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NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat It’s hard to overstate Pat Riley’s importance to the Miami Heat. He’s the man who turned the Heat into one of the best-run and winningest franchises in the NBA, the man whose fingerprints are all over the three championship trophies the team has lifted over its heads. Which is why the team has decided …

David Kohler has quite an impressive collection of Lakers memorabilia. A plaster cast worn by Kobe Bryant. The microphone used by Chick Hearn for his final broadcast. Goggles worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The rim the ball went through when current Lakers superstar LeBron James broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record. The latest addition to Kohler’s collection is tied to a …

We may have already seen the season’s biggest trade: Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Two contenders swapping big men and a key rotation wing is going to be hard to top. However, it will not be the last trade. Maybe far from it. With a very crowded West packed with quality teams, and teams …

(Grant Thomas/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! DALLAS MAVERICKS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie Subtractions: Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr. Complete roster The Big Question: Can they find …

Welcome to the 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Blueprint, where we channel the spirit of Jay-Z’s iconic trilogy (and others from Jay-Z’s deep catalog) to help you orchestrate a championship-winning team. Get ready to dive into strategy, ranks, tiers and analyst tips to help you dominate your drafts. From sleeper picks to breakout stars, we have everything you need to turn your …

Chuck makes blunt Warriors, Lakers proclamation for 2024-25 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Charles Barkley is tired of hearing about the Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. As both teams seek a return to the NBA Finals this season, the TNT analyst and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer doesn’t expect much from Golden State or Los Angeles, predicting …

Shams Charania is joining ESPN following Adrian Wojnarowski’s exit from the network. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) NBA insider Shams Charania announced on Monday that he’s joining ESPN. Charania announced his move to the network weeks after his former mentor, rival and longtime NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski stepped down from his role at ESPN to become the general manager for the basketball …

(Grant Thomas/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! ORLANDO MAGIC 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cory Joseph, Tristan Da Silva Subtractions: Markelle Fultz, Joe Ingles, Chuma Okeke Complete roster The Big Question: Are Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner …

Shams Charania is joining ESPN following Adrian Wojnarowski’s exit from the network. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) NBA insider Shams Charania announced on Monday that he’s joining ESPN. Charania announced his move to the network weeks after his rival and longtime NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski stepped down from his role at ESPN to become the general manager for the basketball program at …

Luka Doncic is a trick-shot master. During Sunday’s Mavericks “Fan Jam” — an open practice at American Airlines center — teammate Dereck Liveley was standing next to Doncic and talking when Doncic drained a ridiculous full-court shot on his first attempt. Watch Lively’s reaction to the shot, he playfully throws a towel at Doncic. Combine that with the open secret …

It was no secret all summer long that the Knicks needed help at center after Isaiah Hartenstein took the big payday to go to another contender in Oklahoma City. Long before the Karl-Anthony Towns trade came together, the New York front office looked everywhere for another suitable big. Enter Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz. Marc Stein reports in his …

Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck gives update on team sale process originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s not often a sports franchise of great historical significance becomes available to purchase, but that’s the situation with the Boston Celtics. The NBA’s marquee franchise, which won its league record 18th championship back in June with a Finals triumph over the Dallas Mavericks, …

Karl-Anthony Towns has said all the right things during his first few days as a Knick. He’s talked about daily improvement, discipline, winning habits. “I’m just here to amplify everybody as much as possible,” Towns said on Thursday in Charleston, per WCBD. If Towns’ words translate to the court, the Knicks (if healthy) should be one of the best teams …

It’s a preseason game, it’s not official as far as the NBA is concerned, but it is a milestone. LeBron James and his son Bronny James shared the court for the first time on Sunday night in the Lakers exhibition against the Suns. It’s the first time a father and son combo has been together on an NBA court. Lakers …

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks-Media Day Gary Trent Jr. was one of the big pickups by the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, providing needed depth, defense, and shooting. Which is why this is concerning. Trent left the Bucks’ first preseason game after running into a screen from Pistons big man Jalen Duren. He was clearly in pain from the second of the collision. …

LeBron James and his eldest son took the court together for the first time on Sunday night, giving fans a preview of the historic moment that’ll take place once the NBA season officially kicks off later this month. LeBron and his son, fellow Lakers player Bronny James, played together in the team’s preseason 118-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns at …

Lakers guard Bronny James, right, runs onto the court while his teammate and father, LeBron James, greets him during a preseason game against the Suns on Sunday in Palm Desert. (William Liang / Associated Press) LeBron James barreled through the lane and slammed home a left-handed hammer. He sprung through the air to reject a shot. On the first night …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbled back outside and flipped the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a three-pointer with a defender in his face. It’s the type of two-man game the Knicks are hoping will elevate them to the next level and bring an NBA championship to New …

Why Kings’ Ellis reminds DeRozan of ex-Bulls teammate Caruso originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan has liked what he’s seen from teammate Keon Ellis during Kings training camp. Ellis, who enters his third NBA season, is known for his defensive prowess. But at his peak, Ellis is a do-it-all player who can knock down open looks while …

The Knicks opened their preseason slate on Sunday evening and it didn’t take long for newly acquired big man Karl-Anthony Towns to make his presence felt. While it is just a tuneup matchup head coach Tom Thibodeau decided to run out his expected new-look starting five consisting of Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges to open …

A year ago during training camp, the Clippers had a veteran who wanted a new chance somewhere else in Marcus Morris — he wasn’t with the team on its first road trip of the season. Los Angeles ended up trading Morris to Philadelphia, part of the James Harden deal (then the 76ers traded him at the deadline to the Spurs, …

P.J. Tucker’s time with the Los Angeles Clippers is apparently over. The Clippers announced on Sunday that the veteran forward will be away from the team “for the time being” while they work to “find the best situation for him moving forward.” “We’ve had ongoing conversations with P.J. throughout the offseason and have both decided that he won’t be with …

Jaylen Brown reflects on ‘amazing’ Abu Dhabi experience with Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets helped grow the sport of basketball and the NBA brand in Abu Dhabi this week by playing two preseason games and taking part in several events. Jaylen Brown helped lead the charge in those efforts, and he put …

Podziemski-Melton bond perfectly portrays new Warriors vibe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area HONOLULU, Hawaii – As warmups were ending ahead of their first preseason game together as teammates, two Warriors competing to be in the starting lineup embraced. Brandin Podziemski turned around to De’Anthony Melton in the layup line and opened his arms out wide before the two …

It’s going to be an interesting, unpredictable season for the Clippers: Brand new building to promote and make home, plus a lot of old-school James Harden with the ball in his hands (he shot eight free throws in 18 minutes of action in the Clippers first preseason game). Kawhi Leonard addressed two of the big questions facing the Clippers this …