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Gilbert Arenas boldly believes Steph’s ‘not a generational talent’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry needs no introduction. The Warriors superstar changed the game of basketball with his otherworldly shooting ability and dynastic success on and off the court. He isn’t done yet, either. Still, retired 11-year veteran Gilbert Arenas dared to say Curry was not a …

Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are building a roster of coaching candidates after firing J.B. Bickerstaff following the team’s second round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics. Cleveland has received permission to interview Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, and Pelicans assistant James Borrego, per ESPN. Atkinson and Borrego both have previous head coaching experience, something that appeals to the Cavaliers in …

Ranking the top 15 players in Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With superstars on both sides, the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks could come down to which team has the best supporting cast. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are expected to shine for Boston just as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving …

Petro de Luanda’s Carlos Morais (left) and Al Ahly Libya’s Jo Lual-Acuil (right) meet in the BAL final and could become the competition’s MVP – matching NBA star Nikola Jokic (centre) [Getty Images] First-time champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will be crowned when Al Ahly Libya face Angola’s Petro de Luanda in Rwanda on Saturday. The BAL has …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss whether the Timberwolves are primed to run back their fantastic season or if the team is due for big changes to get over the hump. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple …

Troy Weaver is out as the general manager of the Detroit Pistons, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and James Edwards III.  This news comes eight days after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Trajan Langdon would leave the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office to become the Pistons’ new president of basketball operations. Detroit hired Weaver away from the Oklahoma City …

The Los Angeles Lakers now have a first-round pick that the team can use to add a young prospect or as a trade piece in an effort to add another star player. The New Orleans Pelicans could have taken the Lakers’ first-round pick this year, No. 17 overall, as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade. but opted not to …

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t want to go anywhere, and he believes he’ll be back next season. “I’ve been here nine years,” Towns told reporters after the Timberwolves’ season-ending 124-103 loss against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. “I would love for the tenure to keep going.” Towns elaborated: “I’m confident …

The Detroit Pistons fired general manager Troy Weaver amid a franchise-record losing skid. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) After a disastrous season, the Detroit Pistons fired general manager Troy Weaver on Friday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Pistons finished with a 14-68 record during the regular season, worst in the NBA. The lows of the 2023-24 season included …

The Boston Celtics have been without star big man Kristaps Porzingis since Game 4 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat, but he could be back in the fold soon. On Friday, two days after Porzingis pledged to return “soon” on social media, he took part in at least some of Boston’s practice, according to coach Joe Mazzulla. “He’s …

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks – Game Five A year ago, Bruce Brown played a key role off the bench in Denver’s run to a title and became a fan favorite. However, as he hit free agency, the Nuggets could only offer him a starting salary of $7.8 million this season because of the terms of the CBA. The …

LeBron James free agencies tend to be seismic events. His 2010 Decision (capital-D) to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat changed the balance of power between players and teams forever. His 2014 decision (lower case-d) to return to the Cavaliers set up one of the most memorable championships the NBA has ever seen in 2016. His 2018 choice …

Why Jaylen Brown vs. Luka Doncic matchup could be pivotal in NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are many exciting matchups to watch when the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks square off in the 2024 NBA Finals next Thursday. But there’s one matchup in particular that could help determine which team is hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy …

Getty Images Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has traded in his basketball shoes for a pair of soccer cleats this offseason. On Wednesday, Schroder made his professional soccer debut with FC Germania Bleckenstedt, which plays in Germany’s sixth division. Schroder, a German native, played 62 minutes in the club’s 5-1 loss to SC Gottingen 05. Despite the result, playing in …

Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2024 NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks features plenty of star power. It includes two first-team All-NBA players in Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Mavs guard Luka Doncic. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving are …

Are the Sacramento Kings serious? One day after Los Angeles Cilppers coach Tyronn Lue signed a contract extension reportedly worth about $70 million over five years, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the Kings have offered coach Mike Brown an extension worth $21 million over three years, with bonuses that could bump that number to $27 million. Brown wants around …

NBA teams can begin negotiations with their own free agents one day after the end of the NBA Finals. So if the Celtics or Mavericks win the 2024 Finals in a sweep, the Knicks can start negotiating with OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein, and their other free agents on June 15. With that in mind, we put together some bold predictions …

Michael Finley recorded quite a few steals during his 17-year NBA career. However, Finley may have recorded his most impressive theft during the Dallas Mavericks’ locker room celebration after the team clinched their spot in the NBA Finals. As the team was celebrating in the locker room, Doncic was drinking a beer while standing alongside his father, Sasa. Out of …

Bulls mailbag: Assessing Zach LaVine’s trade market, potential draft targets originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich It’s always a bit odd covering a non-playoff team. Granted, stuff bubbles up—assistant coaching changes, the NBA Draft Combine descending upon Chicago, postseason hardware. But for close to two months, as the NBA playoffs are staged, the …

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Kyrie addresses ‘rough time’ in Boston ahead of Finals vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s been half a decade since Kyrie Irving last played for the Boston Celtics. But when the team you spurned five years ago is the only thing standing between you and a championship, it’s going to be a storyline. Irving’s Dallas Mavericks set …

Welcome to “The Loser Lineup,” where we delve into what teams eliminated from playoff contention must do to elevate their fantasy basketball game. As each team’s postseason dreams come to an end, it’s time for these organizations to strategize, rebuild and reinvigorate their rosters for a shot at redemption next season. Join us as we explore the pivotal moves and …

The best Minnesota Timberwolves season in 20 years came to an end Thursday night with a 124-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Now will come the reality of trying to keep a competitive team together under the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Timberwolves have nearly $193 million in salary committed for …

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2024 NBA Playoffs – Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves Dereck Lively’s absence in Game 4 had real impacts: Anthony Edwards and other Timberwolves players were getting into the paint for more shots with less rim protection in their way, and the Mavericks had just one alley-oop dunk from Luka Doncic without his favorite target there. That will change in Game …