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Ex-Warriors, Kings player Cauley-Stein reflects on past drug addiction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former Warriors and Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein has revealed the reason behind NBA “personal leave” in 2021 and his subsequent league exit in 2022. Speaking to The Athletic’s Kyle Tucker, the 31-year-old reflected on his journey from a serious drug addiction to finding happiness …

Stephen A declares Kings as ‘potential sleeper’ in 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen A. Smith believes the Kings can surprise many onlookers this upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. Speaking on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Tuesday, the brash analyst revealed why a revamped Sacramento – not the New Orleans Pelicans or the Houston Rockets …

Ex-NBA guard hilariously recalls Steph’s ‘disrespectful’ cellys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry can make even the greatest NBA defenders look foolish on any given night. After singlehandedly changing the game of basketball with his elite 3-point shooting, the Warriors superstar has unlocked and implemented extracurriculars to his game after knocking down jaw-dropping shots. Those viral-worthy celebrations …

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks – Game Five Jalen Brunson’s 2022 free agency move out of the shadow of Luka Doncic in Dallas and into the spotlight of New York turned out to be the best thing for him and the New York Knicks, a team that was the No. 2 seed in the East last season and is …

Fans arrive early Wednesday to get their bobblehead of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani before a game against the Orioles at Dodger Stadium. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) The Dodgers are citing budget constraints for the sponsors of a “giveaway” item? Seriously? If you’re charging $131 one night, and $36 the next, I’m pretty sure you could figure out a way to …

LA Clippers v Sacramento Kings Ivica Zubac can fly under the radar on a team with James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, but watch Clippers games and you quickly see why they were +5.1 per 100 possessions better with him on the court last season. He’s a quality finisher around the rim, can score out of the post, passes well and …

2024 NBA Summer League – Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic GG Jackson II, the rookie big man who got an opportunity due to injuries last season in Memphis and played his way into the rotation (and All-Rookie Team), will miss the start of the season due to foot surgery, the team announced on Friday. Jackson fractured his fifth metatarsal in …

The Los Angeles Clippers are keeping Ivica Zubac for a few more years. Zubac, who has quietly been one of the NBA’s better centers over the past few years, agreed to a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is reportedly the most Zubac could get for three years and locks him in …

Kings clear Huerter for on-court workouts amid shoulder recovery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings shared an injury update on shooting guard Kevin Huerter on Friday afternoon. Huerter has been cleared for on-court workouts, shooting drills and a complete strength training program, the team announced, and he will be re-evaluated in mid-October before being cleared for full …

Steph ‘felt like a kid again’ during iconic Olympics run originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Superstar Warriors guard Steph Curry became an even bigger international icon after dominating the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and securing a gold medal for Team USA. And between sinking mind-boggling 3-pointers to exchanging pins with other American athletes, the 10-time NBA All-Star relished …

The Indiana Pacers advanced to last season’s NBA Eastern Conference Finals due in large part to their roster depth, getting impact play from reserves including T.J. McConnell. McConnell, 32, was rewarded for his performance with a four-year, $45 million contract extension, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 10-year veteran had one season remaining on his current deal, but is now signed …

Steph explains why he removed Warriors from his Instagram bio originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Relax, Dub Nation. Steph Curry finally revealed why he recently removed the Warriors from his Instagram bio. And we can thank Bloomberg’s “The Circuit” host Emily Chang for getting the truth out of him. “I’m shooting with Steph and Ayesha Curry today,” Chang …

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers “One of my favorite players in the NBA right now is T.J. McConnell… he’s like Draymond [Green] as a point guard.” That was LeBron James this past year, talking about Pacers reserve guard McConnell — and the Pacers feel the same way. Indiana and McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension, a story …

What message Steph’s extension sends to Warriors, per Windhorst originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry’s Warriors contract extension sparked optimism in and outside the organization. The 10-time NBA All-Star’s commitment to Golden State through the 2026-27 season is a promising sign for the Warriors, who missed the 2024 NBA playoffs following an underwhelming season. Curry will be …

Steph’s expectation for Warriors ‘hasn’t changed’ after extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry on Thursday inked a historic one-year contract extension worth a reported $62.6 million to remain with the Warriors through the 2026-27 NBA season. After missing the playoffs last season, Curry and Golden State are eager to bounce back with a new-look roster during …

NBA: APR 01 Hawks at Bulls It’s a little strange to be talking about “what’s next” for a player who averaged 18 points and 10.5 rebounds a game last season and has two guaranteed years left on his contract, but that’s where we are with Nikola Vucevic. At age 34, he’s not part of the Bulls’ rebuilding future, however, the …

Stephen A questions Warriors’ inability to pair second star with Steph originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors weren’t able to land a big-name NBA superstar to pair with Steph Curry this offseason. Golden State’s quest for its top two offseason targets — Paul George and Lauri Markkanen — fell short after George entered free agency and landed …

2024 SoFi Play-In Tournament – Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings Stephen Curry, already the highest-paid player in the NBA next season, agreed to a one-year extension of his contract at a whopping $62.6 million that keeps him with the Warriors through 2027, when he will be 39. His contract now lines up with Draymond Green’s, giving these Warriors a …

Stephen Curry has ended speculation over his future by signing a one-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors until 2027. The deal is worth a reported $62.6m (£47.5m) and means the four-time NBA champion will be guaranteed $178m (£135m) over the next three years. The 36-year-old, who has twice been named the league’s Most Valuable Player, will become the …

Steph, Warriors agree to one-year, reported $62.6M extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry was awarded a well-deserved payday. The veteran guard signed a one-year contract extension with the Warriors through the 2026-27 NBA season, the team announced Thursday. The one-year extension is worth $62.6 million, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported earlier on Thursday. Golden State Warriors …

Stephen Curry, right, celebrates with LeBron James, center, and Kevin Durant after the U.S. men’s basketball team beats Serbia in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 8. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to …

NEW YORK (AP) — A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E. Caproni on Wednesday said Davis can wait until Oct. 22 to start serving his three-year, four-month stint for defrauding an insurance …

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon spoke out against allegations that former player Dearica Hamby made against her and the organization on Sunday night. Hammon addressed the lawsuit shortly after the Aces’ 87-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena — which marked the first time Hamby, who plays for the Sparks, took on …

Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves If the Denver Nuggets are going to return to the NBA Finals next season, they don’t have much margin for error. Nikola Jokic has to keep playing like an MVP, younger players like Peyton Watson and Christian Braun must step up and thrive in their new roles, and Denver needs a big season from Michael …

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors reached a one-year contract extension that will pay the two-time NBA MVP $62.6 million for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will push his career earnings from playing salaries and endorsements past $1 billion. LeBron James is the only NBA player who has earned $1 billion during his playing …