The 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is one of the closest award competitions thus far. Fans have been spoiled by highly touted prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and LaMelo Ball in past years and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Before them it was Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Zion Williamson. Though there are usually misses at the top of the draft, a lot … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
Mavericks
Klay Thompson is averaging 13.8 points and shooting 35.4 percent from 3-point range in 10 games — all starts — alongside Kyrie Irving and perennial MVP candidate Luka Dončić this season. “I want him to be present as much as possible, to really receive the love, receive the flowers that he deserves,” said Irving, who has had his own emotional returns to Cleveland, Boston and … [Read more...] about
NBA on ESPN: “Stephen Curry will take center court to say a few words to address his former Splash Brother.” @kendra__andrews on how the Warriors plan to celebrate Klay Thompson’s return to The Bay pic.x.com/mA9cZo1PY9 … [Read more...] about
Western Notes: Lively, Timberwolves’ Ownership Dispute, Williamson, Finch
Mavericks second-year big man Dereck Lively could return to action on Tuesday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets. Lively had missed last four games due to sprained right shoulder. He told MacMahon he had a “good practice” on Monday in San Francisco and hopes to play against the Warriors. “Just got to see how I feel when I wake up, but it’s been steady progress and I’m feeling good,” … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Lively, Timberwolves’ Ownership Dispute, Williamson, Finch
Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks
A special pregame tribute will be held at Chase Center and fans will receive captain's hats honoring Thompson's tradition of traveling to games in his boat. … [Read more...] about Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks