And you can bet that he'll get the best looks in his career off of passes from Doncic. Figueroa, Kendall Smith, Frankie Ferrari A good chunk of last seasons sixth seed in the Western Conference returns to Santa Cruz, with 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). Its fitting the Pistons lead off the rebuilding tier of these rankings. 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. Like the Pistons, the Magic appear to be on the cusp of building something sustainable. 'Bron, you get it, go.' Theyre not quite a playoff threat, but they should be more competitive. 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. @JohnWall checkin' in from Media Day! 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. Injuries limited the trio to 21 games together a season ago. section: | slug: dallas-mavericks-2022-23-nba-preview-how-reliable-will-luka-doncics-right-hand-man-be | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Nothing has ever compelled Westbrook to embrace such a role before. 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. Well, remember, the NBA sours on players quickly. Counting out LeBron James feels like a bad bet, but the Lakers were the NBAs biggest disappointment last season. 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. Its unclear when Lonzo Ball will return from knee surgery, and his absence will be felt. Standings; Teams. Rookie Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 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). Westbrook's 34th birthday is in November. NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 Format Summary 2. 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. New coach Darvin Ham says he wants to "diversify" and "redirect" Westbrook's energy into defense and off-ball movement. 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. DeAnthony Melton was one of the more underrated offseason acquisitions, and P.J. Theyll be better this season, as Dejounte Murray gives them another All-Star next to Trae Young. When Doncic is performing at peak levels he can carry this team far. 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. The official site of the National Basketball Association. Russell Westbrook doesn't want to be a Laker. The Lakers could've taken high-risk swings on a few more forwards, but the more proven available talent came at guard. And there's different nuances in it that they can play around with. While there may be concerns about burnout given his busy summer, Doncic will enter the season in game shape unlike the previous two years. 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. 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. Theyll be better than last season's 37-45 team, but they look like a play-in team in a tough Eastern Conference. The NBA G League, or simply the G League, is the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official minor league basketball organization. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. NBA GMs voted Eason, the 17th pick, as the biggest steal of the draft in NBA.coms annual survey. Troy Brown Jr. remains limited because of his back. Here's where all 30 teams stand. Get your daily dose of news, breakdowns, and highlights with the NBA TV live stream. 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. He might not get another one. 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. But aside from acquiring Wood and picking up JaVale McGee, Dallas didn't do much else to upgrade the roster. Their two best players can't stay healthy. Expect a hearty game of footsie between James and former teammate Kyrie Irving, whom the Lakers pursued via trade during the offseason. At this point I have so many other motivational factors, that it becomes laughable to me. Sports - Comprehensive news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more The Sixers are bonafide contenders. Lonnie Walker (ankle) went through a full-contact practice for the first time all camp Saturday. 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 should be noted that coach Ham still has not committed to including Westbrook in his starting lineup. He and Kristaps Porzingis will attempt to lead Washington back to the playoffs. Tucker will boost their defense. 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. Here are some of the best moments, portraits, interviews and more from NBA Media Day 2022. Dinwiddie proved in the regular season that he's more than capable of filling Brunson's role in the starting lineup. NBA.com evaluates the state of each franchise heading into training camp. Which player is dominating the 2022-2023 season? But asking a first-year player to put up heavy minutes like that right out of the gate is a tall order. CHI Chicago Bulls. 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 defending champs parted with several key role players this offseason, most notably Gary Payton II (Portland) and Otto Porter Jr. (Toronto). 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! 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. Newcomer Donovan Mitchell will increase their ceiling, and a big second season from Evan Mobley could help Cleveland become a genuine contender. 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. CREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day The former No. Part of what made the 2020 Lakers so special was their lineup flexibility. 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. Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Retained only six players from last season's roster: LeBron James, Anthony Davis. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at 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. 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. They chose talent over versatility. 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. This season will almost certainly be the franchise's first outside the playoffs since 2016. 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. Ham said he will still try out different lineups before the regular season opens Oct. 18 on the road against the Golden State Warriors. 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. More than half of their roster is set to earn a minimum salary. Sacramento's top pick is named MVP of Summer League and also leads the way on the NBA 2K23 All-Summer League 1st Team. Davis and Westbrook will have to step up. Jonathan Isaac making a full recovery after missing two seasons with a knee injury would boost Orlandos fortunes. They finished 42-40 last season despite Paul George suiting up for just 31 games. Visit ESPN to view the NBA Summer League Schedule for the current and previous seasons Standings; NBA Summer League Schedule. 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. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! How will Kawhi Leonard look after missing the entirety of the 2021-22 season with a partial ACL tear in his right knee? Few expected Toronto to win 48 games last season. He last did it in 2021, when he got only 81 combined games out of James and Davis. Only time will tell what kind of coach Ham will be. The last time the two of them stayed healthy for an entire season, they won a championship. They traded Gobert in July, and dealt Mitchell and Bogdanovic in September. Jaylen Brown speaks on the Celtics' resiliency and honoring the great Bill Russell. Both of their centers are making the minimum. Lakers retire James Worthys No. NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Dec. 9. 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. But Middleton is now (mostly) healthy, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still Giannis Antetokounmpo. If he resumes his place as arguably the leagues best two-way superstar, the Clippers will soar. 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 | With Zion Williamson finally healthy, theyre positioned to make a big leap. Brunson gives the Knicks a needed playmaker next to Julius Randle. Take a gander at the roster above. Just think about the coach he's replacing. 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Meanwhile, between Schroder, Reaves, Beverley, Nunn, Walker and Westbrook, there are far more guards than rotation slots available. Its a bummer well have to wait until the 2023-24 season to watch 2022 No. Keep up with everything that happens during NBA Media Week, which takes place Friday, Sunday and Monday. If it doesn't? There might not be a coach in NBA history capable of leading this team into the championship hunt. 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; All Rights Reserved. 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. The basketball world has been asking him to cut and screen and defend and chill with the mid-range jumpers for his entire career. Frank Vogel has led three separate No. They have one of the NBAs most promising young guards in Haliburton, and lottery wing Bennedict Mathurin looks like an ideal backcourt partner. How many first-time head coaches have ever been tasked with a more difficult job than Darvin Ham? 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. 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). No more worrying about stepping on each other's toes; if there's a play to make, go make it. Many are skeptical. There's a lot to like about Wood's fit with the Mavericks. Fired Frank Vogel as head coach. After James and Davis, who is the most accomplished forward? 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. Lakers NBA preview: Can LeBron, Davis lead L.A. back? 1 Allen Iverson played his last NBA game at the age of 34. "We have a lot of good pieces that we can work with and mix and match. "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. 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. Brooklyn Nets. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at 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. @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. NY New York Knicks. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Their roster depth is unrivaled. So at the very least you have to give Dallas credit for thinking ahead. They owe $47 million to a player nobody wants. Breaking down stats & film on Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson and other notable players who missed all of last season. 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. Close. 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. Paul Silas, the father of Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas, dies at 79, his family announced Sunday. Rob Pelinka swears that "he's all in to do whatever it takes for this team to win, in whatever role that means." Bradley Beal is back and on a max contract after wrist surgery limited him to 40 games last season. Key changes "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. 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 Perks of being one of the final four teams in the playoffs a season ago, I suppose. 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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. 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. 7:33 p.m. The Little League Baseball World Series celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022, and the event had international participants for the first time since 2019. They've turned over the roster three offseasons in a row. Will the French center mesh with big man Karl-Anthony Towns? Since drafting Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have consistently punched above their weight. Or maybe it's not an issue at all and Wood is okay with the idea of being the Sixth Man for Dallas. Whoever. They could play any style and dictate the terms of engagement to any opponent. 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. 42 in 1995, Popovich passes Riley on the all-time coaching wins list in 2018, and more moments from NBA history. Westbrook is empowered to get his, but so are James and Davis when it comes to getting theirs. And that's been very helpful for all of us.". The Bucks will be among the title favorites again. Nov. 29 vs. Golden State Warriors: A rematch of the Western Conference finals. 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. "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. 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. A comeback season by Victor Oladipo could help the Heat remain in contention. We know that because they just spent an entire summer trying to trade him. For the second-straight year Doncic is entering the season as the MVP favorite, per Caesar's Sportsbook. 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. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell are talented young wings, and 2022 lottery pick Jeremy Sochan has long-term potential. Head coach Ime Udokas year-long suspension has cast a shadow over what was previously a strong summer for Boston. 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. TOR Toronto Raptors. POR Portland Trail Blazers. "'Russ, you get it, go.' Find out here with ESPN.com's NBA season leaders, ranked by ESPN player rating systems. 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 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. 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. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren (foot injury). 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. What's a far bigger issue is Dallas' lack of quality depth behind Doncic and Dinwiddie in the backcourt. Get the latest NBA basketball news, scores, stats, standings, fantasy games, and more from ESPN. "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. The Lakers don't want Russell Westbrook. Everyone's talking a good game. Morris and Kuzma checked the versatile forwards box on every team's wishlist. He's a crafty ballhandler who can get to the rim and put his teammates in a position to succeed with his passes. 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. 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. Here are the major storylines surrounding the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Boston Celtics. 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. 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. 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. 6 patch.#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/vLipcKq3dZ. 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. They lost their second-leading scorer, Jalen Brunson, to New York in free agency. Want every headline right at your fingertips? And he has to figure out how to deal with all of these distractions and expectations without prior head-coaching experience. It's what happens when you build a roster with minimum salaries. That was the main message during media day last week. NBA G League; WNBA; NBA 2K League; Basketball Africa League; December 2022. We know that because his now former agent essentially told us as much. 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. If it isn't? Splash Bros. outshine Boston's duo, Jonathan Kuminga continues to grow and more takeaways from the 2022 Finals rematch. 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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. Forget about all of the drama, the injuries and the broken roster. Atlantic. Then there's the rookie Hardy, who was considered a steal in the draft, and had an impressive Summer League debut. ", 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 Cavaliers were a surprise last season, finishing with 44 wins and earning a play-in berth. But theyre one of the leagues least-deep and least-experienced teams. 1-ranked defenses. The biggest question for the Suns: How healthy and effective will Chris Paul be in his 18th season? Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. 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. It was December of 2020. #NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/5cDFBFadhB, DeMar on the doubters: "At this point, I always find humor in it. 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. 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. It's Year 3 of general manager Troy Weaver's "restoring," and the Detroit Pistons are finally ready to compete. 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The Lakers have praised Ham for the defense-first culture he's building in Los Angeles. Their ability to make another leap this season hinges on Barnes ability to do the same. The rest of the league returned on Monday with live coverage on NBA TV. (2:10). > Full Schedule: NBA Media Days 2022. It was a confusing offseason for the Mavericks, who also traded for Christian Wood, hoping he can be everything Kristaps Porzingis wasn't. 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. Mavericks NBA preview: Who's going to be Luka's second? 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. Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. He might turn out to be a very good one. He's coaching the team once helmed by Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. I always use whatever I can take, it's free energy." Westbrook himself still thinks the trio of himself, James and Davis can be "unstoppable." Start prepping his Hall of Fame plaque. Phoenix won a league-best 64 games last season, but fell to the Mavericks in the second round. Maybe Wood will play more minutes than McGee and be in the closing lineup, making his status as a starter a non-issue. Here's where all 30 teams stand. But as long as DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are healthy, the Bulls will be firmly in the playoff race. 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. 2022 No. The NBA has great parity today, as more than half of the league is good enough to conceivably make a deep postseason run. 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. "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. Scottie Barnes Rookie of the Year season helped them exceed expectations. 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. Deandre Ayton was predicted by many to depart Phoenix in free agency, but hes back on a max deal. NBA Summer League Standings 2022. "I'm looking forward to it, man," Ham said. Stephen A. Smith says Russell Westbrook will play better this season but still needs to modify his game to fit the Lakers. 3 pick in 2022, could be one of the NBAs best shooters from Day 1. James is still one of the leagues best, but turns 38 in December and cant carry teams like he used to. 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. 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. The Pacers maneuvered toward a rebuild by trading Malcolm Brogdon to Boston this offseason. Dec 09, 2022 Where do we begin? The league started with eight teams until NBA commissioner That couldn't exactly be avoided. He's also earned a reputation around the league of taking plays off and not putting in maximum effort. Oct. 20 vs. Clippers: When was the last time James, Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George all shared the same court? The Lakers are giving him a chance to become the sort of player capable of helping James and Davis win. Los Angeles, which came into last season as the odds-on favorite to win the title, went 11-10 in those games. But the Mavericks still have Luka Doncic. 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. The roster is geared towards something of a defensive renaissance after a disappointing 21st-place finish a season ago. 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. It was so nice being in the gym and working out and getting shots up. Former Piston Jerami Grant steps into a new role as Damian Lillards No. Sign up to receive NBA emails! What once looked like the NBA's newest major rivalry has been on hold for nearly two calendar years. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. He then maintained his high level of play all the way to a $100 million contract this summer with the Knicks. Keep track of all the must-see moments as the 2022-23 season tips off with NBA Media Day. 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. Russell Westbrook struggled to acclimate to his new team and Anthony Davis was limited to 40 games. Latest NBA news: Knicks forward Obi Toppin and Grizzlies Desmond Bane latest on injury list. Sun 4 Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10. 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. But what if Ham should manage to do so? Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 NBA preview: Can LeBron James and Anthony Davis guide L.A. back to relevancy? You always try to find reasons to be motivated. Everywhere you look, that sort of specter is hanging over Ham. 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. 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