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Carrington leads Sun over Sparks in historic night at TD Garden originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Connecticut Sun capped off a historic day for the franchise with a thrilling victory in front of a sold-out Boston crowd. Tuesday night’s showdown vs. the Los Angeles Sparks was the first-ever WNBA game played at TD Garden, the home of the …

Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets For most free agents, the three biggest priorities in choosing their next team are money, money and then money. Tyus Jones is the exception. The 10-year point guard had larger offers on the table this summer — including one from the Knicks or deals that could have kept him in Washington — but signed a …

Tatum, Holiday show love for Sun during special night at TD Garden originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The WNBA arrived in Boston with a bang Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Connecticut Sun hosted the Los Angeles Sparks in front of a sellout crowd in the first WNBA game ever played at the home of the Boston Celtics. Among …

British PM Boris Johnson Meets With Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos The speculation started online but really picked up steam when Bill Simons said on his podcast that the buzz was legitimate — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had interest in buying the Boston Celtics. Except he doesn’t, he has no plans to bid on the Celtics, a source close to Bezos …

Alvin Attles remains the Warriors’ all-time winningest head coach and led them to the NBA championship in 1975. (Janet Fries/Getty Images) Golden State Warriors Hall of Famer Alvin Attles died on Tuesday at 87 years old. The Warriors announced his death on Wednesday. A cause of death was not provided. Attles joined the then-Philadelphia Warriors as a player in 1960. …

Cousins reveals how García shifted his initial perspective on Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMarcus Cousins’ relationship with the Kings has taken its twists and turns to say the least. Cousins, who was selected No. 5 overall by Sacramento in the 2010 NBA Draft, reflected on his rocky partnership with the organization during and after his six-and-a-half …

How should Celtics fans feel about latest Jeff Bezos report? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston So much for Jeff Bezos being a prime suitor of the Boston Celtics. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reported Sunday on his podcast that there was “legitimate buzz” about the Amazon founder and multi-billionaire buying a majority stake in the Celtics. Just two days later, …

Draymond recalls Myers’ frantic Cousins-to-Warriors pitch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green did not hesitate to sign off on the Warriors adding DeMarcus Cousins to their already-star-studded roster five years ago. The Warriors forward was joined by his former teammate on the latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show,” where Green recalled a frantic phone call he …

Al Attles, Warriors executive and coach of their ’75 championship team, at Warrior’s headquarters in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Attles went to Weequahic HS inNewark, NJ, and is featured in a documentary about the school, “HEART OF STO OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more …

Pierce believes Warriors trading for Giannis extends NBA title window originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the departure of Klay Thompson, a frequent debate throughout the NBA offseason has been whether or not the Warriors’ title window remains open. Former NBA star Paul Pierce weighed in with his opinion on Friday, providing an interesting take on what Golden …

Lillard recalls ‘crazy’ playoff atmosphere vs. Warriors at Oracle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Damian Lillard, despite being an Oakland native, probably enjoyed the Warriors’ dynastic success less than anyone with Bay Area roots. The eight-time NBA All-Star faced prime Golden State in three different playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers and was defeated every time. In …

Lonzo Ball looks strong in dominant 5-on-5 run with other NBA figures originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball recently competed with other NBA figures in a five-on-five run filmed by longtime NBA trainer Chris Johnson. Ball looked exceptional in the five-on-five, which is a significant step in his recovery process. Here’s the run documented by …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about all things NBA….and maybe a little bit about Charlie XCX and Love Island. The guys kick off the show with the news …

Championship parade making for a banner day in Boston Around the NBA, vacations are ending and the page is turning to next season. Mavericks players organized a team run in Los Angeles this past week, the Spurs had one recently in Texas, and there are plenty of other examples. Guys are getting in shape for camp, showing off the work …

Steph pays tribute to ‘pioneer’ Al Attles with heartfelt message originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors family continues to mourn the loss of franchise legend Al Attles, who died Tuesday at the age of 87. From one Warriors icon to another, Golden State superstar Steph Curry paid tribute to Attles with a heartfelt social media post shared …

KD hilariously references Klay’s four-finger flex after Olympics win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant is ready to start flexing like Klay Thompson. During an appearance at Fanatics Fest last weekend, former NBA player Jalen Rose asked Durant if winning Olympic gold medals is growing old for him after the ex-Warriors star claimed his fourth with Team …

Al Attles, Warriors’ most enduring, selfless legend, dies at 87 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For a man who made sports history, who led one of sport’s biggest underdogs to a resounding championship triumph, Al Attles blew his trumpet so quietly it was barely visible. One had to lean in closely for any chance to hear it. Attles …

Fantasy basketball managers with the No. 1 have a tough decision to make this season. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Choosing between Nikola Jokić, the seasoned, can’t-miss MVP with a track record of fantasy dominance, and Victor Wembanyama, the electrifying new phenom, presents a unique dilemma for fantasy basketball managers with the first overall pick. Sure, the choice may be …

Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant would have turned 46 today (Aug. 23). His birthday has sparked a number of former players to pay tribute to the NBA legend. Happy heavenly birthday to the 5x NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Oscar and Academy Award Winner, and my friend Kobe Bryant! We all miss you, but your legacy lives on with us forever …

Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks Portland thought enough of Nassir Little’s potential to sign him to a four-year, $28 million contract in 2023 — a contract that was also a good size for a trade. That is how Little ended up in Phoenix, he was part of the three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee and Jusuf Nurkic to …

Watch DeRozan drop ‘gems’ to USC’s Watkins during offseason workout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Once a Trojan, always a Trojan. That certainly rings true for new Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, who spent one season at USC before becoming a six-time NBA All-Star. Even 15 years later, DeRozan hasn’t forgotten where he came from, as he was seen …

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets Let ‘Muscle Watch 2024’ — the NBA’s annual social media “he’s in the best shape of his life” frenzy — begin. First up is perennial muscle watch favorite Zion Williamson, who sparked conversation when this photo from a free basketball camp he held for children in his hometown Spartanburg, South Carolina, went viral. Ignoring …

Nearly a month to the day after a Houston court agreed to postpone a crucial confirmation hearing in the Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy case, the owner/operator of the country’s largest group of regional sports networks has finalized deals to continue televising games for 20 NBA and NHL teams in their local markets. In a series of filings with the U.S. …

Basketball – Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11 In last year’s NBA playoffs, Jamal Murray — slowed by a calf strain among other nagging physical issues — averaged 20.6 points a game on 40.2% shooting (31.5% from 3), numbers well off what he did a year prior when helping the Nuggets to an NBA title. At the Paris Olympics, things …

ESPN experts predict Warriors, Kings’ 2024-25 records, West standings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024-25 NBA season is right around the corner and both the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have high expectations for the upcoming campaign. The Warriors lost franchise icon Klay Thompson and veteran point guard Chris Paul in free agency but added valuable …