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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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