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JJ Redick acknowledges inexperience, shares vision for Lakers

[ad_1] Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 24, 2024, 07:11 PM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- JJ Redick was introduced as the Los Angeles Lakers' coach Monday and the recent podcast host and NBA television analyst was quick to address the most glaring omission on
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Bracket revealed for 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament

[ad_1] John Fanta College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter The road to winning $1 million on the hardwood this summer has been laid out for the 64 teams participating in the 11th edition of The Basketball Tournament.Known as TBT, the summertime basketball institution unveiled its bracket and first-round matchups on Wednesday. Games will begin on Friday, July 19. The single-elimination tournament, which is broken up across eight regionals, is partnering with
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NBA Agent Sues Klutch Sports, Rich Paul Over LeBron Fees

[ad_1] Longtime NBA agent and sports attorney Mark Termini and his company, Mark Termini Associates, sued Klutch Sports Group and its founder, Rich Paul, Tuesday in an Ohio federal district for breach of contract. Termini claims he is owed more than $4.9 million for unpaid fees and related harms.A Klutch spokesperson told Sportico, “This lawsuit is inaccurate and misguided and will be addressed in the proper forum.”More from Sportico.comTermini says
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Prosecutors drop 2 charges vs. ex-NBA player Delonte West

[ad_1] Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterJun 25, 2024, 06:39 PM ETCloseBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times.Multiple criminal cases against former NBA guard Delonte West were dismissed Tuesday after Virginia prosecutors decided to no longer pursue charges against him, according to court records
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Knicks acquire Mikal Bridges – but are the Nets the real trade winners?

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek reacts to the stunning trade on Tuesday night that featured five future first round picks going to Brooklyn from their cross-town rivals.View moreVideo TranscriptThe Brooklyn Nets have sent Miel Bridges to the New York Knicks for five future first round picks in a blockbuster trade that took place the night before the 2024 NBA draft Bridges will be reunited with his Villanova
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NBA Draft 2024: Who will be the next breakout star?

[ad_1] Risacher is one of two Frenchmen thought to be in the running for number one pick this year and basketball runs in his family, with his father Stephane a silver medal-winner with France at the Olympics in 2000.He is 19 but made his debut in Europe’s premier basketball competition, the EuroLeague, for French team ASVEL at the age of just 16 in 2021.The ASVEL president is Tony Parker, a
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Sources — Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets

[ad_1] Jun 25, 2024, 10:12 PM ETThe New York Knicks agreed on Tuesday to a trade that will see them acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The Knicks will send Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, 2029, 2031), a 2025 protected first-rounder via the Milwaukee Bucks, a 2028 unprotected pick swap and a 2025 second-rounder to the Nets, sources said.The Knicks also will
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Josh Giddey embraces fresh start with Bulls after trade from Thunder

[ad_1] Josh Giddey is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Bulls.The 6-foot-8 guard from Australia confirmed Tuesday he did not want to come off the bench for Oklahoma City and insisted he appreciated Thunder general manager Sam Presti's honesty leading up to the trade to the Bulls last week for Alex Caruso."I'm 21 years old, it wasn't something that I was overly eager to do," Giddey said
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How Warriors, Dunleavy should benefit from two-day NBA draft

[ad_1] How Warriors, Dunleavy should benefit from two-day NBA draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – Every penny counts. Every return from advertising revenue brings a smile to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league offices. The NBA draft, this year, for the first time is a two-day event, aiming to emulate the NFL’s multi-day cash-cow event.And the change comes at an ideal year for the Warriors