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Dub Nation, the Golden State Warriors went 0-2 against the Philadelphia 76ers last season. That Philly team had a young, springy energy through Tyrese Maxey and the rookie V.J. Edgecombe. Those two dudes were a two-headed monster that took turns giving the Warriors fits. Steph Curry missed both contests, and former MVP Joel Embiid played in only one, but regardless …

Mitchell Robinson made his first Celtics appearance Tuesday at media day. He said he and head coach Joe Mazzulla have put their past behind them — after Mazzulla repeatedly fouled him when Robinson starred for the Knicks. Advertisement Robinson, who missed his introductory press conference for personal reasons, also opened up about his relationship with Mazzulla, including a visit the …

Even though they’re no longer teammates, Lakers star guard Austin Reaves carries with him a major lesson he learned from LeBron James. Reaves, who’s now the Lakers’ longest-tenured player after James’ departure for the 76ers as a free agent this offseason, was teammates with the league’s all-time leader scoring for five seasons (2021-26). Advertisement James famously took Reaves under his …

When the Lakers opened training camp with their first practice on Tuesday in El Segundo, there were a lot of new faces inside the building. And many familiar faces were nowhere to be seen. Gone were LeBron James, the league’s all-time leading scorer who spent eight seasons in Los Angeles before joining the 76ers. Lakers coach JJ Redick quickly established …

The NBA plans to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team “in the very near future.” The franchise and new arena is expected to be sold for $12 billion to $13 billion. There are three finalist groups, according to ESPN: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and …

A longtime NBA coach retired from Lakers coach JJ Redick’s staff, triggering shakeups. Bob Beyer decided to call it a coaching career, which started for the 64-year-old when he became an assistant coach for Alfred University’s men’s basketball team in 1983 and ended after two seasons on Redick’s staff from 2024-26. For the first time, Los Angeles Lakers head coach …

The Knicks are apparently still deciding whether to become the first NBA champs to visit President Trump’s White House. Months after Knicks owner James Dolan said he accepted Trump’s invitation, Mike Brown, the team’s coach, said the organization hasn’t committed. Advertisement “No, that’s still something that our guys, the organization, is internally discussing,” Brown said. “Whatever we decide to do, …

The hole left by LeBron James’ departure is a wide-stretching one within the Lakers. On the court, the team will have to replace roughly 20 points, six rebounds and five assists per game along with the intangible impact he had on a nightly basis. Off the court, and perhaps more to that point about the intangibles, the leadership void will …

Let’s get it Dub Nation. As training camp begins and the Golden State Warriors are getting back into the swing of things, I’m continuing my review of what the rest of the NBA has done, division by division. We’re still in the Atlantic Division right now, and I’ve already covered the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors. Next up on …

Fresh off a slew of offseason roster turnover this summer, the Boston Celtics find themselves in a much different spot in the frontcourt than they were a year ago. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens ensured that rather than being backed into a corner again, the team would have options. Advertisement When asked about the three-man center rotation of …

Last year, Austin Reaves enjoyed a career-best campaign, averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. But a pair of separate injuries interrupted his season. He was limited to 51 regular-season games (and missed four playoff outings), missed out on an All-Star berth and was ineligible for an All-NBA nod, both of which were very plausible had he …

Through five games last year, Walker Kessler was off to the best start of his career as he averaged 14.4 points (78.6 percent true shooting), 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks. But his quick success was immediately derailed as he suffered a labral tear in his left shoulder and underwent season-ending surgery shortly afterward. Despite that, the Los Angeles …

When the Warriors lost their play-in game to the Suns 111-96 last season, the year ended at 37-45 and Steve Kerr walked into the postgame presser sounding like a man drafting his own farewell. “These jobs all have an expiration date,” he said; his contract had already hit one. I’m gonna defer to the legendary Anthony Slater at ESPN who …

Walker Kessler wasn’t focused on the stats. He wasn’t really counting the number of shots he swatted — “one or two” — or lobs he dunked — “like four probably” — in his official Lakers practice debut Tuesday. The only thing the star center cared about was the competition on the court. He and his teammates delivered on that, Kessler …

Despite still not fully cracking the rotation, Bronny James showcased strides in his second NBA season a year ago. He shot 38.6% from deep (28.1% in 2024-25) and 43.1% on 2-pointers (34.3% in 2024-25) while continuing to flash some impressive feel, on-ball defense and connective passing. In 2026-27, the goal should be to prove his outside shooting was not an …

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Would you pay as much for an expansion NBA team in Las Vegas as was just paid for the Los Angeles Lakers? Apparently someone is going to, according to a new report from Shams Charania of ESPN, and the NBA is going to pick that owner in the “very near future.” Advertisement The NBA is expected to select the winning …

With the regular season set to tip off on Oct. 20, let’s take a look at where each team in the Central Division stands. We’ll break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings.  Let’s dig in, shall we? Advertisement Bulls • Cavaliers • Pistons …

AMES, Iowa — Tamin Lipsey has been added to Iowa State’s roster after being granted an injunction for another year of eligibility last week. Iowa State announced Lipsey’s return on Monday with a social media post showing his No. 3 jersey hanging in his locker. Advertisement Lipsey went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, but played two NBA Summer League …

It’s not often we get a cataclysmic sports gaffe on Capitol Hill, but Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave us something absolutely incredible on Tuesday morning. In what can only be described as “the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes of attempted gotchas,” Schmitt confidently dropped what he believed would be a smoking gun in causing Jack Smith to perjure himself as …

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Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on family violence charges. The former Laker is being held on suspicion of family violence assault causing bodily injury, with no bond currently set, according to the Hunt County jail’s booking records. The charge is usually a misdemeanor for first-time offenders. Advertisement Royse City police officers stopped Smith, whose full …

The NBA appears to be close to selecting a winning bid for the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team.  The NBA is expected to select the winning bid “in the very near future,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal, which will include a new arena in the city, is expected to be worth at least $12 billion. A specific …

At a news conference on the second day of Knicks training camp Tuesday, star point guard Jalen Brunson and head coach Mike Brown spoke about the offseason, the upcoming campaign, and more. Brunson bounces back after wrist injury In July, Brunson underwent surgery to repair a wrist injury sustained midway through the Knicks’ victorious playoff run, leaving him in a …

CAMDEN, N.J. — The closing moments of Day 1 of 76ers training camp offered a tiny window of insight into the centripetal forces that will govern this novel group.  At the far end of the Penn Medicine Training Complex, with most other roster members departed for the day, assistant Phil Handy finished up a shooting circuit with veteran guard Anfernee …