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John Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot
21 hours, 32 minutes ago

John Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Wall was at the G League Winter Showcase last year, trying out, hoping to get back in the game. “I’m always going to critique myself,” Wall said. “They’re like, ‘Shut up and let us watch,’” Wall said. “You do all you can to take care of yourself, and injuries are still part of the game of …

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Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League
6 days, 14 hours ago

Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League

LA Times  

The bet the Lakers made on Bronny James always carried a tremendous amount of baggage, their second-round draft pick impossible to separate from the team’s star who made no secret about wanting to play with his son. So that’s in some ways how you teach it.” Redick said Tuesday that coaching Bronny James is different because his situation is different …

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Inside the Knicks: Cam Payne won’t ‘go back overseas,’ Miles McBride on ‘Deuce!’ chants and more
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Inside the Knicks: Cam Payne won’t ‘go back overseas,’ Miles McBride on ‘Deuce!’ chants and more

New York Times  

Writer’s note: This “Inside the Knicks” series will run periodically throughout the year as a collection of smaller stories turned into one bigger story. Cameron Payne doesn’t want to go back overseas The next time you get to a Knicks game, and you’re at your seat early, watch Payne. “I was just like, ‘I will not ever go back overseas.’ …

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NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz

The Hindu  

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Bronny James has been suiting up for both the Lakers and their G League affiliate since the South Bay Lakers’ season began earlier this month. READ | LA Lakers to honour former coach …

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Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers’ next game
1 month ago

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers’ next game

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Bronny James has been suiting up for both the Lakers and their G League affiliate since the South Bay Lakers’ season began earlier this month. He scored six points …

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Lakers newsletter: Here’s why they aren’t in a rush to add a big man
1 month, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Here’s why they aren’t in a rush to add a big man

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, where I have a simple question to ask you on behalf of the organization — are you 7 feet tall and able to protect the rim? While that stretch of games isn’t going to destroy the Lakers’ season provided no setbacks occur, the last week reinforced something …

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Meet Spurs interim coach Mitch Johnson, through those who work with him daily
1 month, 1 week ago

Meet Spurs interim coach Mitch Johnson, through those who work with him daily

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It’s less than an hour before the San Antonio Spurs face the Houston Rockets for the fourth time in less than a month, and interim head coach Mitch Johnson is running through last-minute game prep. Paul: I don’t even know what his previous title was — assistant head coach or something — but he’s been a big voice …

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Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside
1 month, 1 week ago

Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Bronny James’ G League debut in many ways mirrored his first couple months with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday marked the most action Bronny has had in a game since the Lakers’ preseason finale against Golden State on Oct. 18, when he played 35 minutes and scored 15 points. LeBron and Lakers coach J.J. Redick have …

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Bronny James makes his G League debut with LeBron and Anthony Davis watching
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James makes his G League debut with LeBron and Anthony Davis watching

LA Times  

There was one gold Lakers jersey for sale at the pop-up merchandise stand in the lobby outside the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo — and it represented why some of the Lakers’ biggest VIPs transformed a practice court into a venue for nearly 700 fans Saturday night — Bronny James. In front of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, …

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The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make

LA Times  

Teoscar Hernández celebrates as he is hit by sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run last season. “I just want to say thank you,” Hernández said during the Dodgers’ World Series celebration at Chavez Ravine last Friday, having played a crucial role in the club’s first full-season championship since 1988. After signing a one-year, $23.5-million …

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Lakers assign Bronny James to South Bay Lakers of G League
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers assign Bronny James to South Bay Lakers of G League

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James warms up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 22. The Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their South Bay affiliate Thursday, clearing the way for James to make his G League debut Saturday night in El Segundo. On the Lakers’ most recent trip, Bronny James scored his first career NBA points to …

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Cui nets dream opportunity
3 months ago

Cui nets dream opportunity

China Daily  

Cui Yongxi, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers during this year's NBA's Summer League, shoots a free throw during a game on July 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Six years since the NBA last saw a Chinese player in action, the world's No 1 league is likely to soon see another talent — the …

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The 2024 NBA 40 under 40 list: Top young coaches, executives, managers and influencers
4 months ago

The 2024 NBA 40 under 40 list: Top young coaches, executives, managers and influencers

New York Times  

For the second time, The Athletic is rolling out its NBA 40 under 40 list. Or as one league insider said of Fertitta, the son of owner Tilman Fertitta, “He’s got all the juice.” David Fogel, 34, National Basketball Coaches Association executive director Fogel oversees the NBA Coaches Association, which represents more than 200 active head and assistant coaches across …

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Lakers to hire Lindsey Harding as team’s first female assistant coach
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakers to hire Lindsey Harding as team’s first female assistant coach

LA Times  

Lindsey Harding, formerly an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings, becomes the first female assistant in Lakers history. Lindsey Harding, last season’s G League coach of the year, will join JJ Redick’s first staff with the Lakers, The Times has learned from multiple people not authorized to discuss the negotiations. The Lakers’ staff will also include former head coaches Scott …

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NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards We’ve saved the worst for last. Note the word plausible — I excluded Richaun Holmes, who isn’t declining his $12.9 million player option after barely playing last year, and the Warriors aren’t going to waive Kevon Looney’s team-friendly partially guaranteed deal. Hartenstein …

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Trio of former G League Ignite teammates heading to NBA’s Central Division
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trio of former G League Ignite teammates heading to NBA’s Central Division

Associated Press  

Former G League Ignite teammates Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis and Tyler Smith will begin their NBA careers as Central Division rivals while the program that developed them disappears. “I mean, it means everything to me.” Holland, 18, averaged 19.5 points in 14 games with the NBA G League Ignite before a thumb injury knocked him out for the rest of …

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Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie

New York Times  

Follow the 2024 NBA Draft as it happens with our live blog, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Alexandre Sarr | 7-0 forward/center | 19 years old | Perth Wildcats Vecenie’s ranking: 1 Alexandre Sarr is the highest-upside player in the 2024 NBA Draft class. Utah Jazz Isaiah Collier | 6-3 …

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NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week

New York Times  

It’s officially 2024 NBA Draft week. Nikola Topić | 6-6 lead guard | 18 years old | Crvena zvezda Topić’s draft range is one of the biggest talking points around the league now. Ron Holland | 6-7 wing | 18 years old | G League Ignite Holland was the Ignite’s most productive player last season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds …

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2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Risacher and top forward prospects
5 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Risacher and top forward prospects

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. I think he’s got a lot of upside as an offensive player, as a big wing that can shoot the ball, and stretch the floor and do a few other things off the dribble. You’ll note two or three instances in his games where you’re like, ‘I see that in …

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2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects
6 months ago

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. He’s going to have his jersey sell out with kids, because ‘I can be like him.’ Eastern Conference executive No. Ja’Kobe Walter | 6-4 SG/SF | 19 years old | Baylor Eastern Conference scout: I think he’s going to be really good. Isaiah Collier | 6-3 guard | 19 years …

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French teenager Risacher, G League’s Buzelis headline list of top forward prospects in the NBA draft
6 months ago

French teenager Risacher, G League’s Buzelis headline list of top forward prospects in the NBA draft

Associated Press  

The upcoming NBA draft is filled with talented forwards who either played internationally or bypassed college basketball. 2 in the latest AP NBA Mock Draft, while Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland II went through the G League Ignite developmental program for top prospects. Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite STRENGTHS: The 6-9, 197-pound Buzelis was a top-flight recruit and McDonald’s All-American …

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NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs
6 months ago

NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs

New York Times  

We have less than a week until the 2024 NBA Draft, and we have just as much clarity about what will happen as we did about a month ago. Chicago Bulls Nikola Topić | 6-6 lead guard | 18 years old | Crvena zvezda Topić’s draft range is one of the biggest talking points around the league now. GO DEEPER …

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NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

New York Times  

The NBA Draft’s first early-entry deadline has come and gone, which means it’s time to update our NBA mock draft. Washington Wizards Zaccharie Risacher | 6-8 wing/forward | 19 years old | JL Bourg The Wizards have built up wing depth in recent years, with 23-year-old Deni Avdija and Bilal Coulibaly, last season’s No. Charlotte Hornets Dalton Knecht | 6-5 …

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Drew Gordon, ex-UCLA player and brother of Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, dies in crash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Drew Gordon, ex-UCLA player and brother of Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, dies in crash

LA Times  

UCLA’s Drew Gordon goes up for a dunk in a game against USC on Feb. 4, 2009. “Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Drew Gordon, a former UCLA forward who has passed away at the age of 33,” the UCLA men’s basketball program posted on X on Thursday night. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends …

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