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Remembering the iconic, hilarious moments from Klay’s Warriors career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After 13 illustrious seasons, including the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, Klay Thompson’s Warriors career is over. The 34-year-old guard, likely in the twilight of his career, agreed to sign a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. …

Lakers draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, with jerseys in hand, are introduced by GM Rob Pelinka, left, and coach JJ Redick, right. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) LeBron James stood off stage, back in the shadows behind the assembled reporters there to see the two newest Lakers, one of whom happens to be his eldest son. Bronny …

Matas Buzelis switches jersey number. Here’s what he’s wearing now for the Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is changing his jersey number before officially donning the uniform. Initially, Buzelis selected No. 00, which would’ve given the Bulls triple zeroes with Coby White. Now, he’s switching it up to No. 14, the Bulls announced on …

Kings draft pick Carter ready to follow in dad’s NBA footsteps originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Growing up the son of a former NBA player and assistant coach gave Devin Carter access to people and places that most kids at a young age can only dream about. Carter took full advantage of it all, soaking up …

The Clippers have interest in signing free-agent forward Miles Bridges, according to people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. It probably would take a sign-and-trade deal in which the Clippers send a draft pick to Charlotte for Bridges, who averaged 21 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 46.2% from the field last season for …

Los Angeles Lakers 2024 Draft Press Conference EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — As with all things Bronny James and the Lakers, his father’s shadow looms over everything. Even as Bronny tries to carve his own path. There was Bronny on the makeshift stage at the Lakers practice facility Tuesday, being formally introduced as a member of the storied franchise — along …

The NBA’s free agency period kicked off this week with a flurry. Here are highlights of some of the league’s biggest moves and how they may shape the season to come. Winners: The 76ers and Paul George Philly are big winners here, in that they’ve added Paul George to franchise cornerstones Joel Embiid at center and Tyrese Maxey at guard. …

Report: Warriors in ‘serious talks’ to acquire Hield on sign-and-trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Is another free-agency move on the horizon for the Warriors? Golden State is in “serious talks” to acquire sharpshooter Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade deal, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday night, citing league sources, noting the Philadelphia 76ers and Warriors have been …

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, CBS Sports NBA insider Bill Reiter confirmed Tuesday. The deal, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season ends any doubt about Mitchell’s immediate future in Cleveland.  Mitchell, who spent the first five seasons of his career with the Utah Jazz, arrived in Cleveland …

Report: Celtics’ sale announcement ‘shocked’ Jayson Tatum originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Monday, the Boston Celtics’ ownership group announced its plans to sell all of its shares of the team. The news caught many off guard, including C’s superstar Jayson Tatum. Tatum told Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated he was “shocked” to learn of lead owner Wyc Grousbeck’s …

Former lottery pick and four-time All-Star Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday. The veteran point guard played in 12 NBA seasons for four different franchises, most notably the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets. He last played in the NBA in 2023 with the Dallas Mavericks. After that, he spent last season overseas with AS Monaco.  Walker also led the UConn Huskies to …

NBA free agency has moved fast. The one true difference maker, Paul George, has moved to the East Coast and made Philadelphia a threat. Klay Thompson left the Warriors — that still just feels strange — and brought Dallas shooting and championship experience. James Harden stayed right where he was, while Oklahoma City landed Isaiah Hartenstein (and Alex Caruso in …

USATSI The Golden State Warriors are in serious talks to land Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Hield, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, split last season between the Indiana Pacers and the 76ers after a midseason trade. Now, if Golden State can complete this trade, he …

The Knicks opened up a championship window when they traded five first-round picks and one first-round pick swap to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges. They pushed the window open a little higher when they re-signed OG Anunoby to a $212.5 million contract. They may not say it publicly, but those two moves made it clear: the Knicks are all in on …

Getty Images Luka Doncic and the Slovenian national team’s quest for a berth in the 2024 Olympics did not get off to an ideal start. On Tuesday, Slovenia lost 108-92 to Croatia in their first game of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, Greece. Croatia’s Ivica Zubac and Danko Brankovic bullied Slovenia on the inside, finishing with a combined 33 …

Kerr shuffles Warriors’ coaching staff with two experienced additions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors coach Steve Kerr entered last week with two openings on his staff. Both officially were filled Monday, with veteran coach Terry Stotts and former NBA All-Star player Jerry Stackhouse coming to Golden State. Both are expected to join Kerr on the front bench, …

The rule changes from the 2023 collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and its players haven’t even been fully implemented yet and they have already proven to be one of the strongest forces against player-movement in league history. The second apron broke up the Golden State Warriors. It compelled the Los Angeles Clippers to let Paul George walk for nothing …

Report: Warriors plan to add two coaches to Kerr’s staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Warriors continue to make appropriate roster additions for the 2024-25 NBA season, they’re doing the same with their coaching staff. Golden State plans to hire Terry Stotts as lead assistant coach to Steve Kerr, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday, citing sources, …

Getty Images Bronny James had his introductory press conference with the Lakers Tuesday afternoon, where he and No. 17 overall pick Dalton Knecht fielded questions from a group of reporters with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and new head coach JJ Redick sharing the stage with them.  One of the questions asked of Bronny is why he’ll be wearing the …

What Klay told Draymond in emotional conversation before Warriors exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ dynastic trio of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson was broken up Monday when the latter joined the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency. And while it wasn’t exactly a surprise to Dub Nation after reports surfaced over the weekend …

Four spots are up for grabs in the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games this week. At four tournaments around the world, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other familiar faces will compete for their respective countries; each tournament’s winner will qualify for the Olympics in Paris. Doncic, who is representing Slovenia (alongside Vlatko Cancar and Zoran Dragic) just …

The first half of 2024 has provided sports fans with some unforgettable moments, whether it was the Kansas City Chiefs winning their second straight Super Bowl, the skyrocketing popularity in women’s basketball or the Boston Celtics cruising to their 18th NBA title. A high bar has been set for the rest of the year. Fortunately, the second half of 2024 …

Report: Warriors plan to hire two assistants for Kerr’s staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Warriors continue to make appropriate roster additions for the 2024-25 NBA season, they’re doing the same with their coaching staff. Golden State plans to hire Terry Stotts as lead assistant coach to Steve Kerr, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday, citing sources, …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard prepares to shoot as he warms up before Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press) Following Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s workout in front of several significant people last Friday, they all left the session saying that he is scheduled to report for Team USA training camp on Friday in …

The first half of 2024 has provided sports fans with some unforgettable moments, whether it was the Kansas City Chiefs winning their second straight Super Bowl, the skyrocketing popularity in women’s basketball or the Boston Celtics cruising to their 18th NBA title. A high bar has been set for the rest of the year. Fortunately, the second half of 2024 …