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2024 NBA Mock Draft 10.0: Updated predictions, plus the latest intel on draft day
Here’s a near-final look at the first and second round of the 2024 NBA Draft with analysis and intel on all 58 players.
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Inside the Mikal Bridges trade: What it means for the Knicks and the league at large
The deal equates to six total years of draft capital, one of the largest — if not the largest — returns for a player never to be named an All-Star in NBA history.
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Kenny Smith hasn't heard from Charles Barkley about retiring from broadcasting: 'We'll see'
"How do you retire and don't call the people that you work with?"
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2024 NBA Draft: Zaccharie Risacher, the projected No. 1 pick, is living in the moment
The 6-foot-9 forward from France could be the first pick in the draft on Wednesday.
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2024 NBA Draft: 'Uncertainty' is the theme for 1st-round prospects, even those at the top
With no decisive top prospect, NBA teams have been preparing for all kinds of volatility and movement up and down the draft board.
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Cleveland Cavaliers 2024 NBA offseason preview: There are some questions to address
The Cavaliers have some questions about frontcourt fit and the future of star scorer Donovan Mitchell.
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Los Angeles Lakers 2024 NBA offseason preview: Everything revolves around LeBron James
LeBron holds a player option and probably isn't too thrilled with being on a play-in team and getting bounced in the first round.
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NBA Draft: 5 electric storylines to watch
Here's a look at five main storylines to watch heading into the NBA Draft, including possible trades in the lottery and Bronny James going to the Lakers.
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Pelicans promote Bryson Graham to GM, Hall of Famer Swin Cash to senior VP of basketball operations
Cash has been working as an executive with the Pelicans since 2019.
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Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis to undergo surgery in 'coming days' to repair 'rare' NBA Finals injury
Kristaps Porzingis may miss Latvia's Olympic basketball campaign.
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Global takeover: Why the NBA's best players now come from all over the world
The story begins with a former meat inspector from Belgrade.
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Timberwolves and coach Chris Finch agree to 4-year extension: Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves are staying in the Chris Finch business after advancing to the Western Conference finals.
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With new coach JJ Redick at the helm, the Lakers’ draft strategy beginning to take shape
The Lakers have the No. 17 pick in the first round and have a number of options to try to give Redick the kind of personnel he desires.
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New Lakers coach JJ Redick talks LeBron James, Dan Hurley, lack of experience: 'I want to win championships'
Redick and GM Rob Pelinka set up championship expectations as the Lakers introduced their rookie head coach on Monday.
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Scottie Barnes, Raptors agree to 5-year max extension worth up to $270 million: Report
Scottie Barnes is officially the future of the Toronto Raptors after an All-Star season in 2023-24.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby declines player option, becomes unrestricted free agent: Report
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has declined his player option for the 2024-25 NBA season, choosing to enter unrestricted free agency as one of the most intriguing players on the market.
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New favorite for top pick of 2024 NBA Draft, and it's likely someone you've never heard of
Zaccharie Risacher is the latest player to lead the odds to be selected first in the NBA Draft.
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Cavs hire Atkinson, 2024 NBA Draft preview & concerns over MJ's 1988 DPOY Award | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill tackles the NBA news of the day, previews the 2024 NBA Draft with Krysten Peek and talks about Michael Jordan’s 1988 Defensive Player of the Year Award with Tom Haberstroh.
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NBA Draft: Bronny James, trade bait?
In a bad draft, the most interesting pick could very well be a projected second-rounder with a very famous father.
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2024 NBA Draft: Dates, times and everything you need to know about the top prospects
For the first time, the NBA Draft will be a two-day event.
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JJ Redick joins the Lakers with zero NBA coaching experience. How has that worked for other teams?
The Lakers are hoping for something better than Steve Nash or Mark Jackson as JJ Redick takes the reins in Los Angeles.
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Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title, show off championship banner during duck boat parade in Boston
The city of Boston celebrated another championship on Friday. This time it was the Celtics' turn.
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Is Bronny James underrated? Inside the phenomenon of the NBA bloodline
The numbers show that sons of NBA players vastly outperform their draft slots.
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With Bulls' roster shakeup underway, is Zach LaVine the next piece on the move?
With the draft and free agency looming, a number of teams are primed and preparing for their season of change.
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Biggest 2024 NBA Draft risers with The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor | On The Clock
On today's episode of On The Clock, Krysten Peek is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss the biggest risers one week out from the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Malik Monk reportedly intends to sign 4-year, $78 million deal with Kings
Malik Monk is staying in Sacramento.
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Chicago Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City Thunder, receive Josh Giddey in return
The trade marks a homecoming for Caruso, who started his career with the franchise, while sending Giddey to Chicago as a young playmaker.
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Monty Williams out in Detroit, Jeff Van Gundy joins the Clippers & NBA Free agency preview | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine go through the NBA news of the week, preview the start of free agency and do a vibe check on the Golden State Warriors.
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As new Lakers coach, JJ Redick just signed up for one of the most combustible positions
Redick is accepting a prestigious job. But as a basketball situation, the Lakers leave plenty to be desired.
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Every head coach LeBron James has had in the NBA, from Paul Silas to JJ Redick
Some of LeBron James' former coaches landed on their feet. One of them never coached in the NBA again.
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Los Angeles Lakers hire JJ Redick as new head coach on 4-year contract: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach. The ESPN analyst and 15-year NBA veteran has no prior coaching experience.
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A closer look at Michael Jordan's 1988 DPOY award raises questions about its validity. Has LeBron James been chasing a ghost?
New research reveals Jordan's Defensive Player of the Year season likely included home-biased stats.
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The Wemby Wave: A flood of talent from France is following Victor Wembanyama to the NBA
The 2024 NBA Draft, and the years to come, will feature a new generation of top prospects from France.
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Rich Paul says LeBron James, Bronny aren't a package deal as NBA draft looms
Will Bronny and LeBron James play together in the NBA?
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Monty Williams' firing will hopefully signify a legitimate step forward for the Pistons
With Trajan Langdon now running things in Detroit, the franchise needs one voice and one vision as it aspires for relevance.
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5 NBA veterans on fantasy basketball notice for next season
Every NBA offseason brings change with it. And those changes could bring serious fantasy impacts to key veteran players.
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2024 NBA Draft: Where could Zach Edey land? Breaking down the big man's fit at the pro level
Twenty years ago, the NBA world would be talking about Edey as the runaway favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick. But the game has changed significantly. Where does he land in the draft?
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Pascal Siakam reportedly 'intends' to sign 4-year, $189.5M max deal to return to Pacers
Pascal Siakam is staying in Indiana.
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Detroit Pistons fire head coach Monty Williams after one season
The Pistons last won a postseason game in 2008 and last made the playoffs in 2019.
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Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis to have surgery after ‘rare’ leg injury, NBA Finals win
Kristaps Porzingis missed two games in the NBA Finals with a rare leg injury he sustained in Game 2.
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Can the Celtics repeat as champs in today's NBA? Why Boston will remain in the title picture
The NBA hasn't seen a repeat champion since Kevin Durant was a Warrior. But it’s not hard to see a pretty compelling case for why Boston could find itself right back in this position next June.
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Joe Mazzulla coached the Celtics to NBA championship on torn meniscus
Joe Mazzulla has been coaching hurt since March.
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The Celtics are the first 3-and-D team to win it all — and a new blueprint for NBA title hopefuls
The Celtics didn’t win by having the game’s supreme player. Instead, they won by having the best team, one constructed with a certain modern-day vision.
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Jeff Van Gundy reportedly joins Ty Lue's Clippers staff as lead assistant
Jeff Van Gundy hasn't been an NBA coach since 2007.
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2024 NBA Finals: Scenes from a long-awaited Celtics championship celebration
Among the sea of confetti, cigars and Champagne, the Celtics were crowned deserving champions after hovering around contention for seemingly so long.
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Celtics defeat Mavericks in NBA Finals: What should fantasy basketball fans look forward to from both teams?
With Boston hoisting its 18th franchise trophy, it's time to take a look ahead at what both teams will bring to fantasy basketball next season.
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Celtics — led by Jayson Tatum and series MVP Jaylen Brown — dominate Mavericks in Game 5 to secure franchise’s 18th NBA championship
The Celtics are NBA champions for the first time since 2008.
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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics' newest champions now get it — 'there's nothing like winning in Boston'
All season long, Boston's rallying cry has been "DIFFERENT HERE," and it is. And everyone on this year's roster has become a member for life.
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Boston Celtics are champions, defeat Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in NBA Finals | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap game 5 of the NBA Finals, which saw the Boston Celtics win their 18th NBA championship with Jaylen Brown winning Finals MVP.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown finally deliver the dream for Celtics
Tatum and Brown refused to be divided, and they refused to lose the stranglehold they had on this NBA Finals, delivering Boston championship No. 18.
