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Lauri Markkanen is the centerpiece of the Jazz’s franchise. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) After a summer rife with trade speculation, Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen becomes eligible to sign a lengthy and lucrative extension with Utah on Tuesday. There are plenty of particulars worth examining regarding Markkanen’s earning potential on a new contract. But the most integral aspect of …

Draymond slams Kerr, Team USA coaching staff for benching Tatum originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like the rest of the basketball world, Warriors veteran Draymond Green was puzzled by Team USA coach Steve Kerr’s decision to bench Jayson Tatum in the Olympic squad’s victory over Serbia last Sunday in Paris. And while Kerr, also Green’s coach with Golden …

Report: Warriors still unwilling to include Podz in Markkanen trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors appear persistent when it comes to a trade for Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, but Golden State reportedly refuses to budge on one player coveted by Utah. The Warriors still are regarded as the NBA’s “most ardent” Markkanen suitor, though they remain …

Medal table | Olympic schedule | How to watch | Olympic news There are only so many shots to go around on Team USA’s loaded Olympic roster, tasked with suddenly sharing the orange-and-white FIBA basketball on one of the most talented American outfits ever assembled. All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton didn’t even see the floor in Team USA’s Group …

What we learned as Steph gets going early, Team USA earns No. 1 seed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Another team effort by Team USA helped give it the edge over Puerto Rico with a dominant 104-83 win Saturday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Americans entered the contest needing at least a five-point victory to …

The Knicks announced they re-signed big man Precious Achiuwa this week, rounding out an active offseason and bolstered rotation set to compete. After a blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges, infusion of prospects via the draft, and long-term deals agreed to with OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson and head coach Tom Thibodeau, New York’s backup center position was the lone open question …

The Lakers’ latest Kobe Bryant statue honors his close bond with daughter and his passion for being a “Girl Dad.” The new statue recreates a moment from Dec. 29, 2019, when the father and daughter sat courtside to watch a Lakers home game against the Dallas Mavericks. Kobe was wearing an Eagles ski cap Gianna gave him for Christmas and …

The second of three statues honoring Kobe Bryant was officially unveiled on Friday in downtown Los Angeles. A statue featuring Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were among seven killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California in 2020, was debuted in a private ceremony outside of Crypto.com Arena. The statue shows Bryant kissing Gianna on the forehead while sitting …

Medal table | Olympic schedule | How to watch | Olympic news You remember 10 days ago when the United States men’s basketball team played South Sudan in an exhibition game? South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, put a real scare into the Americans with an inspired effort before LeBron James bailed Team USA out in a 101-100 victory. It …

Watch Steph knock down amazing trick shots at Team USA practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Paris Olympics roll on, Steph Curry continues to work on his trick shot repertoire, and his latest feat has heads turning once again. In a clip from a Team USA Basketball practice on Friday, Curry makes not one, not two …

In the 2024 Olympics, Australia, Canada and France — the rosters outside the U.S. that boast the most NBA talent — are respectively starting Patty Mills, Dwight Powell and Evan Fournier, none of whom could crack a playoff rotation. Fournier came off the bench for the Detroit Pistons. He and Mills are unsigned. Meanwhile the media is manufacturing controversies about …

What could have been with Gordon Hayward and the Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “It’s about to be crazy, G.” Kyrie Irving couldn’t have been more correct when he made that declaration to Gordon Hayward at their joint introductory press conference at TD Garden seven years ago. Even if it was the exact opposite kind of crazy than …

In the 2024 Olympics, Australia, Canada and France — the rosters outside the U.S. that boast the most NBA talent — are respectively starting Patty Mills, Dwight Powell and Evan Fournier, none of whom could crack a playoff rotation. Fournier came off the bench for the Detroit Pistons. He and Mills are unsigned. Meanwhile the media is manufacturing controversies about …

Report: Kings interested in trade for Blazers big man Williams III originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After acquiring six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan this offseason and making other minor additions, the Kings might not be done re-constructing their roster for the 2024-25 season. And they finally could address an area of concern. Sacramento is among multiple teams that …

Podz details bonding with Draymond during Warriors vets’ suspensions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski grew close with Draymond Green when the fiery Warriors forward was suspended during the 2023-24 NBA season. Green, of course, was sidelined for over a dozen games for being in altercations with Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf …

Report: Kings interested in trading for Blazers big man Williams III originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After acquiring six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan this offseason along with some other minor offseason additions, the Kings might not be done re-constructing their roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. And they could finally be addressing an area of concern. Sacramento is …

Kobe and Gianna Bryant attend the 2019 WNBA All-Star Game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images) The second of three statues honoring late Lakers great Kobe Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena will be unveiled Friday in a private ceremony, a person with knowledge of the event but not authorized to discuss it publicly …

Podz details ‘tough’ decision choosing basketball over baseball originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski became an instant contributor during his debut season with the Warriors, but what if the NBA All-Rookie First-Team guard continued to pursue a different sport instead of chasing his basketball dreams? During a recent interview on “The Dinner Table” podcast, Podziemski revealed that …

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 everything that’s going on in the basketball world during the NBA offseason. The guys start with a recap of how Team USA …

Team USA’s ferocious ‘bench mob’ is its biggest advantage in Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr is not worried about Stephen Curry’s shooting, and neither is Stephen Curry. Moreover, there is no need. Both realize that while an uncharacteristically low-scoring output from Curry might cripple their NBA team, the Warriors, it’s barely relevant with their Team …

Go inside Jaylen Brown’s $4.75M Boston penthouse with the Camera Guys originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown recently put his $4.75 million Boston penthouse up for sale. And the Camera Guys saw an opportunity. NBC Sports Boston’s intrepid videographer duo headed over to the Fort Point neighborhood to check out the Boston Celtics star’s 3,000-square-foot pad, which features …

Derrick White is showing the world how good he is for Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston As Derrick White was offering an international audience a glimpse of exactly what has made him so invaluable to the world champion Boston Celtics, the one thing that kept running through our mind was this: Thank goodness he signed that extension …

Why Podz isn’t bothered by ‘fun’ offseason trade rumors about him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski’s name has popped up often this offseason after his strong rookie year with the Warriors. His ascending value has made him a popular trade chip candidate should Golden State make a splash move for a star this summer. In particular, …

Jarrett Allen isn’t going anywhere. The Cleveland Cavaliers reached a three-year, $91 million maximum extension with their center on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will now give Allen more than $130 million in guaranteed money over the next five years. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed on a three-year, $91 million maximum extension that’ll now …

Draymond torches young NBA players for starting podcasts too early originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like being an NBA champion, Draymond Green takes great pride in hosting an award-winning podcast. “The Draymond Green Show” launched in May 2022 and immediately took off, as the Warriors veteran forward shares his unique basketball-loving mind with the world and occasionally features …