Below you’ll find the top-10 point guards for 2024-25 fantasy basketball drafts, as compiled by the Rotoworld Basketball crew. You can see the full list of point guards, as well as breakdowns and projections for every other position in the 2024-25 Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Draft Kit. You’ll also get access to rankings for various formats and projected category leaders for …
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Warriors overcome nervous moment after Steph’s minor injury departure
Warriors overcome nervous moment after Steph’s minor injury departure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — The scariest sight for the Warriors and their fans Friday night was not the avalanche of turnovers that left scars on their 109-106 preseason victory over the rival Sacramento Kings. No, the worst of it was seeing Stephen Curry and health/performance …
Read More »NBA offseason moves 2024: Which players joined new teams during 2024 NBA Free Agency?
NBA free agency moves fast — and it gets faster each year. Remember “The Decision,” LeBron James’ televised announcement he was heading to Miami 14 years ago? That was on July 8, and it wasn’t until that domino fell that most others followed that summer. Today, in a fast-moving world where teams can negotiate with their own free agents after …
Read More »Lonzo Ball says he plans to play in two of Bulls’ remaining preseason games
Lonzo Ball last stepped on an NBA court more than 1,000 days ago. Since then Ball has had three knee surgeries, the latest of those in March 2023 was a cartilage replacement, where doctors grow cartilage outside the body and put it in the knee. No player has returned to the NBA following that surgery. Ball, who has been diligent …
Read More »Rain City Showcase gives Seattle Sonics fans hope for a return to the NBA, sooner rather than later
A fan holds up a sign in the stands urging the former Seattle Sonics basketball team to return to Seattle before a preseason NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) On Friday night, the Los Angeles Clippers narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 101-99 in a …
Read More »Moody’s motivated ‘mindset’ could spark breakout Warriors season
Moody’s motivated ‘mindset’ could spark breakout Warriors season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that he and his staff have a lot of work to do before deciding on a starting rotation. Moses Moody is making sure that he’ll be a big part of those discussions. Getting a rare chance to …
Read More »What we learned as Steph exits early in Warriors’ win over Kings
What we learned as Steph exits early in Warriors’ win over Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 109-106 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, but the victory was about the last thing on anyone’s mind at Chase Center following a scary moment for all-world …
Read More »Paul George scores 23 points for 76ers in preseason debut
Paul George made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday and provided the kind of performance that have Sixers fans thrilled about the upcoming season. George tallied 23 points to lead all scorers in the Sixers’ 121–111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Des Moines, Iowa. The nine-time All-Star shot 8-for-15 from the floor, including 4-for-9 on 3-pointers, …
Read More »What we learned as Murray aggressive in Kings’ loss to Warriors
What we learned as Murray aggressive in Kings’ loss to Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The Kings had a specific goal in mind entering Friday’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors – and they accomplished it. No, not a win. The result was a 109-106 Kings loss at Chase Center, but …
Read More »Steph exits Warriors-Kings preseason game after jamming finger
Steph exits Warriors-Kings preseason game after jamming finger originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The last thing the Warriors need less than two weeks before the 2024-25 NBA regular-season opener is a Steph Curry injury, but that’s what they are dealing with at the moment, though there doesn’t appear be reason to worry. The 36-year-old Curry left the Warriors’ …
Read More »Kings clear guard Huerter for full contact court activity
Kings clear guard Huerter for full contact court activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — The Kings shared a positive update regarding one of their key players Friday. Kevin Huerter has been cleared for full contact court activity, the team announced ahead of its preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, adding the …
Read More »Paul George posts 23 points in preseason debut, Sixers fall to T-Wolves in Iowa
Paul George posts 23 points in preseason debut, Sixers fall to T-Wolves in Iowa originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Paul George has now done more than pose for pictures and practice with his teammates in a Sixers uniform. The team’s star summer signing made his preseason Sixers debut Friday night. He played 26 minutes and posted a team-high 23 …
Read More »Is OKC really the West favorite? Plus, Bronny’s struggles, the small ball Pelicans & the sad Clippers
On this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine to bounce around the league as the NBA preseason continues. The guys start in New Orleans, where the Pelicans are saying they will play Herb Jones at center in a smallball lineup. How far can that take them in the loaded …
Read More »Kerr, Dunleavy outline hopes for Kuminga in fourth NBA season
Kerr, Dunleavy outline hopes for Kuminga in fourth NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and coach Steve Kerr believe big things are in store for Jonathan Kuminga this season. Speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke at Warriors Media Day, Kerr was asked what he believes a good season for Kuminga …
Read More »Lakers reportedly looking at marketplace to find another center
It has long been the Lakers conundrum: Anthony Davis is their best center, one of the best in the league, but he doesn’t like the physicality of playing the five nightly and wants to play most of his time at the four next to a more traditional center. The Lakers are looking for that center, reports Shams Charania of ESPN, …
Read More »Lonnie Walker is on a quest to bring his basketball journey full circle
Lonnie Walker is on a quest to bring his basketball journey full circle originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Lonnie Walker IV always seems to be smiling. But his grin only grows wider when presented with an image he posted to social media after signing with the Boston Celtics in August. It’s a snapshot of a young Walker, …
Read More »Check out Giannis Antetokounmpo’s chase-down block on LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks LeBron James wasn’t happy to be there in the first place. Can someone please explain to me why we’re getting on a ✈️ and heading to Milwaukee for 1 pre-season game!?!? — LeBron James (@KingJames) October 9, 2024 He was even less happy after this play — LeBron was about to overpower Damian Lillard …
Read More »Chicago Bulls 2024-25 season preview: Zach LaVine remains, leaving franchise in limbo
(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, Chris Duarte, Matas Buzelis Subtractions: DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Andre Drummond, Javonte Green Complete roster The Big Question: When will the Zach LaVine …
Read More »Sacramento Kings 2024-25 season preview: Did they close the gap on West’s best?
(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! SACRAMENTO KINGS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: DeMar DeRozan, Jalen McDaniels, Devin Carter, Jordan McLaughlin, Orlando Robinson Subtractions: Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov, Kessler Edwards Complete roster The Big …
Read More »Who is #41? The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation
The Lakers’ Quincy Olivari tries to get past the Bucks’ AJ Johnson during a preseason NBA game Thursday in Milwaukee. (Morry Gash / Associated Press) All you can ask of someone like Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari is for him to be ready, for him to not run when the opportunity to do something great presents itself, for him to step …
Read More »Kerr reveals when Klay’s Warriors departure will sink in
Kerr reveals when Klay’s Warriors departure will sink in originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s going to take time for Warriors coach Steve Kerr to accept that Klay Thompson is no longer a part of his team. How much time exactly? Kerr sat down with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke to share his thoughts on when he …
Read More »Klay likens Mavericks preseason debut nerves to first Finals game
Klay likens Mavericks preseason debut nerves to first Finals game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Even after four NBA championships, Klay Thompson still gets nervous for … a preseason game? After 13 years with the Warriors, the 34-year-old played his first game with his new team on Thursday night, suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks for the first …
Read More »Basketball Hall of Fame’s lack of transparency is back in focus with new inductees
The NBA does pageantry better than anyone and that extends to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — with induction night on Sunday sure to be filled with viral moments, laughter and tears. Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, the late Walter Davis and Michael Cooper are the headliners in this year’s class — along with the recently passed Jerry West …
Read More »Oakland Arena, former Warriors home, to host NBA All-Star events
Oakland Arena, former Warriors home, to host NBA All-Star events originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A beloved Bay Area sports landmark once again will host some of the NBA’s biggest stars. With the 2025 NBA All-Star Game coming to Chase Center in San Francisco this season, the Warriors’ previous home, Oakland Arena, formerly known as Oracle Arena, will …
Read More »Projecting Knicks’ rotation for the 2024-25 NBA season
With two preseason games in the books, Knicks fans got a promising first look at their new squad following the shocking trade for All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. While we’ve yet to see regular season play, which comes with further questions and adjustments, their expected opening night rotation is starting to take shape. With that in mind, let’s project the …
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