Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbled back outside and flipped the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face.
Lakers coach JJ Redick elected to hold out LeBron James against the Timberwolves after three hard days of training camp, but the 39-year-old top scorer in NBA history is likely to play against Phoenix on Sunday — which just happens to be Bronny’s 20th birthday.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense of the NBA Cup title will begin on Nov. 15 in San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and Klay Thompson will be back at Golden State — as a visitor with Dallas — on Nov. 12.
"Yes, I'm coming back," Rose said at the time. "I talked to [general manager] Zach [Kleiman], I talked to coach. ... This summer, it's all about attacking my rehabs, my workouts and continuing to be disciplined."
LeBron James capped an impressive run to the Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024 title by taking home the Most Valuable Player award after leading USA to their fifth straight gold medal. James collected 14 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals in USA's 98-87 win over hosts France in the Gold Medal Game. The veteran averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game in winning his third gold medal.
A seven-time NBA All-Star, Joel Embiid and the 76ers agreed to a $193 million extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season, a person familiar with the deal said.
The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back Spencer Dinwiddie in a reunion with the guard who played a key role in the club’s run to the 2022 Western Conference finals.
Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel said Saturday.
Mikal Bridges is expected to sign a team-friendly deal with the Knicks to remain on the team following such a move from Jalen Brunson.
