The Warriors remain the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2024 on Wednesday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $9.14 billion, making them one of three teams to surpass the $8 billion mark this year. The Knicks have a projected worth of $8.3 billion, while the Lakers come … [Read more...] about Warriors Remain Atop 2024 NBA Franchise Valuations
Pacific Notes: Leonard, Schroder, Van Arsdale, Bronny James
Kawhi Leonard, who has yet to make his season debut as he rehabs his right knee, took part in two non-contact practices last week. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard has “progressed very well” but didn’t offer any hints when his star forward might suit up. Leonard might accompany the team on its upcoming two-game road trip. “I think we’re going to be more excited to have … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Leonard, Schroder, Van Arsdale, Bronny James
Lakers Notes: LeBron, Lineup, Christie, Davis, Reaves
Lakers forward LeBron James, who stated at the start of the 2024/25 season that he hoped to play all 82 games, had to be convinced to sit out contests last Sunday and Friday to address quad and foot injuries, he said in his post-game media session on Sunday after returning to action and helping Los Angeles defeat Memphis. “If it was up to just me, I probably would’ve played,” … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Lineup, Christie, Davis, Reaves
Stein’s Latest: Schroder, Johnson, Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Reed
The Warriors acquired a valuable rotation piece in Dennis Schroder this weekend but he may not last the season with them. Schroder can traded again this season and could be part of a package to get a star-level player before February’s trade deadline, according to Marc Stein in his latest Substack post. Miami’s Jimmy Butler could be among the players targeted by the Warriors, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Schroder, Johnson, Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Reed
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Kuminga, LeBron, Zubac, Sabonis
The Warriors‘ late-game issues came to a head on Thursday in their last-second loss to the Rockets. They led by six points with just over a minute left, but let the lead slip away, culminating in a late-game call that head coach Steve Kerr called “unconscionable.” For what it’s worth, the NBA said that call — a personal foul on a loose ball scramble that resulted in Houston … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, Kuminga, LeBron, Zubac, Sabonis