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[ad_1] Short: Report: Warriors included Kuminga in KD trade proposal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly made a strong push for a reunion with Kevin Durant, but what exactly would Golden State have given up to land the Phoenix Suns forward? One package the Warriors proposed included up-and-coming wing Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN’s Sham’s Charania reported Friday …

[ad_1] How NBA experts graded Warriors’ blockbuster trade for Butler originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ Jimmy Butler acquisition was among the NBA’s most prominent transactions during a hectic trade deadline week. In addition to landing Butler, the Warriors also signed the 35-year-old star to a two-year, $112 million contract extension. Here’s how the experts graded Golden …

[ad_1] Report: Warriors included Kuminga in KD trade proposal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly made a strong push for a reunion with Kevin Durant, but what exactly would Golden State have given up to land the Phoenix Suns forward? One package the Warriors proposed included up-and-coming wing Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN’s Sham’s Charania reported Friday on …

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks are in their post-Luka Dončić era earlier than anyone could have possibly expected. That apparently comes with some dangers. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported Friday that the Mavericks plan to beef up security for their game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, their first home game since trading away Dončić in a move that shocked the NBA …

[ad_1] Draymond, two other Warriors to participate in NBA All-Star events originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield will participate in some of the NBA All-Star weekend festivities. The sharpshooting Hield will participate in the Starry 3-Point Contest, while Green and Moody will team up in the Kia Skills Challenge. The 3-Point Contenst …

[ad_1] Why Draymond believes Butler will be ‘perfect fit’ on Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green believes Jimmy Butler seamlessly will fit with the Warriors. Speaking to the media after Golden State’s 120-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Green was asked how he feels about Butler joining the Warriors. “I’m excited to get …

[ad_1] Report: Pat Riley cried during Butler meeting before Warriors trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors parting ways with Andrew Wiggins to land Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade earlier this week was an emotional goodbye, and it was no different on the other side of things. As tensions rose between Butler and the Miami Heat …

[ad_1] LiAngelo Ball is giving this music thing a try. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) If you were among the dozens who swore LiAngelo Ball would some day make it to the court of an NBA All-Star Game, well, you can at least say you were partially correct. The Ball family’s middle child, currently embarking on a music …

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks arrived home after finishing their five-game Eastern road trip on Friday. The team changed drastically with the stunning trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Davis was introduced in a press conference along with Max Christie, included in the package from the Lakers, and Caleb Martin, acquired in …

[ad_1] Watch LeBron hilariously troll Draymond after missed free throw originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James still has a humorous side, even if it comes at the expense of good friend Draymond Green and the Warriors. After Green missed a free throw with 38.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 120-112 loss to the …

[ad_1] Post’s Warriors contract converted to standard NBA deal, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Quinten Post‘s hard work has paid off. The Warriors are converting Post’s two-way contract into a standard NBA deal, his agency, Priority Sports, confirmed Friday. The 24-year-old rookie has emerged as a key rotational player for the Warriors over the last month …

[ad_1] Lacob scoffs at notion that Butler trade was ‘desperate’ move originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in a stunning blockbuster trade five days before Thursday’s NBA deadline, the pressure was on for the rest of the league. Less than 24 hours later, the Sacramento Kings traded …

[ad_1] The Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn is coming to an unceremonious end. The man who arrived amid headlines in 2022 — shipped out of Philadelphia to make way for James Harden — is leaving via a quiet buyout, a story broken by Chris Haynes and confirmed by multiple reports. Simmons is making $40.3 million this season (the final year …

[ad_1] Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson and Nets power forward Cam Johnson are among the players who will be in the Three-Point Contest during 2025 NBA All-Star weekend. The rest of the field includes Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Buddy Hield, Damian Lillard, and Norman Powell. Brunson is competing for the second straight year, and he’ll be looking to …

[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, with it being far more impactful than many anticipated. While some of the teams lower in the standings have made their intentions clear for the rest of the season, others (hello, Portland) decided to stand pat and see what their current group can get done. The busy trade market has put …

[ad_1] Steph jokes he’ll send NBA photo of welt after no-call vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Surprise, surprise. Steph Curry was the victim of a no-foul call in the Warriors’ 120-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. And he has the proof on his forehead. Curry approached the podium postgame …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons is set to be a free agent. Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a contract buyout, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported after Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Per Charania, the three-time All-Star will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers beginning on Friday. The Houston Rockets are also in the mix, according to Chris Haynes. To …

[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline has come and gone for another season and although the final hours were relatively quiet, the days prior were loaded with significant player moves. As is always the case, people love to find out who the winners and losers are when it comes to either players moved or left behind. Hence, we have a few …

[ad_1] Butler’s arrival gives achy, fatigued Steph vital shot of support originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been almost three years since Stephen Curry shed tears before the world, pouring out on the TD Garden floor in Boston after a challenging season ended for the Warriors and, particularly, for him, ended with both on top of the …

[ad_1] ‘It’s been a little bit shocking’: New Sixers talk trades, roles and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DETROIT — In a rather rare scene this season, the Sixers’ star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George was fully present and active at the team’s Friday morning shootaround. So were the Sixers’ three latest additions. Just …

[ad_1] For one day, the Detroit Pistons are offering a new retail collection made in collaboration with the Malcolm X estate to pay homage to the civil rights activist, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. This marks the first time the estate has worked with a professional sports franchise. The team announced the collaboration Monday, and the …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, February 7, and the San Antonio Spurs (22-26) and the Charlotte Hornets (12-36) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Spurs won Wednesday night in dramatic fashion in De’Aaron Fox’s debut, 126-125, in Atlanta. No such positive drama emanating from the Hornets’ locker room. Charlotte has lost six in a row as …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons‘ tumultuous Nets tenure appears to be coming to an end, with Simmons and Brooklyn finalizing a contract buyout. Once the buyout is done, Simmons will meet with three teams on Friday, reports SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. Simmons’ three seasons with the Nets were pockmarked by injuries and ineffectiveness, as he played in just 90 games while …

[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline brought major fireworks across the league with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, but the Knicks (34-17, third in the East) largely stood pat after making all of their blockbuster moves this past offseason. Their lone trade: sending Jericho Sims to Milwaukee for Delon Wright and cash. Let’s dive into what New York did …

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James has help coming next week when Luka Doncic steps on the court for the first time with him. Thursday night, LeBron didn’t need much help — he dropped 42 points on Stephen Curry and the Warriors, not to mention 17 boards and eight dimes, in a Lakers win at home. …