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(Hassan Ahmad/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 …

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, driving past Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, missed part of the playoff series because of inflammation in his right knee. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) With Clippers training camp approaching, questions continue to swirl around the health of star Kawhi Leonard following the inflammation in his right knee that sidelined him late last season and in the first …

Los Angeles Clippers v Minnesota Timberwolves By the second day of USA Basketball’s pre-Olympics training camp in Las Vegas last July, it was clear Kawhi Leonard was not moving fluidly, that his long-troublesome knee was bothering him. Leonard and the Clippers organization were unhappy with the call, but USA Basketball sent him home and replaced Leonard on the Paris roster …

Jaylen Brown launches new performance brand, signature shoe originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown’s eventful offseason continued Tuesday with the unveiling of his new sportswear brand, 741. The Boston Celtics star announced 741’s launch via Instagram and the brand’s official website, 741performance.com. According the press release, Brown “turned down over $50 million in endorsement deals from other major …

JJ Redick has some theories about how to improve the Lakers. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) JJ Redick was hired to change things for the Los Angeles Lakers. But he’s keeping one big thing the same. The Lakers head coach revealed in an interview on ESPN’s “The Lowe Post” podcast that he will be starting the team’s …

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent a knee procedure this offseason and will be limited to start training camp with the team, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Details of the procedure and Leonard’s recovery timeline are not yet known. He will be limited to “strengthening his knee” at the start of camp this fall, the team said, but …

The Boston Celtics were granted a one-week head start on training camp because they and the Nuggets are headed to Abu Dhabi to open the NBA preseason on Oct. 4 (something that disrupts practice schedules). Boston conducted its media day on Tuesday, and a few interesting bits came out of what can be a scripted-feeling event (for every team). Here …

Report: Warriors signing Post to two-way deal, waiving Plowden originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With Warriors training camp right around the corner, the team reportedly is making moves. Golden State is signing rookie center Quinten Post to a two-way contract and will waive NBA Summer League standout Daeqwon Plowden to make room, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Tuesday, …

By Ameer Tyree Identifying value is essential to fantasy basketball drafts, but it’s an inexact science. With that in mind, the Rotoworld staff has identified a few of its “studs” and “duds” ahead of the 2024-25 season, predicting high- and low-value options projected to go in the early, middle, and late rounds of drafts. Last up is Ameer Tyree, who …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill spoke with the Cavaliers guard about his focus for the upcoming season, his expectations for the team under new head coach Kenny Atkinson and why he decided to sign an extension with Cleveland. Donovan joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of BodyArmor. View more Video Transcript Join us on behalf of body armor, Cleveland …

BOSTON — It is amazing what an NBA championship can do for morale. Two years ago, when the Celtics convened at the Auerbach Center for a somber media day, they introduced a first-time head coach to a team stunned by the news of his predecessor’s improprieties. This offseason came with its own unique set of circumstances, as all do. Kristaps …

Jaylen shares great insight into his unique underwater workouts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown went off the deep end this summer — and we mean that in a good way. For the third straight offseason, the Boston Celtics star went through a series of underwater workouts that involved holding his breath for extend periods of time while …

Why Kerr is excited about Melton’s fit with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors might not have made a big splash this offseason but did acquire a handful of veteran players who should improve the roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. One of whom was 26-year-old guard De’Anthony Melton, who signed a one-year, $12.8 million contract …

Kerr details Kuminga relationship heading into 2024-25 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 2024-2025 NBA season a few weeks away, Steve Kerr is impressed with Jonathan Kuminga’s growth as he enters his fourth year with the Warriors. Speaking to the San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami on “The TK Show,” the Golden State coach opened up about …

‘Extremely motivated’ Jaylen Brown addresses Olympic snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Even after leading the Boston Celtics to a championship and earning NBA Finals MVP honors, Jaylen Brown enters the 2024-25 season with a chip on his shoulder. Brown was oddly left off Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics in favor of C’s teammate Derrick White. …

This comment from Tatum will make Celtics fans excited for new season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s not much Jayson Tatum has failed to accomplish during his first seven seasons with the Boston Celtics. He has been voted first-team All-NBA in three consecutive seasons. He has won an All-Star Game MVP. He is the only C’s player ever …

By Raphielle Johnson While scheduling may not impact fantasy basketball managers’ thinking in the same way that it does football, this is an essential factor to consider. There aren’t bye weeks to deal with, but there are back-to-backs, with some players being virtual locks to consistently sit out one of those games. Another scheduling aspect that requires consideration is the …

Warriors unveil new Classic Edition jersey for 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors unveiled fresh new threads for the upcoming 2024-24 NBA season. Golden State officially announced its new Classic Edition jerseys on Tuesday. The jerseys were inspired by the iconic Philadelphia Warriors jerseys from the 1940s and 1950s and are designed to pay …

The Fantasy Basketball Draft Kit for the 2024-25 season is here. (Photo by Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports) Fantasy basketball draft season is here! We’ve gathered all of our excellent analysis and advice, in one place, to help you build those eventual championship-winning teams. [Create or join a Yahoo Fantasy hoops league for the 2024-25 NBA season] The 2024-25 Yahoo Fantasy Basketball …

There was a time, after Vince Carter asked for a trade and was sent to New Jersey in 2004, that this day seemed like it would never come. But here we are. The Toronto Raptors will retire the No. 15 jersey of Hall of Famer Vince Carter during a ceremony on Nov. 2, when the Raptors host the Kings, a …

Kerr admits Klay’s in-season signs signaled Warriors departure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The writing might have been on the wall for Klay Thompson and the Warriors during the 2023-24 NBA season. Thompson, statistically, had one of the worst seasons of his illustrious career, averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game on 43.2-percent shooting from …

Jrue Holiday shares what Celtics can expect defending their title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are about to embark on a very difficult journey: The pursuit of defending an NBA championship. The Celtics became the sixth different champion in the last six years when they beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA …

(Grant Thomas/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 …

Performing at a high level in the NBA as a rookie can be very challenging, as, for the most part, the talent level is so much higher than any player has ever faced in their life previously. However, many players often see an improvement in their production during their sophomore campaigns as they become acclimated to the league and have …

Porzingis gives positive update on his injury rehab for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics won’t have Kristaps Porzingis starting at center when they host the New York Knicks and raise their 2024 NBA championship banner at TD Garden on Oct. 22. But it’s possible the 7-foot-2 big man could be back on the floor before …