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Brandin Podziemski has secured a fully guaranteed rookie-scale extension from the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported Saturday that the 23-year-old guard has agreed to a five-year, $110 million deal with the organization. The contract includes a mutual option in the fifth year (2031-32) and a trade kicker, per Charania. It also assures the 2023 No. …

First off, happy belated birthday to the Easy Money Sniper, who turned 38 on September 29th. That’s certainly a ripe old age in the NBA. Durant was drafted in the 2007 draft, which feels like a different world entirely. There are a couple other 2007 draftees around besides Durant still in the NBA: Mike Conley, Al Horford. Uncle Jeff Green …

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable – a roundtable of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What’s your overall opinion of the Suns after watching the team play in preseason? zenzino: Between media day …

The Knicks are back to playing basketball and are less than two weeks away from opening night. They’ve started 0-2, which nobody really cares about, but we’ve also now seen enough minutes from the exhibition matches to get a glimpse of who the winners and losers have been in the early portion of the preseason. Winner: Jalen Brunson and his …

On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies, featuring Cameron Boozer, fresh off a sensational freshman year for Duke, took on the Orlando Magic. The star of the Magic is another member of the Brotherhood, Paolo Banchero, and after the game, he had this to say about Memphis’s prize rookie: Advertisement “He looked pro ready, definitely composed. Thought he just played very good …

Thursday’s preseason opener was the Celtics sicko equivalent of a gambling addict having gone six months without betting, and then hitting a six-leg parlay that they bet $0.50 on. Low stakes. Unbelievably high dopamine levels. Advertisement After spending the longest offseason in 10 years sitting around and talking ourselves into this refreshed roster, we’re all the way back in and …

The San Antonio Spurs showed why they are considered NBA Finals favorites in their first preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Despite dropping the game 123-116, San Antonio’s starters shined in a first-half run filled with explosive offense. Now the Spurs will head to Phoenix for a matchup with the scrappy Suns, who are looking for their first preseason win. …

Yesterday, you read Part I of our first Roundtable for the year, where we talked shop: Bucks record, offensive and defensive ratings, team MVP, and who will make the biggest leap. You know, the more typical season predictions. Part II similarly predicts what’s ahead—but gets a little bolder. Enjoy! Who (or what) will be the biggest surprise—for better or worse? …

J.R. Smith was ordered to have “zero communication,” except through an attorney, with the woman he is accused of causing “serious bodily injury” during an incident that led to his arrest in Texas last month, according to an emergency protective order obtained by the California Post. Smith, a two-time NBA champion guard with the Cavaliers and Lakers, has also been …

Joe Lacob believes Steve Kerr ‘goes a little far’ with political views originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are back in action and hungrier than ever to return to the NBA playoffs after missing them entirely last season. Coach Steve Kerr is still leading the charge after rumors circulated that he would step down after last season. …

The Knicks have paused all contract extension negotiations – including their increasingly spicy back-and-forth with Karl-Anthony Towns. Four days after Towns expressed frustration with what he intimated was an insulting offer, the Knicks released a statement Friday morning that attempted to temporarily put the kibosh on both negotiations and distractions. Advertisement It was further evidence that the sides weren’t close …

Joe Lacob reveals his straightforward expectations for Jimmy Butler upon return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are holding on to the final years of a tremendous stretch. If they want any chance of competing deep into the NBA playoffs, Batman will need Robin. Advertisement Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are the one-two punch that led Golden …

The Los Angeles Lakers played their first home game on Thursday night, and wasted no time showing love to a late legend within their organization. Longtime public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter died at the end of September at the age of 76 years old. He started his role with the team in 1982 and his career spanned 43 years before he …

The Houston Rockets opened their preseason with a 135-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday morning at The Venetian Arena in Macao, China. The matchup gave both teams an early opportunity to evaluate their rosters, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Houston established control early, taking a 27-19 lead after the first quarter. The Rockets continued …

Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee free agency signing, Walker Kessler, is yet to play through three preseason games after jamming his finger on the backboard during training camp, neither Kessler nor his head coach, JJ Redick, sound alarmed about Kessler’s availability. “We got a check-in tomorrow,” Redick said prior to Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. “But it’s not …

The Golden State Warriors would love to have a healthy Kristaps Porziņģis on the court this season. Especially after the team signed him to a two-year, $40 million extension this offseason. Unfortunately, that hope isn’t off to a good start. The 31-year-old veteran missed preseason training camp with what was only called a “health issue” and still isn’t with the …

While the Knicks and their fans have spent much of the summer celebrating their first championship in 53 years, the upcoming contract situations of a few players have loomed over their heads. And if said players wanted to secure their futures before the start of the season, they were in for a good dose of bad news on Friday. Karl-Anthony …

Joel Embiid has one simple question: Why me? The star 76ers center has found himself in the middle of a maelstrom before the new NBA season even kicks off, with Knicks’ play-by-play announced Mike Breen reporting — and then walking back — that Embiid was chastised by LeBron James for being late to practice. Advertisement “Those type of things, I …

It’s no secret there is disappointment surrounding the Warriors ahead of the upcoming season. While Golden State retained Steph Curry for another two years on a $116 million contract extension, questions surround the rest of the roster. Curry will once again carry the offensive load as Jimmy Butler recovers from a torn ACL to start the season. Golden State Warriors …

Kristaps Porziņģis’ absence has Warriors scrambling for alternate lineup plans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Day 12 of the Kristaps Porziņģis Watch passed Friday without a sighting from the Warriors. There is an update of sorts, as director of sports medicine and performance Rick Celebrini made contract with the team’s projected starting center. Advertisement “Rick …

Sonya Curry married “the most amazing man” this summer, she shared in an Instagram post on Friday. The author remarried five years after she filed for divorce from NBA great Dell Curry after three decades of marriage. They are parents to Warriors superstar Steph Curry, NBA sharpshooter Seth Curry and daughter Sydel Curry. Sonya and her new husband, whose identity …

Where is Walker Kessler, you might be asking. You know, the Lakers’ franchise center whom they emptied their cupboard to acquire, sending two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps to Utah, and signing him to a four-year, $130 million deal. Advertisement Kessler has missed the Lakers’ first three preseason games after jamming his finger against the backboard during …

It’s actually a perplexing question. Who is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3? There are nine new players. We know Luka Dončić is an offensive wizard who’s a top-four NBA player. We know Austin Reaves is a borderline All-Star. We know Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder and rim protector who’s ready to run through a wall …

The preseason continues on Sunday in full swing with a preview of the regular season opener. The Timberwolves will look to continue their good vibes from training camp and gain the meaningless “upper hand” against the Miami Heat before the rematch kicks off the 2026-27 regular season. Game Info When: Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 PM CT Where: Kaseya Center …

Jake LaRavia knew he’d have to make changes. Adapt. Tweak his approach entering his second year with the Lakers after a 2025-26 season that started with personal highs came with a disappointing ending. Jake LaRavia is bouncing back from a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season. NBAE via Getty Images LaRavia, 24, had the biggest role on the best team …