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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, …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

(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 …

(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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As we approach the 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season, identifying players who will outperform their average draft position (ADP) can give you a strategic edge. This article highlights one player in each round whom I’m higher on relative to where they’re going in drafts. Let’s get into it! Round 1: Anthony Davis – PF/C, Los Angeles Lakers ADP 7.6 The Lakers …

Kerr states Wiggins must step up to be Warriors’ second scorer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors coach Steve Kerr has the utmost confidence Andrew Wiggins can turn things around for the 2024-25 NBA season. Just two seasons removed from his All-Star 2021-22 season, the Warriors forward hasn’t been able to back up that same success since. He …

In the brave new world of the NBA and its luxury tax second apron, the era of bringing together a “Big 3” to win a title is, if not dead, on life support. The cost of assembling those three stars makes it very difficult to put enough quality talent around them to win, and once over the aprons many of …

Warriors’ unselfish offense, more shooting depth on display vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A familiar yet new-look style of Warriors basketball was on display in Golden State’s 122-112 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. Five different Warriors players scored in double figures while the team knocked down an astonishing 28 3-pointers, …

Tatum reveals great reason why he agreed to do ‘Starting 5′ doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Netflix just released its “Starting 5” documentary, which follows Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis behind the scenes throughout the 2023-24 season. But if Tatum was a little less confident, that “Starting 5” might not have included …

The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida. The team said no one was injured when the St. Petersburg ballpark was struck by the storm. A …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets in Oceanside on Tuesday. The Clippers aren’t sure whether Leonard will be healthy enough to play in the team’s regular-season opener Oct. 23. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The Clippers finished practice Thursday at Intuit Dome and were preparing to leave for their …