The one glaring omission from his résumé? An NBA championship. After seven up-and-down seasons, Tatum finally checked that off the list by leading the …

Cameron Brink was carried off the court with an apparent knee injury on Tuesday. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was carried off the court Tuesday after suffering a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks confirmed at halftime that the injury was to her knee and announced that she would not return to the game. …

Who Ice Cube picks over Steph in all-time NBA starting five originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Media mogul Ice Cube is a noted sports enthusiast, and that passion extends to basketball as founder of the Big3 league. When it comes to his NBA knowledge, Ice Cube was put to the test on the latest episode of “Dubs Talk” …

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks warms up before the game Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink was carried off the court Tuesday after suffering an apparent knee injury against the Connecticut Sun. The extent of …

The 2021-22 Cleveland Cavaliers had largely found the basis of their defensive identity. They badly needed another injection of scoring. They traded for Donovan Mitchell hoping that a partnership with Darius Garland would give them one of the best offensive duos in the NBA. But last season, the Cavs’ offense ranked 16th in the league. Cleveland has underwhelmed in the …

Celtics 2024 offseason: Key dates to circle on your calendar originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA offseason is underway after the Boston Celtics finished off the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night to clinch their 18th championship. Of course, it will take a bit longer for the C’s to switch into offseason mode. Their celebration will continue throughout the …

Getty Images Jeff Van Gundy will join the Los Angeles Clippers’ coaching staff as Ty Lue’s new top assistant, the team announced Tuesday. Van Gundy spent last season working for the Boston Celtics in a front-office role as they claimed the 18th championship in team history. Van Gundy is a very accomplished NBA head coach. He led both the New …

Windhorst downplays concerns over Klay’s negotiations with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s no need for Warriors fans to hit the panic button just yet regarding Klay Thompson’s contract negotiations. At least according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who downplayed the concern about the longtime guard’s future with the team as he approaches unrestricted free agency in an …

Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers are nearing an agreement on a new, long-term contract, according to Fieldhouse Files’ Scott Agness. The Pacers acquired Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in January, and he played a major role in their run to the Eastern Conference finals. Under the terms of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, on the day following the …

2024 NBA Finals: Celtics hot takes that sound hilarious after Banner 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are the new NBA champions. The C’s eliminated the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-88 win in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night at TD Garden. Boston has now won 18 championships, which moves it ahead …