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Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss

LA Times  

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht puts up a shot during an NBA Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics in Las Vegas on Monday night. But the assignment for Bronny James on Monday night against the Boston Celtics looked a lot like the one that has been presented for James’ future — defend and shoot. Lakers Olympics give LeBron James another …

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Rookie Lively leaving an impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Lively leaving an impression as Mavericks try to stay alive in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

Dereck Lively II drained the first 3-pointer of his career, forced a missed layup at the other end and ping-ponged back down the court to slam home an alley-oop pass. “I think people forget he’s a rookie,” superstar Luka Doncic said after the 122-84 blowout in Game 4 that kept Boston from sweeping. “A lot of this playoff season, playoff …

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NBA: Wembanyama becomes 1st rookie to make first-team All-Defense
7 months ago

NBA: Wembanyama becomes 1st rookie to make first-team All-Defense

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama’s latest accolade was like none other. The San Antonio center has become the first player in NBA history to make the league’s All-Defensive first team as a rookie. He was joined on the first team by Wembanyama, Miami’s Bam Adebayo, New Orleans’ Herb Jones and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis. “So, for him to get first-team, first …

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Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it is “a little better than 50-50” that Wembanyama will play Wednesday at Utah. “He tweaked it sometime during and kept playing,” Popovich said, “and it …

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NBA awards odds, picks: Can Victor Wembanyama still win Rookie of the Year? Will there be a new MVP?
11 months ago

NBA awards odds, picks: Can Victor Wembanyama still win Rookie of the Year? Will there be a new MVP?

New York Times  

We are near the halfway point of the NBA regular season and I’m going to look at which NBA award winners I would bet on at the halfway point of the season. Please keep in mind that there’s a new rule this year that requires players to play a minimum of 65 games to to be eligible for honors including …

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NBA investigating that Thunder rookie Josh Giddey allegedly had a relationship with a minor
1 year ago

NBA investigating that Thunder rookie Josh Giddey allegedly had a relationship with a minor

Hindustan Times  

Josh Giddey, a 21-year-old basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is facing allegations that he had a relationship with a minor, according to multiple media reports. Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey. The allegations stem from an anonymous social media user, who has since deleted their account, who posted photos and videos …

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Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances

New York Times  

Betting on Victor Wembanyama to win NBA Rookie of the Year didn’t seem like a controversial opinion at the start of the season. Wembanyama was +125 to win Rookie of the Year just a few weeks ago, with Scoot Henderson and Chet Holmgren not far behind at +300. 📊: 38 PTS | 10 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLK …

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Where does Victor Wembanyama fit best? NBA Draft Lottery breakdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Where does Victor Wembanyama fit best? NBA Draft Lottery breakdown

New York Times  

On Tuesday night, the NBA will hold its 2023 draft lottery, and nearly half the league’s teams have a chance to win the No. My hunch is that Wembanyama would play power forward alongside Jalen Duren, the league’s youngest player whom Detroit got in the 2022 draft. — Josh Robbins GO DEEPER Victor Wembanyama would change the Wizards’ world — …

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Orlando’s Paolo Banchero wins NBA rookie of the year
1 year, 7 months ago

Orlando’s Paolo Banchero wins NBA rookie of the year

Associated Press  

Paolo Banchero became the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year race from the very moment that he went No. He became the third player to win rookie of the year as a member of the Magic, joining Shaquille O’Neal in 1993 and Mike Miller — who represents Banchero — in 2001. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said one of his …

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NBA Rookie Rankings: Jalen Williams’ ascent and the ‘wizard’ Dyson Daniels
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA Rookie Rankings: Jalen Williams’ ascent and the ‘wizard’ Dyson Daniels

New York Times  

We’re closing in on the halfway point of the NBA season, which means it’s a great time to update The Athletic’s Rookie Rankings for the 2022-23 season. Still, his aggressiveness attacking the rim while leading Indiana’s bench unit has led to more positives than negatives, and he’s still up over 17 points per game on the season. Murray has been …

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Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey has NBA coaches believing in his future
1 year, 11 months ago

Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey has NBA coaches believing in his future

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — When Pelicans head coach Willie Green sees Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey, it takes his mind back home. That’s just how those guys are.” Ivey, like many in his position, has had his ups and downs through the first 30-plus games of his career. Everything else will come with experience and work, and that’s something Orlando Magic head coach …

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Paolo’s diary: Magic rookie getting set for his NBA debut
2 years, 2 months ago

Paolo’s diary: Magic rookie getting set for his NBA debut

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Everything counts now. I’m spending that time getting a massage or stretching, making sure I get the right amount of sleep that I’m supposed to get, trying to do all the little things right. When I walk into the facility or walk into game day, I want to know I’m prepared and in the best possible state …

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