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Former US presidents, football managers and Olympic athletes were among those paying tribute to Dikembe Mutombo following his death, hailing a man who leaves a legacy beyond the boundaries of a basketball court for those who follow in his giant footsteps. Shortly after the announcement of the 58-year-old’s death from brain cancer on Monday, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vincent Kompany …

The 2024-25 NBA season tips off on October 22 with a double-header between the Lakers-Timberwolves and Knicks-Celtics. With opening night just three weeks away, fantasy basketball season is officially upon us, meaning multiple platforms have released rankings. Maybe you already have a preferred platform, you’re playing on multiple platforms, or you’re still undecided. In any case, comparing rankings from multiple …

Why DeRozan believes ‘sky’s the limit’ for Kings in stacked West originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – It has been a busy summer for DeMar DeRozan. On top of joining a new team, he ventured on a cross-country book tour to promote “Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm” – a remarkable memoir chronicling his struggle …

Chicago Bulls Media Day After sitting out two-and-a-half seasons and going through three left knee surgeries, Lonzo Ball wants back on the court — and says he’ll be ready opening night. The Bulls are being much more cautious, but would love to see him back on the court. At Media Day Monday, Ball talked about the surgeries and his hopes, …

The Knicks shocked the NBA world for the second time this offseason last Friday night, trading Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns. New York secured a star player at an especially-weak position, in hopes that the deal would propel them into contention, but had to sacrifice some major pieces in the process. While some consider Towns and …

The trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo is not yet official. With the Timberwolves over the luxury tax’s second apron and the Knicks hard capped at that same tax line, there are a lot of restrictions in the new CBA for this trade, forcing the sides to pull in Charlotte as a third …

How long NBA offseason brought underdog Warriors together originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – One after another, they strolled into the Chase Center interview room radiating a similar vibe. It was as if they’d been coached. Or read the 2024-25 version of the “How to be an Ideal Warrior” handbook. Nobody resorted to the old bromide …

Brandon Ingram doesn’t have the best fantasy basketball context around him this season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Picking the right players and knowing when to dodge the landmines are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. Yesterday, we covered the guards facing competition or injury concerns; today, we’ll zero in on three forwards to fade in fantasy 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! BOSTON CELTICS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Lonnie Walker IV, Baylor Scheierman Subtractions: Oshae Brissett, Svi Mykhailiuk Complete roster The Big Question: Are the Celtics as motivated to repeat? The Celtics posted …

8 things that stood out from 2024 Sixers media day originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia From silly to serious, there were many thousands of words to digest Monday at the Sixers’ annual media day in Camden, New Jersey. It’s certainly not comprehensive, but here are eight things that stood out: Age not just a number The Sixers have players …

The 2024-25 NBA season starts on Oct. 22. For the next few weeks, we’ll be breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams — plus, making our season predictions. Team-by-team previews East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons …

(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! OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Ducas Subtractions: Josh Giddey, Lindy Waters III, Bismack Biyombo, Gordon Hayward, Mike Muscala …

D’Angelo Russell attends Lakers media day at the UCLA Health Training Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day? The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about playing with his son, Bronny. Maybe you’d have splashed some down on Anthony Davis talking about …

Monk or Ellis? Kings excited for starting shooting guard competition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The biggest question looming over the Kings as they enter training camp Tuesday is who will be the starting two guard for the 2024-25 NBA season. If Kings coach Mike Brown and the rest of the team made one thing clear, …

Steph explains how A’s leaving Oakland ‘sucks’ for community originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry cares for Oakland. The Warriors superstar, entering season No. 16 with the franchise, spent a decade playing at Oracle Arena just feet away from the Coliseum and long has been involved with the community. The Athletics being the latest professional team to …

CAMDEN, NJ — The clinical Daryl Morey was reduced to something far less than he’s projected to be, or perhaps he was elevated for a moment, into a moment, as his victory lap was halted by the most sobering news. The 76ers president had been beckoned away during his media day appearance by team personnel, moments after it was announced …

Warriors’ offseason additions remind Steph, Draymond of 2021 moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Even though the Warriors failed to land either of their top offseason targets, first Paul George and then Lauri Markkanen, neither Stephen Curry nor Draymond Green seem dissatisfied with the team’s backup plan. The moves made by Golden State’s front office …

Steph slyly reveals favorite French word he learned at Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors guard Steph Curry gave Team USA his everything at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and helped the Americans return home with a gold medal. But that wasn’t all Curry took home from France. In talking to reporters Monday during Warriors Media Day, …

Kerr tweaking Warriors’ offense receives Steph’s stamp of approval originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The offense Steve Kerr installed 10 years ago, with crisps passes and player movement creating basketball symphony, is being updated. The Warriors want a different look, one they believe befits the current roster. Despite the team’s tremendous success under Kerr, this …

Dikembe Mutombo EL SEGUNDO — As much as everyone feels the pain of the loss of Dikembe Mutombo — who died Monday at the age of 58 — it was hard to talk about him and the joy he brought everywhere he went without a smile coming across people’s faces. That was the case with LeBron James at Lakers media …

Kuminga more focused on Year 4 growth than Warriors extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga hopes he’ll sign a contract extension with the Warriors, but the fourth-year forward’s focus is elsewhere as the 2024-25 NBA season approaches. The 2021 NBA Draft lottery pick is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and …

Lakers star LeBron James said during the team’s media day, “I feel really good physically. Mentally, I feel really good.” (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) LeBron James was staring at his basketball mortality in the face. His team had been swept in the Western Conference finals the prior spring and his body was showing undeniable signs of age, the …

News broke last week that Kawhi Leonard had another offseason knee procedure, putting his availability for the start of the upcoming NBA season in doubt. It turns out that he’s planning to be available for the Los Angeles Clippers’ season opener. But it’s not a sure thing. Leonard shed some light on the situation during media day on Monday. “Yeah, …

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The goal, Kawhi Leonard said Monday at the Clippers’ media day at Intuit Dome, is to play in the team’s regular-season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 23 in Inglewood. Leonard continues to deal with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee, leading some uncertainty about when he’ll be healthy …

In collaboration with the Los Angeles Clippers, Team USA removed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard from its roster for the Paris Olympics, citing chronic soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. “We’re taking it day by day,” Leonard told reporters when asked on media day how soon he might be able to play. “Everything’s been going great for the …