In the NBA, every season tells a new story. While some players soar, others face setbacks&mdash;whether it's injuries, poor performance, or unfortunate circumstances that leave them struggling to make an impact. But basketball is also a game of redemption, and with every new season comes a chance for a comeback. This year, several NBA players who faced adversity last season or from the past few years are determined to remind the league of their talent and value. As the stage is set for the 2024 season, these players are primed for a revenge season as they are eager to bounce back and prove they still belong among the NBA's elite. Let&rsquo;s break down who these players are and why they&rsquo;re poised for a resurgence.
Lonzo Ball, Guard, Chicago Bulls
Out for the entirety of two and a half seasons or about three years worth of basketball with a knee injury, Ball&rsquo;s absence was sorely felt by the Bulls. The two-way playmaker had been evolving into an elite perimeter defender and three-point shooter before the setback. If healthy, he has the skills to transform the Bulls' fortunes as they try to contend again. They recently acquired young guard Josh Giddey and now the Bulls will have Ball&rsquo;s services back again. His ability to initiate the fast break and command the offense could be vital for a Bulls team hungry for playoff success.
Ben Simmons, Guard/Forward, Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons&rsquo; struggles have been highly publicized. Once regarded as an All-Star, his decline, marred by back injuries and confidence issues, has been drastic. But with a new season comes a chance for redemption. In Brooklyn, without the weight of high expectations and with a roster that&rsquo;s more role-player-centric, Simmons could thrive by doing what he does best: defense, playmaking, and transition offense. A rejuvenated Simmons can be a critical asset to the Nets&rsquo; success. It remains to be seen if Simmons can come back from the level he used to play at Philadelphia &ndash; using his uncanny combination of size and speed to terrorize opponents in transition &ndash; but being healthy is the first step of Simmons to show the world again what he is capable of.
Jordan Poole, Guard, Washington Wizards
After a breakout season in Golden State that culminated in a championship, Poole's form dipped over the last two years due to locker room tensions and inconsistency. Now with entering his second full season with the Wizards, Poole will have more freedom to dominate the ball and score now that Tyus Jones signed with the Suns. Poole will now be the Wizards&rsquo; lead guard and main playmaker and he&rsquo;s in a prime position to elevate his game as Washington&rsquo;s primary scoring option. This could lead to career-best numbers and renewed confidence for Poole as he aims to remind everyone of his career resurgence.
Gabe Vincent, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers
After coming off basically an off year last year with the Lakers following a lingering injury on his leg/knee, Gabe Vincent&rsquo;s journey is one of perseverance. Now in his second season with Los Angeles after signing that free agent contract last year, Vincent has an opportunity to shine on a larger stage and be a role player that could help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Vincent is known for his shooting and tough defense and he can provide valuable backcourt depth alongside established stars. If he continues to grow and adapt to his new role, he could be a pivotal piece for the Lakers in their title aspirations.

In the NBA, every season tells a new story. While some players soar, others face setbacks&mdash;whether it's injuries, poor performance, or unfortunate circumstances that leave them struggling to make an impact. But basketball is also a game of redemption, and with every new season comes a chance for a comeback. This year, several NBA players who faced adversity last season or from the past few years are determined to remind the league of their talent and value. As the stage is set for the 2024 season, these players are primed for a revenge season as they are eager to bounce back and prove they still belong among the NBA's elite. Let&rsquo;s break down who these players are and why they&rsquo;re poised for a resurgence.
Lonzo Ball, Guard, Chicago Bulls
Out for the entirety of two and a half seasons or about three years worth of basketball with a knee injury, Ball&rsquo;s absence was sorely felt by the Bulls. The two-way playmaker had been evolving into an elite perimeter defender and three-point shooter before the setback. If healthy, he has the skills to transform the Bulls' fortunes as they try to contend again. They recently acquired young guard Josh Giddey and now the Bulls will have Ball&rsquo;s services back again. His ability to initiate the fast break and command the offense could be vital for a Bulls team hungry for playoff success.
Ben Simmons, Guard/Forward, Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons&rsquo; struggles have been highly publicized. Once regarded as an All-Star, his decline, marred by back injuries and confidence issues, has been drastic. But with a new season comes a chance for redemption. In Brooklyn, without the weight of high expectations and with a roster that&rsquo;s more role-player-centric, Simmons could thrive by doing what he does best: defense, playmaking, and transition offense. A rejuvenated Simmons can be a critical asset to the Nets&rsquo; success. It remains to be seen if Simmons can come back from the level he used to play at Philadelphia &ndash; using his uncanny combination of size and speed to terrorize opponents in transition &ndash; but being healthy is the first step of Simmons to show the world again what he is capable of.
Jordan Poole, Guard, Washington Wizards
After a breakout season in Golden State that culminated in a championship, Poole's form dipped over the last two years due to locker room tensions and inconsistency. Now with entering his second full season with the Wizards, Poole will have more freedom to dominate the ball and score now that Tyus Jones signed with the Suns. Poole will now be the Wizards&rsquo; lead guard and main playmaker and he&rsquo;s in a prime position to elevate his game as Washington&rsquo;s primary scoring option. This could lead to career-best numbers and renewed confidence for Poole as he aims to remind everyone of his career resurgence.
Gabe Vincent, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers
After coming off basically an off year last year with the Lakers following a lingering injury on his leg/knee, Gabe Vincent&rsquo;s journey is one of perseverance. Now in his second season with Los Angeles after signing that free agent contract last year, Vincent has an opportunity to shine on a larger stage and be a role player that could help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Vincent is known for his shooting and tough defense and he can provide valuable backcourt depth alongside established stars. If he continues to grow and adapt to his new role, he could be a pivotal piece for the Lakers in their title aspirations.
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In the NBA, every season tells a new story. While some players soar, others face setbacks&mdash;whether it's injuries, poor performance, or unfortunate circumstances that leave them struggling to make an impact. But basketball is also a game of redemption, and with every new season comes a chance for a comeback. This year, several NBA players who faced adversity last season or from the past few years are determined to remind the league of their talent and value. As the stage is set for the 2024 season, these players are primed for a revenge season as they are eager to bounce back and prove they still belong among the NBA's elite. Let&rsquo;s break down who these players are and why they&rsquo;re poised for a resurgence.
Lonzo Ball, Guard, Chicago Bulls
Out for the entirety of two and a half seasons or about three years worth of basketball with a knee injury, Ball&rsquo;s absence was sorely felt by the Bulls. The two-way playmaker had been evolving into an elite perimeter defender and three-point shooter before the setback. If healthy, he has the skills to transform the Bulls' fortunes as they try to contend again. They recently acquired young guard Josh Giddey and now the Bulls will have Ball&rsquo;s services back again. His ability to initiate the fast break and command the offense could be vital for a Bulls team hungry for playoff success.
Ben Simmons, Guard/Forward, Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons&rsquo; struggles have been highly publicized. Once regarded as an All-Star, his decline, marred by back injuries and confidence issues, has been drastic. But with a new season comes a chance for redemption. In Brooklyn, without the weight of high expectations and with a roster that&rsquo;s more role-player-centric, Simmons could thrive by doing what he does best: defense, playmaking, and transition offense. A rejuvenated Simmons can be a critical asset to the Nets&rsquo; success. It remains to be seen if Simmons can come back from the level he used to play at Philadelphia &ndash; using his uncanny combination of size and speed to terrorize opponents in transition &ndash; but being healthy is the first step of Simmons to show the world again what he is capable of.
Jordan Poole, Guard, Washington Wizards
After a breakout season in Golden State that culminated in a championship, Poole's form dipped over the last two years due to locker room tensions and inconsistency. Now with entering his second full season with the Wizards, Poole will have more freedom to dominate the ball and score now that Tyus Jones signed with the Suns. Poole will now be the Wizards&rsquo; lead guard and main playmaker and he&rsquo;s in a prime position to elevate his game as Washington&rsquo;s primary scoring option. This could lead to career-best numbers and renewed confidence for Poole as he aims to remind everyone of his career resurgence.
Gabe Vincent, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers
After coming off basically an off year last year with the Lakers following a lingering injury on his leg/knee, Gabe Vincent&rsquo;s journey is one of perseverance. Now in his second season with Los Angeles after signing that free agent contract last year, Vincent has an opportunity to shine on a larger stage and be a role player that could help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Vincent is known for his shooting and tough defense and he can provide valuable backcourt depth alongside established stars. If he continues to grow and adapt to his new role, he could be a pivotal piece for the Lakers in their title aspirations.
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These players are primed for a revenge season as they are eager to bounce back and prove they still belong among the NBA's elite.

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Every hooper&rsquo;s dream is to be able to meet and have a wholesome exchange with the players they have looked up to since they were kids. It is one of the most fulfilling things a player can achieve entering the NBA, and a moment like that could make that player&rsquo;s day.
For some however, that would be their lifelong wish granted and more.
Lakers guard Quincy Olivari just had that time of his life when he met Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after their preseason game on Friday night. The Lakers lost big against the Warriors 74-132 as they sat out their starters. In their place, Lakers head coach JJ Redick started Olivari and he delivered, scoring 22 points on 8-16 shooting including 5-9 from three with 7 rebounds. Olivari was all over the floor for the Lakers, providing energy and picking up full court against the Warriors&rsquo; ball handlers.
Although the Lakers&rsquo; lost, Curry took notice of the young guard&rsquo;s performance and chatted with him post-game. The two dapped up and had a brief moment, with Curry talking to Olivari about the game, giving him some advice.
When asked by the reporters in the post-game press conference, Olivari could not help but tear up at that wholesome instance.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s crazy &lsquo;cause I liked him since like I was in 6th grade,&rdquo; said a teary-eyed Olivari. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t even know what to say, man &ndash; that&rsquo;s like my favorite player ever. The first thing he told me was like &lsquo;I&rsquo;m a big fan of your game.&rsquo; And truth be told, I&rsquo;m a big fan of him &ndash; I had his jersey, he signed it twice and I used to sleep on that jersey. I just want to be like him so bad.&rdquo;
Although Olivari is not guaranteed a roster spot with the Lakers having only an Exhibit 10 contract, his story is easily one of the best moments of the preseason. Having that moment with the player you idolized means the whole world for a young player like Olivari.
&ldquo;Just to be able to meet him and him being able to have some respect for me &ndash; and he gave me a pair of his shoes and signed them. Like, that meant the world to me &ndash; my dad knows, my mom knows. It just means a lot.&rdquo;

Every hooper&rsquo;s dream is to be able to meet and have a wholesome exchange with the players they have looked up to since they were kids. It is one of the most fulfilling things a player can achieve entering the NBA, and a moment like that could make that player&rsquo;s day.
For some however, that would be their lifelong wish granted and more.
Lakers guard Quincy Olivari just had that time of his life when he met Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after their preseason game on Friday night. The Lakers lost big against the Warriors 74-132 as they sat out their starters. In their place, Lakers head coach JJ Redick started Olivari and he delivered, scoring 22 points on 8-16 shooting including 5-9 from three with 7 rebounds. Olivari was all over the floor for the Lakers, providing energy and picking up full court against the Warriors&rsquo; ball handlers.
Although the Lakers&rsquo; lost, Curry took notice of the young guard&rsquo;s performance and chatted with him post-game. The two dapped up and had a brief moment, with Curry talking to Olivari about the game, giving him some advice.
When asked by the reporters in the post-game press conference, Olivari could not help but tear up at that wholesome instance.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s crazy &lsquo;cause I liked him since like I was in 6th grade,&rdquo; said a teary-eyed Olivari. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t even know what to say, man &ndash; that&rsquo;s like my favorite player ever. The first thing he told me was like &lsquo;I&rsquo;m a big fan of your game.&rsquo; And truth be told, I&rsquo;m a big fan of him &ndash; I had his jersey, he signed it twice and I used to sleep on that jersey. I just want to be like him so bad.&rdquo;
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Although Olivari is not guaranteed a roster spot with the Lakers having only an Exhibit 10 contract, his story is easily one of the best moments of the preseason. Having that moment with the player you idolized means the whole world for a young player like Olivari.
&ldquo;Just to be able to meet him and him being able to have some respect for me &ndash; and he gave me a pair of his shoes and signed them. Like, that meant the world to me &ndash; my dad knows, my mom knows. It just means a lot.&rdquo;

Every NBA hooper&rsquo;s dream is to be able to meet and have a wholesome exchange with the players they have looked up to since they were kids. It is one of the most fulfilling things a player can achieve entering the NBA, and a moment like that could make that player&rsquo;s day.
For some however, that would be their lifelong wish granted and more.
Lakers guard Quincy Olivari just had that time of his life when he met Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after their preseason game on Friday night. The Lakers lost big against the Warriors 74-132 as they sat out their starters. In their place, Lakers head coach JJ Redick started Olivari and he delivered, scoring 22 points on 8-16 shooting including 5-9 from three with 7 rebounds. Olivari was all over the floor for the Lakers, providing energy and picking up full court against the Warriors&rsquo; ball handlers.
Although the Lakers&rsquo; lost, Curry took notice of the young guard&rsquo;s performance and chatted with him post-game. The two dapped up and had a brief moment, with Curry talking to Olivari about the game, giving him some advice.
When asked by the reporters in the post-game press conference, Olivari could not help but tear up at that wholesome instance.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s crazy &lsquo;cause I liked him since like I was in 6th grade,&rdquo; said a teary-eyed Olivari. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t even know what to say, man &ndash; that&rsquo;s like my favorite player ever. The first thing he told me was like &lsquo;I&rsquo;m a big fan of your game.&rsquo; And truth be told, I&rsquo;m a big fan of him &ndash; I had his jersey, he signed it twice and I used to sleep on that jersey. I just want to be like him so bad.&rdquo;
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Although Olivari is not guaranteed a roster spot with the Lakers having only an Exhibit 10 contract, his story is easily one of the best moments of the preseason. Having that moment with the player you idolized means the whole world for a young player like Olivari.
&ldquo;Just to be able to meet him and him being able to have some respect for me &ndash; and he gave me a pair of his shoes and signed them. Like, that meant the world to me &ndash; my dad knows, my mom knows. It just means a lot.&rdquo;

Lakers guard Quincy Olivari just had that time of his life when he met Warriors superstar Stephen Curry after their preseason game.

Undrafted Lakers’ guard Quincy Olivari gets emotional after exchange with Stephen Curry: “That’s my favorite player ever”

The Minnesota Lynx survived yet again another tough challenge from the New York Liberty and won, 80-77, in Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA Finals to force a winner-take-all Game 5.&nbsp;
With their season on the line, all Minnesota starters scored in double digits in a complete team effort. Kayla McBride led all scorers with 19 points, Courtney Williams had 15, while Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith both had 12 markers. Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier once again played all 40 minutes available and finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.&nbsp;
Carleton made the biggest play of the game by hitting two free throws with two seconds left and the Lynx forced the stop on the next possession against another potential game-winning three point attempt by Sabrina Ionescu at the buzzer. Ionescu broke the hearts of Minnesota fans in Game 3 after she hit a tough side-stepping three from 30 ft to steal the game on the road.&nbsp;
The Lynx won the game by forcing Liberty superstars Breanna Stewart and Ionescu to tough shooting nights. Stewart only had 11 points on 5-20 shooting after a 30-10 game in Game 3 while Ionescu was 5-16 from the floor, scoring only 10 points.&nbsp;
The two teams will meet again for the final time on Sunday night in New York to claim the 2024 title.
Minnesota will have a chance to be the winningest franchise in WNBA history by winning their 5th title to break their tie with the Houston Comets and the Seattle Storm. The Lynx reached the Finals for the first time since 2017, when they won the last of four championships in seven years.&nbsp;
New York, on the other hand, is looking for their first-ever WNBA title after having lost five times in previous seasons. This is their second straight Finals appearance after having lost to the Las Vegas Aces last year in 4 games.

The Minnesota Lynx survived the New York Liberty, 80-77, in Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA Finals to force a winner-take-all Game 5.

Lynx stave off Liberty to force winner-take-all Game 5 in 2024 WNBA Finals

With all of the things Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat could offer on the basketball court, one thing stands out: his confidence to play at a high level.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old has shown flashes of scoring at will as well as being the primary option on offense when Heat superstar Jimmy Butler was out. Herro has averaged 18.1 points per game in five seasons with Miami, with 20 points or more over the last 3 seasons. The 6-foot-5 combo guard appears to be one of the main pieces of the core centered around superstar center Bam Adebayo for the Heat&rsquo;s future as Butler ages out his final prime years.
Along with Herro in Miami&rsquo;s backcourt is Terry Rozier, who was brought into Miami at the trade deadline a season ago. The 30-year-old guard is a solid piece over the years, with stops in Boston and Charlotte making him one of the underrated guards in the league.&nbsp;
Both Herro and Rozier are guards that can score on all three levels, with varying skill sets that complement each other. With a full offseason and training camp behind them, Herro believes the backcourt could do something special this season.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re both really motivated &ndash; we both had really good summers. We wanted to come back stronger this year, obviously he has a motivation and I have a motivation,&rdquo; Herro shared in an interview with Bally Sports Sun: HEAT&rsquo;s Jeremy Tache.
The Heat lost last year in just 5 games against the Boston Celtics after beating them in 7 two seasons ago, and a large part of that were Herro and Rozier struggling to find their offensive rhythm.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re really excited to play together again to prove people wrong,&rdquo; Herro added. &ldquo;They really don&rsquo;t think the backcourt of us two can work. We both believe we&rsquo;re one of the best backcourts in the league and we both individually think we&rsquo;re one of the best guards in the league. I&rsquo;m definitely excited to just have that kind of player next to me &ndash; he&rsquo;s fast. I&rsquo;m young and I&rsquo;m ready to play fast and play faster than we have before, and I&rsquo;m definitely excited to see how it works.&rdquo;
However, Herro acknowledged there will be a lot of adjustments throughout the season but assures that they will do their best to make it work and at the same time make everyone on the team happy.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s gonna be things we have to work through as we continue to grow and get better. And we still have to think about all the other guys we have on our team to make sure that they&rsquo;re happy and to make sure that it all works together,&rdquo; Herro said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s gonna be a lot of fun. We&rsquo;ve had a lot of time throughout training camp at the Bahamas and I&rsquo;m sure today and the rest of the practices leading up to the first game will be a lot of me and Terry trying to work through some things. Whatever works, we&rsquo;re going to continue to work through it and it&rsquo;ll look good.&rdquo;
Herro, Rozier, and the Heat open their 2024-2025 season on October 24 against the Orlando Magic at home in the Kaseya Center.
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With all of the things Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat could offer on the basketball court, one thing stands out: his confidence to play at a high level.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old has shown flashes of scoring at will as well as being the primary option on offense when Heat superstar Jimmy Butler was out. Herro has averaged 18.1 points per game in five seasons with Miami, with 20 points or more over the last 3 seasons. The 6-foot-5 combo guard appears to be one of the main pieces of the core centered around superstar center Bam Adebayo for the Heat&rsquo;s future as Butler ages out his final prime years.
Along with Herro in Miami&rsquo;s backcourt is Terry Rozier, who was brought into Miami at the trade deadline a season ago. The 30-year-old guard is a solid piece over the years, with stops in Boston and Charlotte making him one of the underrated guards in the league.&nbsp;
Both Herro and Rozier are guards that can score on all three levels, with varying skill sets that complement each other. With a full offseason and training camp behind them, Herro believes the backcourt could do something special this season.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re both really motivated &ndash; we both had really good summers. We wanted to come back stronger this year, obviously he has a motivation and I have a motivation,&rdquo; Herro shared in an interview with Bally Sports Sun: HEAT&rsquo;s Jeremy Tache.
The Heat lost last year in just 5 games against the Boston Celtics after beating them in 7 two seasons ago, and a large part of that were Herro and Rozier struggling to find their offensive rhythm.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re really excited to play together again to prove people wrong,&rdquo; Herro added. &ldquo;They really don&rsquo;t think the backcourt of us two can work. We both believe we&rsquo;re one of the best backcourts in the league and we both individually think we&rsquo;re one of the best guards in the league. I&rsquo;m definitely excited to just have that kind of player next to me &ndash; he&rsquo;s fast. I&rsquo;m young and I&rsquo;m ready to play fast and play faster than we have before, and I&rsquo;m definitely excited to see how it works.&rdquo;
However, Herro acknowledged there will be a lot of adjustments throughout the season but assures that they will do their best to make it work and at the same time make everyone on the team happy.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s gonna be things we have to work through as we continue to grow and get better. And we still have to think about all the other guys we have on our team to make sure that they&rsquo;re happy and to make sure that it all works together,&rdquo; Herro said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s gonna be a lot of fun. We&rsquo;ve had a lot of time throughout training camp at the Bahamas and I&rsquo;m sure today and the rest of the practices leading up to the first game will be a lot of me and Terry trying to work through some things. Whatever works, we&rsquo;re going to continue to work through it and it&rsquo;ll look good.&rdquo;
Herro, Rozier, and the Heat open their 2024-2025 season on October 24 against the Orlando Magic at home in the Kaseya Center.
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Tyler Herro on him and Terry Rozier: “We’re one of the best backcourts in the league”

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Check out Kawhi's full injury history here over the years:
&nbsp;
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
Check out Kawhi's full injury history here over the years:
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
(Check out Kawhi's full injury history here over the years:)
&nbsp;
The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the brand new NBA season to continue rehabilitating his right knee, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.&nbsp;
Clippers head coach Ty Lue confirmed the development to Charania on Thursday night. According to the report, both the Clippers and Leonard are in the midst of a rehab process for the two-time NBA Finals MVP that is aimed at bringing sustainability for him on the court through the season.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: Leonard notably did not play in Team USA&rsquo;s Olympic run in Paris due to the same knee issue and rehabilitation. Leonard already participated in Team USA&rsquo;s practices in Las Vegas but was pulled out of the lineup days before they were slated to fly to Abu Dhabi for Team USA&rsquo;s Basketball Showcase.
Now, the same injury and knee rehabilitation will force Leonard to be out for the foreseeable future in his mother club Clippers.&nbsp;
(Check out Kawhi's full injury history here over the years)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Kawhi Leonard will begin his 14th NBA season sidelined indefinitely as he continues rehabbing from right knee inflammation, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a>. This is the same injury that forced Leonard to miss most of the 2024 playoffs, limiting him to just two games in the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ZwXOo8AgVM">pic.twitter.com/ZwXOo8AgVM</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1847074395766116577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The other LA ball club, which recently opened their new state-of-the-art arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, will ensure that Leonard will be in tip-top shape and ready to play at 100% as they enter a new era of Clippers basketball. Leonard&rsquo;s long term partner of 5 years Paul George left in the offseason to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Leonard to fend off the entirety of the LAC franchise by himself.
The 33-year-old Leonard did not play in any of the Clippers&rsquo; preseason games this year nor did he participate in any activity involving on-court contact during training camp.
In Leonard&rsquo;s absence, 34-year-old James Harden will try to carry the load for the Clippers alongside mainstays Ivica Zubac, Terrance Mann, and Norman Powell.&nbsp;
The Clippers open their NBA season on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns in what would be the first regular season game in their new home Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start season to continue rehabilitating his right knee.

Kawhi Leonard suffers another setback, out indefinitely to start 2024-2025 NBA season

Sabrina Ionescu channeled her inner &lsquo;mamba mentality&rsquo; to wrestle away Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals from the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, 80-77, on Wednesday night at the Target Center.&nbsp;
With just under 15 seconds left in the game, Ionescu pulled up from 30 feet to drain a tough stepback three point shot to give the New York Liberty the improbable win on the road. The Liberty went up 2-1 in their series against the Lynx, winning back-to-back games after losing Game 1 in New York.&nbsp;
Ionescu finished with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists with two huge threes coming in the dying minutes of the 4th quarter. The recently-minted All-WNBA second teamer scored the final 6 points for the Liberty, hitting on a separate three to put New York up by 4 before her incredible game winner.&nbsp;
Minnesota tied the ball game at 77-all after Bridget Carleton&rsquo;s tough layup and Napheesa Collier&rsquo;s two free throws and it set up Ionescu&rsquo;s game winner at the top of the key.
Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with a monster game of her own, racking up 30 points and 11 rebounds as New York moved one win away from the 2024 WNBA title.
Collier led the Lynx with 20 points and 9 rebounds as she played all 40 minutes in the game. Game 4 will still be at Minnesota on Friday night.

Sabrina Ionescu channeled her inner ‘mamba mentality’ to wrestle away Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals from the Minnesota Lynx.

Sabrina Ionescu shoots down Lynx to bring Liberty to one win away from WNBA title

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122
Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122
Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
&nbsp;
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122
Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122
Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BACK-TO-BACK 3s FOR ZO 🔥<a href="https://t.co/xbIYR7Hu3W">pic.twitter.com/xbIYR7Hu3W</a><a href="https://t.co/w8TddfLKxz">pic.twitter.com/w8TddfLKxz</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
&nbsp;
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
</blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BACK-TO-BACK 3s FOR ZO 🔥<a href="https://t.co/xbIYR7Hu3W">pic.twitter.com/xbIYR7Hu3W</a><a href="https://t.co/w8TddfLKxz">pic.twitter.com/w8TddfLKxz</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HUSTLE ZO IS BACK 😤<a href="https://t.co/45Lu7a7qRg">pic.twitter.com/45Lu7a7qRg</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
&nbsp;
The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
https://x.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
</blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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</blockquote>
The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
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BACK-TO-BACK 3s FOR ZO 🔥<a href="https://t.co/xbIYR7Hu3W">pic.twitter.com/xbIYR7Hu3W</a><a href="https://t.co/w8TddfLKxz">pic.twitter.com/w8TddfLKxz</a>
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Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
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HUSTLE ZO IS BACK 😤<a href="https://t.co/45Lu7a7qRg">pic.twitter.com/45Lu7a7qRg</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
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Lonzo Ball in his first game back after 1,006 days: 📊 10 PTS | 4-6 FG | 2-4 3P | 1 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 15 MINS<a href="https://t.co/5lQ7pE2Kg2">pic.twitter.com/5lQ7pE2Kg2</a> <a href="https://t.co/l8V51LX3Hr">pic.twitter.com/l8V51LX3Hr</a>
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The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
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Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game Wednesday night on October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
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ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
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Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
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BACK-TO-BACK 3s FOR ZO 🔥<a href="https://t.co/xbIYR7Hu3W">pic.twitter.com/xbIYR7Hu3W</a><a href="https://t.co/w8TddfLKxz">pic.twitter.com/w8TddfLKxz</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HUSTLE ZO IS BACK 😤<a href="https://t.co/45Lu7a7qRg">pic.twitter.com/45Lu7a7qRg</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
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Lonzo Ball in his first game back after 1,006 days: 📊 10 PTS | 4-6 FG | 2-4 3P | 1 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 15 MINS<a href="https://t.co/5lQ7pE2Kg2">pic.twitter.com/5lQ7pE2Kg2</a> <a href="https://t.co/l8V51LX3Hr">pic.twitter.com/l8V51LX3Hr</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
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The team gave Lonzo the game ball 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/ejpyeXLiFR">pic.twitter.com/ejpyeXLiFR</a>
&mdash; Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years when he played against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Bulls preseason game on Wednesday night, October 16.&nbsp;
The 6-foot-6 guard last played on January 14, 2022 following a series of injuries. Ball faced a lot of setbacks during his rehab, and underwent a risky knee cartilage transplant surgery.
Both the Bulls and Ball announced Wednesday night will be his first game back to the NBA.
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ZO IS BACK ❣️ Lonzo Ball is set to return on Wednesday vs. Minnesota after missing two full NBA seasons, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> 🚨 This marks a huge comeback from cartilage transplant surgery, with Ball last playing on January 14, 2022 🙌🏽 <a href="https://t.co/x6MJMJBLob">pic.twitter.com/x6MJMJBLob</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1845860688910328058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a>
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Lonzo Ball getting warmed up for his return tonight 🙌🏽 (🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSN__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHSN__</a>)<a href="https://t.co/Kg1FjyzoZL">pic.twitter.com/Kg1FjyzoZL</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846698761462136920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a>
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The crowd erupted as Ball hit his first two shots &ndash; both threes &ndash; in just the first quarter minutes after checking into the game.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BACK-TO-BACK 3s FOR ZO 🔥<a href="https://t.co/xbIYR7Hu3W">pic.twitter.com/xbIYR7Hu3W</a><a href="https://t.co/w8TddfLKxz">pic.twitter.com/w8TddfLKxz</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846712265594360122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Ball even made a hustle play in the first half, blocking Julius Randle&rsquo;s shot on one play and then getting a steal and saving the ball from being out of bounds and throwing it off behind his back &ndash; much to the delight of the home crowd at the United Center.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HUSTLE ZO IS BACK 😤<a href="https://t.co/45Lu7a7qRg">pic.twitter.com/45Lu7a7qRg</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846719788086972861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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All in all, Ball finished the game with 10 points on 4-6 FG with two three-pointers, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block in 15 minutes of action.
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Lonzo Ball in his first game back after 1,006 days: 📊 10 PTS | 4-6 FG | 2-4 3P | 1 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 15 MINS<a href="https://t.co/5lQ7pE2Kg2">pic.twitter.com/5lQ7pE2Kg2</a> <a href="https://t.co/l8V51LX3Hr">pic.twitter.com/l8V51LX3Hr</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1846744338510107040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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The Bulls gave Ball the game ball after the game with teammates Coby White and Zach LaVine giving out inspiring post-game messages to their longtime teammate.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The team gave Lonzo the game ball 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/ejpyeXLiFR">pic.twitter.com/ejpyeXLiFR</a>
&mdash; Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1846753673218752584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a>
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Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball returned to action on an NBA basketball court in nearly three years.

Lonzo Ball returns to NBA action after three years

Oklahoma City Thunder&rsquo;s offseason acquisition Isaiah Hartenstein has suffered a minor injury and will be re-evaluated in 5-6 weeks, according to ESPN&rsquo;s Shams Charania.&nbsp;
The 7-foot, 250 lb center who signed with the Thunder after his stint with the New York Knicks last season suffered a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand in Tuesday&rsquo;s preseason game in Denver.&nbsp;
ANALYSIS: This could potentially be a game changer for the Thunder after looking good with Hartenstein in the preseason. OKC have been practicing the big man duo of Hartenstein and their young star Chet Holmgren, often running big-to-big dribble handoffs and pin down screens.&nbsp;
Now OKC will have to start the new season playing Holmgren as the sole big man again. Although they found success in the regular season last year with the same setup (1st seed and 57-25 record), Hartenstein&rsquo;s loss to start the season could make or break the Thunder&rsquo;s early record in the tough and deep Western Conference.

OKC Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has suffered a minor injury and will be re-evaluated in 5-6 weeks.

New OKC Thunder acquisition Isaiah Hartenstein suffers minor injury, out for 5-6 weeks

Japan&rsquo;s B.League teams Hiroshima Dragonflies and Ryukyu Golden Kings scored separate tournament-opening victories in the East Asia Super League (EASL) October 16 game day on their respective home floors in Fukuyama and Okinawa.&nbsp;
Hiroshima got their opening win via a 78-67 decision over Hong Kong Eastern at F-Pico Arena. The Dragonflies led for much of the game against Eastern, who are coming in as newcomers in this brand new EASL season.
Hiroshima got key contributions from everyone in the roster led by Kerry Blackshear Jr. who tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Nick Mayo had 14, followed by Masato Ichikawa with 11 and Ryo Yamazaki with 10. The Dragonflies shot 46 percent from the field overall and made 12 threes in the game to fuel their first win.
Hong Kong&rsquo;s American imports Cameron Clark and Christopher McLaughlin led the way for their team with 24 and 20 points respectively but it was not enough as there were no other players who scored 10 points or more other than Glen Yang.&nbsp;
Over at Okinawa, the Ryukyu Golden Kings won a tight one over the Meralco Bolts, 77-74. This was the third meeting between the two teams in the EASL after having a 1-1 split last season.&nbsp;
The Golden Kings avenged their overtime loss last season with this close win after sustaining the Bolts&rsquo; furious 4th quarter run to end the game.
Ryukyu built their largest lead at 19 points, 56-37, midway through the 3rd quarter until Meralco, led by their American import DJ Kennedy, started chipping away in the final frame.
The Bolts eventually got to as close as three in the final possession of the game before their other American import Allen Durham missed the potential game-tying three at the buzzer for the game&rsquo;s final points.
Kennedy had a huge game with 30 points and 12 boards while Durham added 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists as Meralco dropped to a 1-1 record. The Bolts recorded their opening win against the Macau Black Bears at the EASL Tip Off event in Manila last October 2.
American imports Vic Law and Jack Cooley spearheaded the Golden Kings&rsquo; attack with 18 points apiece while Yoshiyuki Matsuwaki and Yoshiya Uematsu provided ample support with 9 points each as Ryukyu recorded their first win of the season.

Japan’s B.League teams Hiroshima Dragonflies and Ryukyu Golden Kings scored separate tournament-opening victories in the EASL.

EASL Game Day #2 recap: Japan teams Hiroshima, Ryukyu score tournament-opening wins

The New York Knicks survived the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA preseason games 115-110 Monday night at the Madison Square Garden in New York.&nbsp;
The game marked the first time the two teams faced each other following their blockbuster trade two weeks ago. Minnesota notably sent former franchise player and star Karl-Anthony Towns to New York in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a future 1st round pick.&nbsp;
The Knicks cruised to their third straight win in the preseason with Towns leading the way, who had 16 points and 16 rebounds in 29 minutes against his former team. Towns and close friend Anthony Edwards shared some cool and funny moments in the game, laughing and pointing at each other.&nbsp;
Edwards finished with 31 points with an impressive 8-13 shooting from three in Minnesota&rsquo;s loss. This was a strong effort for the young star following his productive summer playing for Team USA in the Olympics and he&rsquo;s off to a great start this season.
Randle was not yet able to make his debut for the Timberwolves in the preseason but he has been ramping up and will play in Minnesota&rsquo;s next game against the Chicago Bulls.&nbsp;
DiVincenzo on the other hand, continued his strong preseason play with 15 points and 7 assists. He has developed a nice chemistry with Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards and is one of the main reasons for Minnesota trading away their franchise cornerstone. DiVincenzo figures to be a rotation player for the Timberwolves from the get-go and should have some starter minutes in place of aging Mike Conley.&nbsp;

The New York Knicks survived the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA preseason games 115-110 Monday night.

Knicks outlast Timberwolves in first meeting since blockbuster trade

NBA legends Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been inducted to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024 on October 12-13 in Springfield, Massachusetts.&nbsp;
Called &ldquo;half-man, half-amazing,&rdquo; Carter was known to be a human highlight reel with all his explosive dunks and gravity-defying athleticism. Carter was the no.5 pick in the 1998 NBA draft and went on to play for the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets, where he made most of his highlights and incredible plays.
Billups was nicknamed &ldquo;Mr. Big Shot&rdquo; for his play with the Detroit Pistons where he won a championship in 2004. Billups was the engine on offense for those Pistons teams that were known for their defense and Billups made his mark by hitting big shot after big shot in clutch time situations.&nbsp; Billups was named Finals MVP after averaging 21 points and 5.2 assists while shooting 50.9% overall, 47.1% on 3s and 92.9% from the line.
Among the other NBA legends inducted in this year&rsquo;s class are Michael Cooper (12 seasons with the LA Lakers) and Walter Davis (11 seasons with PHX Suns, 4 seasons with DEN Nuggets) for their specific contributions to their respective teams.&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s the full list of the 13 inductees of the Class of 2024:
North American Committee (in alphabetical order): Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Michael Cooper, Walter Davis, Bo Ryan, Charles Smith&nbsp;
Women&rsquo;s Committee: Seimone Augustus&nbsp;
Men&rsquo;s Veteran Committee: Dick Barnett
Women&rsquo;s Veteran Committee: Harley Redin
International Committee: Michele Timms
Contributors Committee: Doug Collins, Herb Simon, Jerry West

NBA legends Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been inducted to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups get inducted to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

The New York Liberty were not to be denied this time around.&nbsp;
Behind a spirited effort from its starters, the Liberty bounced back from a horrible loss in Game 1 and blew out the Minnesota Lynx, 80-66, winning Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals and tying the series at 1-1.&nbsp;
It was not easy however, with the Lynx making the Liberty work for the win by applying pressure all game long. Minnesota cut the lead to as little as 2, 64-66, via Napheesa Collier&rsquo;s layup.&nbsp;
That was the closest Minnesota would come though as New York went on a 14-2 run late for the game&rsquo;s final spread.&nbsp;
Breanna Stewart led the way with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 points as the Liberty avoided yet another comeback by the Lynx. Minnesota forced overtime and went on to win Game 1 after a furious run in the 4th quarter.
Sabrina Ionescu bounced back with an efficient shooting night at 5-9 to finish with 15 points while Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 9 boards as the series shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Courtney Williams, the hero for the Lynx in Game 1, scored 15 points and dished out 8 assists and Collier added 16 points and 8 rebounds in Minnesota&rsquo;s losing effort.

Behind a spirited effort from its starters, the Liberty bounced back from a horrible loss in Game 1 and blew out the Minnesota Lynx.

Liberty get back at Lynx, tie 2024 WNBA Finals

Mon Anthony Valmoria is the lead NBA writer for BasketballNews.com.&nbsp;