Hired Darvin Ham as replacement. Expect a hearty game of footsie between James and former teammate Kyrie Irving, whom the Lakers pursued via trade during the offseason. Russell Westbrook struggled to acclimate to his new team and Anthony Davis was limited to 40 games. The Nets have been derailed by bad fortune, but if they can solve their chemistry woes and stay healthy, theyll have as good a chance at winning the championship as any team in the league. "'Russ, you get it, go.' When Doncic is performing at peak levels he can carry this team far. The biggest question for the Suns: How healthy and effective will Chris Paul be in his 18th season? Allen Iverson played his last NBA game at the age of 34. Retained only six players from last season's roster: LeBron James, Anthony Davis. Everyone's talking a good game. His game stretches out to the 3-point line, where he made 39 percent of his attempts last season on a lottery-bound Rockets teams. 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NY New York Knicks. 10:02 am ET, entered the last two seasons 30 pounds heavier, Pels looking like true contender in the West, Silas, 3-time NBA champ and longtime coach, dies at 79, Report: Knicks not interested in Carmelo reunion, Suns vs. Pelicans odds, picks, prediction, best bets, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, December 11 strategy, Warriors show glimpse of playoff juggernaut vs. Celtics. All Rights Reserved. The Lakers don't want Russell Westbrook. "When we're all trying to be unselfish and share the wealth, the ball kind of ends up getting lost around the perimeter or we're going up against the shot clock. What's a far bigger issue is Dallas' lack of quality depth behind Doncic and Dinwiddie in the backcourt. 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But aside from acquiring Wood and picking up JaVale McGee, Dallas didn't do much else to upgrade the roster. They owe $47 million to a player nobody wants. Counting out LeBron James feels like a bad bet, but the Lakers were the NBAs biggest disappointment last season. 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. The official site of the National Basketball Association. Here's where all 30 teams stand. I always use whatever I can take, it's free energy." That's different!'" Stephen Curry poses with the four NBA championship trophies he has won with Golden State. NBA GMs voted Eason, the 17th pick, as the biggest steal of the draft in NBA.coms annual survey. Few expected Toronto to win 48 games last season. Typically the NBA grants such miserable partners a divorce, but none of the league's other 29 clubs are willing to relieve the Lakers of that $47 million anchor around their neck. A comeback season by Victor Oladipo could help the Heat remain in contention. Westbrook himself still thinks the trio of himself, James and Davis can be "unstoppable." The Lakers have praised Ham for the defense-first culture he's building in Los Angeles. Jalen Green, the No. Start prepping his Hall of Fame plaque. Players like Kuzma command a great deal more. "Those guys are still two of the most elite athletes in our league who can both handle the ball at a high level and attack the paint and the rim at a high level," Ham said. Frank Vogel has led three separate No. He last did it in 2021, when he got only 81 combined games out of James and Davis. But unlike the first time this happened, Doncic is actually in the proper physical condition to win it. The Cavaliers were a surprise last season, finishing with 44 wins and earning a play-in berth. Despite the offseason drama, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving remain in Nets uniforms entering the season. It's why the Mavericks are one of the most difficult teams to project for the upcoming season, because while they're returning majority of the roster that went to the conference finals last year, the West got significantly stronger, and Dallas didn't really match strides with other clubs in conference. So here we are, nearly six months past one of the most unbelievable exit interviews you'll ever see, getting ready to watch Russell Westbrook play his second season in Los Angeles. Its fitting the Pistons lead off the rebuilding tier of these rankings. Standings; Teams. League Pass $69.99 League Pass Premium $89.99 League Pass $14.99/mo League Pass Premium $19.99/mo Subscribe to League Pass to watch live games and studio shows at a new low price Based on your current location, there are no LIVE local blackout restrictions via NBA League Pass and NBA TV. Anthony Edwards fined $40K for anti-gay comments (0:27) Malika Andrews details the NBA fining Anthony Edwards $40K for posting a video on social media in which he used anti-gay language. Dec. 25 vs. Los Angeles Lakers: The Mavericks take on the Lakers for the second time in three years on Christmas, except this time Dallas gets to host. LeBron talks about potentially passing Kareem as the NBA all-time leading scorer this season.#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/IyyGpQsR1f, Joker and mics never really get along :/ pic.twitter.com/hEzmywvOou, Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 26, 2022, Giannis' press conference jokes will officially start at the NBA Global Games in Abu Dhabi. When Iwrote about his fit with the Mavericks after the initial trade back in July, I said that it was like taking the rim-running abilities and athleticism of Dwight Powell and the floor-spacing and 3-point shooting of Maxi Kleber and putting them in one player. The Lakers scrimmaged Saturday, and in the portion that was open for reporters to observe, James and Westbrook repeatedly dribbled into the lane on offense, with Ham's four-out, one-in system providing spacing for the pair to find driving angles. Any meeting between Doncic and LeBron James is must-watch TV, and perhaps this year's version will be a closer affair than the 138-115 Lakers' win two years ago. Deandre Ayton was predicted by many to depart Phoenix in free agency, but hes back on a max deal. And he has to figure out how to deal with all of these distractions and expectations without prior head-coaching experience. Sacramento's top pick is named MVP of Summer League and also leads the way on the NBA 2K23 All-Summer League 1st Team. We can get into the minutiae of how the Mavericks mishandled the Brunson situation, primarily losing him for nothing, but at this point, the situation is what it is and the Mavs can't do anything but figure out how to fill the void. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The Thunder have one of the NBAs best young scorers in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Josh Giddey is coming off of a good rookie season. "And I think that's been the biggest change that we wanted to see from us three so far is, whoever gets it, let's be aggressive because it's going to open up the floor for everybody else. He's coaching the team once helmed by Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. He might not get another one. Dec 09, 2022 Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. The NBA has great parity today, as more than half of the league is good enough to conceivably make a deep postseason run. And yet, if you look at the championship odds available at Caesars Sportsbook you'll see the Lakers nestled snugly between the Denver Nuggets, who have the two-time reigning MVP, and Miami Heat, who came one shot away from reaching the NBA Finals last season, at +1800. There's almost no way we'll be able to say he's a bad one given the monumental task the Lakers have laid before him. It'll be interesting to see what kind of welcome Brunson will get from the fans after the highly publicized handling of his departure for New York. CHI Chicago Bulls. But what if Ham should manage to do so? DeAnthony Melton was one of the more underrated offseason acquisitions, and P.J. Context certainly matters in this situation, as Wood hasn't played on a winning team in his entire career, and the Mavericks are hoping that in a winning environment he will remain engaged, even when things aren't going his way. Maybe they'll find a way to balance their roster as the season progresses, but for now, Ham has to figure out how to juggle a group of players that largely do the same things. Morris and Kuzma checked the versatile forwards box on every team's wishlist. NBA Standings; NBA Games Today; 50 Best NBA Players Holmgren make an impact after the skilled big suffered a Lisfranc injury in Summer League, plenty of others, such as the No. He also appeared to be a step quicker when he was on the floor. But asking a first-year player to put up heavy minutes like that right out of the gate is a tall order. Scottie Barnes Rookie of the Year season helped them exceed expectations. One of the biggest wild cards, the Nuggets postseason hopes rely on Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. looking like their past selves after returning from injury. Brunson was the reason Dallas managed to stay afloat with Doncic out the first three games of the its first-round series against the Utah Jazz. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant lead NBA quotes of the week, Fantasy 30: Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and other NBA notes, Lakers starting Nunn, Jones with Big 3 in camp, Davis, Lakers set to play role of 'the underdogs', Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It's Year 3 of general manager Troy Weaver's "restoring," and the Detroit Pistons are finally ready to compete. Here's where all 30 teams stand. Both of their centers are making the minimum. 1-ranked defenses. After starting the season 3-16, the Pelicans finished 33-30 and made the playoffs with a play-in tourney run before falling to the Suns in six games. This season will almost certainly be the franchise's first outside the playoffs since 2016. 'Bron, you get it, go.' POR Portland Trail Blazers. Now that the Clippers are healthy and the Lakers are on the ropes, you can bet that Leonard and George will want to prove a point against their Crypto.com co-tenants. Since drafting Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have consistently punched above their weight. Want every headline right at your fingertips? Sunday, July 17, 2022 Monday, July 18, 2022 . But Middleton is now (mostly) healthy, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still Giannis Antetokounmpo. Yahoo! While there may be concerns about burnout given his busy summer, Doncic will enter the season in game shape unlike the previous two years. Losing him is a tough pill to swallow, but the midseason trade that brought over Spencer Dinwiddie was done in part as insurance in case Brunson left. But, as puzzling as the Mavs may be, they still employ one of the top-five players in the league in Luka Doncic, and so, really anything is possible with that 23-year-old star on the team. The former No. He's also earned a reputation around the league of taking plays off and not putting in maximum effort. He'll be a seamless pick-and-roll partner with Doncic and Dinwiddie, capable of popping out for a jumper, or using his athleticism to roll to the rim for a dunk. Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 NBA preview: Can LeBron James and Anthony Davis guide L.A. back to relevancy? Sign up to receive NBA emails! Dennis Schroder, who has missed all of camp thus far after signing as a free agent last month, is expected to join the team as soon as midweek in Las Vegas after sorting out a visa issue that was keeping him in his native Germany. And that's been very helpful for all of us.". NBA announces schedule for NBA 2K23 Summer League The 11-day competition featuring all 30 NBA teams begins July 7 in Las Vegas. That hope will be put to the test early for Dallas, as head coach Jason Kidd has already said on multiple occasions that Wood will be starting the season coming off the bench while JaVale McGee will start. Theyll have to survive the early part of the season without Jaren Jackson Jr., who is recovering from a stress fracture in his right foot. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Media Day livestream schedules for every team, Curry, Thompson ready to defend another title, 30 Teams, 30 Days: Every squad's 2022 offseason, Film Study: Impact players back for 2022-23, Jordan, NBA family react to Paul Silas' death, 5 takeaways from Warriors-Celtics Finals rematch, On this date: Popovich passes Riley on all-time wins list, NBA scoring leader Doncic among 3 Mavs out. They finished 42-40 last season despite Paul George suiting up for just 31 games. Phoenix won a league-best 64 games last season, but fell to the Mavericks in the second round. Desmond Banes breakout season helped Memphis surge to 56 wins last season second-most in the NBA. With the addition of NBL Oz Gaming, the NBA 2K League has now expanded to 25 teams, 22 of which are affiliated with NBA teams, including 2022 Champions Pistons GT (3v3) and Bucks Gaming (5v5). TEMECULA, Calif. -- The day after last season mercifully came to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook was asked about LeBron James and Anthony Davis repeatedly stating over the course of the year their intent to "let Russ be Russ" in pursuit of team success. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren (foot injury). This is an incredibly small team. James is still one of the leagues best, but turns 38 in December and cant carry teams like he used to. pic.twitter.com/pQpzfJPXZV, New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 26, 2022, Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 26, 2022, Since you've been asking https://t.co/A6ELWtlBt8 pic.twitter.com/XvdoFpBHoH, yep im showing off. Here are the major storylines surrounding the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Lillards health and Anfernee Simons building on a breakout season (after signing a $100 million extension) will dictate Portlands season. More than half of their roster is set to earn a minimum salary. They could play any style and dictate the terms of engagement to any opponent. Whoever. Ex-Piston Khris Middletons postseason knee injury hurt Milwaukees repeat bid. pic.twitter.com/OIatIUXFKt, behind the scenes at media day. pic.twitter.com/OCces1MSFZ, Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 26, 2022, Kyle Kuzma talks his iconic New York Fashion Week runway fit at #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/AOF6DvaW20, 00#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/io8E4pq1j4, Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 26, 2022, "It was amazing. JEFF SEIDEL:Pistons haven't played a game and I already love this one thing about them. Buccaneers, Eagles clinch playoff spot with emphatic 48-22 road win over Giants. ET: The NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering in their 2022 free agency class of James Harden, P.J. At this point I have so many other motivational factors, that it becomes laughable to me. Newcomer Donovan Mitchell will increase their ceiling, and a big second season from Evan Mobley could help Cleveland become a genuine contender. So it's going to be a fun ride. Their ability to make another leap this season hinges on Barnes ability to do the same. Everywhere you look, that sort of specter is hanging over Ham. Theyll be better than last season's 37-45 team, but they look like a play-in team in a tough Eastern Conference. The Pistons have one of the NBA's best young cores including two 2022 lottery picks in Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and several high-level veterans who will raise the team's floor. The Mavericks will surely use the early part of the season to see what combinations of player work, and which backup guards stand out from the rest, but unless Green, Hardy or Ntilikina significantly improves, Dallas' lack of depth behind Doncic and Dinwiddie will be a weak point this season. Theyll be better this season, as Dejounte Murray gives them another All-Star next to Trae Young. Lonnie Walker (ankle) went through a full-contact practice for the first time all camp Saturday. But theyre one of the leagues least-deep and least-experienced teams. We know that because they just spent an entire summer trying to trade him. Mavericks NBA preview: Who's going to be Luka's second? 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. pic.twitter.com/u9qUDuwNb7, Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 26, 2022, Whole lotta smiles pic.twitter.com/vVWFVb3gWx, For all things #NBAMediaDay: https://t.co/x72YsaFUZ9 pic.twitter.com/LCts0qDrm0, Someone's looking forward to Christmas this year but first, preseason@luka7doncic | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/WQyuHONWQf, Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) September 26, 2022, "I'm just messing with stuff to make the internet mad. The Lakers could've taken high-risk swings on a few more forwards, but the more proven available talent came at guard. Well, remember, the NBA sours on players quickly. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | Their two best players can't stay healthy. He has arguably the greatest player of all time on his roster. Why, someone evenhacked the team owner's Twitter account to try to sell some PS5s. So at the very least you have to give Dallas credit for thinking ahead. I hope you got that., Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 26, 2022, A New Journey Begins#LakersMediaDay | @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/8UEFYytsVE, Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 26, 2022, Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 26, 2022, . Signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension with a player-option after the 2023-24 season. Then there's the rookie Hardy, who was considered a steal in the draft, and had an impressive Summer League debut. Will the French center mesh with big man Karl-Anthony Towns? They've turned over the roster three offseasons in a row. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. NBA Summer League Standings 2022. It was December of 2020. He then proceeded to terrorize opposing teams during the tournament, where his 47-point performance against France was the second-highest scoring affair in EuroBasket history. Latest NBA news: Knicks forward Obi Toppin and Grizzlies Desmond Bane latest on injury list. Former Piston Jerami Grant steps into a new role as Damian Lillards No. Warriors show glimpse of elite form vs. C's, Silas, 3-time champ and longtime coach, dies at 79, Lakers rumors: Bulls not interested in Russ trade, Zion's Pels win again, look like true contender in West, Report: Knicks not interested in Melo reunion, Lamb accused of rape in lawsuit; GS issues statement. Breaking down stats & film on Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson and other notable players who missed all of last season. NBA teams, players, executives, and others share their thoughts on the death of the longtime coach and 3-time champion. Forget about all of the drama, the injuries and the broken roster. Russell Westbrook doesn't want to be a Laker. 2022 No. Sports - Comprehensive news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Its a bummer well have to wait until the 2023-24 season to watch 2022 No. And if that happens don't be surprised if at the end of the season Dallas is fighting for home-court advantage while Doncic in on the short list in MVP conversation. Oct. 20 vs. Clippers: When was the last time James, Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George all shared the same court? 2 pick in 2021, finished his rookie season on a strong note and is positioned for a leap. It should be noted that coach Ham still has not committed to including Westbrook in his starting lineup. Whatever it looks like, the Mavericks have to hope that Wood is okay with his role and won't be a detriment to the team on the floor or in the locker room. NBA G League; WNBA; NBA 2K League; Basketball Africa League; December 2022. The Bucks will be among the title favorites again. It was a confusing offseason for the Mavericks, who also traded for Christian Wood, hoping he can be everything Kristaps Porzingis wasn't. Get your daily dose of news, breakdowns, and highlights with the NBA TV live stream. Gallons of ink have been spilled on the theoretical concept of "role player Russ." NO New Orleans Pelicans. The rest of the league returned on Monday with live coverage on NBA TV. Davis and Westbrook will have to step up. (2:10). 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Perks of being one of the final four teams in the playoffs a season ago, I suppose. But with Wood, Dallas is also getting a player who can score off the bounce, something that may be a necessity on a Mavericks team that will be in need with the departure of Brunson. Visit ESPN to view the NBA Summer League Schedule for the current and previous seasons Standings; NBA Summer League Schedule. Maybe Wood will play more minutes than McGee and be in the closing lineup, making his status as a starter a non-issue. "We have a three-man package, actually a playcall, that they're going to thrive in and it involves all three of them," Ham said. 42 in 1995, Popovich passes Riley on the all-time coaching wins list in 2018, and more moments from NBA history. No more worrying about stepping on each other's toes; if there's a play to make, go make it. It shouldn't be anything less than applause given how integral he was to Dallas' playoff success a season ago, but players have been booed for less, so we'll see. Oh, how the tables have turned. He'll also be re-joining a Mavs team that just lost their second-highest scorer, which will likely require more from Doncic on offense. Rookie Jabari Smith Jr., the No. He then maintained his high level of play all the way to a $100 million contract this summer with the Knicks. And the coach he'll be measured against is one of the most accomplished defensive leaders of the past decade. The Lakers are going to test that theory this season with a lineup composed primarily of free-agent scraps, unheralded youngsters and veterans desperate to turn their careers around. Just think about the coach he's replacing. #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/5cDFBFadhB, DeMar on the doubters: "At this point, I always find humor in it. His efficiency from inside the arc cooled off considerably in the playoffs (41.7 percent), but he remained a reliable 3-point threat for Dallas during their postseason run (41.7 percent). ", Jimmy speaks on his offseason hair styles. pic.twitter.com/1zBABRs6JO, LA Clippers (@LAClippers) September 26, 2022, "I'm in the gym and something happens I'm like 'Oh man, I can really do that! Nov. 13 vs. Nets: By this point, we'll likely have a good idea of whether Westbrook 2.0 is really working for the Lakers. Lakers NBA preview: Can LeBron, Davis lead L.A. back? 7:33 p.m. New coach Darvin Ham has used James, Davis and Westbrook in his preferred starting five during camp, along with guard Kendrick Nunn and center Damian Jones. The rest of the league returned on Monday with live coverage on NBA TV. They're more talented this season than last: Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel give them reliable options on the wing and at center, and their young core headlined by Cade Cunningham is expected to leap forward. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at If he resumes his place as arguably the leagues best two-way superstar, the Clippers will soar. In roughly 18 months, the Los Angeles Lakers went from NBA champions to deserving lottery fodder. The league was known as the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) from 2001 to 2005, and the NBA Development League (NBA D-League) from 2005 until 2017. That 3-point shooting is going to be an important part of Dallas' gameplan, and the Mavericks will have to hope that last season's numbers weren't a fluke given he's a career 32 percent shooter from deep. They traded Gobert in July, and dealt Mitchell and Bogdanovic in September. Oct. 19 at Phoenix Suns: I think we all remember the beat down that the Mavericks put on the heavily favored Suns in last year's playoffs, so of course this game will be a highly anticipated one. That was the main message during media day last week. The NBA G League, or simply the G League, is the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official minor league basketball organization. There's a lot to like about Wood's fit with the Mavericks. I get it and go. How will Kawhi Leonard look after missing the entirety of the 2021-22 season with a partial ACL tear in his right knee? 3 pick in 2022, could be one of the NBAs best shooters from Day 1. Because they're aggressive where guys have to help out, they can kick it out to shooters.". "I think the biggest thing was everybody trying to be selfless and now everybody is being aggressive," Davis said after practice Saturday at Pechanga Reservation in front of about 200 reservation residents invited as guests. Ahead of the 2022-23 season, here's a quick breakdown of Dallas' offseason, and a preview of some key storylines to watch for when the season tips off in a few weeks. NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 Format Summary The Lakers are giving him a chance to become the sort of player capable of helping James and Davis win. Follow the action on NBA scores, schedules, stats, news, Team and Player news. It's a confounding plan for a team that just had incredible success in the playoffs spacing the floor with shooters to surround Doncic with, and McGee certainly doesn't fit in that mold as a limited offensive player who isn't useful outside of the paint. How many first-time head coaches have ever been tasked with a more difficult job than Darvin Ham? Santa Cruz Warriors Head Coach: Seth Cooper Last Season: 15-17, Lost in First Round Two-Way Players: Anthony Lamb, Ty Jerome Key Additions: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Gui Santos, Pat Spencer Key Subtractions: L.J. The Little League Baseball World Series celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022, and the event had international participants for the first time since 2019. He is trying to maximize the potential of the three max players with a combined 35 All-Star appearances. So let's take a look at the biggest questions facing that group, aside from the medical ones surrounding James and Davis. NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Dec. 9. 1 pick was drafted by the Wizards in 2010 and scored 13 points in his 1st game back in D.C. since joining the Clippers. Their roster depth is unrivaled. Theyre not quite a playoff threat, but they should be more competitive. ", Watch Hawks Media Day live https://t.co/x72YsaFn9B pic.twitter.com/QbbaD2YI1q, Year 11! Boston Celtics. JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard gave them elite rim protection in twin tower lineups next to Davis, but the Lakers could just as easily downsize with Davis or even Markieff Morris at center. Rob Pelinka swears that "he's all in to do whatever it takes for this team to win, in whatever role that means." But James, Davis and Westbrook -- whom Ham said he "definitely" would like to all play in the preseason opener Monday at home against the Sacramento Kings -- figure to factor into the team's plans no matter whom they are grouped with. Westbrook is empowered to get his, but so are James and Davis when it comes to getting theirs. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Only time will tell what kind of coach Ham will be. Los Angeles, which came into last season as the odds-on favorite to win the title, went 11-10 in those games. The Easts winningest regular season team last season had a quiet offseason and lost one of their best role players in Tucker. 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