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The Knicks head into the 2024-25 season with sky-high hopes following a playoff run to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season and an offseason that included a pair of blockbuster trades. But as head coach Tom Thibodeau spoke from the team practice facility during Monday’s media day, he preached the importance of not skipping steps and taking …

Jamal Murray tops the list of guards to avoid at their current cost in 2024-25 fantasy basketball leagues amid concerns about his health ahead of the season. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Picking the right players and knowing when to dodge the landmines are critical factors in forming a competitive fantasy basketball team. Today’s column zeroes in on three players …

Dikembe Mutombo was known for his infectious personality.Photograph: Julio Cortez/AP Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball on and off the court, has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement on Monday. “On the court, he was one of …

What Kings’ starting lineup, rotation might look like this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For the first time in a long time, a big-name NBA superstar willingly joined the Kings this offseason. DeMar DeRozan will team up with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento as the young and hungry Kings seek a playoff return following a …

The NBA announced on Monday that Hall of Famer and legend of the sport Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58. The cause of death was brain cancer, and Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed. NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He …

Gordon Hayward announced his retirement in August. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Gordon Hayward was 27 years old when he joined the Boston Celtics in 2017, fresh off the first All-Star appearance of his career. He fit between Kyrie Irving and Al Horford on a team that had drafted Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart over the …

Why ‘flawed’ Draymond owes Steph, Warriors best self this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Warriors open training camp this week, the list of factors determining their direction this season is long enough to fill a book. It might begin with whether Stephen Curry, at 36, can maintain superhuman capabilities, no less important is whether 34-year-old …

LeBron James has been through two decades of NBA media days, but perhaps none quite like this one. The Los Angeles Lakers are often one of the most scrutinized teams in the NBA and this season, with Bronny James joining his dad in in the purple and gold, the Lakers will be under a microscope. The Lakers are one of …

Lakers coach JJ Redick, listening to general manager Rob Pelinka address the media last week, became an internet sensation as a broadcaster and podcaster. Now he’s leaving that world behind. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The place where JJ Redick wants to be, the basketball court, offers structure. The lines that mark the perimeter of the court differentiate between …

After winning last year’s WNBA title over New York, the Las Vegas Aces mocked the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart from their championship parade stage, frustrated that Stewart was voted MVP a season ago over their star, A’Ja Wilson. Poke one of the all-time greats at your own risk. Stewart was the best player on the court by far Sunday, dropping 34 …

How Domas’ dad Arvydas hilariously reacted to star’s Netflix show originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s nothing like a humorous dad reaction. That’s exactly what Kings star Domantas Sabonis got out of his father, FIBA and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis, when asked if he could get in front of Netflix cameras. Speaking to Kay …

Charlotte making the play-in this season is not crazy, but a lot of things need to go right. LaMelo Ball needs to stay healthy. Brandon Miller needs to take a step forward in his second season. Ball, Miller and Miles Bridges must blossom under first-time coach Charles Lee. And center Mark Williams has to step up as a defensive anchor …

What LeBron’s Sabonis praise on ‘Starting 5′ meant to Kings star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Domantas Sabonis still is floored by the praise he received from Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James. Speaking to Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams Show,” the Kings superstar was asked about James’ positive comments about his power and basketball IQ …

Warriors set training camp roster ahead of 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the Warriors’ 2024-25 NBA season right around the corner, Golden State announced the official roster for its training camp program that begins Tuesday. The Warriors added Blake Hinson, Kevin Knox II and Jackson Rowe to their training camp roster, which currently consists …

The latest report out of Milwaukee is both unsurprising and concerning. Khris Middleton, who had offseason surgery on both ankles, is not fully cleared for 5-on-5 action as the Bucks open training camp this week, reports Chris Haynes. Sources: Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton (procedures on both ankles) has not been cleared for five-on-five action with training camp commencing Oct. …

Big news went down Friday night with the Timberwolves sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a 2025 protected first-round pick. Below, I outline the implications of the blockbuster deal and how it impacts my latest fantasy basketball rankings. [Create or join a Yahoo Fantasy hoops league for the 2024-25 NBA …

Dunleavy reveals where contract negotiations stand with Kuminga, Moody originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody’s respective futures with the Warriors remain up in the air, but general manager Mike Dunleavy provided a sense of clarity this past week. The pair of Golden State 2021 NBA Draft lottery picks, entering the final year of their …

Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to New York, Julius Randle is heading to Minnesota alongside Donte DiVincenzo and a future draft pick, and the NBA is heating up just days before training camps open. Which team won Friday night’s blockbuster trade? Let’s break it down. 1. Who won the Knicks-Wolves trade? Dan Titus: The Wolves. The Knicks got the best player …

Kings announce 2024-25 training camp roster with few surprises originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area At last, Kings basketball is back. With the start of training camp just a few sleeps away, Sacramento officially announced its preseason roster Saturday — three days before Day 1 of camp. Here is the full roster: via Sacramento Kings After the Kings signed …

Two key players out for Kings camp with offseason injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season officially begins, the injury bug already has hit the Kings with training camp right around the corner. Sacramento revealed veteran forward Trey Lyles sustained a left groin strain during an offseason workout and will be …

Columbus announced today that they have reduced the training camp roster by six players. The roster now has 23 forwards, 10 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders. View the original article to see embedded media. Cam Butler – Loaned to Cleveland Corson Ceulemans – Loaned to Cleveland Cole Clayton – Loaned to Cleveland Samuel Kňažko – Loaned to Cleveland Curtis Hall – …

Fan-favorite backup point guard Jose Alvarado is staying in New Orleans. The Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension for Alvarado — with a player option in the second year — a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Alvarado is under contract for this coming season at just less than $2 million, then he will make …

The Knicks are fully committed. After landing Karl-Anthony Towns in a surprise blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, New York is all in on competing for a championship. After acquiring Towns and Mikal Bridges this offseason, New York’s cupboard is nearly bare. The core is set. Jalen Brunson is the team’s star with Towns as a complementary star. Bridges and …

Portland Trail Blazers v Memphis Grizzlies Come on, basketball gods. You were tough enough on the Grizzlies last season, lighten up a little and let this team breathe. Memphis wing Vince Williams Jr. will be out for at least a month due to a stress reaction in the upper portion of his tibia, the team announced. That timeline has Williams …

Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves Denver has let a few players go, sacrificing veteran depth to save money and stay under the second apron of the luxury tax: Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, and most painfully this summer Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They have paid up to keep Nikola Jokic and, most recently, Jamal Murray in the Mile High City. Aaron Gordon has …