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Sunday’s preseason matchup between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Sq. Backyard offered some critical fireworks, and it had nothing to do with the precise basketball being performed. In his first (preseason) sport in opposition to his former staff, Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo acquired into a number of altercations — first showing…
USATSI The Naismith Corridor of Fame will enshrine the Class of 2024 this weekend, with 13 inductees incomes their orange jackets in Springfield, Massachusetts. The occasion was initially scheduled to happen on Aug. 16-17, nevertheless it was moved to accommodate the 2024 Paris Olympics. Because of this, the celebration was moved to Oct. 12-13, with…
After the Denver Nuggets, then the reigning champions, eradicated the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 video games final April, 5 of this web site’s six NBA writers picked them to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves and 14 of ESPN’s 16 specialists did the identical. The Nuggets had been the No. 2 seed, however they’d the identical…
Getty Photographs The Los Angeles Lakers set the stage for historical past throughout June’s NBA Draft. Once they chosen Bronny James at No. 55 total within the second spherical after which re-signed his father, LeBron James, in July, they ensured {that a} father-son duo would share the court docket collectively for the primary time in…
Getty Photos Los Angeles star LeBron James has been introduced as honorary chair for the 2025 Met Gala. He might be becoming a member of seven-time Method One champion Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. The enduring style occasion is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork in New…
For the previous 23 years, the NBA has polled all 30 of its normal managers at the start of each season to take their temperature on quite a lot of league issues. A few of them are easy, like picks for the championship and MVP. Others are a bit extra esoteric, like who the most…
Getty Photos The WNBA is rising and it looks like everyone needs to be part of the motion, together with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. Throughout a current observe, Mitchell mentioned his want to see his metropolis be thought of for one of many growth groups. “I believe Cleveland undoubtedly deserves a WNBA workforce,” Mitchell…
Just a bit style. A tease. A tantalizing morsel. That is what we acquired on Sunday, when the New York Knicks unveiled their extremely anticipated new-look beginning lineup of their preseason-opening 111-109 win in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets. New additions Karl-Anthony Cities and Mikal Bridges, each the product of offseason trades, joined All-NBA level…
Getty Photos The Lakers opened their preseason schedule Friday towards the Timberwolves with out LeBron James, who was out for “relaxation,” per ESPN. Nonetheless, he plans on taking part in in L.A.’s second preseason recreation towards the Suns on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET, in line with the L.A. Every day Information. Anthony Davis will even be obtainable to…
Bronny James made his NBA debut within the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-107 preseason-opening loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, however it was a pair of different rookies who stole the present. Minnesota’s Rob Dillingham poured in 21 factors, whereas Dalton Knecht completed with 16 for the Lakers, together with a pair of 3-pointers. Knecht,…
