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Are Team USA’s Celtics stars boasting about title? KD, Steph respond originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston To the victors go the spoils, so it would be within the rights of Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White to remind their Team USA brethren as often as possible that their Boston Celtics are NBA champions. But it sounds like the …

The Golden State Warriors and Team USA point guard spoke to Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill about what it’s like to team up with his longtime rival. View more Video Transcript I have lebron as a teammate is like surreal because you have so many battles back and forth, you admire his game, you know what he’s about …

The Knicks continued their headline-making offseason Wednesday afternoon, signing head coach Tom Thibodeau to a three-year extension. Just over a season ago he was on the hot seat, but has since proven to be one of the league’s top coaches (again) and is on pace to be the longest tenured Knicks coach since the legendary Red Holzman. Those that have …

PARIS — Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant sat behind a table in front of what was likely the largest press conference of their basketball lives — which is saying something. Hundreds of reporters and rows of cameras stared back at them inside a Main Press Center ballroom here in Paris. It is the latest example of one of the most …

USA basketball star Stephen Curry threw his support behind Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House on Thursday and said he believed a successful US Olympic campaign could help unite a divided nation in the run-up to America’s bitterly contested presidential election. The four-time NBA champion and Olympic debutant, back in the national team for the first time in a …

Wednesday was a dramatic day in sports broadcasting—the NBA announced that Warner Brothers Discovery “did not match the terms” of Amazon’s offer to broadcast games from 2025-26 through 20235-36 while, conversely, WBD announced it had “matched the Amazon offer.” Both statements can’t be right. It might take a judge to referee. More from Sportico.com Or maybe not. As Sportico’s media expert …

Ex-King Vezenkov returning to EuroLeague after Raptors waive him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After much speculation, Sasha Vezenkov officially on his way back to the EuroLeague. The former Kings forward, who was waived by the Raptors on Monday, is set to join Olympiacos B.C. on a four-year contract, per Sportando’s Alessandro Maggi, after reportedly reaching a buyout …

Charlotte Hornets v Detroit Pistons NBCUniversal and the NBA announced on Wednesday an 11-year agreement for NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Sky Sports, and Telemundo to present NBA and WNBA regular-season and playoff games starting in the 2025-26 season. The agreement features substantial yearly coverage across NBC and Peacock that will include 100 national NBA regular-season, a robust lineup of playoff …

We’ve laughed together. Quite a bit. We’ve also cried, argued, grieved, taken a tumble, taken a stand, changed diapers, made “awful” Christmas cookies and, of course, talked a lot of basketball with Ernie, Kenny, Chuck and Shaq over the years on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” At least it felt as if we were active participants. It will be a shame …

Bulls waive Andrew Funk, open two-way spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bulls waived two-way guard Andrew Funk on Wednesday, the team announced. The Bulls signed Funk, 24, to a two-way contract last February, having him play primarily with the Windy City Bulls. With the G-League team last season, Funk posted 11.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists …

Is this the end of the NBA on TNT? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports) After TNT announced on Monday that it submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show “Inside the NBA,” the NBA responded Wednesday. The league said in a statement that Warner Bros. …

Is this the end of the NBA on TNT? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports) After TNT announced on Monday that it submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show “Inside the NBA,” the NBA responded Wednesday. The league said in a statement that Warner Bros. …

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2024. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images) The NBA completed an 11-year, $76-billion media rights pact that will change the lineup of partners after next season, ending its decades-long relationship with cable network TNT and entering a new partnership with …

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope didn’t mention Darvin Ham. He most likely wasn’t even thinking about the former Lakers coach. But comments KCP made on Wednesday’s episode of Draymond Green’s podcast unintentionally brought back some painful memories for L.A. sports fans who hold Ham responsible for the Lakers’ shortcomings last season. Caldwell-Pope was speaking about his recent playoff run with the Denver Nuggets, the …

Mark Bryant is joining the Knicks coaching staff, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reported on Wednesday. Begley noted that Bryant, 59, is widely viewed as one of the top big man coaches in the NBA. He joins a Tom Thibodeau coaching staff that has seen a great run of recent success in getting a great deal of output out of …

Report: Kings agree to one-year contract with free-agent center originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings added a depth piece to their roster when they agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent center Orlando Robinson, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday, citing sources. Free agent center Orlando Robinson has agreed on a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources …

Tom Thibodeau has a 175-143 record and two conference semifinal trips since joining the Knicks in 2020. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks have reportedly agreed to a three-year extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The new deal for the Knicks head coach will put him under contract through the 2027-28 NBA season. No …

Tom Thibodeau isn’t going anywhere. League sources confirm to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley that Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him in New York through the 2027-28 season. ESPN was the first to report the extension. Per Begley, the team and Thibodeau always knew they’d find common ground on a new deal, but the …

Steph has wholesome interaction with fan buying his Warriors jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry shared a special moment with a fan in London as Team USA Men’s Basketball finished its final preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Warriors superstar stopped at a Nike store in London, sharing a wholesome moment with a fan buying …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 14: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or …

Steph would have ‘hard time’ playing for bottom-feeding Warriors team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Believe it or not, there is one scenario where Steph Curry can see himself playing for a team other than the Warriors. However, it doesn’t appear likely. Curry, in an exclusive interview with Andscape’s Marc J. Spears, was asked about his Warriors future …

Celtics legend to receive 2024 championship ring at C’s home opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bob Cousy was with the Boston Celtics for their first NBA championship in 1957. Now, he’ll get to be a part of their league-leading 18th title. The legendary Celtics point guard and Basketball Hall of Famer will receive a 2024 championship ring along …

Andrew Nembhard had a breakout season for the Pacers in 2023-24. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) After a stellar postseason run helping steer Indiana to the Eastern Conference finals this May, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension, league sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. There are no options in the deal, sources …

The Knicks shook up the league with their blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges earlier this offseason, following up with a huge draft that saw an influx of young talent compete in NBA Summer League for a potential rotation spot. Outside of the Olympics, there’s little NBA action to consume until training camp begins in a couple of months, yet it …

LA’s new ‘genius’ should add fire to Warriors-Lakers rivalry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Perpetually scanning the globe in search of every nickel, the NBA put all four Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers games on national TV last season, repeating the pattern of the previous two seasons. Of course. It’s a rivalry of sorts, involving two teams with …