Q. How much did you enjoy their Olympic run and what happens when training camp starts? I assume they get a little easing in of things to come. JJ Redick: Yeah I mean, look, those guys are professionals in every sense of the word. My concern for them about whether or not they’ll be ready to play on October 22 and be in shape, I don’t have that concern. We’re gonna work with Mike and Ish making sure that they feel that they’re in a great place to start the regular season. They’ll certainly be involved in training camp and the preseason here in September as well as preseason games.
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Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Former #NBA star Gary Payton, Sr., is the new head men’s basketball for the College of Alameda, the school’s AD told @espn @andscape. es.pn/3MDiqoc – 5:13 PM
Former #NBA star Gary Payton, Sr., is the new head men’s basketball for the College of Alameda, the school’s AD told @espn @andscape. es.pn/3MDiqoc – 5:13 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here is the list of players that would have been free agents in 2025 if they had not signed extensions:
Jayson Tatum
Donovan Mitchell
Lauri Markkanen
Jalen Brunson
Anthony Davis
Damian Lillard
Jamal Murray
Derrick White
Ivica Zubac
Andrew Nembhard
TJ McConnell
Sam Hauser – 3:11 PM
Here is the list of players that would have been free agents in 2025 if they had not signed extensions:
Jayson Tatum
Donovan Mitchell
Lauri Markkanen
Jalen Brunson
Anthony Davis
Damian Lillard
Jamal Murray
Derrick White
Ivica Zubac
Andrew Nembhard
TJ McConnell
Sam Hauser – 3:11 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
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Back in 2022 when new Panathinaikos player Cedi Osman received one of the biggest compliments as LeBron James included him among his “favorite teammates he’s ever had”. pic.x.com/4kovcekprq – 10:44 AM
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Back in 2022 when new Panathinaikos player Cedi Osman received one of the biggest compliments as LeBron James included him among his “favorite teammates he’s ever had”. pic.x.com/4kovcekprq – 10:44 AM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
I spoke to Joakim Noah about how Frances Tiafoe is building a bridge between tennis and the NBA.
He also shared his thoughts about watching LeBron James versus Victor Wembanyama in the Olympics, and more.
ftw.usatoday.com/2024/09/joakim… – 4:08 PM
I spoke to Joakim Noah about how Frances Tiafoe is building a bridge between tennis and the NBA.
He also shared his thoughts about watching LeBron James versus Victor Wembanyama in the Olympics, and more.
ftw.usatoday.com/2024/09/joakim… – 4:08 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
One of the more creative campaigns of the year:
As WNBA marketing continues to ramp up, @Raid tapped @Arike_O to headline their newest ad.
Caught up with the recent All-Star Game MVP to talk branding, designing her own Nikes & business advice from Kobe:
boardroom.tv/arike-ogunbowa… – 1:39 PM
One of the more creative campaigns of the year:
As WNBA marketing continues to ramp up, @Raid tapped @Arike_O to headline their newest ad.
Caught up with the recent All-Star Game MVP to talk branding, designing her own Nikes & business advice from Kobe:
boardroom.tv/arike-ogunbowa… – 1:39 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Every year since drafting Anthony Davis is the most important year for Pelicans pic.x.com/n9nu1cm0dd – 12:01 PM
Every year since drafting Anthony Davis is the most important year for Pelicans pic.x.com/n9nu1cm0dd – 12:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Look who is wearing Devin Booker’s ‘EYBL’ Nike Book 1s? Lakers rookie Bronny James, son of LeBron James (w/video) #Suns #Lakers #LakeShow azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:27 PM
Look who is wearing Devin Booker’s ‘EYBL’ Nike Book 1s? Lakers rookie Bronny James, son of LeBron James (w/video) #Suns #Lakers #LakeShow azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with 5+ All-NBA 1st Team selections:
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Giannis Antetokounmpo
James Harden
Luka Doncic
Luka is only 25 years old. pic.x.com/jg2ir7cxr9 – 4:35 PM
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Active players with 5+ All-NBA 1st Team selections:
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Giannis Antetokounmpo
James Harden
Luka Doncic
Luka is only 25 years old. pic.x.com/jg2ir7cxr9 – 4:35 PM
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Hear @Espngreeny tell @TheFrankIsola what company Caitlin Clark is in as she continues to shine during her rookie season
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Hear @Espngreeny tell @TheFrankIsola what company Caitlin Clark is in as she continues to shine during her rookie season
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Per @bball_ref,
Most games with 20+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists by an NBA player
As a teenager:
1. LeBron James: 33 games
2. Luka Doncic: 17 games
In their 20s:
1. LeBron James: 570 games
2. Oscar Robertson: 526
In their 30s:
1. LeBron James: 513 games
2. Karl Malone: – 2:04 PM
Per @bball_ref,
Most games with 20+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists by an NBA player
As a teenager:
1. LeBron James: 33 games
2. Luka Doncic: 17 games
In their 20s:
1. LeBron James: 570 games
2. Oscar Robertson: 526
In their 30s:
1. LeBron James: 513 games
2. Karl Malone: – 2:04 PM
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NBA Central: Here’s the full top 100 list of NBA 2K25 player ratings: 1. Nikola Jokic, 97 overall 2. Luka Doncic, 97 overall 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, 97 overall 4. Joel Embiid, 96 overall 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 96 overall 6. LeBron James, 95 overall 7. Stephen Curry, 95 overall 8. Jayson Tatum, 95 overall 9. Kevin Durant, 94 overall 10. Anthony Davis, 94 overall 11. Anthony Edwards, 93 overall 12. Devin Booker, 93 overall 13. Jalen Brunson, 93 overall 14. Donovan Mitchell, 92 overall 15. Jaylen Brown, 92 overall 16. Kyrie Irving, 92 overall 17. Kawhi Leonard, 92 overall 18. Victor Wembanyama, 91 overall 19. Tyrese Haliburton, 90 overall 20. Ja Morant, 90 overall 21. Damian Lillard, 89 overall 22. Jimmy Butler, 89 overall 23. Paolo Banchero, 89 overall 24. Paul George, 89 overall 25. Trae Young, 89 overall -via x.com / August 26, 2024
Floyd Mayweather was accompanied by NBA superstar Anthony Davis in his walk out to the ring before fighting John Gotti III in Mexico. Davis was seen walking with Mayweather’s entourage on Saturday night, as ‘The Best Ever’ was given a warm reception from the rowdy crowd. He wore a flashy Mexican poncho with ‘TBE’ emblazoned on it. -via Daily Mail / August 26, 2024
StatMuse: Last players with 40+ PTS, 14+ REB and 65+ FG% in a game: Giannis Antetokounmpo Joel Embiid Anthony Davis And Kenny Lofton Jr pic.x.com/c1wuo4zdlu -via Twitter @statmuse / August 16, 2024
Shaquille O’Neal: “I was fortunate enough to play for coaches like Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. When you have coaches like that, you listen. When Phil Jackson tells you to run a play, you do it because you’ve seen him win six championships. You know he knows what he’s talking about. But when you get a young coach who hasn’t won anything, there’s a different level of respect. You might think, ‘I’m a better player than this guy ever was. Why should I listen to him?’ That’s what I think the Lakers are going to face with JJ Redick. LeBron and AD will keep everyone in line, but I think it’s going to be tough for a young coach to get that level of respect from veteran players.” -via YouTube / September 7, 2024
Even though expectations are high though, Lakers legend Magic Johnson urged fans to be patient with JJ Redick, via Sports Central LA with Jim Hill: “We as Lakers fans gotta give JJ Redick, our new coach, some time to really help him understand how to utilize the talent, how to coach the talent, and then also what schemes will work, and what schemes won’t work. Because this is not going to be easy for him. But I think having LeBron as your captain [helps] and one of the greatest that’s ever laced them up in AD, and they showed Laker fans and basketball fans around the world what they’re capable of doing in the Olympics.” -via Lakers Nation / August 30, 2024
Jeanie Buss on JJ Redick hire: “We wanted to kind of think a different way. Really, he’s got a vision. I’m not comfortable talking about the basketball stuff, but we were looking for a candidate that would bring something different. And really invest in developing young players. JJ is the right person for us. Again, I just want to work to really speak for itself. So I don’t want to hype it and say it’s gonna be a home run. We have to give him time to establish what he wants to establish. I’m really impressed with his staff. Right now, it’s not mandatory for the players to come in and practice but players are coming in and working out. The coaching staff with Nate McMillan and Scotty Brooks, there’s a lot of experience that will be there for him to make that adjustment to being a head coach. Certainly a 12-year career in the league, he’s got a lot of experience. He knows what this league is about and I think he’ll be a great leader.” -via am570lasports.iheart.com / August 23, 2024
Stephen Curry: “It’s positive self-talk. We were winning, and I was doing my part—setting screens, playing hard—but I wasn’t making shots. I knew at some point I’m going to need to make some shots because that’s why I’m here. After we played Puerto Rico, I was doing an interview, and they were asking me, ‘What’s wrong with your shot? Are you worried about it?’ I said, ‘No, we’re winning, and I know a flurry is coming.’ As soon as I said that, LeBron walks behind me and says, ‘Damn right it is.’ That gave me a lot of confidence. It caught me off guard because, you know, I had to get used to liking that guy after all of our battles. But it was a confidence boost, and it came at the right time.” -via YouTube / September 8, 2024
In his latest podcast episode of “The Shop” LeBron shared what he thinks it will be like to experience that moment when it inevitably comes. “I’m excited as – I am so excited. I am so excited for training camp. Having your son work with you, it’s like the greatest thing. I can’t wait for this moment. I really can not wait to hit the floor for him. It’s going to be pretty surreal for me. That might be the first time I sit back and, like, out of my whole career, finally get an opportunity to sit back and be like, ‘Oh s—, this is really cool.’ “I haven’t been able to do it for myself and maybe because I’ve been trying to climb this mountain. I’ve been so in this moment my whole career that I pray and hope that me being with my son will finally give me an opportunity to pull back and look at it from a different lens and appreciate it.” -via Silverscreenandroll.com / September 8, 2024
During the 2010 NBA Playoffs, Noah talked about how Cleveland is a boring city leading up to the Bulls’ 2010 playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. When asked about it after a loss, Noah responded with the most direct question of all time. “Do you like it,” Noah asked reporters. “Do you think Cleveland is cool?” “I mean I never heard anybody say I’m going to Cleveland on vacation. What’s so good about Cleveland?” Years later, Noah upped. the ante on his logic: “I never left my hotel,” he told Scoop B Radio. “And I haven’t been in Cleveland since. So, I can’t tell you too much about it.” But, Noah does give Cleveland, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love their props for putting the 216 on the map after winning the 2016 NBA Finals. “They definitely did,” Noah said. -via Clutch Points / September 6, 2024