Despite optimism about Damian Lillard’s calf injury, an MRI revealed issues that could sideline the Portland Trail Blazers’ star for additional games The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong, and perhaps surprising, start to the season. At 10-6, they’re sitting in third place in the uber-competitive Western Conference. This early success has
A career night for Jerami Grant under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden as he goes for 44 points on his way to re-write Portland’s history books. After putting together a positive 3-2 record through their most recent road trip, and after a five-day rest throughout the week, the New York Knicks returned home
Gordon Hayward missed Friday’s game with a “shoulder contusion” but his wife shed light on his ongoing issues claiming he’s actually suffered a fracture on an IG story If you read the headline and thought this was just another clickbait article, think again. The Charlotte Hornets fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to win
Nov 25, 2022 LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers will continue to be without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George through at least Sunday. Clippers head coach Ty Lue said Leonard, George and Luke Kennard remain out for Sunday’s game against Indiana due to injuries. Lue, though, added that he doesn’t believe the Clippers will be
Everything seemed to be in place for the Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder to part ways, but no trade has been announced yet. Why is that? Last week arrived with Jake Fischer reporting a nearly-finalized trade between the Milwaukee Bucks (seemingly offering Grayson Allen) and the Phoenix Suns involving forward Jae Crowder. More than a week
2:02 AM ET SAN ANTONIO — Russell Westbrook had blood covering his face after taking a flagrant foul to his forehead when LeBron James intervened to pull the Los Angeles Lakers point guard away from the fray and cover the cut with a towel in the third quarter Saturday. It wasn’t the flashiest sequence the
7:31 PM ET SAN ANTONIO — The Los Angeles Lakers expect star big man Anthony Davis to return Monday night against Indiana, sources told ESPN. The eight-time All-Star sat out the 143-138 win Saturday night over the San Antonio Spurs because of a left calf contusion. “He was kicked at some point in the second
Bol Bol’s stature, skill set, and lately his performance is showing exactly what some fans thought he was capable of when he was drafted. It took a few years, but something seems to have clicked with Bol Bol this year. Maybe it’s a new environment with the Orlando Magic, or perhaps it’s simply playing time
11:35 PM ET Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has been diagnosed with a fractured left shoulder and his timeline for a return will be on a week-to-week evaluation, his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday night. Hayward missed eight consecutive games with what was believed to be a shoulder bruise earlier
7:14 PM ET SAN ANTONIO — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs following a five-game absence because of a left groin strain and teamed with Anthony Davis to take control in the fourth quarter. “The fourth quarter has always been my favorite quarter,” James said after scoring
8:00 AM ET EVERY MORNING, BEFORE Lonnie Walker IV reports to one of the biggest pressure cookers in all of pro sports — a Los Angeles Lakers team determined to atone for last season’s disaster and salvage the twilight of LeBron James‘ career — he meditates with a mantra. “Dominate the day.” There’s a sanctuary-like
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11:55 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — As Kevin Durant continues working his way up the all-time scoring list, he does so with a greater appreciation for what LeBron James is accomplishing as he approaches the NBA’s scoring record. “To be the No. 1 in anything, there’s 8 billion people in the world, we just figured that
Ben Simmons returned to play in Philadelphia to face the 76ers, and he got the exact reaction you would have expected him to. This is the game that most Philadelphia 76ers fans have been waiting for since the trade deadline last year. The 76ers traded Ben Simmons, who was sitting out last year with the
Nov 22, 2022 Associated Press NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who came out as gay in 2015, spoke out in an emotional video Tuesday in response to the weekend shooting that killed five and left 17 others with gunshot wounds at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 41-second video was released on the NBA’s
Recent NBA trade rumors revealed the most likely fate for Jae Crowder, who has been on the trade block for several weeks now. The first meaningful trade of the NBA season often doesn’t happen until January, and that trade has an avalanche-inducing effect leading up to the trade deadline in February. This year, it seems
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Nov 23, 2022 PHOENIX — Lakers guard Patrick Beverley was ejected for shoving Suns center Deandre Ayton to the floor late in Los Angeles’ 115-105 loss on Tuesday, but the longtime veteran said his actions were prompted by how Phoenix players were treating L.A. swingman Austin Reaves. “Got a person on the ground, two people
Rookie of the Year candidate Paolo Banchero might be back on Friday after missing three weeks of play with an ankle injury. The Orlando Magic faithful might not have a lot of stuff to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, but things are about to change with Rookie of the Year near-lock Paolo Banchero about to
2:41 PM ET Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended three games for “forcefully shoving” Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton when the big man wasn’t looking and causing him to fall to the court in L.A.’s game against the Suns on Tuesday, the NBA announced on Thursday. In the league’s statement, attributed to
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant makes half-court buzzer beaters look easy after his made shot against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Ja Morant has shown through his first three seasons in the NBA that he can be a true superstar of the league. Just last year, he won the NBA’s Most Improved Player, and
Ben Simmons was a massive disappointment for the 76ers but, now on the Nets, he at least gave fans in Philadelphia something to appreciate. If you took a poll of Philadelphia 76ers fans asking them what Ben Simmons gave to them and the franchise, my guess is the answer would be a consensus somewhere close
11:30 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is feeling better, but head coach Ty Lue said there is currently no timetable for his return from a right ankle sprain. The Clippers played the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night without their two best players, Leonard and Paul George, who missed his
On Amazon’s alternate TNF stream, LeBron James discussed the Packers’ inability to help Aaron Rodgers, mirroring his own frustrations with the Lakers. On Thursday night, Amazon aired an alternative stream to the TNF game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans, featuring HBO’s The Shop. Guest of the program, LeBron James, shared some not-so-cryptic
The Los Angeles Lakers got frustrated and Patrick Beverley’s cheap shot on Deandre Ayton led to the guard’s ejection. The Lakers have gone through all of the proverbial stages of basketball grief one could see coming their way this season. They started it with both of their coveted first-round picks in their coffers after failing
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports NFL Week 12 2022: 3 teams on upset alert this Sunday by Mike Phillips Japan shocks Germany 2-1 in World Cup stunner: Best memes and Tweets by Ian Levy Ja Morant did his best to get Malik Monk to miss a pair of clutch free throws. Instead, Morant’s own free throw
2:29 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had high praise for the Celtics‘ star tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ahead of Wednesday’s game in Boston. “They’re probably the No. 1 team in the league, and they probably have the best duo in the league, too,” Doncic said. “And we’re
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8:00 AM ET Five weeks into the 2022-23 NBA season, the Utah Jazz still have the most wins in the Western Conference. But the topsy-turvy standings fun doesn’t end there, because now the red-hot Sacramento Kings are gaining ground with a seven-game winning streak. In between the world-beating Jazz and Kings, the Phoenix Suns, Denver
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been taking a lot of hard fouls lately and Mike Budenholzer is begging the NBA to do something about it. For the second game in a row, Giannis Antetokounmpo was brought to the floor by a massive foul, a borderline dangerous hit. Two games ago it was an open-field tackle by Joel
11:48 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons knew exactly the type of reception he was going to get from Sixers fans Tuesday night inside Wells Fargo Center. After going through a contentious divorce with the team that made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2016, forcing his way out of Philadelphia before the start
Nearly a quarter of the way through the season, we’re taking a first look at the NBA Draft Lottery odds to see who could be the big winners. As the NBA playoff races are beginning to take shape, so too is the bottom of the standings and the race for the top pick in the
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers have made some rough moves in the last decade. What 10 trades and free agent signings would they most like a do-over on? The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. They are not only tied with the Boston Celtics
8:21 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not face the Golden State Warriors here on Wednesday due to a sprained right ankle. Leonard landed awkwardly after attempting to block a shot late in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ win over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday. 1 Related “Just
The upstart Memphis Grizzlies went toe-to-toe with the eventual champion Golden State Warriors and built one of the best rivalries of 2022. The young Memphis Grizzlies made a surprising run to the playoffs last season behind the breakout season from Ja Morant. They took two regular-season games from the Grizzlies after the calendar flipped to
The Warriors bench has been a complete mess and a major factor in their slow start. What’s not working and how do they fix it? The Golden State Warriors championship defense is off to a rough start. After a 130-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns, they’re 6-9 and a league-worst 0-8 on the road. Steph
Kristaps Porzingis is looking like an All-Star again, anchoring the resurgent Washington Wizards on both sides of the ball. Ever since a torn ACL caused him to miss the entirety of the 2018-19 season (unlocking a series of unfortunate events that followed), Kristaps Porziņģis has desperately been trying to recapture the magic that earned him
8:00 AM ET Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world. As Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers, himself limping, came onto the floor Saturday night to check on yet another injured star, his face showed an appropriate mix of disgust and exasperation
The Sacramento Kings have been scoring at an absurd rate, with an offense powered in large part by a historic fastbreak attack. After dropping their first four games of the season, the Sacramento Kings have been on an absolute tear, winning nine of their last 11 games and scoring an obscene 121.5 points per 100
5:56 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Clippers guard Paul George sat out Los Angeles’ 121-114 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night because of a right hamstring strain. George played one half and scored 21 points before being held out of the second half of the win Saturday over the San Antonio Spurs due
In 2022, the MVP race became about so much more than just whether you thought Nikola Jokic, or Joel Embiid was the better player. The MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid came to define the last half of the 2021-22 regular season. In the end, Jokic won his second consecutive MVP, averaging 27.1
Despite a veteran roster loaded with offensive talent, the Chicago Bulls have been one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference so far. It’s been a tough stretch for the Chicago Bulls — losers of four in a row and six of their last seven games. They came into this season with serious playoff
2:54 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said he does not endorse the group of protesters who lined up Sunday outside of Barclays Center before Kyrie Irving‘s return from suspension, reiterating that he was happy to see support for the Brooklyn Nets‘ guard getting to play again. Members of Israel
12:23 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid will miss at least the next two games — including Tuesday’s reunion with former co-star Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets — with a left midfoot sprain he suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “How do I make up for Joel? We’ve just
Could the New York Knicks be working on an impact trade ahead of the deadline? If you know the Knicks, then you already know unpredictability is what brings predictability to Madison Square Garden. Enter the latest report ($) from Shams Charania of The Athletic, who wrote early on Friday about the Knicks’ “willingness” to potentially include
11:15 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said he “never had a doubt” he would return to the team after serving an eight-game suspension for what the Nets termed the “harmful impact of his conduct” relating to social media posts around a book and movie that contained antisemitic ideas. Irving, who
The Chicago Bulls max-money-guard Zach LaVine commented on his benching against Orlando and offered more reasons for his rejection of it Zach LaVine got benched by Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan last Friday with more than three minutes on the clock. Chicago’s guard never made it back to the court in a game that the
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) Mike Ditka-themed bachelor party takes Atlanta by storm by Rylie Smith Kyrie Irving is done serving his suspension related to sharing a movie with anti-Semitic themes. Prior to returning, he thanked his supporters. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is set to return on Sunday night against
2:02 PM ET ESPN News Services Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will be reevaluated in one to two weeks because of a Grade 1 strain to the soleus muscle in his right lower leg, the team said on Sunday. Lillard left Saturday’s 118-113 loss to the Utah Jazz because of tightness in his right
Bulls star Zach LaVine got benched for the final three minutes of Friday’s game and he hated it. The Chicago Bulls faced their friends Orlando Magic on Friday with the Eastern Conference foes entering the meeting at very different steps in the developmental cycle. The Bulls are playing all-in basketball this season after putting together the
11:57 AM ET NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving‘s eight-game suspension is over. The Brooklyn Nets guard has been cleared to play Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. It will mark his first game since he was suspended Nov. 3 for “harmful impact of his conduct” relating to social media posts around a book and movie
If you thought the Brooklyn Nets had already seen rock bottom, then boy do I have a wild surprise in store for you. In general, I try to preserve this space for a focus on more positive stories. There are plenty of things to complain about in basketball and schadenfreude is a natural byproduct of
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) USC has reached its proving ground to climb into College Football Playoff by Alicia de Artola Bellator pays tribute to Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson at Bellator 288 by Thomas Albano Twitter had thoughts on a hard foul Joel Embiid committed against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sixers center Joel Embiid
4:40 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left ankle sprain and is “week-to-week,” the team announced on Saturday. Morant suffered the injury late in Friday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder after getting his foot tangled with Thunder guard Lu Dort. Morant went down in immediate pain
Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a bizarre confrontation with 76ers players, workers, following the Bucks defeat against Philadelphia It is impossible not to make it sound bizarre, but Friday’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers boiled down to a Joel Embiid dirty foul, a career-low night for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the charity stripe,
5:55 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving gave his most formal apology to date in a video published Saturday, saying clearly he is “not antisemitic” and that he wanted to “apologize deeply” for his social media post around a book and movie featuring antisemitic ideas. “I’m not antisemitic,” Irving said in
Steph Curry went off for his 11th career 50-point game on Wednesday, against the Phoenix Suns. Which was his best high-scoring game ever? As the Golden State Warriors continue to struggle this season, Curry has somehow managed to get even better in his 14th season. As of today, Curry is second in the NBA in
8:00 AM ET ANTHONY EDWARDS AND Rudy Gobert, the two players left in the FedEx Forum locker room, have just struck up a conversation. It’s Nov. 11, and the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ had just suffered their sixth loss in seven games, this night’s coming on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team that last season
LeBron James has misspoken the truth one too many times, and Super Bowl champion Jalen Ramsey let him know about it. LeBron James may be a great basketball player, but too many times, he has lied on Twitter without really being called out for it. NFL All-Pro Jalen Ramsey called out the NBA superstar for
1:40 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Following Milwaukee’s 110-102 loss to Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Friday night, a strange scene unfolded between Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, 76ers reserve center Montrezl Harrell and a ladder, culminating with Antetokounmpo pushing a 12-foot ladder out of his way and having it skid a few feet
Shams Charania dropped a bunch of information on early trade market whispers. Here’s everything he reported and why it matters. The NBA trade market is going to kick off early this year, it would appear, and Shams Charania’s Friday reporting helps us piece together some whispers from the last week or so. Charania dropped a
Nov 17, 2022 A former clinical psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against the franchise and Joshua Primo, the 2021 lottery pick released by the team last month after he was accused of repeated acts of indecent exposure. “The parties have agreed to resolve this matter,” attorney Tony
John Collins, Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Bellator 288: Vadim Nemkov vs. Corey Anderson 2 live results by Thomas Albano Once again, the Atlanta Hawks are making power forward John Collins available for trade. Death, taxes and the Atlanta Hawks putting John Collins on the trade block… Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
One of the most exciting seasons in WNBA history was highlighted by the individual battles between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. A’ja Wilson completed one of the most decorated individual seasons in any basketball league — winning MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, the Commissioner’s Cup, Finals MVP and a championship. But part of the
11:38 AM ET Associated Press For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings. FIBA, the sport’s governing body, updated its rankings Friday, and Spain moved into the top spot, a sliver ahead of the U.S. The four-time defending Olympic champion Americans moved into the top spot after
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to reinstate Kyrie Irving from suspension this Sunday when they play the Memphis Grizzlies. Back on Nov. 1, Kyrie Irving was suspended for a minimum of five games without pay by the Brooklyn Nets for promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account. After sharing the video and facing backlash,
2:52 AM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — Kevin Durant didn’t mince words after watching Ben Simmons play the best game of his brief Brooklyn Nets career in Thursday night’s 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Incredible,” Durant said after watching Simmons score 15 points, grab 13 rebounds and dish out seven assists in 32 minutes.
Sports figures react on social media to potential Twitter shutdown. It seems like the end might be in sight for the social media platform Twitter. And we’re not handling it all that well. The writing has been on the wall ever since Elon Musk purchased Twitter and then promptly thew the platform into a tailspin.
2:07 PM ET Kawhi Leonard will return and start against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, coach Ty Lue said. Leonard was previously listed as out, but his status was upgraded to questionable at the LA Clippers‘ Thursday morning shootaround. After playing in two of the first three games of the season, coming off the
The Portland Trail Blazers appeared to have made themselves a championship contender despite relying heavily on two extremely young key pieces. The Portland Trail Blazers went all in on roster changes over the past few months, trying to leverage what time they had left of Damian Lillard’s prime to try and build a contender. So
The Suns are closing in on a Jae Crowder trade according to NBA trade rumors. But where will he end up? Jae Crowder, though technically a member of the Phoenix Suns, has yet to suit up for the team this year. He and the team have mutually agreed to pursue options in the trade market
9:30 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – A day before the Los Angeles Lakers‘ win over the Brooklyn Nets — just L.A.’s third victory in 13 games played this season — the team held a seminal film session on Saturday. It wasn’t so much what was seen, but what was said that made an impact,
Cade Cunningham signed an endorsement deal with cryptocurrency platform BlockFi before his rookie season. Just over a year later, they filed for bankruptcy. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and the general and extended decline in the value of cryptocurrency that preceded it is sending ripple effects throughout our economy and the NBA has not
1:28 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN PHOENIX — Over the last 10 years, the Golden State Warriors built a dynasty on playing free, competitiveness and a sense of togetherness that could rarely be shaken. Yet, just 15 games into this season, it all feels to be crashing down. On Wednesday, the Warriors suffered their latest blow,
(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) The 2018 NBA Draft brought about a wave of new-age big men and elite offensive creators. Every now and then, we get a batch of rookies with the potential to define a generation. The 2018 NBA Draft provided us with just that. A handful of the league’s most dominant and
Bob Cousy #14 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images) Packers revisionist history shows they could have had Travis Kelce, Cooper Kupp, and more by Aryanna Prasad The first part of a multi-episode series from the Over & Back NBA history podcast looks at each franchise’s Hall of Fame players. The Over &
6:46 PM ET Suspended All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is nearing completion on the process needed for a return to play and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets as soon as Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center, sources told ESPN. Irving will miss his eighth consecutive game on Thursday night in Portland, but he
James Wiseman’s career is at a crossroads, and Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are making a decision to hopefully jump-start it. On Monday night, Steve Kerr announced that Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman would be sent down to the G-League for an undetermined amount of time. Kerr hinted at 10 days or
7:00 AM ET TIBURON, Calif. — The first thing Klay Thompson does, before any of the boat stuff — untying the docking lines from the bollards, tossing the fenders onto the deck, checking the instruments and gas tank — is turn on the music. Nine times out of 10 he picks Michael Jackson. Lately, though,
The Nets believe James Harden’s forced trade to the Philadelphia 76ers was somewhat conspired, which could hurt the Sixers chances of getting Kevin Durant. It stands to reason that Kevin Durant could be moved by the Brooklyn Nets for the right price. Before the season began, Durant requested a trade only to rescind the request
6:34 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. made his season debut in Tuesday night’s 113-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson had surgery in June to repair a stress fracture in his right foot and had yet to play a game this season. He was in the
The NBA’s growing popularity has spurred talk of expansion, and while Seattle and Las Vegas are likely the next sites, Mexico City has emerged as a possible contender. The NBA is the hottest ticket in town, at least among ownership groups. The league has seen steady fan and revenue growth over the years, while MLB
8:00 AM ET Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world. Victor Wembanyama carries the date in his mind, a sinister anniversary he apparently has been unable to let go. “That loss, I have thought about it every day since July, 11,
Winning streaks for teams like the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz have changed who might be available on the NBA trade market. We entered this NBA season with what seemed like a pretty clear view of which teams might be racing for the bottom of the standings and a chance at presumed
The first two 50-point games of the NBA season came on Sunday but there have been plenty of other big games so far this year. Who had the best? NBA fans were treated to the first 50-point games of the season, just hours apart. First, Darius Garland did everything he could to make up for
8:25 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will remain out Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings as he continues a team-imposed suspension. Irving was initially suspended on November 3 for “harmful impact of his conduct” relating to a social media post about a book and movie that contains antisemitic ideas. Tuesday’s
2:15 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — James Wiseman will go down to the Golden State Warriors‘ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, on Tuesday for an extended period, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday night. Wiseman’s stint could last up to 10 consecutive days, Kerr said. The team informed Wiseman of this
8:07 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are pausing all FTX-related promotional assets, the team told ESPN on Monday. The final FTX promotion will be on the Jordan Poole bobblehead given out at Chase Center on Monday night — an item made several months ago before the cryptocurrency exchange firm
12:53 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — After 76ers superstar Joel Embiid scored 42 points to lead them to a win Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center over the Atlanta Hawks, Embiid declared he was simply doing “whatever it takes” to lead his team to victories. Little did anyone realize what Embiid had in store
1:16 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook spent eight seasons as teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder — and thousands of hours practicing together through the years — so the pair knows each other’s respective games very well. That’s one of the main reasons Durant had to smile when asked what
Nov 10, 2022 Matt Ryan hit the biggest shot of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ season for free. Well, kind of. The training camp invitee, who earned a partially-guaranteed contract and a spot in coach Darvin Ham’s early-season rotation, is waiting on the first direct deposit to hit his account. “I haven’t even gotten a paycheck
The Hawks are winning games but passing less than any team in a decade. Will a lack of offensive dynamism hurt them as the season goes along? The Atlanta Hawks made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, trading Danilo Gallinari, three future first-round picks and a pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs
4:42 PM ET ESPN News Services Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball made his regular-season debut vs. the host Miami Heat on Saturday night in a 132-115 loss. Ball had missed the Hornets’ first 13 games this season with a left ankle sprain he suffered in a preseason game on Oct. 10. He had 15 points,
The Sixers have a former owner that can do some of its dirty work when recruiting potential new players. Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey is the tampering king, and he now has a weapon at his disposal to do it without punishment. That’s bad news for the league and great news for the Sixers in
12:57 AM ET DALLAS — Luka Doncic, who admitted fatigue following a pair of off games during the Dallas Mavericks‘ 0-2 road trip this week, reported for work Saturday night reinvigorated. He attributed his energy to a great recovery day and “two, three, four” shots of pregame espresso as well as a Red Bull. The
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose. (Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) DeVonta Smith reveals the secret to Eagles’ incredible 2022 success by Scott Rogust 10 WR sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 10 by Jakob Ashlin Knicks guard Derrick Rose had a layup balance perfectly behind the rim for a miss that felt uniquely fitting
3:29 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will not play in the Sunday game against the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday, and it remains unclear when he will return to the floor as he continues to serve a team-imposed suspension. Irving was suspended for a minimum of five
These are the winners and losers after the release of the NBA and Nike’s City Edition jerseys for the 2022-23 season. The City Edition jerseys first debuted during the 2017-18 season. The aim of the program was to give teams an opportunity to stretch the limits of the NBA branding guidelines and pay homage to
The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the NBA but their young roster has been an absolute terror on the offensive glass. There haven’t been a ton of bright spots for a Houston Rockets team so far this season. They’re off to a 2-10 start and rank in the bottom five in the league
2:54 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has run out of words to describe the play of Stephen Curry to start the season. Earlier this week, he said Curry was “breathtaking.” After Friday night’s 106-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kerr used “spectacular.” Curry scored 40 points against
We all know the 3-point revolution has changed the NBA. But who were the teams most responsible for implementing it and pushing the game forward? “The Game Done Changed.” This statement is both an accurate interpretation of the state of the NBA and the title of the introduction chapter to author Mike Prada’s new book
7:43 PM ET Miami-Dade County and the Miami Heat are ending their arena naming rights deal with bankrupt cryptocurrency firm FTX. The county, which owns the arena, signed a 19-year, $135 million deal for the bayfront Heat homecourt’s name in 2021. After an initial balloon payment of $14 million, FTX was scheduled to make a
September 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) poses for a Twitter post during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports 5 NXT superstars most ready to be called up by WWE right now by Dedrick Hendrix No one knows what the future of
12:56 PM ET Suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has met with team, league and union officials on “several occasions” in recent days and there’s optimism for a resolution “very soon,” the National Basketball Players Association told its membership Friday in an email obtained by ESPN. Even with the fifth of a minimum five-game suspension
Anthony Davis seems frustrated with his role, and a simple free agency option could have solved the issues he has. There are plenty of issues facing the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season, so giving Anthony Davis the exact role that he’s comfortable in probably falls down the priority list a few rungs. After
Nov 10, 2022 Associated Press The relationship between Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and Nike is likely severed for good, the shoe giant’s co-founder told CNBC. “I would doubt that we go back,” co-founder Phil Knight said in an interview that aired Thursday. “But I don’t know for sure.” Nike announced last Friday that it
In the boom times a couple of years ago, crypto companies snatched up arena naming rights around the league. With many of these firms now in jeopardy, stadiums may be looking for some new sponsors. About a year ago, cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com, paid $700 million for the naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers home
9:14 PM ET Adam Silver said he has “no doubt” that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic after the two had what the NBA commissioner called “a direct and candid conversation” earlier this week at the league’s headquarters in New York. Silver, who is Jewish, discussed Irving in an interview with The New
Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has had beef with Michael Jordan for longer than most can remember, and he’s proving it’s not over yet. Former Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas will evidently never move on from his beef with Michael Jordan dating back to the 1990s. Even though it’s been three decades and neither Thomas
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports) Carla Esparza believes Zhang Weili is ‘underestimating’ her at UFC 281 (Video) by Alec Arritola NBA insider Shams Charania says the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t likely to make a big move with first-round draft picks to save their season. The Los Angeles Lakers are far
5:07 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James did not suffer a tear in his groin when he injured himself late in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the LA Clippers on Wednesday, an MRI revealed Thursday. Lakers coach Darvin Ham said James would be day-to-day going forward. The team is officially listing James
12:49 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James left Wednesday’s 114-101 loss to the LA Clippers midway through the fourth quarter with he said was a groin injury and did not return. Team doctors will evaluate James on Thursday and administer medical imaging on his groin to determine the extent of the injury.
The Brooklyn Nets have moved away from hiring Ime Udoka as head coach, instead promoting Jacque Vaughn. Amid all of the controversies surrounding the Brooklyn Nets, the team and head coach Steve Nash agreed to part ways. Shortly after the news was announced, there were reports that the Nets were planning to hire Ime Udoka
Ravens Hall of Famer Ed Reed stood with Kyrie Irving over his controversial social media posts with a misguided defense of the Nets star. Kyrie Irving is currently serving a suspension for his refusal to disavow the antisemitic elements of a film he shared on social media. The entire saga around Irving’s behavior was an
12:49 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James left Wednesday’s 114-101 loss to the Clippers midway through the fourth quarter and did not return. James limped off the court with 5:41 remaining and was grabbing his groin area. The team said he was dealing with left leg soreness. 1 Related Coach Darvin Ham
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving as a step toward reconciliation after his suspension for tweeting about an antisemitic film After giving Kyrie Irving several days to properly apologize for tweeting about an antisemitic film, the Brooklyn Nets suspended the superstar guard on Nov. 3 for five games without pay.
8:00 AM ET The Utah Jazz have the best record in the Western Conference, and that is only one of many surprises that have percolated throughout the first month of the 2022 NBA season. The ascending 8-2 Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance at a 9-1 start and a share of first place in the Eastern
The Lakers have been one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in modern history to start the season. Is the problem talent or random variance? If you’re an NBA fan with a hunger for schadenfreude, the Los Angeles Lakers have been a veritable feast this season. They’re off to a 2-8 start with the worst
Nov 8, 2022 Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry had never been happier about a win in the 11th game of the regular season than he was about the Golden State Warriors‘ 116-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Coming off a five-game losing streak, the Warriors considered this to be as
The Milwaukee Bucks have been dominating on defense without one of their best perimeter defenders. A change in their defensive principles has made a big difference. The Milwaukee Bucks lost their first game of the season Monday night against the Hawks. But, at 9-1, they still have the best record in the NBA despite starting
6:02 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA’s Last Two Minute report confirmed a missed foul call on Klay Thompson as time expired in the Golden State Warriors‘ 116-113 win against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, announcing that Thompson did make contact with Kevin Huerter‘s arm, which affected his jump-shot attempt, on
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images You don’t have to win to play fun basketball. These three NBA teams have struggled to pull out wins but they’ve still been a joy to watch. It’s still early but there are already and some teams who look like they’re in store for a long NBA season. While some
9:38 AM ET Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson had surgery Tuesday that removed part of the meniscus in his right knee, a procedure that should allow him to return in one to two months, sources told ESPN. It was unclear until the operation whether Johnson would need a more extensive repair that could’ve ended his
Though it looked like Brooklyn Nets were moving forward in hiring Ime Udoka, owner Joe Tsai is facing pressure not to bring on the suspended Boston coach. The Brooklyn Nets weren’t looking good. That was before Kyrie Irving was suspended for promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter and before the team parted ways with Steve
8:00 AM ET Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world. A few minutes before the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ home opener last month, owner Dan Gilbert addressed the players in the locker room. He spoke about the excitement for the season before turning
Six seconds is more than enough time for full dramatic arcs in NBA basketball. Here are the most exciting tiny stories, with exposition, action, resolution. Basketball moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it. The average NBA possession this season lasts 14.3 seconds and each
9:44 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul left in the second quarter of Monday night’s 100-88 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers with right heel soreness. Paul tried to go around a screen by 76ers big man Paul Reed with 6 minutes, 27 seconds to go in the quarter, and immediately
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The 2017 NBA Draft is most famous for the mystifying collapse of its No. 1 pick — and the multiple All-Stars who followed. Multiple All-Stars and All-NBA players have emerged from the 2017 rookie class. None of them, however, went first overall. That unique honor was bestowed upon Markelle Fultz,
2:03 PM ET LeBron James will not play against the Utah Jazz on Monday because of left foot soreness, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. It is the second leg of a back-to-back. In addition to the foot soreness, James is overcoming an illness that affected him last week. James scored 27 points on 13-of-23 shooting
We’re only seven or eight games into the 2022-23 NBA season. And yet, there are teams who already look like they need a trade. Whether or not you concur with the decision to tank, some teams don’t need a trade, simply because they’re supposed to be terrible. For example, the Houston Rockets. They were destined
8:00 AM ET ANTHONY DAVIS SIZED up a 3-point shot from the top of the key. Before he could even begin his shooting motion, a jeer cut across the Crypto.com court from an aisle seat a few rows behind the basket. “Stop shooting 3s!” “AD! Take it to the hole!” After another second-half possession that
Kyrie Irving’s NBA future should be in doubt considering his stance on an anti-Semitic social media post that he has since deleted, but not apologized for. Nets star Kyrie Irving posted the link to an anti-Semitic film on his social media accounts. Despite deleting the posts days later, he failed to apologize for promoting said
8:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis attempted just two shots in the second half of the Lakers‘ 114-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, dropping Los Angeles to 2-7 on the season. “Obviously, it starts with AD and getting him more touches,” LeBron James said afterward. “Our focal point is and always
The Golden State Warriors can no longer realistically acquire Kevin Durant despite being one of the teams in the running before the season began. OK, so, sure, the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors could technically pull off a trade that sends Kevin Durant back to California and Klay Thompson to Brooklyn. But would that ever
5:18 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — In what Klay Thompson called a “road trip from hell,” the Golden State Warriors made history as the first defending champion to start the season 0-6 on the road. But as they return home to San Francisco, they are maintaining a positive attitude. Warriors coach Steve Kerr
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke out about Kyrie Irving’s social media post promoting an anti-semitic film by highlighting the impact of words. Steve Kerr usually isn’t shy about commenting on societal issues, even ones not directly connected to the NBA. This week, he had the chance to weigh in on an issue that has
1:42 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN ATLANTA — New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum, who serves as the president of the National Basketball Players Association, said Kyrie Irving‘s social media post about an antisemitic film and the controversy that ensued can be used as a teaching moment for all players. McCollum made his first public statements
After the Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for a minimum of five games, NBA media wondered if the guard would ever play for Brooklyn again. Kyrie Irving will sit out the Nets’ next five games. And he could sit out much longer. That’s the conclusion of many in the NBA media after hearing about Brooklyn’s decision
11:55 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After one of the most tumultuous weeks in recent NBA history, an expression that seemed impossible to fathom just a few days ago appeared on the faces of Brooklyn Nets players and coaches after a come-from-behind 98-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night — a smile. The
This wasn’t the easiest week to be a fan of the NBA but there were still a few things bringing joy amidst all the scandals. As an NBA fan, this was one of the most discouraging weeks I can remember. The Spurs released promising young wing, Josh Primo, over the weekend for what turned out
12:16 AM ET Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Police have begun investigating allegations that former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo exposed himself on multiple occasions to a former team therapist during counseling sessions. Dr. Hillary Cauthen filed a lawsuit against the Spurs and Primo, claiming the 19-year-old exposed his genitals to her nine times
Nike announced that it has suspended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, and will no longer release his new sneakers. On Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets suspended guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay after refusing to apologize for promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account, despite the team giving
8:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN THE ATLANTA HAWKS don’t have a point guard. It seems like a jarring statement, especially for a team that features Trae Young, who led the NBA in total assists a season ago. This summer the Hawks added Dejounte Murray, who finished fourth in the league in assists per game while
ESPN NBA commentator Jalen Rose apologized for saying the identity of the Boston Celtics female staff member involved with Ime Udoka should be made public. The Brooklyn Nets have been in the NBA spotlight for the past week due in part to Kyrie Irving promoting a film with antisemitic tropes on Twitter and head coach
8:53 PM ET WASHINGTON — Nike has suspended its relationship with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving in the wake of the controversy surrounding his social media post about a book and movie containing antisemitic tropes, the company announced Friday night. Nike also said it will no longer launch Irving’s new shoe, the Kyrie 8. The
The Jazz and Spurs were supposed to be in a race for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Will unexpectedly hot starts change their tanking plans? Early in this NBA season, the standings are a simple-celled creature. Most of what will become lies undefined before us. Last year’s Western finalists (Golden State,
3:00 PM ET Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 For several agonizing days, the pleas had grown into a crescendo for Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai to
Stars like Donovan Mitchell and Dejounte Murray aren’t the only NBA players who changed teams this offseason and are thriving in new places. Many of the biggest names to change teams this offseason have been thriving in their new homes. Dejounte Murray is averaging 22.0 points and 7.8 assists and has helped shore up the
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN What’s already been a topsy-turvy season for the Philadelphia 76ers shifted once again Thursday, when the team announced All-Star guard James Harden had suffered a right foot tendon strain. Sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Harden is expected to miss a month. Philadelphia, which is 4-5 entering Friday night’s game
No, the Lakers probably wouldn’t even if they could, but they can’t trade LeBron James. Here’s why. The Los Angeles Lakers started the season 0-5, the same way they started the 2014-15 season when they finished with a 21-61 record. With LeBron James aging, it’s important for the Lakers to be thinking about ways it
7:53 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs,” with Irving later issuing an apology for his social media post last week about a book and movie that
Kyrie Irving spoke to the media at-length about what he shared on social media over the weekend and a recent statement he and the Nets released. Over the weekend, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving shared a link to an anti-Semitic movie directed by an author of a book with the same title. The link was
5:06 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court and will face three years of probation and no jail time as part of a deal with prosecutors. The no-contest plea means Bridges, who was present
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has exploded as a scorer thanks to his relentless drives, which no one has figured out how to stop yet. This was supposed to be another rebuilding year for the Oklahoma City Thunder, particularly after No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren was lost for the season to a foot injury. The Thunder had
3:52 AM ET LOS ANGELES — As sick as LeBron James felt coming into Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans — bedridden by a virus that even caused him to miss the team Halloween party — he surely would have felt sicker if the Los Angeles Lakers blew a 16-point lead and fell to
Bennedict Mathurin is just five games into his NBA career but he’s already making a difference with his skill, polish and advanced scoring tools. Unsurprisingly, Paolo Banchero looks like the early favorite for Rookie of the Year — averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game for the Orlando Magic. But
Kyrie Irving, along with the Brooklyn Nets, will make $500,000 donations each to “eradicate hate and intolerance” in communities after the player’s promotion of an antisemitic film on Twitter. But, his statement was missing a direct apology. The Brooklyn Nets have been in the news cycle quite frequently. From their 2-6 start to the season,
7:44 PM ET NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 in the wake of Irving’s controversial social media post about a book and movie that featured antisemitic tropes. Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League released a joint statement announcing the donations Wednesday night. “I oppose all forms of
Pascal Siakam has taken another leap, adding to his offensive game and giving the Raptors an offensive engine they can rely on. At the end of last week, I collected one key stat for each NBA MVP contender but it seems I may have made a mistake in leaving out Pascal Siakam. Through seven games,
8:00 AM ET The surprises continue across the NBA as the third week of the 2022-23 season gets underway. The 6-0 Milwaukee Bucks stand alone as the last undefeated team, and get appropriate placement at the top of this week’s power rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. haven’t had the toughest schedule so far but clutched
The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Steve Nash just days after a situation involving the sharing of an antisemitic movie by Kyrie Irving. Weird things are happening with the Brooklyn Nets. In the latest of a string of news, Steve Nash was fired by the team after leading the team to a 94-67 record
8:00 AM ET Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has had to deal with numerous high stress days and get through a handful of uncomfortable news conferences over the past year. Tuesday was particularly rough. Marks had to explain why he mutually parted ways with coach Steve Nash just seven games into the season —
Of course, the Brooklyn Nets are planning to hire suspended Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka… The Brooklyn Nets are on a mission from god to create the most toxic work environment possible. Amid the Kyrie Irving controversy, the Nets did what any dysfunctional organization would do and fired its head coach Steve Nash. As if keeping a
12:14 AM ET NEW YORK — Nets star forward Kevin Durant said he was “shocked” when he learned of Steve Nash’s exit as Brooklyn’s coach Tuesday, a decision that was announced by the organization as mutual. “You’re always shocked when a move like this happens,” Durant said after a 108-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 NBA rookie class has been impressive. Two weeks into the season, here are the way-too-early NBA Rookie of the Year rankings. We are now officially two weeks into the NBA season. This year’s rookie class has made a big impact early. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin are both averaging
2:52 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to hire suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and a formal agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Wednesday, sources told ESPN. After parting with coach Steve Nash, the Nets are bringing back Udoka to try and salvage a reeling franchise amid turmoil
8:00 AM ET Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world. For a long time, the greatest compliment you might have been able to pay LeBron James or Kevin Durant was they were … inevitable. Maybe the stars of the Los Angeles
Oakland sports fans recently had to watch the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas, and they may have to do the same now for the beloved Athletics. The city of Oakland, California apparently isn’t as much of a hotspot for professional sports as it once was. The Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas in 2020,
6:29 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says he’s hopeful the organization will be able to grow from the latest controversy centered around Kyrie Irving‘s social media posts. Irving on Thursday tweeted, then on Sunday night deleted, a link to the movie “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,” which is
The San Antonio Spurs released 2021 first-round pick Josh Primo after allegedly exposing himself to multiple women. Josh Primo was the 12th-overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, and was just 19 years old entering the season. San Antonio saw plenty of promise in Primo on the court, but the off-court allegations forced the Spurs
5:17 PM ET While the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers stepped away from trade talks shortly before training camp that involved Russell Westbrook and draft capital going to Indiana for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, the Pacers center says it’s a deal that could be worth revisiting. “If I’m the Lakers, I take a
Myles Turner would apparently like the Pacers to trade him to the Lakers. But there are a lot of moving parts that could prevent this deal from happening. A weird NBA weekend — Josh Primo released by the Spurs for allegedly exposing himself to multiple women, Kyrie Irving angrily defending his own obviously antisemitic behavior
The Lakers are the only winless team in the NBA. When will they grab their first W of the year? Yes, it’s probably time to panic, Los Angeles Lakers fans. The Lakers are 0-5 and the only team in the NBA without a win. On Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings were able to take the
2:30 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Coming into Sunday as the NBA’s last winless team at 0-5, the Los Angeles Lakers finally broke through with a 121-110 decision over the Denver Nuggets, giving first-year coach Darvin Ham the first victory on his résumé. “Tonight, we needed to prove something to ourselves,” Ham said afterward. “Not
Kyrie Irving recently shared a movie on his social media that includes anti-Semitic themes and argued with a reporter over it the next day. If you’ve missed the latest saga in the book of Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s obsession with obscure, fringe beliefs and temperament, here’s a quick summary: Kyrie Irving shared a link
The NBA released a vague statement in regard to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving promoting an antisemitic film on social media. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is once again in the spotlight following his social media activity. Earlier this year, he promoted a conspiracy theory by Alex Jones, who recently was ordered to pay $1
10:33 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN DETROIT — The Golden State Warriors suffered their second straight loss and third on the road Sunday night, falling to the Detroit Pistons 128-114 to drop to 3-4 on the season. Just one week into the season, the Warriors have been plagued by the same issues through all of their
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving got into an argument with a reporter regarding a tweet linking to an antisemitic film. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is in the news following his social media activity. Back in September, Irving shared a conspiracy theory by Alex Jones. This past week, Irving sent out a tweet linking to
3:04 PM ET Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans‘ lineup, getting the start Sunday against the LA Clippers. Williamson had been listed as probable for Sunday’s game after missing the previous two games because of a nasty fall he took Oct. 23. Williamson (right posterior hip/lower back bruise) did not play against the
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1:53 AM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said Saturday night he does not believe he did anything wrong in promoting an antisemitic film and book on his social media accounts. Speaking for the first time since he posted about a movie called “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,” Irving made
The Brooklyn Nets released a statement decrying hate speech after point guard Kyrie Irving endorsed an antisemitic film and book on social media. Antisemitism has been front-and-center this week with Kanye West facing backlash for spreading dangerous stereotypes and conspiracy theories but he’s not the only major public figure, unfortunately, feeding the hate. Nets point
12:12 AM ET NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets held a players-only meeting after Saturday night’s 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers. It was the Nets’ fourth straight loss and dropped them to 1-5 this season. “It was a disaster,” Nets coach Steve Nash said of the loss. “How else do you say it? I
Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports The 2016 NBA Draft yielded arguably the most scrutinized and debated rookie class in recent history. A lot has happened since 2016, both in the world at large and in the NBA. It’s hard to imagine a more interesting and hotly contested collection of players than the 2016 rookie
7:45 PM ET The San Antonio Spurs suddenly waived 2021 lottery pick Joshua Primo on Friday, the team announced. “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” Spurs CEO RC Buford said in a statement. Primo, the No. 12 overall pick
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ latest Instagram post is eyeopening following the team’s 0-4 start to the season. After missing out on the playoffs (and play-in tournament), the Los Angeles Lakers spent the offseason trying to improve their roster, while hiring a new head coach in Darvin Ham. Yet, the start to their season
1:45 AM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook came off the bench in a regular-season game for the first time since his rookie year in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 111-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and impressed his team by taking to the role. “He was great,” said LeBron James, who said Westbrook’s energy “catapulted” L.A.’s
A week into the season, the NBA MVP race looks wide open. Here’s a look at one key stat for each of the top candidates so far. By the time we get to March and April, the NBA MVP race will have likely winnowed to one or two key frontrunners. But for now, the field
12:03 AM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai issued a statement Friday night condemning guard Kyrie Irving‘s decision to promote an anti-Semitic film and book on his social media accounts. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-Semitic disinformation,” Tsai tweeted. “I want to
Jalen Brunson is giving the Knicks everything they could have hoped for at the point guard position, helping to drive their surprising early success. When the New York Knicks finagled point guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks by dangling a four-year, $104 million contract in front of him, the decision was met with a
2:54 PM ET The NBA is pursuing the implementation of an upper spending limit in its negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association, a systemic change that has been met with significant union resistance, sources told ESPN. In the wake of large-market contenders Golden State, Brooklyn and the LA
Oct 27, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox continue theme of botching Rafael Devers contract talks by Cody Williams In overtime between the Mavericks and
12:43 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — As the final seconds of regulation ticked down Thursday night with the score tied between the Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets, the entire Brooklyn defense converged on Mavericks star Luka Doncic, clearly convinced he’d try to win the game himself. But with two guys on him, and
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks without two of their biggest stars, thanks to Trey Murphy III and a surprisingly deep bench. The Pelicans have gotten off to an impressive 3-1 start to the season but picked up their most important win Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 113-111 without Zion Williamson (hip
5:25 PM ET ESPN News Services Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has a Grade 1 strain of his right calf and will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks, the team announced Thursday. An MRI taken Thursday confirmed the strain. Lillard suffered the injury with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter of Wednesday’s loss
NBA play-by-play commentator Kevin Harlan jinxed Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry at the free-throw line. The 2022-23 NBA season has just begun, and there was already a huge Western Conference matchup early in the schedule. The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors were on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns. In the
8:00 AM ET HIGH ABOVE THE Bay of Naples, Paul George stood in his white paisley tuxedo jacket and black pants with the breathtaking Amalfi Coast behind him. As Daniela Rajic, George’s bride, walked down the aisle past a star-studded NBA guest list that included Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Karl-Anthony Towns, Patrick Beverley and Lou
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker revealed that Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors kept taunting him by saying “four rings” during the Oct. 25 game. On Tuesday night, the NBA had a huge Western Conference matchup on the schedule. The Phoenix Suns hosted the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. While the Suns got
2:55 AM ET DENVER — With the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 0-4 start being the first time his team has lost four straight games to begin a season since he was a rookie nearly 20 years ago, LeBron James vowed to tweak his personal approach moving forward. “I wasn’t aggressive enough in a lot of my
12:15 AM ET ESPN News Services PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard left the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 119-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night because of a strained right calf. Lillard, a six-time All-Star, came up limping with just over five minutes to go in the third quarter and headed straight for the locker
The New York Knicks made a big splash when they signed Jalen Brunson to be their new point guard. Can he help guide them back to the playoffs? The expectations in New York were sky-high for the 2021-22 season for the New York Knicks after their shocking 41-31 record earned them the fourth seed in
Damian Lillard has been nearly unstoppable but he’s not the only player off to an impressive start in their comeback seasons. One of the most fascinating storylines coming into this season was the abnormally large number of players returning from injuries or other circumstances that caused them to miss all or most of last season.
3:03 PM ET Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers because of lumbar management, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There is optimism he could be back for Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz. A back injury limited Porter to nine games in 2021-22, and he underwent
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Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown have parted ways with rapper Kanye West’s Donda Sports agency following his antisemitic statements. Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been in the news for the past couple of weeks for antisemitic remarks he has made. West also saw the
12:30 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN PHOENIX — Warriors guard Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time in his career after picking up two consecutive technical fouls during a chippy third quarter in Golden State’s 134-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. It was the five-time All-Star’s first career ejection in 759 regular-season
8:10 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald both announced Tuesday night that they are leaving Donda Sports, the agency founded by the artist formerly known as Kanye West, due to antisemitic comments he recently made. The announcements came hours after Adidas terminated its relationship
8:00 AM ET Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN’s Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3, have roster construction issues and eventually will have to make a trade — probably, but not certainly, involving Russell Westbrook. For now, let’s focus on
1:40 AM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons called several of the whistles he received “bulls—” following a 134-124 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, noting that “refs make mistakes too.” While Simmons, who fouled out for the second time in three regular-season games, was frustrated with many calls, the
8:00 AM ET NBA Insiders The first week of the 2022-23 NBA season did not disappoint, delivering big-time performances, upsets and playoff-caliber matchups. Ja Morant and Paolo Banchero got off to strong starts, as the Memphis Grizzlies star scored 49 points against the Houston Rockets on Friday night and the Orlando Magic player on Wednesday
The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers both went winless in the first week of the NBA season. Which team is in deeper trouble? The Lakers have been effective on defense, allowing just 103.4 points per 100 possessions, the second-best mark in the league. Their offense has just been an absolute disaster. You’ve probably seen
7:00 AM ET Kade Krichko PAOLO BANCHERO TWISTS his 6-foot-10 frame into a kids’ chair surrounded by atilt Lego towers. “Don’t Touch” signs adorn computer desks, child-scrawled warnings amid a makeshift cityscape of plastic. It’s hardly a scene where you’d expect to see the $50.16 million-deal-wielding budding star of the Orlando Magic. Banchero isn’t rocking
Can the Los Angeles Clippers finally achieve their championship aspirations? Since acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have had championship aspirations. In 2020, the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the bubble. In 2021, they had their best season in franchise history under head coach
9:42 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham benched Russell Westbrook for the final three possessions of L.A.’s 106-104 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, and Ham was unflinching when asked if he’d have to manage any fallout with the point guard from his decision. “We don’t have time for feelings
8:32 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans lost both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson to injuries on Sunday in a 122-121 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz. Williamson took a hard fall with 8:07 left in the fourth quarter when his dunk attempt was blocked by Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson.
Micah Parsons and Marcus Smart are helping a teen facing some high school bullies. It’s always cool when the big shots stand up for the little guy. On Saturday on social media, that’s what Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons and Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart did. Videos surfaced of a teen with special needs that
Oct 21, 2022 Kendra AndrewsESPN The Golden State Warriors had a certain glow as they entered training camp four weeks ago. It’s a glow you have after spending the summer celebrating a championship and preparing to defend it the next season. Klay Thompson was seen dancing on his boat. Stephen Curry had his jersey retired
3:10 AM ET SACRAMENTO — LA Clippers star guard Paul George was in the middle of a big second quarter when he said a technical foul “turned my aggression up.” He proceeded to take his anger out on the Sacramento Kings. George exploded for 40 points to go with six rebounds and six assists to
2:38 PM ET NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in recent comments to Phoenix Suns employees, addressed possible solutions for tanking while noting that he understands why teams would do it when a “once-in-a-generation player” is about to enter the league, according to sources who were present. Calling it a “serious issue” that has sparked “hundreds” of
2:30 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Poole put the Golden State Warriors down just one point with 14 seconds remaining after stealing the ball off a lazy Denver Nuggets pass and laying it back in. But just a split second later, as the Warriors were still getting back in transition, Nikola Jokic
Charles Barkley showed no mercy to the Los Angeles Lakers in a scorching yet humorous take. Charles Barkley is known for being bald, brash, and brutally honest. That doesn’t change when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. Following the purple and gold’s loss to the Clippers 103-97, Barkley offered his perspective, and it was
12:06 AM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said he was “proud of” Ben Simmons for the way the talented swingman bounced back in Friday night’s 109-105 win over the Toronto Raptors after a poor showing in the Nets’ season opener. “A step up for Ben,” Nash said after seeing Simmons score
The Cleveland Cavaliers have young talent, depth a new star and all the positive momentum they built last season. How long can they ride it? If you were to make a list of the most likable players in the NBA, several Cleveland Cavaliers would make an appearance. There’s Jarrett Allen with one of the biggest
With just a handful of NBA games played, we’re already seeing a baseline emerge for trends like the Lakers spacing, Cavs defense and more. With most teams only having one or two games under their belt, it’s difficult to say anything for certain. So, to avoid any brash generalizations, we will offer a few observations
10:04 PM ET In comments to Phoenix Suns employees before the team’s season-opening win over the Dallas Mavericks, NBA commissioner Adam Silver apologized multiple times on behalf of the league office for enduring years of workplace misconduct under Suns majority owner Robert Sarver, according to sources who were present. “I’m incredibly empathetic to what many
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Despite finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA last season, there is some reason for optimism for the 2022-23 Houston Rockets. We all know who is going to dominate the national spotlight in the Western Conference t may be time for the networks to shift away from their
8:00 AM ET NBA Insiders NBA opening week is here, and a number of players returned after having not played since 2021, while the latest crop of rookies suited up for their first regular-season games. The return of Kawhi Leonard — off the bench for the time being — immediately made the LA Clippers contenders
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson bashed a supposed rumor that he might retire after the 2024 season. Klay Thompson’s contract with the Warriors expires after the 2024 season. Thus, some have suggested that he could retire, rather than seek another deal in Golden State or elsewhere. Thompson refuted those suggestions in a press conference
3:32 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The Lakers can’t hit outside shots. That much is clear after L.A. shot 9-for-45 from 3 in Thursday night’s 103-97 loss to the Clippers. That total somehow managed to be even worse than the Lakers’ 10-for-40 clip from deep in their opening-night loss to the Golden State Warriors. Yet
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It may have only been one game this NBA season, but fans are already handing the Rookie of the Year award to the Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft lottery, and the right to choose one of the top prospects in the class. Come June 23, the Magic opted to
8:02 PM ET Detroit Pistons assistant general manager Rob Murphy is on leave after the organization commenced an investigation into an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a female former employee, sources told ESPN on Thursday night. Murphy, 50, has been out of the Pistons’ offices for approximately a week on leave after management was made
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 01: Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell attends the statue unveiling in his honor at Boston City Hall Plaza by artist Ann Hirsch on November 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images) 3 reasons to be excited about the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2022-23 season by Rucker Haringey NFL
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The Brooklyn Nets’ 2022-23 campaign did not get off to a great start, as they were blown out by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Brooklyn Nets had quite the offseason. There was discussion of Kyrie Irving opting out of his contract, and Kevin Durant demanding a trade to a new team. Despite that, both stars
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN INSIDE MCALISTER FIELDHOUSE on The Citadel’s campus in Charleston, South Carolina, all eyes are fixed on a conversation between Joel Embiid and P.J. Tucker. For the second straight day of training camp in late September, the new Philadelphia 76ers teammates engaged in a long — and loud — discussion over
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden crossed up Boston Celtics defensive stalwart Marcus Smart, and social media had some fun at their expense. Had James Harden converted his crossover into a made three-point field goal, then perhaps he could’ve avoided becoming a part of this meme. Yet, a wide-open shot hit nothing but the side rim,
3:19 AM ET PHOENIX — The first half of Wednesday night’s season opener conjured up the still-fresh painful feelings from last spring’s embarrassing playoff exit for the Phoenix Suns. Once again, the Suns were being dominated by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks at home. That made the rally from a 22-point deficit for a
The Golden State Warriors celebrated their 2021-22 NBA Championship on Tuesday’s opening night getting their rings and hanging the championship banner. Some four months after Stephen Curry captured his fourth career NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors, the team helped to tip off the 2022-23 season with a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
9:17 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN TORONTO — Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland suffered a left eye injury late in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s season opener against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena and will not return. Garland was inadvertently hit in the face by Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. and fell to
Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images To celebrate the return of NBA basketball, we take a look at one reason to watch every team this season. The 2022-23 NBA regular season officially tipped off on Tuesday night, commencing a nearly six-month journey for 30 teams. The stakes of this season for those 30 teams vary drastically.
12:29 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons couldn’t hold back his excitement as he prepared to play in his first regular-season NBA game in almost a year and a half. “Ready to go,” Simmons said after Wednesday’s shootaround, in advance of the Nets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. “Very
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports With Opening Night hours away, here are 15 NBA season predictions for the Eastern Conference, one for each and every team. In preparation for tonight’s tip, these are 15 predictions on the upcoming season for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. The only requirement is that each prediction is measurable
11:14 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors unveiled their 2021-22 NBA championship banner and rings Tuesday night ahead of their season-opening 123-109 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. “It takes resiliency to win a title, and resiliency is what defines this Warriors team,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during the
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Heat have a way of flying under the radar these days, but Miami fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2022-23 NBA season. Erik Spoelstra deserves a ton of credit for keeping the Heat in the mix for Eastern Conference supremacy on an annual basis. Miami isn’t
9:11 PM ET The NBA is back! The 2022-23 season tips off with a doubleheader. First up, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Boston Celtics in an early clash of Eastern Conference contenders. The Celtics are the defending conference champs, while the Sixers are looking to end a Finals drought that has lasted more than
From undrafted to an important piece of a potential Miami Heat championship roster, Max Strus has had quite the basketball journey. Max Strus is tough. Tough enough to work his way from Division II Lewis University to becoming a playoff starter for the Miami Heat. But it’s hard to not be tough when Jimmy Butler
When LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s career regular-season points list, he set his sights firmly on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s current all-time leading scorer. James enters the 2022-23 season, his 20th in the NBA, needing only 1,326 points to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387. Given that James has scored
Are the Portland Trail Blazers primed to bounce back from their 27-55 season? Last season did not go according to plan for the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard got off to a disappointing start before suffering a season-ending abdominal injury. Lillard was limited to 29 games, and he posted new career lows in field goal
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5:24 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers will be limited at point guard for their opener against the Golden State Warriors, but that didn’t stop Anthony Davis from planning a statement performance to start the regular season. “Our first two games are against two title contenders,” Davis said Monday, referring to
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Chicago sports fans need something to be excited about due to the Bears’ misery. Here are three reasons to get hyped about the Bulls instead. The Chicago Bulls surprised a lot of NBA fans by surging to a sixth-place finish in the Eastern Conference last year. Billy Donovan’s established nucleus of
8:27 PM ET Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter has agreed to a four-year, $95 million contract extension, his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of Wasserman told ESPN on Monday night. The deal, agreed to ahead of the 6 p.m. ET deadline for rookie scale extensions, allows Hunter to avoid restricted free agency next summer.
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8:00 AM ET What will the 2022-23 NBA season be remembered for? Some teams will look very similar, but the landscape of the league is never exactly the same two years in a row. An offseason full of big trades and a handful of star players returning from injury is bound to shake up the
11:43 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton will miss at least three weeks with a right calf strain, the team announced Sunday. Connaughton missed the final two preseason games with a sore right calf that the team initially hoped wasn’t serious, before an MRI on Friday revealed the injury. Bucks coach Mike
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma City Thunder may not be ready to chase a playoff spot just yet. But a dominant preseason offers plenty of reasons for optimism. For a minute, it looked like this might be the year the Oklahoma City Thunder rebuild turned the corner. Chet Holmgren went beast mode in Summer
7:08 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — For the past two years, the Golden State Warriors have been vocal about their desire to bridge their current success with future success. And over the weekend, they put that into action, signing Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to contract extensions. The Warriors signed Poole to a
Both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins said that they were “going to get a bag” after winning the NBA championship last season. The Golden State Warriors provided just that for both of them. The Golden State Warriors made it to the playoffs last year for the first time since 2019, and they emerged as NBA champions after
8:00 AM ET When we last saw the Los Angeles Lakers, they were careening out of the playoff picture, losing eight straight games from late March through early April as a fetid topper to a rotten season. L.A. went from the oddsmakers’ NBA Finals favorite to missing the play-in tournament, as injuries and an ill-conceived
Death. Taxes. The return of Zion Williamson to the top of the NBA elite. All these things seem inevitable — as long as Zion’s body holds up, they will be. Zion Williamson has not been the NBA’s version of Thanos in a long time. He has not played a basketball game since May 4, 2021
NBA Slam Dunk star Nate Robinson announced that he is undergoing treatment for renal kidney failure. On Saturday, NBA Veteran and Slam Dunk Contest Nate Robinson announced that he is undergoing treatment while battling renal kidney failure. “I am currently undergoing treatment for Renal Kidney Failure and have been privately dealing with it for the
11:57 AM ET The Golden State Warriors and guard Jordan Poole have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, his agents, Drew Morrison and Austin Brown of CAA Sports, told ESPN on Saturday. The extension comes ahead of Monday’s deadline for members of the 2019 NBA draft class. It also comes in the aftermath
The NBA announced that Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. On Saturday, the NBA world was hit with devastating news regarding Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the league announced Mutombo, known for his days in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, and other destinations,
5:47 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Kendra Andrews Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, $109 million contract extension, his agents, Drew Morrison and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports, told ESPN. The deal, which includes a player option
Cade Cunningham has the skill to be literally anything for the Detroit Pistons. How will the pairing with Jaden Ivey shape his future? Cade Cunningham’s bag, as the kids would say, is deep. He’s got the step-back 3. The mid-range pull-up game. He can get himself to the tin. Bully smaller players in the post.
8:00 AM ET The vibes are good right now in Kyrie Irving‘s world. As he stands inside the Brooklyn Nets‘ locker room following Wednesday night’s preseason win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Irving lights up some sage from the side of the room and discusses his team and what he feels is the positive direction it
Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports MLB: Hall of Fame reliever Bruce Sutter passes away at 69 by Eric Treuden Draymond Green is still answering questions about the Warriors’ chemistry. His latest comments seem to be pointing fingers at the front office. Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole at a Warriors practice has dominated the NBA conversation as
11:30 PM ET ESPN News Services Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will be reevaluated Saturday after exiting Los Angeles’ 133-86 loss to the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night with a left hamstring injury. Westbrook exited the court in the first quarter, but it was unclear how he suffered the injury. Coach Darvin Ham said after
Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic wearing a Superman Cape in the Sprite Slam-Dunk Contest at the New Orleans Arena during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend February 16, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) Tennessee’s best chance to upset Alabama comes
11:29 AM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Dave McMenamin Close ESPN Staff Writer Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. The Los Angeles
Skip Bayless is known for being critical of LeBron James but sided with the Lakers star over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unfair and unwarranted criticism. Unlike his TV counterpart Shannon Sharpe, Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless has been one of the staunchest critics of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, Bayless recently chose a different route
8:00 AM ET Ben Simmons looks and sounds like he’s in a very good place with the Brooklyn Nets. Sitting in the padded courtside seats of Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum during shootaround on Wednesday, the 26-year-old swingman says, after nearly a year and a half away from an NBA floor, he is embracing his new role
8:51 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green returned to practice on Thursday following a week away from the team after the fallout from punching Jordan Poole last Wednesday. The Warriors opted not to suspend Green for the incident, and instead fined him. He will play in the Warriors’
Tyrese Haliburton gives the Indiana Pacers something solid they can build, a foundation that could last for years to come. I’ve been watching the Indiana Pacers long enough to see a savior or two. I remember the excitement about Al Harrington and Jonathan Bender as potential bridges to the post-Reggie Miller era, only for Jermaine
From opening night to the 2023 NBA Draft, here are all the important dates you’ll need to know to follow the 2022-23 NBA season. The NBA preseason is already winding down and what should be a fascinating regular season is just over the horizon. We’ve seen big names change teams this offseason — Donovan Mitchell,
10:56 AM ET MILWAUKEE — Kevin Durant knows some of the parallels are there. From a distance, the Brooklyn Nets‘ star forward has watched — like everybody else — the leaked video footage of Draymond Green punching Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole during practice. The defending champion Warriors’ locker room has been hurt by
The Orlando Magic have to love what they’re seeing from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. so far this preseason. The Orlando Magic have gotten off to an impressive preseason start, winning three of four games and notching wins over the Mavericks and Grizzlies. You obviously need to take all preseason results with
8:00 AM ET Here we go: The top 10 in our 2022-2023 League Pass Rankings! We revealed Nos. 30-11 on Tuesday, and you can read about the rankings formula there. 10. DALLAS MAVERICKS (35) Look at this soul-snatcher: That is the smile of someone who knows he has you. The Mavs’ offense is one-dimensional —
From one era reaching an end to the next that has the potential to be just as strong, Jordan Poole seems primed to connect Golden State’s present to its future. Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors comes from a long line of overachievers. For the Warriors, the dynasty that no one saw coming, have
According to The Athletic, Draymond Green could be disciplined by the Golden State Warriors after getting into a physical altercation with Jordan Poole at practice. The Golden State Warriors open up the 2022-23 season on Oct. 18 against the Los Angeles Lakers, as they look to repeat as NBA champions. But in the preseason, there
11:22 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN MIAMI — New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson understands the microscope he’s under when it comes to injuries. It’s why when he left Wednesday night’s 120-103 preseason loss to the Miami Heat with left ankle soreness, he knew what to expect on social media before he even looked at his
The game of Cade Cunningham is both classic and something entirely his own. As the Pistons’ roster improves so do the possibilities for him. Cade Cunningham’s name rolls off the tongue like a Sunday morning comic strip your great-grandparents might have read, and there is something old about his game. Cunningham branches from the James
5:26 PM ET MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons knows that criticism is going to find him wherever he goes. After years of dealing with verbal barbs from fans — both in person and on social media — the 26-year-old understands that the type of ire he faces comes with being one of
Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports As the NBA regular season rapidly approaches, we take a look at some of the highly motivated players that have a lot to prove in the imminent 2022-23 season. Motivation is a powerful angle in the NBA. Redemption is an even more powerful driving force of narrative. Amidst the squeaking of
2:54 PM ET NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets are doing everything they can to make Ben Simmons feel comfortable in his new surroundings after being away from an NBA floor for almost a year and a half while dealing with back surgery and mental health concerns, but coach Steve Nash acknowledged that what Simmons
12:46 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors forward Draymond Green will rejoin the team on Thursday, coach Steve Kerr said following Golden State’s preseason win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Green has been away from the team since an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole last Wednesday. He has been fined,
Jarrett Allen has become one of the most dominating interior defenders in the entire NBA. And he’s done it all with a characteristic smile on his face. All due respect to Jarrett Allen, but he doesn’t exactly conjure a sense of intimidation. The afro adds some soft, non-threatening curves to an otherwise angular frame. He’s
Evan Mobley is a budding star with utterly unique two-way potential, representing the bright future of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sometimes you know a player is special and has what it takes to be an NBA superstar the moment you see them take the court as a rookie. Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is one
4:36 PM ET ESPN News Services Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss one to two weeks because of his sprained left ankle, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. The Hornets had earlier announced that an MRI confirmed that Ball has a sprained ankle and his return to full basketball
With Chet Holmgren off the board and preseason action rolling, who are the top candidates for NBA Rookie of the Year this season? Chet Holmgren’s injury took a huge name off the board in what was a very crowded field of potential Rookie of the Year candidates. But the first batch of preseason games have
8:00 AM ET It’s time for our silliest preseason tradition: The 11th (how???) annual League Pass Rankings, a watchability scale to help you avoid wasting time on things like, “Wait, has this team actually ordered its players to tie their shoes together as part of its Lose-A-Rama for Victor Wembanyama campaign?” These are not power
9:16 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a 116-107 preseason loss against the Washington Wizards on Monday night when his foot was stepped on while he was driving to the basket. The Hornets announced Ball would not return
Luka Doncic plays basketball like a video game, piling up stats and achievements. But can he thrive while still letting go of the controller? A cigarette burns on the screen’s left side. To the right sits a rubbed-down blue chalk cube. These are objects whose use wears them thin. The voiceover belongs to the director.
3:37 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Paul George set aside any ego and made it clear that Kawhi Leonard is the LA Clippers‘ No. 1 option and that he is the second star in the All-Star duo’s pecking order. As they enter their fourth season together with championship expectations, George was asked if there are
May 23, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka in the first half against the Miami Heat during game four of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports AEW shocks fans with debut of Saraya, formerly WWE’s Paige: Best
Jayson Tatum will be playing on perhaps the most talented Celtics team of his career. But his own responsibilities have never been larger. Jayson Tatum is a hard worker. The footwork, strength, and knowledge required to do what he does on offense prove the blood, sweat, and tears have all been paid on time. And
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has made his claim as the face of the next generation of superstars ready to take the game of basketball to another level. For this season, Ja Morant has been chosen as the very best NBA player under the age of 25 by the team here at The Step
8:00 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN As long as the Milwaukee Bucks have star Giannis Antetokounmpo in his prime, they begin every NBA season with championship expectations. Despite losing Khris Middleton, arguably their second-best player, for the final 10 games of the 2022 playoffs with a sprained MCL in his left knee, the Bucks took the
Trae Young has the potential to take the Atlanta Hawks to heights they’ve never reached in the modern era. He just has to keep doing the work. Dominique Wilkins was an incredible basketball player hardly anyone outside Atlanta ever thinks about because his teams never won anything. That wasn’t his fault; he was repeatedly brilliant
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