Derrick Rose, a former No. 1 overall pick who spent parts of four seasons with the Knicks, has announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 pro seasons. Rose announced his retirement via his Instagram account. The top pick out of Memphis in 2008, Rose burst onto the scene with the Chicago Bulls, winning Rookie of the Year in 2008-09 …
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These 6 NBA rookies could outperform their draft slots in first season
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht could be the steal of the draft. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) Although the 2024 NBA Draft class is widely considered to be a weaker class by many, there are always players who completely outperform their initial draft slot and prove to be steals for different franchises. Bub Carrington, the one-and-done player out of Pittsburgh, has …
Read More »Derrick Rose retires: Best moments from his 16-year career
Derrick Rose, who retired from the NBA on Thursday, dropped 50 points on the Utah Jazz in 2018. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Derrick Rose, 16-year NBA veteran, 2009 Rookie of the Year, and 2011 MVP, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday. And NBA players like Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks are paying tribute to him. While …
Read More »These 6 NBA rookies could outperform their draft slot in first season
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht could be the steal of the draft. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) Although the 2024 NBA draft class is widely considered to be a weaker class by many, there are always players who completely outperform their initial draft slot and prove to be steals for different franchises. Bub Carrington, the one-and-done player out of Pittsburgh, has …
Read More »Caitlin Clark, DiJonai Carrington shut down idea that Game 1 eye poke was intentional: ‘Just watch the play’
Both Caitlin Clark and DiJonai Carrington shut down the idea that the poke that left Clark with a black eye in their Game 1 playoff matchup was intentional. Carrington poked the Indiana Fever star in the eye in the first quarter of the Connecticut Sun’s 93-69 win in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series on Sunday. Though Clark finished …
Read More »Former MVP Derrick Rose announces retirement
Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics Derrick Rose, the former MVP beloved and respected by players and fans alike, has decided to retire from basketball. Rose made his announcement on Instagram on Thursday saying, “You believed in me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain.” He also took out full-page ads in major newspapers of the …
Read More »3 Knicks facing the most questions this season
As training camp rapidly approaches, the Knicks have their most complete lineup in over a decade. But there some players facing questions as we head into a new season. Those questions will be storylines to follow throughout the course of the campaign… Julius Randle After the Knicks were able to survive without Randle for the second half of the regular …
Read More »Ranking the NBA’s No. 4 options: Celtics’ Jrue Holiday headlines group of elite role players
(Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports Illustration) Anyone can list the best players in the NBA, but basketball is as much about chemistry as it is talent. Within each of the league’s 30 teams is a hierarchy, and how well each of the five players on the court understands and performs his role within that hierarchy is every bit as important as his …
Read More »How Larry Bird is motivating Tatum after championship season
How Larry Bird is motivating Tatum after championship season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Did Jayson Tatum expect to play more in the 2024 Paris Olympics? Yes. Is he still a bit bothered by the experience? It appears so. But the Boston Celtics star has bigger fish to fry entering the 2024-25 season. Tatum already has been asked several …
Read More »Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season is just the beginning
“It’s a good little taste of what’s possible for this organization and for this franchise.” That was how Caitlin Clark summed up her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, a team that won five games two years ago and this season was in the playoffs and nearly pushed Connecticut to a Game 3 in the first round. She could just …
Read More »Derrick Rose retires from NBA after 15 seasons
Derrick Rose is retiring from the NBA.. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 seasons. “The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth,” Rose said in a statement. “I believe true success comes from becoming who you were created to be, and I want to show the world …
Read More »Bronny got matched up on LeBron James in pickup, dad did not go easy on him
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s “Starting 5” EL SEGUNDO — Media days around the NBA are a wasteland for anyone looking for actual information on the record. Rather, they have the vibe of a PR puff piece. For example, on Wednesday, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and coach J.J. Redick spoke to the media, with Pelinka saying he would be …
Read More »Caitlin Clark responds with 25 points but it’s not enough, Sun eliminate Fever with 87-81 win
The great ones always respond. Caitlin Clark struggled in her first WNBA playoff game last Sunday: 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting, including 2-of-13 from 3, and Indiana got blown out. How would Clark respond with her team facing elimination. Clark finished Game 2 with 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds — she bounced back. Like the greats always do. …
Read More »Will the Lakers ever trade their top draft picks? Rob Pelinka shares their strategy
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, left, and coach JJ Redick answer questions during a preseason news conference in El Segundo Wednesday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The banners above the practice court, the names of legends on the wall and, most important, the trophies in Jeanie Buss’ window in the Lakers’ practice facility tell the story of the team’s …
Read More »Outside of Steph, Warriors’ NBA All-Star future looks foggy
Outside of Steph, Warriors’ NBA All-Star future looks foggy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Not long before they became the biggest bully in the NBA, the Warriors sustained one of the league’s most ignominious streaks, one that extended even beyond their humiliating 13-year playoff drought. Golden State went a league-record 15 years without an All-Star. No starter, no …
Read More »Why Mazzulla thinks Tatum’s Olympic benching was ‘a gift’
Why Mazzulla thinks Tatum’s Olympic benching was ‘a gift’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum just won his first NBA championship in a season where he was voted first team All-NBA for the third consecutive year. And yet, he should still have plenty of motivation and hunger entering the 2024-25 season. The great players always have that chip …
Read More »Fantasy basketball preview, BUY or SELL injury-prone players & NBA conference finals predictions | Good Word
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Yahoo Sports fantasy basketball expert Dan Titus for a full preview of the 2024-25 NBA season. The guys start by talking about Victor Wembanyama, who Dan says …
Read More »Is Milwaukee’s championship window closing? Pressure piled on to win big this season.
Continuity for the win! That’s the picture the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to paint heading into training camp. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back and healthy, Damian Lillard is more comfortable and settled, and Doc Rivers will have a full training camp as coach, and this team is ready to contend. However, look closely at that picture and it appears Father Time …
Read More »Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Launches Shoe Brand After Nike Spat
Jaylen Brown is no longer a sneaker free agent. He belongs to his own team, creating his own independent brand. The Boston Celtics star is taking pre-orders for his new signature shoe, Rover, launched under his new performance brand and sneaker company 741, which will fuse “advanced technology and minimalist design.” The reigning NBA Finals MVP is the latest star …
Read More »2024-25 Fantasy Basketball: 4 forwards who will break out this NBA season
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus predicts Jalen Johnson is bound for a statement year in 2024-25. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Hoop heads! We’re back with more breakouts as we gear up for fantasy basketball draft season. We covered breakout guards on Monday, and today we’ll talk about the forwards who will level up for fantasy managers this season. The …
Read More »GP2, Warriors both hoping for comeback 2024-25 NBA season
GP2, Warriors both hoping for comeback 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With so much of last season’s chatter focusing on the frequent unavailability of Draymond Green and the seemingly distracted Andrew Wiggins, the absences of another key member of the Warriors’ rotation were practically relegated to footnotes. Remember Gary Payton II? Remember how impactful he …
Read More »Indiana GM on free agent to be Myles Turner: ‘We want him to be here’
Indiana has locked in its future direction with contract extensions for Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam this summer, surrounding them with quality role players such as Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith and T.J. McConnell in a coach in Rick Carlisle designed up-tempo system. It worked well enough to get the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago. Where does …
Read More »Lester Quinones agrees to join Sixers on two-way contract
Lester Quinones agrees to join Sixers on two-way contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Former Warriors guard Lester Quinones is set to move east and join the Sixers. Quinones has agreed to a two-way contract with the team, a source confirmed Wednesday to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported the news. To create the two-way slot …
Read More »Scalabrine: Derrick White could be even better after Olympic experience
Scalabrine: Derrick White could be even better after Olympic experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Derrick White took his game to another level for the Boston Celtics last season, and it’s one of the reasons why they won their first NBA championship since 2008. Brian Scalabrine thinks White could ascend even higher during the upcoming 2024-25 campaign. Why is …
Read More »Report: Veteran forward Knox, Warriors agree to one-year contract
Report: Veteran forward Knox, Warriors agree to one-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors bolstered their roster depth ahead of training camp. Veteran forward Kevin Knox agreed to a one-year contract with Golden State, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday, citing sources. Free agent F Kevin Knox has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden …
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