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LAS VEGAS — Steve Kerr admitted the idea of Klay Thompson in a Dallas Mavericks jersey still doesn’t quite feel real. He’s unsure how he will react the first time he faces him in a game. However, right now, he’s just thankful for what they had. “I just want to say thank you to Klay Thompson for 13 incredible years, …

Bronny James made his much-awaited NBA debut Saturday, but things got off to a slow start. The rookie scored just four points in his first Summer League action, as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings 108-94 in the California Classic. James played 21 minutes in the loss, adding two rebounds, two assists and a steal. However, he …

Bronny James catches his breath during a break in his debut with the Lakers on Saturday at the California Classic in San Francisco. (Nic Coury / Associated Press) On and off the court, Bronny James is encountering a new experience — playing at the NBA level while also being the center of attention. In his first postgame news conference with …

The Nets are officially heading into a deep rebuild over the next few years after trading Mikal Bridges to the Knicks for a bevy of future draft picks, but they’ve retained one of their big young pieces to help spearhead that youth movement. Center Nic Claxton has agreed to re-sign with Brooklyn on a four-year, $100 million deal. Claxton has …

The Knicks and Nets made the Mikal Bridges trade official on Saturday night. After spending a season and a half in Brooklyn, Bridges is now set to join his former Villanova teammates and good friends on the other side of town as he looks to help take the Knicks to the next level as a contender. “We are thrilled to …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill checks in from USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas as the Lakers superstar begins preparations for his fourth Olympics — while at the same time, his professional team opened a new chapter with two new rookies (including son Bronny James) in the California Classic. View more Video Transcript This is …

What we learned as unfamiliar faces star in Warriors’ California Classic win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – When the Warriors opened their NBA Summer League season Saturday, they did so without the presence of familiar names Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Golden State’s only 2024 draft pick, second-rounder Quinten Post, was not available …

Klay Thompson is officially a member of the Mavericks. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) Klay Thompson’s exit from the Golden State Warriors was always bound to be emotionally complicated. It turned out to be logistically complicated as well, to a historic degree. The three-year, $50 million sign-and-trade deal that will bring the five-time All-Star to the …

DeMar DeRozan is indeed headed to his native California, but not his hometown of Los Angeles. The Sacramento Kings have agreed with DeRozan on a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal that will see Harrison Barnes sent to the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash sent to the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. DeRozan …

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers LAS VEGAS — It says a lot about LeBron James’ commitment to USA Basketball and winning gold at the Paris Olympics that at the same time, his son Bronny was making his Lakers summer debut in San Francisco, LeBron was walking into the gym in Las Vegas for the first USA practice. That doesn’t …

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons Sacramento was not going to bet on continuity again this summer, the Kings were looking for a roster upgrade and more scoring. DeMar DeRozan was ready to move on from a Bulls team starting to strip itself down and starting a rebuild. As has been rumored for a couple of days, that came together …

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant’s state of mind, happiness and wanderlust always seem to be up for discussion, and even though athletes like him are trained to ignore the noise, it gets to him. Because in large part, he knows it gets to fans and how they view him. Durant is on the verge of his fourth Olympics and to …

The Sacramento Kings aren’t exactly known for drawing big-name veteran stars, but late Saturday night, they pulled the trigger on one of the most accomplished players the team has ever acquired. In a three-team sign-and-trade, the Kings landed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls. They sent Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick swap to the Spurs. …

Warriors two-way guard Beekman passes eye test in summer league debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – A two-way NBA contract can be like an internship, a young player learning while watching others do what they’ve been doing for a year or more. It’s a foot in the door. Reece Beekman, who on Wednesday signed a …

LeBron James has officially re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced late Saturday night. This was obviously expected, as the widespread assumption all offseason had been that he would stay put, and reports to that effect surfaced on Thursday. Saturday’s announcement makes it official, but what is more pertinent here are the details of the contract that James …

How reported DeRozan addition affects Kings’ NBA luxury-tax situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Kings reportedly acquired DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign-and-trade, where exactly does that leave Sacramento when it comes to the NBA’s luxury tax? DeRozan reportedly signed a three-year, $76 million contract with the Kings, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Saturday — ESPN’s Adrian …

Suns’ Booker addresses reality of Klay playing in non-Warriors jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – The night of Oct. 25, 2022 was an uncharacteristic one for Klay Thompson. The now former Warriors shooting guard, in his 12th NBA season, was ejected for the first time in the third quarter of an eventual 29-point loss to …

Warriors announce Klay, Hield, Anderson moves in historic six-team trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson officially is a member of the Dallas Mavericks after the Warriors announced the sign-and-trade as part of the first-ever six-team deal also involving the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets. The Warriors have acquired forward Kyle Anderson from …

DeMar DeRozan is set to join the Sacramento Kings through a sign-and-trade agreement, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, is a three-year, $70-plus million agreement, and will send Harrison Barnes to the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls will receive former first-round pick Chris Duarte and two second-round picks for cooperating in the deal. …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill sat down with the superstar forward at USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas to discuss the reports that the Phoenix Suns would consider dealing the 14-time NBA All-Star. View more Video Transcript Now you guys haven’t won the last games since you’ve gotten to Phoenix. There’s been some talk, some …

DeMar DeRozan’s stellar Bulls tenure closes with trade to Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich DeMar DeRozan’s stellar, three-season tenure with the Chicago Bulls is over. The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a sign-and-trade acquisition of the six-time All-Star, including two appearances with the Bulls, in a three-team transaction with the San Antonio …

Reports: Kings land DeRozan in sign-and-trade; Barnes, Duarte dealt away originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Chicago Bulls to acquire six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps reported Saturday, citing sources. In the agreed-upon three-team trade, the Kings will send Harrison Barnes to the San …

Kerr thanks Klay, understands why Warriors icon decided to leave originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS – Steve Kerr’s current main responsibility is ensuring a historically stacked group of superstars for Team USA Men’s Basketball gets the job done at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and brings home the gold. The Warriors’ coach also isn’t oblivious to …

How Kings did vs. Bronny in his Lakers NBA summer league debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Oversized headphones on his ears and dressed in full Lakers gold as he geared up for his NBA Summer League debut, rookie Bronny James looked so much like his famous father it caused some people at Chase Center to do a …

How Spurs’ Graham trade could help Kings finalize DeRozan deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The first part of the domino effect the Kings might need to pull off a major blockbuster move this offseason might have fallen Saturday morning. The San Antonio Spurs are trading Devonte Graham and a second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN’s Adrian …