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The Western Conference was essentially an eight-month cage match between 10 ultra-competitive teams. The East? The Boston Celtics seemingly had it wrapped up somewhere around Thanksgiving. Their main competitors got hurt, fired coaches or just generally disappointed. Boston held a 14-game lead in the standings when the regular season concluded. They lost twice against their conference opponents in the playoffs. …

The NBA draft takes place this week and many fans will be eager to find out where LeBron James’ son Bronny ends up. The first-round draft starts on Wednesday 26 June, with the second round on Thursday 27 June. One common theory is that Bronny could be picked by the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his father for what …

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past half-decade or so in all-in mode. They traded a boatload of draft picks for Anthony Davis in 2019 in order to pair him with LeBron James. Ever since, the Lakers have operated as buyers. They’ve given up first-round picks in three separate trades (for Dennis Schroder in 2020, Russell Westbrook in 2021 …

Presented by Jeep The NBA Draft kicks off Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York, and unlike years’ past, there is a lot going on. Teams are working overtime trying to figure out what other teams are doing and what possible trades are on the table, moving up or down the draft board. The Atlanta Hawks are still considering options at …

The 2024 NBA Draft will be the first of its kind as it will be a two-day affair, with the first round on Wednesday and then the second round on Thursday. While there’s no headliner a la Victor Wembanyama from last year, 2024 NBA Draft prop bettors are focusing in on another Frenchman for the top overall selection. Zaccharie Risacher …

NBA mock draft roundup: Final look at projections for Sixers before Round 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia One day away from some answers. Ahead of Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, here’s a roundup of recent projections for the Sixers at pick No. 16: Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, ESPN  Jared McCain, Duke  Givony: “The Sixers …

Karl-Anthony Towns was just a significant part of perhaps the best season in Minnesota Timberwolves history. The Wolves reached the Western Conference finals for only the second time in team history. They beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets, and Towns defended three-time MVP Nikola Jokic as they did it. Minnesota has had to trade its fair share of well-known …

Marcus Smart shares heartfelt reaction to Celtics winning NBA title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Marcus Smart felt all the feelings watching the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The veteran guard spent nine seasons in Boston before the Celtics traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies last June in a three-team deal that delivered Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. …

Getty Images Bronny James is mere days away from joining his father, LeBron James, as an NBA player, but despite years of rumors and quotes suggesting that the two would play together on the same team, a father-son duo is by no means a certainty. Caesars Sportsbook has set an over/under line for James’ draft position at 46.5. The Los …

Report: Warriors only would consider Kuminga trade for right price originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have been adamant about not trading their up-and-rising young star Jonathan Kuminga … unless the price is right. Golden State only would consider trading the 21-year-old if they received an All-NBA player in return, HoopsHype NBA insider Michael Scotto reported Monday. …

Getty Images Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis made his return from a rare lower leg injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and earned his first championship ring, but that doesn’t mean he’s back to full strength. The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis will have surgery in the coming days to repair a torn retinculum and …

Report: Warriors, Knicks have trade interest in nine-time All-Star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After missing the NBA playoffs last season for just the third time in 12 years, the Warriors are looking to make a big splash this offseason to significantly bolster their roster. While it’s unclear what the outcome will be with Klay Thompson as the …

2024 NBA Draft: Bulls confident in adding impact player originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Providence guard Devin Carter’s stock is rising in advance of this week’s NBA Draft, a two-day affair that begins Wednesday with the Chicago Bulls—at one point linked to Carter—currently slotted to select 11th overall. Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham …

Jarrett Allen has been a core component of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ identity over the past several years. As the NBA continues to emphasize shooting, Cleveland’s two-big lineup featuring Allen and Evan Mobley has worked largely because of their stellar defense. The Cavaliers have posted three consecutive top-seven defenses, including a No. 1 ranking in 2023. That doesn’t happen without Allen. …

Klay, Warriors engaged in tense standoff ahead of NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — A longtime NBA agent told me years ago, during the Warriors’ dynastic run, that Golden State CEO Joe Lacob might be the most competitive owner in the league. That he wants to win “everything.” Not only championships, but also …

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than 48 hours away, which means the pressure is mounting for teams to make the right decisions in both rounds. For a number of reasons this year’s draft should be puzzling one, because not only is there not a consensus No. 1 overall pick or a considerable amount of depth in this class, but …

Nic Claxton is the best big man on the market. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) While the crop of centers in this year’s free agent class doesn’t consist of Tier 1 talent, it does have depth and a wide variety of vastly different players who can fill different roles. Defensive-oriented shot-blockers, inside scorers, excellent rebounders, hustle players and 3-point shooters …

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NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings It’s always about the money. It’s wise to remember that truth as NBA free agency and trade season are upon us—this is a business, and the players have a limited earning window. For example, the latest report about the Sacramento Kings has been spun to say De’Aaron Fox wants to sit back and …

With the 2024 NBA Draft less than 48 hours away, it’s a good time to throw out some predictions. Below, we’ll give you our best guess at how draft night unfolds for the Knicks and Nets: Knicks No. 24: Baylor Scheierman The Knicks, like most NBA teams, are looking for more shooting. That’s why I’m going with Scheierman, who will …

JJ Redick is set to be introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. As you might have heard, it will be the first time he has ever worked as a coach in any capacity outside of his son’s youth basketball team. If the NBA’s premier franchise hiring a coaching neophyte to lead it back …

For all the attention new Lakers hire JJ Redick received at his introductory press conference Monday, the biggest bit of Lakers news fell below the fold in ESPN insider Dave McMenamin’s report of the afternoon in L.A.: The Lakers are prepared to offer LeBron James a three-year max contract extension, which would be valued at north of $160 million.  James …

2024 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Clippers v Dallas Mavericks Expect multiple trades during the 2024 NBA Draft, and with that only a few nights away, the rumblings and rumors around trades and free agency targets are picking up. Here are some of the latest rumors from around the league: • Knicks reportedly interested in Paul Goerge trade if he …

2024 SoFi Play-In Tournament – Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings Kenny Atkinson, who helped build a culture and style of play in Brooklyn that drew in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, then went on to be a lead assistant with Steve Kerr in Golden State, is now on his way to Cleveland. The Cavaliers are set to hire Atkinson …

2024 NBA Finals – Game Five It’s a little unusual to ask a player who was a starter on the team that just won the title if they were considering retiring, but Al Horford is not a usual case. Horford — pushed into a starting role for the Celtics this postseason because of Kristaps Porzingis’ calf — is 38, had …