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Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bulls are trading All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. …

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has represented Greece in international competition many times, dating back to the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship in 2013. But he has never played in the Olympics. Ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, Greece, Antetokounmpo told reporters that he wants to change that. “I have never played in the Olympic Games and …

If LeBron James leaves the Lakers, it would send a shockwave in both the NBA and fantasy worlds. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The rules around free agency changed this season, as teams began negotiating with free agents on their rosters immediately following the NBA Finals. As such, Pascal Siakam already agreed in principle to a new deal with the …

On Thursday, JJ Redick has agreed to a four-year contract and will become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, it is one of the more surprising hires in recent NBA history. Redick has no coaching experience at the professional or collegiate level. He has never worked in a front office. While he had a lengthy …

DeMar DeRozan adds his own wrinkle to Drake, Kendrick Lamar beef at Los Angeles show originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar sent shockwaves through the music world on Wednesday, hosting a one-night-only concert called “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends” at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., that widely aimed to diss Toronto rapper Drake, as …

JJ Redick is leaving the booth for the NBA sideline. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) LeBron James turns 40 years old on Dec. 30. He can become a free agent between now and then. This is the context in which longtime NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick is reportedly joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a first-time head coach on a four-year …

Former NBA player and current broadcaster and podcast host JJ Redick will be the Lakers’ next coach. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press) The Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach according to a person with knowledge of the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times, ending a prolonged search with an aim widely …

The Los Angeles Lakers ended weeks of speculation with a bold decision, hiring ESPN analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach on a four-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Redick, 39, becomes the next man to lead the Lakers despite having no coaching experience other than with his son’s youth basketball team. However, he’s demonstrated a deep knowledge …

There are still 10 days until NBA free agents can verbally agree to deals with teams, but that won’t stop the rumor mill from churning between now and then. Some free agents can already begin to negotiate deals with the teams they ended the season with, which is why Pascal Siakam and the Pacers reported deal has already been made …

Evan Turner takes odd dig at ‘corny’ Steph, Klay as NBA duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Whether you agree or not, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown proved to be the best star duo in basketball after leading the Boston Celtics to the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. While times have changed since, there once was another dynamic duo …

New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder – Game One Brandon Ingram should be at the top of the list of “players likely to get traded this summer.” The Pelicans know Ingram hasn’t really meshed with Zion Williamson — the Pelicans net rating better last season with just one of them on the court, either one, than with both of …

Coming off back-to-back losses in the second round of the playoffs despite having found a competitive core, the Knicks are likely to make their big swing on a star trade this summer while they still have a ton of assets — and before the restrictive new CBA goes into full effect. Here are the top 10 trade targets for the …

JJ Redick hasn’t publicly commented on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as he has interviewed for their head-coaching job. During the search that led up to the hire of Darvin Ham in 2022, though, he had plenty to say. “Until they start building their team like every other team in the NBA does, in the modern NBA, I …

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE, PHX, NOR, MIL, NYK, LAC, MIN, DEN, OKC At a glance: Record: 50-32 (5th, West)  Offensive Rating: 117.0 (8th) Defensive Rating: 114.9 (18th)  Net Rating: 2.1 (15th)  Pace: 100.60 (7th)  2024 Draft Picks: 58 Considering that they weren’t even in the Play-In Tournament last season, this was a successful year for the Mavs. They …

Why Celtics’ Banner 18 parade won’t be Mazzulla’s first duck boat ride originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Celtics will show off the Larry O’Brien Trophy and celebrate winning the 2024 NBA Finals with a championship parade in the City of Boston on Friday morning. And, like all the other title parades in Boston this century, the players, coaches, …

Malik Monk is fond of the Sacramento Kings, but he’ll be a coveted addition for many teams this free agency period. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) We might as well get this out of the way. This list won’t include expected names such as Klay Thompson — one of the best shooting guards in NBA history — or Paul George. “Why not?” …

Brandon Ingram was perhaps the single most consequential trade acquisition in the New Orleans Pelicans history. He was the centerpiece of their return for Anthony Davis, the player who was supposed to lead them into the future alongside Zion Williamson.  In fairness to Ingram, he’s largely held up his end of the bargain. He’s a multi-time All-Star. It’s not his …

Bulls active as NBA Draft nears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Less than a week remains until the two-day NBA Draft begins on Wednesday. Do you know where the Chicago Bulls are? All over the place seems to be the prevailing sentiment from several rival executives—and that should be a good thing …

Five shooters that could be available to Warriors late in draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NBA often is described as a copycat league in which the champion sets an example for the other 29 teams. With the newest champ, the Boston Celtics, leaning on defense and 3-point shots, the blueprint is set. Many teams, like the …

Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports Group and agent to numerous superstars, including LeBron James, told ESPN on Wednesday that there is no package deal between James and his son, Bronny James. Furthermore, he indicated his plan to shield the younger James from draft workouts with numerous teams is intentional.  Jonathan Givony reported on Tuesday that teams have had …

It may be the most consequential Defensive Player of the Year award in NBA history. In 1987-88, Michael Jordan became the first player ever to win the scoring title and the DPOY in the same season. To this day, the feat hasn’t been duplicated. The DPOY award represented a certain validation for the 25-year-old phenom. Before Jordan was crowned he …

Victor Wembanyama took the NBA by storm long before logging his first minute in a Spurs uniform. The league streamed all of Wembanyama’s games while he was playing for the Metropolitans 92 in France’s LNB Pro A league, and every basketball fan knew who the 7-foot-4 unicorn was heading into the 2023 NBA Draft. Viewership only increased on the NBA …

Jalen Brunson had a career-high 519 assists last season. His first one for 2024-25 may come on July 12. Brunson is eligible for an extension on that day, for as long as four years and as much as $156 million. If he forgoes the extension, Brunson will be eligible for a five-year, $270 million contract in the 2025 offseason. Obviously, …

Darius Morris, the Lakers’ second–round draft pick in 2011, died on May 2. The Los Angeles County medical examiner says the 33-year-old died of coronary artery disease. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris died at age 33 of coronary artery disease, although the “effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol” played a role, …

Assuming LeBron James stays with the Lakers, the biggest free agent on the market this summer is Paul George. He is unrestricted and can go to any team that has the resources to add him, either via cap space or a sign-and-trade with the Clippers if George makes it clear he’s going to leave anyway. The Philadelphia 76ers have made …