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. NO New Orleans Pelicans. So it's going to be a fun ride. "Yeah," Westbrook replied bluntly during his exit interview with reporters, "but that wasn't true.". 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. Lonnie Walker (ankle) went through a full-contact practice for the first time all camp Saturday. Oct. 20 vs. Clippers: When was the last time James, Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George all shared the same court? He has arguably the greatest player of all time on his roster. 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. Nov. 29 vs. Golden State Warriors: A rematch of the Western Conference finals. Former Piston Jerami Grant steps into a new role as Damian Lillards No. Brunson gives the Knicks a needed playmaker next to Julius Randle. Will the French center mesh with big man Karl-Anthony Towns? Figueroa, Kendall Smith, Frankie Ferrari A good chunk of last seasons sixth seed in the Western Conference returns to Santa Cruz, with How will Kawhi Leonard look after missing the entirety of the 2021-22 season with a partial ACL tear in his right knee? Key changes Here's where all 30 teams stand. 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However, when Doncic showed up to play for his home country Slovenia in EuroBasket this summer, he looked noticeably slimmer and like he added more muscle. 2022 No. 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. 10:00 am ET, 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. Their ability to make another leap this season hinges on Barnes ability to do the same. 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. The Lakers don't want Russell Westbrook. The rest of the league returned on Monday with live coverage on NBA TV. Its a bummer well have to wait until the 2023-24 season to watch 2022 No. 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. Sun 4 Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10. Jonathan Isaac making a full recovery after missing two seasons with a knee injury would boost Orlandos fortunes. But for all the positives that Wood brings on the offensive end, he's a major negative on defense. Troy Brown Jr. remains limited because of his back. Stephen Curry poses with the four NBA championship trophies he has won with Golden State. The Wolves made one of the biggest and most surprising offseason moves by trading for three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Dec. 9. By virtue of employing LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have to be taken seriously. Fired Frank Vogel as head coach. Ex-Piston Khris Middletons postseason knee injury hurt Milwaukees repeat bid. 6 patch.#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/vLipcKq3dZ. This season will almost certainly be the franchise's first outside the playoffs since 2016. Just think about the coach he's replacing. The Pacers maneuvered toward a rebuild by trading Malcolm Brogdon to Boston this offseason. section: | slug: dallas-mavericks-2022-23-nba-preview-how-reliable-will-luka-doncics-right-hand-man-be | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | 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. 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. Tucker will boost their defense. Only time will tell what kind of coach Ham will be. Man I'm a true old head now pic.twitter.com/yblpxOlyOM, Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) September 26, 2022, . That was my goal this summer and it worked. He might turn out to be a very good one. POR Portland Trail Blazers. JEFF SEIDEL:Pistons haven't played a game and I already love this one thing about them. While there may be concerns about burnout given his busy summer, Doncic will enter the season in game shape unlike the previous two years. The Mavericks didn't add another guard to bolster its bench now that Dinwiddie's been elevated to the starting lineup, and will now rely on Frank Ntilikina, Josh Green and rookie Jaden Hardy to fill that need. New coach Darvin Ham says he wants to "diversify" and "redirect" Westbrook's energy into defense and off-ball movement. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network Signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension with a player-option after the 2023-24 season. You always try to find reasons to be motivated. Deandre Ayton was predicted by many to depart Phoenix in free agency, but hes back on a max deal. It wouldnt be shocking to see the Jazz move on from veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. ahead of the trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/Rx8CQsg58H, Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2022, The Dragon is a Bull @Goran_Dragic pic.twitter.com/Sjqhx8MtDr, 12skii @JaMorant checking in from media day pic.twitter.com/qFe8KTApmv, Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 26, 2022, 12 @JaMorant found a new nickname pic.twitter.com/fxFBilz2NP, no context @therealZiaire x @jarenjacksonjr pic.twitter.com/5CegAiC7oP. Rookie Jabari Smith Jr., the No. All on FoxSports.com. 1 Los Angeles, which came into last season as the odds-on favorite to win the title, went 11-10 in those games. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell are talented young wings, and 2022 lottery pick Jeremy Sochan has long-term potential. 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 | But what stood out the most in Dinwiddie's 23-game stint with Dallas last season was his far improved shooting numbers. It's what happens when you build a roster with minimum salaries. With Zion Williamson finally healthy, theyre positioned to make a big leap. Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. If he resumes his place as arguably the leagues best two-way superstar, the Clippers will soar. 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. 2 pick in 2021, finished his rookie season on a strong note and is positioned for a leap. Surely Doncic and company will have some extra motivation when this game rolls around, and it'll be a good measuring stick against a squad that projects to figure near the top of the conference. 7:33 p.m. They finished 42-40 last season despite Paul George suiting up for just 31 games. Tim Hardaway Jr. and ex-Pistons Spencer Dinwiddie and Christian Wood, a newcomer, will have to pick up the slack. @MELOD1P took his talents behind the camera for #HornetsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/SgBJRtgGNe, Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 27, 2022, Pluto Beauchamp appreciation thread: pic.twitter.com/oXlYgGY1op, Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) September 26, 2022, Threw our guy @jcollins20_ a birthday party at Media Day pic.twitter.com/LcM8ZO404z, Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 24, 2022, ATL#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/DLWfnwFkpN, "The goal is to push each other, grow through the ups and downs, and go out and win basketball games. That is if all the offseason talk about him being in the best shape of his career translates into a better start to the season for the young superstar. Few expected Toronto to win 48 games last season. Whoever. 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. They chose talent over versatility. But perhaps McGee starting won't matter. All Rights Reserved. The Hornets emerged as one of the Easts most fun teams last season in making the play-in tournament. 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. Maybe Wood will play more minutes than McGee and be in the closing lineup, making his status as a starter a non-issue. When Doncic is performing at peak levels he can carry this team far. It's Year 3 of general manager Troy Weaver's "restoring," and the Detroit Pistons are finally ready to compete. section: | slug: los-angeles-lakers-2022-23-nba-preview-can-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-guide-l-a-back-to-relevancy | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Their recent lottery picks James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody along with offseason acquisitions Donte DiVincenzo and JaMychal Green, will have to pick up the slack. But as head coach Gregg Popovich joked on media day, you shouldnt bet on this team winning a championship. Green has gotten tons of preseason praise from everyone within the Mavericks organization, and trained with Kyle Lowry this summer who told him to stop playing "hot potato" every time he has the ball. Why, someone evenhacked the team owner's Twitter account to try to sell some PS5s. Players like Kuzma command a great deal more. They lost their second-leading scorer, Jalen Brunson, to New York in free agency. He wasn't even in Golden State's playoff rotation. Dec. 27 vs. New York Knicks: Just two days after Christmas the Mavericks get to welcome Brunson back to Dallas when he and the Knicks head to Texas. NBA.com evaluates the state of each franchise heading into training camp. He's also earned a reputation around the league of taking plays off and not putting in maximum effort. Keep up with everything that happens during NBA Media Week, which takes place Friday, Sunday and Monday. It was a confusing offseason for the Mavericks, who also traded for Christian Wood, hoping he can be everything Kristaps Porzingis wasn't. Despite making the Eastern finals in 2021, the Hawks struggled to get on the same page last season and fell to the Heat in the first round. Get the latest NBA basketball news, scores, stats, standings, fantasy games, and more from ESPN. Breaking down stats & film on Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson and other notable players who missed all of last season. Gallons of ink have been spilled on the theoretical concept of "role player Russ." Visit ESPN to view the NBA Summer League Schedule for the current and previous seasons Standings; NBA Summer League Schedule. He also appeared to be a step quicker when he was on the floor. 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. Follow the action on NBA scores, schedules, stats, news, Team and Player news. Keep track of all the must-see moments as the 2022-23 season tips off with NBA Media Day. Many are skeptical. Get your daily dose of news, breakdowns, and highlights with the NBA TV live stream. I always use whatever I can take, it's free energy." 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. Their roster depth is unrivaled. DeAnthony Melton was one of the more underrated offseason acquisitions, and P.J. 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. Take a gander at the roster above. Atlantic. July 18, 2022 Summer League MVP Ladder: Grimes climbs to No. Counting out LeBron James feels like a bad bet, but the Lakers were the NBAs biggest disappointment last season. Sign up to receive NBA emails! In roughly 18 months, the Los Angeles Lakers went from NBA champions to deserving lottery fodder. Dec 09, 2022 Ahead of the Pistons' preseason slate beginning Tuesday with a visit to the Knicks in New York, it's time for NBA power rankings entering the 2022-23 season. Despite the offseason drama, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving remain in Nets uniforms entering the season. Perks of being one of the final four teams in the playoffs a season ago, I suppose. The organization isn't measuring success by a playoff berth yet, but the expectation is the team is good enough to compete every night. 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. NBA Player Salaries - 2022-2023 Standings Standings; Stats Stats; Teams Teams; Daily Lines Daily Lines; Players Players; Injuries Injuries; NBA Summer League NBA Summer League; Want every headline right at your fingertips? "I look forward to that being at a very, very high level. It was December of 2020. 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. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Here are some of the best moments, portraits, interviews and more from NBA Media Day 2022. 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. It was so nice being in the gym and working out and getting shots up. ", Watch Hawks Media Day live https://t.co/x72YsaFn9B pic.twitter.com/QbbaD2YI1q, Year 11! Lillards health and Anfernee Simons building on a breakout season (after signing a $100 million extension) will dictate Portlands season. 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. And you can bet that he'll get the best looks in his career off of passes from Doncic. Toscano-Anderson? The basketball world has been asking him to cut and screen and defend and chill with the mid-range jumpers for his entire career. I get it and go. 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. That's different!'" The Dallas Mavericks enter this season coming off a surprise run to the Western Conference finals, and an offseason that consisted of losing their second-leading scorer in Jalen Brunson. @JohnWall checkin' in from Media Day! SAC Sacramento Kings. James is still one of the leagues best, but turns 38 in December and cant carry teams like he used to. 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. Theyll be better this season, as Dejounte Murray gives them another All-Star next to Trae Young. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren (foot injury). For the second-straight year Doncic is entering the season as the MVP favorite, per Caesar's Sportsbook. 'Bron, you get it, go.' And he has to figure out how to deal with all of these distractions and expectations without prior head-coaching experience. Westbrook is empowered to get his, but so are James and Davis when it comes to getting theirs. NBA Media Week tipped off over the weekend with the Wizards, Hawks, Bucks and defending champion Warriors all teams competing overseas in preseason NBA Global Games holding their Media Days. Newcomer Donovan Mitchell will increase their ceiling, and a big second season from Evan Mobley could help Cleveland become a genuine contender. That couldn't exactly be avoided. 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. Oh, how the tables have turned. So at the very least you have to give Dallas credit for thinking ahead. 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. Everyone's talking a good game. Where do we begin? Dinwiddie proved in the regular season that he's more than capable of filling Brunson's role in the starting lineup. There's a lot to like about Wood's fit with the Mavericks. After James and Davis, who is the most accomplished forward? 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. NBA GMs voted Eason, the 17th pick, as the biggest steal of the draft in NBA.coms annual survey. And that's been very helpful for all of us.". 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. "'Russ, you get it, go.' That's the power of having two superstars. ", Jimmy speaks on his offseason hair styles. 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. 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. 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. 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. No more worrying about stepping on each other's toes; if there's a play to make, go make it. This is an incredibly small team. 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. NBA announces schedule for NBA 2K23 Summer League The 11-day competition featuring all 30 NBA teams begins July 7 in Las Vegas. They could play any style and dictate the terms of engagement to any opponent. Follow along with #NBAMediaDay: https://t.co/x72YsaFn9B pic.twitter.com/KEtR6WQcJa, This moment between Jaylen Brown and his grandfather. Both of their centers are making the minimum. By trading Tyrese Haliburton to Indiana for Domantas Sabonis last season, the Kings made it clear theyre ready to win now. 1-ranked defenses. 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. 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. Everywhere you look, that sort of specter is hanging over Ham. Retained only six players from last season's roster: LeBron James, Anthony Davis. 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. Keegan Murray, the No. Ham said he will still try out different lineups before the regular season opens Oct. 18 on the road against the Golden State Warriors. We know that because his now former agent essentially told us as much. He's a crafty ballhandler who can get to the rim and put his teammates in a position to succeed with his passes. 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. So let's take a look at the biggest questions facing that group, aside from the medical ones surrounding James and Davis. The Sixers are bonafide contenders. "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. All Rights Reserved. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. They have one of the NBAs most promising young guards in Haliburton, and lottery wing Bennedict Mathurin looks like an ideal backcourt partner. #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/tv8Wcy6SZg, Words of wisdom from The Logo himself on Media Day. ", Klay speaks on having a normal offseason.#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/4D2LyHRe5i, Steph talks about what it means to wear the Bill Russell No. 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. The Lakers have praised Ham for the defense-first culture he's building in Los Angeles. NBA Summer League Standings 2022. ", Stephen A.: Lakers won't win a championship if Russ stays (2:10), Lakers' Big 3 rolls out new mantra: 'You get it, go', Silas, 3-time NBA champ and coach, dies at 79, Booker (hamstring) scratched as Suns lose in OT, Warriors relish 'important win' vs. NBA-best Celts, 'Still my city': Wall fulfilled by Washington return, Sources: Warriors' Myers still without new deal, Nets top Pacers despite sitting KD, Kyrie, others, The move that might've saved the Warriors' season, Victor Wembanyama puts up double-double for Metro 92, Why this D.C. homecoming will be 'totally different' for John Wall, They said it! Here's where all 30 teams stand. 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. Jalen Green, the No. Sports - Comprehensive news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more He last did it in 2021, when he got only 81 combined games out of James and Davis. Here are some of the best moments, portraits, interviews and more from NBA Media Day 2022. 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. The NBA has great parity today, as more than half of the league is good enough to conceivably make a deep postseason run. Like the Pistons, the Magic appear to be on the cusp of building something sustainable. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at Desmond Banes breakout season helped Memphis surge to 56 wins last season second-most in the NBA. But the Mavericks still have Luka Doncic. Close. 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). Oct. 18 at Warriors: Last season began with the Lakers, as the Western Conference favorites, hosting the Warriors, just looking to make it back to the postseason after a surprising jaunt down lottery lane. #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/5cDFBFadhB, DeMar on the doubters: "At this point, I always find humor in it. CREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day He might not get another one. Theyll be better than last season's 37-45 team, but they look like a play-in team in a tough Eastern Conference. 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. The NBA G League, or simply the G League, is the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official minor league basketball organization. Then there's the rookie Hardy, who was considered a steal in the draft, and had an impressive Summer League debut. NBA Summer League - Las Vegas. The last time the two of them stayed healthy for an entire season, they won a championship. Yahoo! Sacramento's top pick is named MVP of Summer League and also leads the way on the NBA 2K23 All-Summer League 1st Team. 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. Phoenix won a league-best 64 games last season, but fell to the Mavericks in the second round. But Middleton is now (mostly) healthy, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the first week of training camp in the books as James, Davis and Westbrook near their second season together, that approach has been tweaked. The Little League Baseball World Series celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022, and the event had international participants for the first time since 2019. The Easts winningest regular season team last season had a quiet offseason and lost one of their best role players in Tucker. 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. Westbrook himself still thinks the trio of himself, James and Davis can be "unstoppable." 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. 4 overall pick in July, is ready for the NBA, but Sacramento still looks like merely a fringe playoff team. More than half of their roster is set to earn a minimum salary. 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. Check the Indiana Pacers schedule for game times and opponents for the season, as well as where to watch or radio broadcast the games on NBA.com The league started with eight teams until NBA commissioner The Cavaliers were a surprise last season, finishing with 44 wins and earning a play-in berth. 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. The rest of the league returned on Monday with live coverage on NBA TV. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Forget about all of the drama, the injuries and the broken roster. They fired their coach. 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. Russell Westbrook struggled to acclimate to his new team and Anthony Davis was limited to 40 games. There might not be a coach in NBA history capable of leading this team into the championship hunt. Davis and Westbrook will have to step up. Injuries limited the trio to 21 games together a season ago. "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. NY New York Knicks. 42 in 1995, Popovich passes Riley on the all-time coaching wins list in 2018, and more moments from NBA history. We know that because they just spent an entire summer trying to trade him. But unlike the first time this happened, Doncic is actually in the proper physical condition to win it. After 11 days, 75 games, 30 teams and 439 players competing in two gyms, the NBA 2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas wrapped up Sunday. 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. And there's different nuances in it that they can play around with. Buccaneers, Eagles clinch playoff spot with emphatic 48-22 road win over Giants. The Lakers could've taken high-risk swings on a few more forwards, but the more proven available talent came at guard. Dallas will have to deal with a Phoenix team that has probably thought about nothing but this rematch all summer long. If he picks up right where he left of in EuroBasket to start the season, and maintains that level of play while also carrying the Mavericks to a high seed in the West, then he may just win that MVP trophy after all. Rob Pelinka swears that "he's all in to do whatever it takes for this team to win, in whatever role that means." Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Mavericks NBA preview: Who's going to be Luka's second? The defending champs parted with several key role players this offseason, most notably Gary Payton II (Portland) and Otto Porter Jr. (Toronto). But aside from acquiring Wood and picking up JaVale McGee, Dallas didn't do much else to upgrade the roster. Hired Darvin Ham as replacement. "We have a lot of good pieces that we can work with and mix and match. 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. 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. Latest NBA news: Knicks forward Obi Toppin and Grizzlies Desmond Bane latest on injury list. The Mavs' All-NBA guard will sit due to a strained right quadriceps, joining Josh Green (right elbow sprain) and Maxi Kleber (sore right foot). 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. Now it's the Lakers looking to prove themselves against their in-state rival, and if Westbrook repeats his dismal eight-point outing from that loss, the result will be the same as last season. The former No. 3 pick in 2022, could be one of the NBAs best shooters from Day 1. Sunday, July 17, 2022 Monday, July 18, 2022 . 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. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! And the coach he'll be measured against is one of the most accomplished defensive leaders of the past decade. They owe $47 million to a player nobody wants. TOR Toronto Raptors. But as long as DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are healthy, the Bulls will be firmly in the playoff race. Head coach Ime Udokas year-long suspension has cast a shadow over what was previously a strong summer for Boston. 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. Russell Westbrook doesn't want to be a Laker. 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. Frank Vogel has led three separate No. Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 NBA preview: Can LeBron James and Anthony Davis guide L.A. back to relevancy? "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. Houston has talent, but lack of experience keeps them in the bottom tier for now. Westbrook's 34th birthday is in November. 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. Here are the major storylines surrounding the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Boston Celtics. Allen Iverson played his last NBA game at the age of 34. It should be noted that coach Ham still has not committed to including Westbrook in his starting lineup. NBA teams, players, executives, and others share their thoughts on the death of the longtime coach and 3-time champion. 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. Or maybe it's not an issue at all and Wood is okay with the idea of being the Sixth Man for Dallas. 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. The Eastern Conference is particularly strong, and the Pistons will have few easy games on their schedule this season. The Spurs traded Dejounte Murray over the summer and have fully embraced rebuilding. How many first-time head coaches have ever been tasked with a more difficult job than Darvin Ham? Part of what made the 2020 Lakers so special was their lineup flexibility. A comeback season by Victor Oladipo could help the Heat remain in contention. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at 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. Paul Silas, the father of Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas, dies at 79, his family announced Sunday. The official site of the National Basketball Association. He's coaching the team once helmed by Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. "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. Joel Embiid is an MVP-caliber player, finishing runner-up to Nikola Jokic in MVP voting the past two seasons, and James Harden will look to prove hes the perfect second banana and healthy after a hamstring injury limited him last season. But Dinwiddie's shooting won't be the biggest concern Dallas will have to deal with this season without Brunson. Not a single one of their teammates from that 2020 title run is still wearing purple and gold, but the versions of James and Davis we saw in the Orlando bubble were so good that they likely could've won with just about anyone. Because they're aggressive where guys have to help out, they can kick it out to shooters.". The biggest question for the Suns: How healthy and effective will Chris Paul be in his 18th season? The sharpshooting duo is still hungry as ever after tasting championship success once again last season. If it doesn't? Ahead of the Pistons' preseason slate beginning Tuesday with a visit to the Knicks in New York, it's time for NBA power rankings entering the 2022-23 season. Morris and Kuzma checked the versatile forwards box on every team's wishlist. The veteran guard shot 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range after he was traded to the Mavericks, by far career highs for the former second-round pick. But they had an underwhelming offseason, and the domestic violence charges against Miles Bridges the restricted free agent and former MSU star had an evidence hearing pushed back for the fourth time Friday could hang over their season. Splash Bros. outshine Boston's duo, Jonathan Kuminga continues to grow and more takeaways from the 2022 Finals rematch. 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. CHI Chicago Bulls. He then maintained his high level of play all the way to a $100 million contract this summer with the Knicks. 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). But when somebody is staying aggressive and Russ is getting downhill, Bron is getting downhill, it opens up the floor. That extra weight resulted to sluggish starts for the three-time All-Star in each of the last two seasons as he played himself into shape for the first couple months. Nothing has ever compelled Westbrook to embrace such a role before. Scottie Barnes Rookie of the Year season helped them exceed expectations. ROOKIE CLASS, PART 1:Jalen Duren will be a 'jewel' for Pistons, ROOKIE CLASS, PART 2:Jaden Ivey's 'God-given speed' standing out during training camp. 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. Standings; Teams. Their supply of 3-and-D guards was virtually endless between Alex Caruso, Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Avery Bradley. If it isn't? Its unclear when Lonzo Ball will return from knee surgery, and his absence will be felt. Expect a hearty game of footsie between James and former teammate Kyrie Irving, whom the Lakers pursued via trade during the offseason. The roster is geared towards something of a defensive renaissance after a disappointing 21st-place finish a season ago. What's a far bigger issue is Dallas' lack of quality depth behind Doncic and Dinwiddie in the backcourt. Bradley Beal is back and on a max contract after wrist surgery limited him to 40 games last season. "I'm looking forward to it, man," Ham said. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero gives them a potential future star, and recent lottery picks Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony give them one of the NBAs more promising young cores. But aside from flashes of potential as a quality role player, Green has yet to put it together on a consistent basis to prove he's worthy of big minutes. > Full Schedule: NBA Media Days 2022. Their two best players can't stay healthy. 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. While he may regress as a shooter, he's able to put points on the board in more ways than just with the 3-ball. 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 | Start prepping his Hall of Fame plaque. Meanwhile, between Schroder, Reaves, Beverley, Nunn, Walker and Westbrook, there are far more guards than rotation slots available. Jaylen Brown speaks on the Celtics' resiliency and honoring the great Bill Russell. Which player is dominating the 2022-2023 season? He is trying to maximize the potential of the three max players with a combined 35 All-Star appearances. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. "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. Find out here with ESPN.com's NBA season leaders, ranked by ESPN player rating systems. That was the main message during media day last week. Stephen A. Smith says Russell Westbrook will play better this season but still needs to modify his game to fit the Lakers. What once looked like the NBA's newest major rivalry has been on hold for nearly two calendar years. NBA G League; WNBA; NBA 2K League; Basketball Africa League; December 2022. But asking a first-year player to put up heavy minutes like that right out of the gate is a tall order. NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 Format Summary They should avoid the depth issues that hurt them during the previous two seasons. Doncic's conditioning has been a major sticking point since he's entered the league, and he reportedly entered the last two seasons 30 pounds heavier than the weight he's listed at on Dallas' game notes. Ntilikina proved beneficial as a situational role player in the playoffs last season, primarily for his defense, but with five NBA seasons under his belt, he's yet to prove he's a capable player on offense. Well, remember, the NBA sours on players quickly. The Lakers are giving him a chance to become the sort of player capable of helping James and Davis win. The Bucks will be among the title favorites again. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. 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. Lakers NBA preview: Can LeBron, Davis lead L.A. back? Its fitting the Pistons lead off the rebuilding tier of these rankings. But what if Ham should manage to do so? Malcolm Brogdon will make one of the NBAs best defenses more formidable, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will attempt to lead the Celtics back to the Finals. 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. Brooklyn Nets. 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. 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. They traded Gobert in July, and dealt Mitchell and Bogdanovic in September. "Obviously we're unselfish teammates and we want to pass and do things [for our teammates], but at the same time we have to get going as well," Davis said. But theyre one of the leagues least-deep and least-experienced teams. 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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. Theyre not quite a playoff threat, but they should be more competitive. 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. Perhaps the season from hell changes his mind. @keegan3murray #KingsMediaDay presented by @dialpad pic.twitter.com/0u5VaBYJII, Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 26, 2022, Framing this one.#GSWMediaDay pic.twitter.com/KyuLIbQhCf, Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 26, 2022, NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 26, 2022, First day of school vibes #HornetsMediaDay pic.twitter.com/LdntiIyEk9, Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 26, 2022, . (2:10). NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network 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. He and Kristaps Porzingis will attempt to lead Washington back to the playoffs. 2. 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! At this point I have so many other motivational factors, that it becomes laughable to me. They even had a spare Hall of Fame creator to dust off for the last few rounds when playoff Rondo emerged from his regular season hibernation to wreak havoc in the bubble. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Since drafting Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have consistently punched above their weight. 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