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It was a simple answer, really. Keon Ellis came to play for the Nets for one major reason: Jordi Fernández. “In this game — and it is a business — having someone like Jordi being the head coach, someone you’re familiar with, [is big]. You know all the schemes, you know what he’s about, you know what they want to …

Another day, another disrespect! In a recent interview, Bub Carrington revealed that the Wizards held back to try to draft AJ Dybantsa last season. You can see the exchange below. That should mean a fine, right? I mean, that’s what they did with the Utah Jazz? Turns out that they will not be fining the Wizards, according to Sam Amick. …

Chandler Holt of KSL Sports was kind enough to join me on the Hoops Nerd Podcast to talk about the upcoming season. We discussed a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Who will be in the Jazz starting lineup? What should we expect from Darryn Peterson? Will he be starting? What type of role will Keyonte George …

Winning your fantasy basketball league begins with understanding your specific scoring settings. While category leagues heavily penalize poor shooting efficiency and free-throw percentage, a head-to-head points league format shifts the focus to high usage rates and raw counting stats. Players who lack defensive contributions or 3-point volume can see a massive spike in fantasy value when efficiency concerns are removed. …

Given how divisive it is, there will never be a uniform opinion on the Lakers’ 2020 title. For some — like basically any respectable NBA player who was there — the title is one of the most impressive, given the circumstances. For loud wrong people, it’s a lesser-than title. Advertisement What shouldn’t be up for debate, regardless of the validity …

The first week of Lakers’ training camp has passed. It has been a whirlwind of Purple-and-Gold-smeared optimism and excitement. Luka Doncic is ready to lead the Lakers back atop the league as the unequivocal head of the 17-time championship franchise. Advertisement Austin Reaves wants to live up to his new four-year, $180 million contract. Walker Kessler is ready to run …

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has filed a petition under international rules to have his two children brought to the United States, according to a report from The Athletic. Dončić’s two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, live in their home country of Slovenia with their mother, Dončić’s former fiancée. Advertisement “Nothing is more important to me than my daughters,” Dončić …

What lies before the Phoenix Suns this upcoming season is a puzzle. With the preseason around the corner, we’re still at the point where past performance serves as the baseline for theorizing about what could come next for Phoenix. How will the lineups and rotations fit together? What is this team’s upside? What challenges will emerge along the way? We …

Coming in at four in our Ranking the Roster series is the second most accomplished of the four players the Bucks got in the Giannis trade: Jaime Jaquez Jr. The former UCLA Bruin is one of the league’s most unique young players. Jaquez likely won’t develop into a star, but he’s become one of the NBA’s best glue guys. It’s …

Warriors training camp takeaways: Praise grows for two offseason signings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAIE, Hawaii – Intensity was replaced by intentionality Friday during the Warriors’ fourth practice of training camp on the campus of BYU-Hawaii.  Advertisement The day prior was the Warriors’ hardest scrimmage thus far of training camp. Competitive spirit echoes throughout the gym. The …

Steve Kerr pinpoints biggest area rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has room to improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are back in action ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, and new faces like rookie Yaxel Lendeborg are ready to prove themselves in the NBA. Lendeborg could have a big role for the team right away, and early on, …

When it’s Big Blue Madness, basketball season is officially underway in the Bluegrass. Friday night, a sold-out Rupp Arena welcomed the men’s and women’s teams in their first looks at both of them ahead of their upcoming seasons. It was a raucous crowd, with excitement building for the season. Advertisement Women’s Team shows off shooting ahead of highly anticipated season …

Two noteworthy Knicks birthdays today! Dr. Dick Barnett was born October 2, 1936, in Gary, Indiana. Barnett spent eight seasons with New York, became an All-Star in 1968, and played for both the 1970 and 1973 championship teams. His number 12 hangs in the Garden rafters. He died last year at 88. Advertisement Barnett had one of the most unforgettable …

Good things come to those who wait and boy have we waited. Yes, after months of anticipation, deliberation, and disputation, we can finally see our beloved Milwaukee Bucks in action—their preseason starts next week! Schedule The Bucks play five preseason games, starting Monday against the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s their complete schedule: When Opponent Monday, October 5 (7:00 PM) vs. …

With the 2026-2027 NBA season just right around the corner, the Sixers are at the forefront of conversation and intrigue for the upcoming campaign. Most of the focus is centered around the acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and how they will fit amongst the trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. While the star-studded first five …

Former NBA star J.R. Smith allegedly roughed up a woman, leading to his arrest earlier this week, according to new court documents obtained by the California Post. Smith “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” caused “bodily injury” on Sept. 18 to a female who was a member of Smith’s family or household or with whom he had a dating relationship, a criminal …

Steph Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. In an interview with ABC7 News Bay Area, the 38-year-old revealed who has been the toughest defender he’s ever faced throughout his career. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry reacts on the court during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 29, …

Anne Hathaway made it clear that her Knicks fandom doesn’t waver. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, Hathaway prioritized another Knicks championship over winning a second Academy Award while playing a game called “Best Thing Ever.” The game forced her to choose among two things to decide which is the best and which she …

When Daryl Morey sent Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a draft pick package at last season’s trade deadline, it was not a widely praised move. Quite the opposite, actually — amongst fans, media members and McCain’s former teammates alike. Advertisement With Morey gone and his replacement Mike Gansey having one of the greatest offseasons in Philadelphia sports …

Every day they’re hustlin’. The Miami Heat announced Friday, Oct. 2 that they are hosting “A Night in Vice City” to promote the highly-anticipated release of “Grand Theft Auto 6.” Advertisement The event will serve as the backdrop for the Nov. 18 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, which is the night before the Nov. 19 release date for the latest …

Steph Curry left $20 million on the table when he signed a contract extension with the Warriors this offseason. Curry signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension, which includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. The veteran guard was eligible to sign a deal worth $136.7 million, but opted to take less in order to give the Warriors more …

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of training camp, where fans were in long lines to attend an open practice at Capital One Arena yesterday. Before that practice, Bub Carrington was interviewed on WUSA-TV where he said that the Wizards were “held back because [they] were trying to get AJ Dybantsa. That’s no secret.” Watch the video below. Given …

To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected. I watched KAT battle with the reputation that Jimmy Butler had assigned …

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The NBA provided a demonstration of just how large the marketing budget for “Grand Theft Auto VI” is on Friday. The Miami Heat announced they will undergo a transformation “A Night in Vice City” during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 18, a day before the video game developed by Rockstar Games releases worldwide on PlayStation 5 and …