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Bulls open 5-game preseason schedule at Cavaliers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Questions remain about the Chicago Bulls: How long will Zach LaVine remain on the roster? What will the starting lineup be with mainstays DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso playing elsewhere? Can first-round pick Matas Buzelis become a two-way force? What …

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 …

Yahoo Sports’ Kerri Walsh Jennings chats with legendary NBA star and Olympian Tony Parker at the Visa Lounge for Chase Sapphire Reserve to discuss France’s potential for gold in this year’s Olympics and the growing French influence in the NBA. View more Video Transcript Kerri Walsh Jennings here with Yahoo Sports and I’m sitting with a legendary, the incredible Tony …

Fans at the USA vs. Serbia game at the 2024 Paris Olympics sport a variety of NBA jerseys. (Markus Gilliar/Getty Images) LILLE, France — The fan sporting a crisp yellow #23 Lakers jersey walked down Rue du Molinet, the cobblestoned concourse in the heart of Lille, eyes scanning the candy shops and kebab joints. When he spotted what he was …

New Sixers guard Reggie Jackson is right back to work with old friends originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reggie Jackson’s scheduled media availability ran a little behind schedule Tuesday. The newly signed Sixers guard eventually remerged from the team’s practice gym and walked into the lobby, ready to field questions. He wasn’t alone. Andre Drummond was by Jackson’s side. …

Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporters Vincent Goodwill and Jake Fischer get you up to speed on Team USA’s men’s basketball squad, but first… In The Outlet, Vinnie and Jake talk about the impact of the Suns signing Tyus Jones to a 1-year contract for the veteran …

KD claps back at Keyshawn Johnson for downplaying Warriors impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant’s Warriors tenure has caused plenty of controversy over the years, but the 14-time NBA All-Star seemingly won’t ever stop defending himself. That was no different Monday in response to a viral video circulating on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, …

Steph thriving in unofficial role as heart of Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen Curry has been radiant during the 2024 Paris Olympics, perhaps because the last time he carried such a light load was during his mid-teen years. This is liberating, and he’s using the freedom to fill an intangible need for Team USA’s men’s …

[Getty Images] Victor Wembanyama is a seven-foot-four giant who, this season, has established himself as a generational talent impacting both the NBA and French national team. The 20-year-old San Antonio Spurs player dominated the league in his first season, scooping the Rookie of the Year award, and has stood out as a franchise athlete at his home Olympics in Paris. …

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, which means that the world’s greatest basketball players will be competing for a chance to bring a gold medal back to their home country. While the best concentration of basketball talent comes from the United States, many players from the league opted to play for their countries of origin. Ranging from former NBA MVPs …

Steph, KD reminiscing about Warriors memories on Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area To say Steph Curry and Kevin Durant enjoy playing together again would be an understatement. The perennial NBA superstars joined forces once again on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and have picked up right where they left off on the Warriors. Durant …

Kings’ DeRozan details Kendrick relationship, cameo in ‘Not Like Us’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan is in the middle of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap feud, but the new Kings star has favored one side. While DeRozan, 34, spent his first nine NBA seasons with Drake’s home team, the Toronto Raptors, and since has grown close …

Kerr ‘felt like an idiot’ not playing Tatum in Team USA win vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Team USA’s win over Serbia to open the 2024 Paris Olympics was bittersweet for Boston Celtics fans. While Jrue Holiday shined in the United States’ 110-84 victory, fellow C’s star Jayson Tatum mysteriously sat on the bench for the …

Two summers ago, USA Basketball sent an old college coach to try to reel in a big-name recruit. Fran Fraschilla journeyed to Denver in hopes of persuading Jimmer Fredette to leave traditional 5-on-5 basketball behind and to reinvent himself as the world’s most famous 3×3 player. Since 3×3 players are required to accumulate points on the world tour in order …

How new Warriors assistant coach Stackhouse looks to improve defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the Warriors were trudging through last season piling up mystifying losses, coach Steve Kerr was analyzing the operation. By season’s end, he had reached several conclusions, one being that his staff could use more gravitas. After consulting with general manager Mike Dunleavy, …

The NBA summer has wound down — except at the Paris Olympics — which makes it time for the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings, summer edition. This is looking at where teams stand in the championship race heading into fall training camps. If you disagree, say so in the comments. (Note: That is last year’s record next to the team.) …

One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the Olympics didn’t quite live up to its expectations. After a slow start, Team USA surged to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia. The strong start sets the team up well for the rest of the group stage, and gives it a confidence boost after a near-loss to South Sudan ahead of …

Steph enjoying ‘rekindling old flames’ with KD on Team USA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is soaking up every bit of his first Olympic experience, particularly the opportunity to reunite with former Warriors teammate Kevin Durant. After Team USA’s 110-87 win over Serbia on Sunday, Curry explained to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick how much …

Why Draymond believes Brunson followed his lead by taking discount originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s new contract has Draymond Green written all over it The Knicks star guard, who was eligible to sign a five-year, $269.1 million deal in 2025, recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension, which reminds the Warriors …

One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the Olympics didn’t quite live up to its expectations. After a slow start, Team USA surged to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia. The strong start sets the team up well for the rest of the group stage, and gives it a confidence boost after a near-loss to South Sudan ahead of …

Kevin Durant scored 23 points in his first game for the US this summer.Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer. And the two most-experienced Olympians on this US team opened the Paris Games with a near-perfect showing as the US rolled to a 110-84 …

The USA have started their Olympic basketball title defence with a dominant victory over Serbia. Despite the best efforts of Denver Nuggets MVP centre Nikola Jokic, Serbia fell to a 22-point defeat at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. There was no stopping Team USA, which features 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions, who combined have 11 Olympic …

Why Jayson Tatum didn’t play in Team USA’s win over Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Team USA’s win over Serbia to open the 2024 Paris Olympics was bittersweet for Boston Celtics fans. While Jrue Holiday shined in the United States’ 110-84 victory, fellow C’s star Jayson Tatum mysteriously sat on the bench for the entire game. He and …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill reacts to Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia and key takeaways from the American’s first game in the Olympics. View more Video Transcript Kevin Durant showed his value in his first game in a USA basketball uniform. This Olympic goo scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half. The US rolled …

What we learned as KD drops 23 in Team USA’s Olympics win vs. Serbia originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Kevin Durant’s vintage performance lifted Team USA to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday in Lille, France, to begin Group C play at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Playing in his fourth Olympics but returning …