The Phoenix Suns got some good news regarding star Kevin Durant, who is now on pace to return before the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns made the big splash ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring superstar Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. Durant had played just three game with the Suns following his return from
1:39 AM ET DALLAS — The home crowd loudly booed at the American Airlines Center during a timeout midway through the third quarter Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks trailed the Charlotte Hornets by 18 points. “We probably should have been booed in the first quarter,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said after a 117-109 loss
It’s been a rough week for my NBA best bets, so I’m looking to get back on track with three plays for Friday’s NBA slate. I have a “get-right” moneyline parlay, a total and a prop play for Damian Lillard that makes a lot more sense once you break it down. Let’s jump into it:
2:52 PM ET DALLAS — Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been fined $35,000 for “directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced Friday. Doncic rubbed his fingers together, in an apparent reference to money, while staring down a referee with 1.7 seconds remaining in Wednesday’s 127-125 loss to the Golden
James Harden has long used the step-back jumper as one of his signature moves. Now Patrick Beverley is claiming he was the inspiration. Patrick Beverley is best known for his aggressive, dogged defense but shameless self-promotion may actually be his most elite skill. Between his propensity for conjuring beef out of thin air and relentless
Mar 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) leaves the court following the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Rockets may need to reset their rebuild after a disappointing season painfully short on growth. Here are three big changes they
7:25 AM ET ANTHONY DAVIS SAT in the corner of his bedroom closet, overwhelmed. It was a couple days after another injury threatened to derail yet another season for him, and the Los Angeles Lakers big man was at his breaking point. “I’m like, shaking,” Davis told ESPN last week, jittering his hand to illustrate
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green called out the “disgusting” rumors surrounding teammate Andrew Wiggins, who is dealing with a personal matter. The Golden State Warriors are in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference as they look to repeat as NBA champions. The team has been without Andrew Wiggins, a key piece
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports CBB Twitter drags UCLA for Sweet 16 choke job vs. Gonzaga by Alicia de Artola Suns vs. Kings prediction and odds for Friday, March 24 by Joseph Summers We’re onto the final two weeks of the NBA season as the Golden State Warriors host
After a strong weekend performance, the beginning of this week hasn’t been as strong as I would have liked in these NBA plays, especially after a 1-3 day on Wednesday night. Nothing changes in the strategy, as I’m going to trust the same methods that have gotten us to +16 units on the season. Two
11:02 PM ET LOS ANGELES — LA Clippers star Paul George avoided torn ligaments in his sprained right knee and is not expected to require surgery. While George will miss the remainder of the regular season and will not be reassessed for two to three weeks, the Clippers breathed a sigh of relief that he
Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports UNC basketball rumors: 3 transfer targets Tar Heels need with Armando Bacot returning by Cody Williams
Shams Charania shared an injury update for LeBron James. A few minutes later, LeBron corrected the record with his own announcement. Shams Charania is one of the NBA’s most well-known news breakers but lately, he’s received as much attention for typos and rephrasing press releases to sounds like sourced reports as he has for earth-shattering
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Ja Morant returns from his suspension on Wednesday night against the Rockets, but it comes with a big caveat about his role for the Grizzlies. It’s been since a fateful March 3 loss in Denver to the Nuggets since the Memphis Grizzlies have had star guard Ja Morant on the floor. After an Instagram Live
6:35 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — All-Star point guard Ja Morant will come off the bench for the first time in his career Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, a situation he suggested to the Memphis Grizzlies‘ coaching staff as he returns from an eight-game suspension. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant, who sat out
The referees for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors game on Wednesday were criticized for their ruling on a controversial bucket. The NBA had a gigantic game on Wednesday night, as the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Golden State Warriors. Not to mention that this was Mavericks star Luka Doncic returning from a thigh injury
1:00 AM ET In the NBA’s Western Conference, where just three games separate the No. 4 and No. 12 seeds, every game counts. For the Dallas Mavericks — and team governor Mark Cuban — make that every bucket. The Mavs fell to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night 127-125 in a game that pushed
The Warriors and Mavs square off tonight for the third time this year, with both teams needing a win to maintain playoff positioning in the final weeks of the regular season. Steph Curry and Luka Dončić both had huge games in the first meeting, though I’m expecting a step back from at least one of these
3:10 PM ET LA Clippers All-Star guard Paul George will miss at least the next two weeks with a sprained right knee, the team announced Wednesday. George will be reevaluated in two to three weeks and is expected to miss the remaining nine regular-season games the Clippers have left. George’s timeline for a potential return
These three highly touted NBA Draft prospects all no-showed March Madness and may have badly damaged their draft stock along the way. March Madness has a way of inflating the NBA draft stock of certain prospects, but things can work the other way as well. These three wing scorers all had excellent opportunities to move
Tuesday’s are for bounce backs. After a dreadful 0-5 night on Monday which included bad beats in the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks matchups, I have three NBA bets to get us back on track tonight. It’s still been a great season (up over 18 units), but that’s no reason to get complacent. Here are
7:39 AM ET The Memphis Grizzlies are hopeful to get Ja Morant back on the floor Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Morant’s recent eight-game suspension shook some of the momentum the Grizzlies were riding to a potential top seed in the West prior to March 4. But with its star point guard returning to practice,
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers are both fighting for playoff position in the West on Tuesday night. I like the Thunder to cover the spread in this game, but I’m also interested in the prop market, especially for Thunder rookie sensation Jalen Williams. Here are three prop bet plays to make for
5:14 PM ET MEMPHIS — All-Star point guard Ja Morant, who participated Tuesday in his first practice with the Memphis Grizzlies following an eight-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the NBA, described his attempt to find better ways to manage stress through counseling as “an ongoing process.” Morant, who the Grizzlies anticipate will make his
Nov 28, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5), and Timberwolves guard Wendell Moore Jr. (7) sit at the scorer’s table against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports How many Big East teams are
3:06 PM ET Willis Reed, who won two NBA championships during his legendary career with the New York Knicks, has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. He was 80. Reed played 10 seasons in the NBA from 1964 to ’74, all with the Knicks. He was named to the All-NBA team five
These three first-round NBA Draft prospects have all impressed during March Madness and may be moving up draft boards as a result. Yesterday, we took a look at a few NBA Draft prospects who may have cost themselves with poor showings in the first two rounds of the tournament. Today, we’re looking at a trio
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Arguably the best matchup in the Eastern Conference on Monday night comes between the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers. Philly is looking to extend its winning streak to nine games, while the Bulls are looking to win their third straight. With a rather sizable spread set for this game, why not look into some player
1:38 AM ET MEMPHIS — For the second time this month, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks faces an automatic one-game suspension due to his technical fouls total for the season. In yet another eventful performance for the pesky defender known as Dillon “The Villain,” Brooks picked up his 18th technical foul of the season for
For the first time this season, the Milwaukee Bucks are favored to win the NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics. With a 2.5-game lead over Boston and Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference, Milwaukee is poised to secure home-court advantage in the playoffs thanks, in large part, to the sensational play of MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo.
10:18 PM ET NEW YORK — Julius Randle scored a career-high 57 points, but that wasn’t enough to save the New York Knicks from a disappointing 140-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Randle’s dominance was apparent throughout the first three quarters of a defenseless showcase in which the
Looking to place a bet on every NBA game on Monday? You’ve come to the right place, because I have a best bet for all six games on March 20, following a terrific 10-1 stretch over the last three days. That’s pushed my season record in the NBA to 245-194-1 (+23.5305 units), and I’m hoping
7:37 AM ET Ohm Youngmisuk Close Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Feb 18, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins (24) drives to the basket against the Seton Hall Pirates in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports It’s March and the nation’s best teams are dancing. The tournament could have a pronounced effect on the
9:08 PM ET ESPN News Services SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell had 29 points each, and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-118 on Sunday, spoiling Dejounte Murray‘s homecoming. Murray had 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds in his first game in San
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports NFL rumors: Aaron Rodgers trade won’t be rushed by Jets by Cody Williams The Milwaukee Bucks are holding on to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference heading into Sunday’s matchup with a suddenly hot Toronto Raptors team. Toronto is still in
9:59 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Three weeks to the day since LeBron James suffered a tendon injury in his right foot, and with exactly three weeks remaining in the regular season, Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham offered the most encouraging update on James’ status to date. “We anticipate him coming back at some
The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors face off on Sunday night on NBATV, and Toronto is searching for its fourth straight win. It won’t be easy against the team with the league’s best record, but there are a few All-Stars in this game, making the prop market an interesting one to dive into. Here are
5:47 PM ET Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards will miss his first game of the season Saturday against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain. Edwards suffered the injury in Friday night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls; he landed awkwardly and collapsed after leaving his feet to deliver
The Memphis Grizzlies are understandably concerned about the social habits of Ja Morant and have reportedly adjusted travel plans to keep the team from partying. The post-game partying habits of Ja Morant have put the Memphis Grizzlies under a microscope. After a March 3 game against the Nuggets, Morant shared an Instagram Live video of
5:17 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — After the Denver Nuggets struggled down the stretch of a 116-110 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon, giving the Western Conference leaders a fifth loss in their last six games, Nikola Jokic declared Denver needs to be concerned about how it’s currently playing. “It
The Golden State Warriors have lost nine straight road games heading into Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. To make matters worse for Golden State, it won’t have defensive anchor Draymond Green in this game after he was suspended for picking up his 16th technical foul on the season. The Warriors rank 28th
7:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook took the blame for the LA Clippers‘ four-game winning streak coming to a halt against the Orlando Magic and was already looking forward to redeeming himself in Portland on Sunday. After the Clippers surrendered 39 points in the fourth quarter and were stunned 113-108 by the Magic
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was injured after slipping on the court during warmups prior to the team’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Every game that Kevin Durant has started for the Phoenix Suns, they have won. The Suns made the huge splash to acquire Durant from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the trade
According to Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones, Kevin Durant could play if the playoffs started today. On March 8, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant suffered an injury during warmups. Initially, the Suns feared Durant could miss the remainder of the regular season. However, The Athletic’s Shams Charania eventually reported that the team is “hopeful” Durant can
The Atlanta Hawks extended guard Bogdan Bogdanovic on a four-year deal worth $68 million. Despite having been put on the trading block only a few weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks have decided to stick it out with Bogdan Bogdanovic for the foreseeable future. In the heart of March Madness, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell
12:42 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson is back for the New York Knicks against Denver on Saturday after missing five of the past six games with a sore left foot. The starting point guard went through a full practice Friday but the Knicks didn’t clear him to play until after he
Since being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, Matisse Thybulle has been playing elite two-way basketball. In college, Matisse Thybulle was a defensive monster for the Washington Huskies. He was a two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year; he is only the second player in Pac-12 history to accomplish that feat (Gary Payton II). Thybulle seemed poised
Injuries have hit plenty of teams who began the season with championship hopes. How would the NBA standings look if we only counted when stars were healthy? As with any other season, injuries have played a major role in the current state of the NBA standings. Stars like Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Zion Williamson, LeBron
From the end of February into March, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked like a team who was finally figuring things out and could be a threat in the postseason. They won three straight over other Western Conference playoff teams, but since that point they’re 1-3 and back down to seventh in the West at 35-35. The
3:12 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Over and over again, sitting in front of his locker after the game, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis repeated how tough it was to stomach Friday night’s 111-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at the buzzer. Tough because his closeout wasn’t enough of a deterrent to stop Mavs
There’s one guarantee when the Golden State Warriors play on the road this season, and that’s high-scoring games. Golden State is 24-8-1 on OVERs on the road this season, and that trend could continue with the total for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks set at 248. Warriors star, Steph Curry, is coming off a
11:13 PM ET ESPN News Services SAN ANTONIO — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies completed the largest comeback in the NBA this season, rallying from a 29-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 126-120 in overtime Friday night. Memphis faced a nine-point deficit in the
Everyone may be consumed by March Madness, but there’s no reason we can’t place some NBA bets as well this week! I have four plays, including a pair of two-pick parlays to get the weekend started. After hitting 2-of-3 picks on Thursday, let’s keep the momentum going tonight: NBA best bets record to date NBA
3:19 PM ET PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — The LA Clippers will have to wait before they are whole again as sixth man Norman Powell remains out with a shoulder injury. Powell will miss his sixth straight game Saturday against the Orlando Magic because of a left shoulder subluxation injury suffered at Golden State on March
The New York Knicks have perhaps their best team in years and a very good chance of stealing a first-round playoff series. The Knicks are currently the No. 5 seed and have not shown signs of dropping lower than that with the fact that the Nets may be sliding after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NFL Rumors: Zeke replacement, Colts QB drama, Fletcher Cox takes discount by Mark Powell The Milwaukee Bucks are the best team in the NBA. They’re 50-19, two games better than Boston, and they’re 5-1 in their last
6:53 PM ET Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is engaged in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall, sources told ESPN on Thursday. No deal is imminent, but there’s significant momentum on a sale that
James Harden and Joel Embiid have the Philadelphia 76ers rolling, becoming the devastating pick-and-roll combination they looked like on paper. Time has a way of getting warped in the NBA. Days march ahead, 24 hours at a time but somehow the past feels like it’s getting exponentially farther away. There are already rumors about James
4:43 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Exactly one month ago, ESPN released its second of three straw polls tracking the NBA’s Most Valuable Player race for the 2022-23 season, and it had a very clear result: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as the heavy favorite to claim his third straight award. Thursday saw Las Vegas tell
The college ranks isn’t the only basketball we can watch and bet on today. The NBA also has a handful of games for us to wager on, and if you’re looking for picks, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive into my best bets for Thursday night’s NBA action. NBA best bets for Thursday,
12:25 PM ET The betting odds to win MVP of the NBA regular season moved dramatically this week at sportsbooks, with 76ers star Joel Embiid catching Denver‘s Nikola Jokic, the longtime favorite, in what’s turning out to be a close race. Embiid moved from a 2-1 underdog to an odds-on favorite Wednesday. Jokic had been
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers are battling for position in the top half of the Eastern Conference, making Wednesday’s game a must-watch for NBA fans. Since we’ll be dialed in on this game, why not bet some props as well? There are plenty of stars to choose from between Joel Embiid, James Harden, Donovan
11:49 PM ET ESPN News Services CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid went from fouling out to staying in. And the Cleveland Cavaliers were none too happy about it. Philadelphia’s All-Star had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after a charging call for his sixth foul was overturned, leading the 76ers to their
Udonis Haslem has been a member of the Miami Heat for two decades. But he’s made it clear this is his last year and the team is set to honor him. Honestly, it would be more surprising if Udonis Haslem was back in a Heat uniform next season. He’s 42 years old and in his
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports NFL rumors: Ezekiel Elliott already has 1 suitor, and it’s a terrible fit by Kristen Wong The Golden State Warriors have lost eight straight road games, and they find themselves in that spot again on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. There
6:42 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, in an interview Wednesday, said he realized how much he is risking with his pattern of poor off-court decisions during the week and a half since the incident that resulted in his eight-game suspension from the NBA. Hours after the Grizzlies played the Nuggets in Denver on
The NBA is currently investigating Ja Morant for flashing a handgun in a Denver club. Now there is word the police are looking into it as well. Ja Morant has been at the center of the NBA news cycle for the past few days, with a new Washington Post report that added details to previously
Dangerous off-court behavior from Ja Morant has the potential to derail the Grizzlies’ season. It could also cost the star guard a small fortune. Ja Morant is reportedly in a counseling program in Florida, working on making changes in his life after appearing on an Instagram Live video, flashing a gun in a Denver strip
Yesterday was a bit of a roller coaster for my NBA best bets, as Darius Garland fell one point, rebound or assist short of our parlay win, but we closed the night hitting three straight picks in the late games. That momentum is something I want to keep going into an intriguing Wednesday night slate
2:41 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended eight games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league, the NBA announced Wednesday. The suspension covers the six games he’ll miss, including Wednesday at Miami. Morant is eligible to play on Monday against Dallas, the same day he’s able to rejoin the Grizzlies
As Pau Gasol had his jersey retired, the Lakers shared an old video of Kobe Bryant praising his former teammate and close friend. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol had a deep connection. They played 357 games together as teammates for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning two titles. Pau is the godfather to Kobe’s children and
Big men are dominating the Defensive Player of the Year race and our latest NBA Power Rankings take a look at who is on top. For years, Defensive Player of the Year was the exclusive domain of big men. Marcus Smart won last year, making him just the second guard to win (along with Gary
It’s been years since Kevin Durant left the Warriors but circumstance has kept them from implementing their plans for his return. It’s been nearly four years since the last time Kevin Durant played a game in a Golden State Warriors uniform — Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets, May 8,
12:45 AM ET ESPN News Services Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was critical of his team’s effort following Tuesday night’s 125-110 loss to the Toronto Raptors, saying that being in first place for so long has made them complacent. The slumping Nuggets (46-23), who have lost four straight but maintain a four-game lead in the
The best matchup in the NBA on Tuesday night is between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, so why don’t we place some prop bets on it to add to the intrigue? Both of these teams are in the second night of a back-to-back, but there is value to be found in the prop market
5:48 PM ET Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his third consecutive game because of a left thigh strain, having been ruled out Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Fellow All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who was sidelined by right foot soreness the past two games, is listed as questionable. The Mavs lost twice to
Tuesday’s NBA slate is full of great matchups, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns in a rematch of the 2021 NBA Finals. I have a pick for that game in what is a loaded NBA best bets column. Two moneyline plays, one spread pick, one player prop and one… same-game parlay (!) to get
5:38 PM ET ESPN News Services The NBA on Monday fined Marcus Smart $25,000, with head of basketball operations Joe Dumars saying the veteran Boston Celtics guard initiated an on-court altercation and pulled Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor during the teams’ game over the weekend. With 1:25 remaining and Boston leading 129-121,
March is arguably the most important month in the lead-up to the NBA Draft. Which prospects are rising and falling at the onset of the NCAA Tournament? It’s that time of year, folks. March Madness is finally underway, placing many prospective 2023 NBA Draft prospects on the biggest stage of their young careers. The next
As the NBA regular season enters its final phase, not everyone is having fun. These players would probably love to go back to the beginning and start over. Even for the teams at the bottom of the standings, there are things to be gained during the grind of an 82-game NBA season. Players are supposed
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to bounce back after losing to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, and they’re hoping to have Giannis Antetokounmpo (questionable) back in the lineup. Milwaukee is on the road against the Sacramento Kings, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have won three straight. The Kings are
6:33 AM ET Marc J. Spears SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown wasn’t exactly sure what happened in a skirmish between both teams toward the end of a 133-124 loss to the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. But Brown had a message for any NBA team hoping to test his Kings as
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry was named a starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. But will an injury prevent him from playing? The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Feb. 19, live from Salt Lake City, Utah. At the end of January, the league announced the 10 players
According to one NBA insider, the Golden State Warriors could shake up their roster this summer with everyone available but Steph Curry. So far, the 2022-23 season has not gone according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. The defending champions currently sit one game above .500 at 34-33, and they are 15th in the
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports NFL rumors: Lamar Jackson buzz, Bears big splash, Cowboys WR trade idea by Mark Powell Two Western Conference contenders face off in the Bay Area on Monday, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Phoenix Suns. While we won’t get a chance to
8:35 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has entered a
Monday is the perfect day for a bounce back after going 1-3 in yesterday’s NBA best bets, especially since we’re still up double-digit units on the season. Tonight, I have my eyes on a total, spread and a player prop for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who looks to be heating up again after a
8:09 AM ET ORLANDO, Fla. — The sounds of Nickelback coming from the portable speaker inside the Miami Heat locker room were unmistakable. As the rest of his teammates and Heat staffers quietly showered, got dressed and picked over a postgame pizza spread following a 126-114 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, Jimmy
The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, and now they’ll look to take down the San Antonio Spurs as slight favorites on the road. The key in this game will be the eventual injury report for the Thunder, who have been a far better team this
1:51 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The surging Los Angeles Lakers lost 112-108 to the New York Knicks on Sunday, and Anthony Davis blamed himself for the halt in momentum as his team squandered a chance to get back to .500 for the first time since opening the season schedule at 0-0. “My play,” Davis
Warriors star Steph Curry humbled himself after leading his team to a thrilling overtime victory over the Bucks on Thursday. Golden State Warriors superhero Steph Curry saved the day on Thursday night and had quite the comical response to the Warriors’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks. In the 125-116 victory, Curry helped tie the game
6:26 PM ET Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive game Monday because of a left thigh strain. Fellow All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who is dealing with right foot soreness, is listed as questionable for Monday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic and Irving both missed Saturday’s 112-108 loss to the
Mar 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (13) shoots in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Cavs will need to see a lot more from these key role players if they want to enter the NBA Playoffs with any
These NBA contenders will need to win with depth when the playoffs come. That means these key role players need to be better. For many teams, this last stretch of the season is about fighting for a playoff (or play-in) and trying to confirm advantageous seeding. But for the aspiring NBA contenders, the real work
It may be Selection Sunday, but it’s still a perfect time to bet on the NBA, especially since we have a New York Knicks-Los Angeles Lakers showdown in primetime on Sunday night. I have two plays in that game, as well as a pair of player props for the earlier slate on Sunday. This week
6:56 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. — Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry did something during the start of Saturday night’s 126-114 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic that he hadn’t done in over 10 years: He sat on the bench. Lowry, who hadn’t played since Feb. 2 because of left knee soreness, entered Saturday’s game with
With Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball facing a daunting injury return timeline, the Bulls may be prompted to rebuild their team in the near future. Although Lonzo Ball has only spent four months on the court for the Chicago Bulls, his impact continues to loom over the organization. The 25-year-old point guard hasn’t played
1:39 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry brought the ball over midcourt with Jevon Carter of the Milwaukee Bucks right in his face. Curry accelerated and then quickly stopped at the top of the 3-point arc, making Carter skid a few feet away. Curry had just enough space
Nov 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports NBA rumors: New Lonzo Ball injury news could inspire a Bulls rebuild by Kinnu Singh The Boston Celtics are trying
3:21 PM ET Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his third straight game Saturday night when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Golden State Warriors on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET. Antetokounmpo was questionable with a sore right hand, an injury that also sidelined him for Thursday night’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. He missed Tuesday’s game
So far, Mikal Bridges is doing his best Kevin Durant impression and giving the Brooklyn Nets a star to build around. It’s understandable that the Nets would slip in the standings after trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Their hand was forced toward a rebuild and but they were able to bring back five future
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3:00 AM ET LOS ANGELES — It wouldn’t be a stretch to describe D’Angelo Russell‘s return to the lineup in the Lakers’ 122-112 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday as perfect. Russell, who missed L.A.’s previous six games with a sprained right ankle, scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter —
Defense is only half the game but our latest NBA Mock Draft looks at how things would shake out if teams only considered defense when making their picks. Every team uses its own unique calculus to make the NBA Draft selections, factoring in their perception of upside, positional fit and offensive and defensive talent. Scouting
The Brooklyn Nets picked up a big win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, but they find themselves down several players against the Eastern Conference leading Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Here’s a quick look at the Nets’ injury report: Brooklyn Nets injury report vs. Milwaukee Bucks Spencer Dinwiddie (out) Ben Simmons (out, knee/back) Royce
12:48 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — When Joel Embiid caught the ball with 7 seconds to go in Friday night’s game at Wells Fargo Center between his Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers, he had one thing on his mind: Get to his favorite spot on the floor — the free throw line
A report from CBS Sports indicated a strain in the Atlanta Hawks locker room between star Trae Young and “many” of his teammates. With the Atlanta Hawks being 29-30 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, they decided to fire head coach Nate McMillan after three seasons at the position. They conducted a search
Another day, another chance to keep the hot streak going in the NBA. Since Sunday, I’ve been on a massive run, hitting 14 of my last 17 NBA bets, and pushing our season record to 40 picks over .500. With six games in the NBA on Thursday, it is only fitting that we make six
3:23 PM ET Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will not play in Saturday night’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of his left thigh strain, and Kyrie Irving‘s status is in question after he missed Friday’s practice for personal reasons. “Hopefully, he’ll be able to join us in Memphis,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd told
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Villanova vs. Creighton prediction and odds for Big East Tournament quarterfinals by Reed Wallach The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies have quickly become rivals in the Western Conference after last year’s playoff series, and they face off for the third time this season
7:37 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — DURING A TIMEOUT late in the fourth quarter of a Feb. 24 game against the Miami Heat, Jrue Holiday picked up an orange Gatorade bottle and channeled his inner Backstreet Boy. Holiday had gone to the bench for the final time with 4:30 remaining and his Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Durant suffered a bizarre ankle injury during pregame warmups but an expected weeks-long absence isn’t going to bury the Suns. All the excitement over the Suns acquiring Kevin Durant in a trade with the Nets evaporated on Wednesday night when Durant turned his ankle on a layup attempt during pregame warm-ups. It was the
10:12 PM ET Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet was fined $30,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his blistering criticism of official Ben Taylor that came after a 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. VanVleet reiterated his frustration at the time with the officiating, not just in the loss to the
The latest Kevin Durant injury update is great news for the Phoenix Suns, putting to rest some of the doomsday discussions that followed his ankle twist. Rumors of Kevin Durant’s demise were greatly exaggerated. After the Suns forward turned his ankle during pregame warmups on Wednesday, reports suggested he could miss the rest of the
7:04 PM ET Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is expected to miss two to three weeks because of a left ankle injury, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. The team said in a release that Durant has a left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in three weeks. Durant, who had an MRI on
Mar 4, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA;San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) boxes out during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports The Spurs have plenty more regular season games but no chance of making the playoffs and can already focus
Jan 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports NFL rumors: Latest surprise Lamar Jackson destination makes more sense than you think by Mark Powell The Golden State
3:08 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet blasted referee Ben Taylor for his officiating during the Raptors’ 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. VanVleet didn’t hold back in his postgame news conference and is likely to receive a hefty fine from the NBA. “I
De’Aaron Fox and Ja Morant are both uniquely talented young point guards, leading their teams to new heights. Who has the claim to best in the West? It’s hard not to be caught putting De’Aaron Fox and Ja Morant next to each other. Fox is two years older and two years deeper into his NBA
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are both in the play-in tournament picture in their respective conferences heading into Wednesday’s matchup. There are a bunch of stars in action for this game and plenty of prop bets to consider placing because of it. With the Clippers losing seven of their last 10, I’d much
8:59 PM ET PHOENIX — Kevin Durant slipped and sprained his left ankle during pregame warmups Wednesday, knocking him out of what was supposed to be his first home game with the Phoenix Suns. The team is hopeful Durant avoided a serious sprain, but he is scheduled for an MRI Thursday to determine the severity
When Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Brandon Ingram and C.J. McCollum are all playing in a game, it’s almost criminal not to dabble in the prop market. That’s why I have two plays for the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. This is a primetime game, so players get a chance
4:29 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will not face criminal charges stemming from his Instagram Live video in which he appeared to display a handgun at a nightclub, the Glendale, Colorado, Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon. Shortly afterward, the Grizzlies announced that Morant will be away from the team for at least
Kevin Durant made his long-awaited debut with the Phoenix Suns in a win over Charlotte. Even in limited minutes, the stats show the West should be worried. It’s been about a month since Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns ahead of the deadline but Wednesday in Charlotte was the first time that we’ve seen
The Boston Celtics are in a slump right now, losing three straight games and blowing three double-digit leads in the process. Boston’s latest collapse came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter to eventually lose in overtime. Boston has played a ton of minutes as of late, going to double
7:39 AM ET PRIOR TO THE Portland Trail Blazers‘ first preseason game in Seattle in October, a member of the Blazers’ front office strolled up to general manager Joe Cronin and three of his staff members sitting courtside. Anyone in the area could hear the comment to Cronin. Hey Joe, you’ve got the makings of
According to an NBA insider, James Harden heading to the Houston Rockets in free agency this summer is already a ‘foregone conclusion’. In December, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that James Harden is “seriously considering” returning to the Houston Rockets this offseason. “All-Star guard James Harden is seriously considering a return to the Houston Rockets in
The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder are both fighting for position in the Western Conference playoff picture on Tuesday night. Steph Curry and the Warriors beat OKC the last time these teams played in OKC, but can they do it again as slight road favorites? I don’t love betting on the Warriors on
11:58 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Pau Gasol, the perfect complementary player to Kobe Bryant, was paid the best compliment possible by his former team: The Los Angeles Lakers retired his jersey. “I mean life goes by pretty fast, right? In the blink of an eye, you can be a kid playing basketball in your
Two of the best centers in the NBA match up tonight as Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers play at Rudy Gobert’s Minnesota Timberwolves. The 76ers have enjoyed their recent road trips, winning four of their past five on the road over quality teams including Milwaukee and Miami, but will be playing on no rest tonight at
1:44 PM ET Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have either of their two 2023 All-Stars available for their game Tuesday night at Orlando. Milwaukee’s injury report for the game lists two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday as unavailable. Antetokounmpo has a non-COVID-19 illness, and Holiday has a sore neck. The
The Milwaukee Bucks are suddenly two games up on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference, and they have a chance to add to that lead against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Orlando has played solid basketball since a 5-20 start, winning 22 of its last 40 games, but it still is the No.
3:22 PM ET ESPN News Services Giannis Antetokounmpo said he stole a triple-double. The NBA took it back. The league adjusted the statistics from the Bucks’ win over the Wizards on Sunday night, erasing Antetokounmpo’s final rebound that would have given him his fourth triple-double this season. He grabbed a defensive rebound with about nine
The NBA Playoff picture is coming into focus and the NBA Playoff bracket is getting roughed in. Which teams are sitting right where they want to be? There are just five weeks left in the regular season with anywhere between 15 and 18 games remaining for each team. That’s not a lot of time to
Mar 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) gets a drink during a stop in play during the overtime period against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports The NBA playoffs are almost upon us. Which reserves are ready to shine brightest on the biggest
The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off for the fourth time this season on Monday night, but there may be a lack of star power in this matchup. Donovan Mitchell is questionable for Cleveland, and Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Robert Williams III have all been ruled out for Boston. The Celtics lost
2:48 PM ET Police in Colorado said Monday they are investigating Ja Morant‘s actions from the weekend after the Memphis Grizzlies star posted an Instagram Live video in which he displayed what appeared to be a gun while at a nightclub. The Glendale Police Department confirmed the incident took place at a bar in Glendale,
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports NFL rumors: Tom Brady might not stay retired after all, landing spot already emerging by Alicia de Artola The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to improve their standing in the Western Conference play-in race when they take on the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento
7:04 AM ET PAU GASOL’S HAIR is coiffed short and tidy now. Sensible. Hints of gray show on the sides and contrast with the brown waves up top. He looks every bit the part as the husband and father of two he has become in his post-playing days. At first glance, the 42-year-old version of
There are only six games in the NBA to watch and bet on today, but I have a few picks that I love for the betting slate. I have a little bit of everything for you all tonight. One spread, one total, and one player prop. Let’s dive right into them. NBA best bets for
8:50 PM ET DALLAS — Four superstars in their primes combined for 137 points in a premium Sunday matinee between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks on national television that came down to the final seconds. Two of the combatants, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker, were in each other’s faces furthering a festering feud
The Warriors take on the Lakers on Sunday. Will Steph Curry and others be able to go for Golden State? Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry left a game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 4th with a knee injury and has missed 11 straight games. Curry banged knees with another player and suffered some
9:45 PM ET LOS ANGELES — There’s no definitive timeline for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to return to the team, coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday before the team’s loss to the LA Clippers. The team had initially said Morant would be away for at least two games as he seeks help and the NBA
Jan 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Former teammate begs Steelers to reunite him with Kenny Pickett by John Buhler Are the defending champs rounding into
6:10 PM ET DALLAS — A lot has changed with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks since the teams met in the Western Conference semifinals last season, headlined by the blockbuster trades both franchises pulled off with the Brooklyn Nets last month to land superstars. One thing that has stayed the same: Devin Booker and
Ja Morant appeared to brandish a weapon in an Instagram Live video not long after an incident involving a police investigation. Just days ago, accusations levied against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant were revealed that involved him threatening a teenager with a gun and a mall security guard in two separate incidents. Police investigated both
Ja Morant released a statement addressing a social media video featuring him brandishing a weapon, and talked about his upcoming absence. On Saturday morning, Ja Morant was on Instagram live and flashed what appeared to be a pistol in front of the camera while he was at a club. The video gained traction on social
In trying to defend himself from the never-ending “super team” criticism, Suns star Kevin Durant accidentally dissed a young, up-and-coming NBA prospect. Any Kevin Durant trade in NBA history has always rocked the boat, and his shocking move to the Phoenix Suns is no different. The former Brooklyn Nets star was shipped to the Suns
6:49 PM ET When you’re putting together a championship contender, one rule is paramount — get the best talent you possibly can. You’ll be facing off against the best possible rosters your opponents can assemble, so it’s only logical that you should pack your own team full of stars. Sometimes, the stars align and you
The LeBron James injury the Lakers star suffered in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks is more serious than expected and is a huge blow to LA’s playoff hopes. On Sunday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers gave fans more hope than they’d had in quite some time. With a lineup revamped after a
Jarred Vanderbilt is the versatile, swiss army knife defender that the Los Angeles Lakers have missed this season. The Los Angeles Lakers are Jarred Vanderbilt’’s fourth team in his sixth NBA season. It’s puzzling that teams acquire Vanderbilt yet ship him off so quickly. Vanderbilt will never be known for his offense: He is a
Ja Morant will be suspended for at least two games following a social media video showing him brandishing a gun. When can he return? Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was on Instagram live in the early hours of Saturday in what appeared to be a club. With music playing and the room filled with
11:32 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — Despite falling behind by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 133-130 victory against the Bucks on Saturday night, snapping Milwaukee’s 16-game winning streak. James Harden scored 38 points and dished out 10 assists, and Joel Embiid added 31 points
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Oswaldo Cabrera suggested new position for himself while mic’d up and Aaron Boone said yes by Josh Wilson Nikola Jokic has won the last two NBA MVP awards, but the two guys chasing him those years, and this season, are Joel Embiid and Giannis
1:06 PM ET Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will not play in at least the next two games after his Instagram Live video, in which he displayed what appeared to be a gun while at a nightclub early Saturday morning, prompted an investigation from the NBA. The Grizzlies announced Saturday afternoon that Morant “will
The defending champion Golden State Warriors are hot right now, winning four straight games to move into the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. Golden State blew out the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night behind 34 points from Jordan Poole, and now they host the New Orleans Pelicans, who are 10th in the
7:55 AM ET Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books KYRIE IRVING
It seems that James Harden is indeed “serious” about returning to Houston. Despite the fact that the Sixers are contending for a title, Harden could leave in free agency and go back to the team where he spent the majority of his career. Per a report from Kelly Iko and Sam Amick, James Harden is
The Boston Celtics are looking for their 11th straight win over the Brooklyn Nets, and the new-look Nets are struggling as of late, losing eight of their last 10 games. Jaylen Brown is back in the lineup after missing a game against New York for personal reasons, and that leads me to a player prop
12:53 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — The Brooklyn Nets entered TD Garden for Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics on a four-game losing streak. Then, midway through the second quarter, Brooklyn found itself staring at a 28-point deficit — and seemed well on its way to a fifth straight defeat. The Nets, though,
In today’s NBA news, Gary Payton II has a long road to recovery, the All-Star game was a rating disaster and the Hawks are trying to quickly hire a coach. The NBA IS BACK TONIGHT after a restful break for the players and a long wait for fans. We have a full slate of nine
Some NBA rookies pop immediately, others take longer to find their stride. This trio is finally getting consistent minutes and ready to make their mark. With the All-Star game over and the trade deadline in the rearview, we’ve entered the home stretch of the NBA season. This rookie class brought the polishedness of Orlando Magic
Don’t look now, but the Golden State Warriors are hot, winning four straight games to move up into the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. Now, Golden State is expected to get superstar guard Stephen Curry back in the lineup on Sunday, a huge addition for the stretch run of the 2022-23 season. Golden
2:07 PM ET Atlanta Hawks principal owner Tony Ressler told ESPN that his franchise has underachieved in relation to its roster talent and that the organization’s moves to hire Quin Snyder as coach and elevate Landry Fields to oversee basketball operations will translate into more long-term success. In an interview Friday, Ressler insisted he isn’t
All the important information you need to know about the 2023 NBA Playoffs. How the play-in tournament works, key dates, NBA Finals format, and more. The NBA Playoffs are just over a month away and are sure to be nothing short of top-level entertainment. The modern-day NBA brings a true opportunity for anyone to beat
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) runs up the court during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Paolo Banchero took an early lead in the Rookie of the Year race but is he still in the top
Feb 7, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (7) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Today in NBA news, we look at Steph Curry’s impending return, Goran Dragic to the Bucks and the no-defense strategy on Russell Westbrook.
12:46 AM ET DALLAS — The Mavericks managed to find a formula for success with their All-Star guard duo. All they need is for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to each score at least 40 points. That’s what happened in Thursday’s 133-126 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, when Doncic led Dallas with 42 points and
We have a short slate in the NBA tonight, with only four games to watch and bet on. That doesn’t mean we aren’t going to place a few wagers and try to make some money. I have four bets in the Association locked in for tonight, including two player props. Let’s dive into them. NBA
7:01 PM ET The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as the strong front-runner to sign free agent guard Goran Dragic, and a formal agreement could be reached as soon as Friday, sources told ESPN. Dragic, 36, cleared waivers Thursday and will meet with Bucks officials in Milwaukee on Friday, sources said. The Bucks also are signing
When will Kyrie Irving make his debut playing for the Dallas Mavericks? The partnership between Luka Doncic and his new running back will begin this week. Kyrie Irving is now a Maverick but fans will have to wait to see him suit up in the new-look starting lineup. On Sunday, Dallas beat out the Lakers
There are roughly seven weeks left in the regular season but the NBA Playoff picture is still anything but clear. Here’s how the bracket would look today. The NBA playoffs don’t start until the middle of April but races are tightening and seeding is becoming increasingly important as potential matchups are starting to take shape.
Everyone has their own ideas on how to fix the NBA but nobody knows better than retired stars Paul Pierce, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The NBA has enjoyed a stranglehold on professional basketball in the United States for more than seven decades. Its impact doesn’t appear to be waning but constant hand-wringing over dull
2:40 PM ET LeBron James suffered a tendon injury in his right foot against the Dallas Mavericks last weekend and will be reevaluated in about three weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday. The announcement came after James returned to L.A. and was examined by team medical staff and physicians. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The
Jan 21, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) dribbles as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Cubs star prospect Hayden Wesneski leaves no doubt he deserves roster spot by Eric Treuden It seemed like
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — When the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Donovan Mitchell, the focus was anything but instant success. Suddenly, Cleveland had a roster sporting three young All-Stars — Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. That trio, plus NBA Rookie of the Year runner-up and burgeoning star Evan Mobley, all were under
Cam Whitmore could be the NBA’s next star wing. On the surface, Cam Whitmore’s numbers don’t really stack up with his lottery-bound peers. Villanova hasn’t been able to rely on Whitmore as a primary scoring threat every night and his consistency has wavered in the wake of injury. So, with only 22 games on his
The Bulls are trying to salvage the DeMar DeRozan, and Zack LaVine era, adding Patrick Beverley via buyout signing. The Bulls may currently be regretting assembling this core of Zack LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls also traded those two first-round picks for Vucevic and as well giving DeRozan such a
In today’s NBA news, Kevin Durant will make his debut for the Suns and the Raptors and Bulls are putting the finishing touches on their roster for the play-in. NBA news: Kevin Durant will make his debut for the Suns tonight After getting traded to the Suns at the deadline, Kevin Durant will finally make
Another day, another sweep in the NBA best bets column on Tuesday night, and we’re looking to carry that momentum into Wednesday night’s slate. Since we nailed our three-team moneyline parlay on Tuesday, I’ve got another one cooked up for Wednesday’s action. In addition to that, we have two player props and another favorite to
9:33 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was here during All-Star Weekend 2019 that Kevin Durant solidified his decision to partner with Kyrie Irving when both became free agents the following summer. Four years later, a new partnership was unveiled in the same arena, this one with hope for a better outcome. Playing for the
Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered a fractured ankle in a non-contact fashion on Monday night. We look at the injury and the guard’s recovery time. LaMelo Ball has endured plenty of hardships this year, particularly with injuries as he’s missed time with ankle injuries over the course of the 2022-23 NBA season, including a large
Remember when Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum were teammates with the Portland Trail Blazers? Those were some good days for Portland fans, but now the two star guards will face off in Portland on Wednesday night with McCollum now a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. C.J. and the Pels are just half a game
7:13 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN JAYSON TATUM‘S NBA FINALS debut did not go as planned. Not only did the Boston Celtics fall to the Golden State Warriors in six games last season, watching Stephen Curry and the Warriors claim a fourth championship in the past eight years on the floor at TD Garden, but Tatum
The Suns pulled off the biggest trade of this NBA season, and one of the biggest of all-time, acquiring superstar Kevin Durant from the Nets yesterday in a signal they’re all-in for the NBA title two years after losing in the NBA Finals. Vegas agrees. The Suns NBA Championship odds exploded after the Durant news
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
7:15 AM ET The NBA’s plot is twisting in the final third of the 2022-23 regular season, and it could be just the beginning of more unexpected turns down the stretch. The Boston Celtics have comfortably dominated the Eastern Conference this season but fell out of first place for the first time in 2023 after
Jarace Walker combines Defensive Player of the Year upside with singular power and finesse on the offensive end. “Versatility” has become something of a buzzword in the NBA discourse. It is, if nothing else, a rather versatile word. It can apply to a broad number of attributes, many different facets of the game. What makes
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t mince words when speaking about sports fans in Philadelphia. It would have been easy for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics to simply enjoy their thrilling victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown recorded 26 points, three rebounds, and four assists, while Jayson Tatum dropped 18 points, 13 rebounds, and
In NBA news this morning, the Lakers may have missed their chance with LeBron James out for an extended period. Giannis also talks trash and more. After another wild night in the NBA, a superstar being out is derailing a revamped roster, the Celtics drop in the standings, and Giannis went on The Daily Show
Feb 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball up court in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Bills Super Bowl odds could hinge on Damar Hamlin by Peter Dewey The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers
10:37 PM ET Vanessa Bryant settled her remaining claims with Los Angeles County for $28.85 million over photos that deputies shared after a 2020 helicopter crash that killed her husband, former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant; their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna; and seven others. The settlement included the $15 million a jury already awarded Vanessa
Moving on from Nate McMillan was necessary for the Atlanta Hawks to reach their potential. The Atlanta Hawks will be looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Nate McMillan. Atlanta opted to go in a different direction Tuesday evening during the All-Star Break. The Hawks have been a playoff team ever since
Quin Snyder is returning to the NBA to coach Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks immediately. The Atlanta Hawks are bringing back a familiar face to lead them in Quin Snyder, as he will be the next head coach of the Eastern Conference franchise. While Atlanta won its two games with Joe Prunty as the
Nerlens Noel. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Following his buyout with the Detroit Pistons, Nerlens Noel is the top free agent center on the market. The Detroit Pistons have completed a buyout with center Nerlens Noel. Noel appeared in only 14 games for the Pistons this season. He averaged 2.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.9
12:33 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers expect to reassess LeBron James‘ injured right foot in two weeks to see how much progress he has made, but the timeline for his return is expected to extend beyond that checkpoint, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers entered Tuesday night’s games at 29-32 and are 0.5
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Derek Carr makes the combine about himself, interviewing with 3 teams by John Buhler In the 2015-16 season Gregg Popovich had his best regular season record as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. By that point he was a five-time
9:43 PM ET ESPN News Services Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered a fracture in his right ankle during Monday night’s win over the Detroit Pistons, the team announced after the game. Ball appeared to turn the ankle early in the third quarter while dribbling the ball behind his back. He immediately went down in
The Miami Heat are looking to snap a four-game losing streak on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, and this is a rematch of the second round of last season’s Eastern Conference playoffs. That’s going to help us in the prop market, as we have plenty of games from these two teams to go off of.
6:30 PM ET LeBron James is feared to be out several weeks with a right foot injury, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. James is undergoing further testing and conversations to learn the full extent of the injury, which he suffered in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ victory at the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The
The New Orleans Pelicans are in desperate need of a win to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff race, but they’ve been tough to trust without Zion Williamson in the lineup. So, why not bet on some props in their game with the Orlando Magic? This isn’t the flashiest matchup of the night, but
8:46 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has reached an agreement to sell his portion of the team to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam at a $3.5 billion valuation, sources told ESPN. The deal, which represents Lasry’s portion of the Bucks, or approximately 25% of the team, is still pending
Why does Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan shoot his free-throws one-handed? Jeremy Sochan plays with a gritty, aggressive style, wears the number 10 for the Spurs, and paints his hair vibrant colors. One could easily surmise that Sochan is just trying to embrace his persona as the second coming of Dennis Rodman by shooting one-handed free-throws,
Two of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference face off on Monday night at Madison Square Garden with the Boston Celtics taking on the New York Knicks. New York has won five straight games dating back to before the All-Star break, moving into a tie with the Brooklyn Nets for the No. 5 spot
7:34 AM ET Nearly 15 minutes into an All-Star interview session, the Denver Nuggets‘ back-to-back MVP was starting to get a little punchy. “Do you care about winning the MVP?” a reporter asked. “Yes,” Nikola Jokic answered, with a hint of exasperation in his voice. Why? “Because the last seven times, I said no,” Jokic
Things have not been easy for the Portland Trail Blazers lately, as the team is dealing with injuries to Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons, two of their starters. However, the Blazers have a great spot to pick up a win and get back on track against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Houston is down its
12:48 AM ET Brianna Williams The Houston Rockets didn’t have an answer for Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 131-114 win. Editor’s Picks Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points and 13 3-pointers. As evidenced by LeBron James‘ tweet, it was simply Dame Time on Sunday night. ⌚️ — LeBron James (@KingJames)
Golden State Warriors forward Donte DiVincenzo. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Urban Meyer has a wild choice for Ohio State statue outside The Shoe by John Buhler The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are neck and neck in the Western Conference playoff race heading into Sunday’s game. Both teams are down star players,
11:36 AM ET Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play Sunday in the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 104-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns. He was replaced in the lineup by Bobby Portis, who finished with 10 points in the victory. Antetokounmpo sustained the injury Friday night in the first quarter of the Bucks’ 128-99 victory over the Miami Heat.
Kevin Durant being traded to the Suns has yet to shake up the NBA due to his injury. But now Phoenix and its new star have a targeted return date. Kevin Durant is a member of the Phoenix Suns after the blockbuster trade deadline deal that sent the former Nets superstar to the desert. The
According to Devin Booker, the Suns are not a superteam. How does this differ from comments Ja Morant has made about the Western Conference? Before Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Suns, franchise cornerstone and All-NBA player Devin Booker said they are not a superteam. His reason? They only have one All-Star. When asked
The Brooklyn Nets are losing their grip on the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, sitting just half a game up on the New York Knicks after getting blown out by the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Brooklyn scored just 29 first half points in that game, and the team’s offense has suffered in
1:22 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — When Jayson Tatum‘s step-back 3-pointer fell through the net at Wells Fargo Center with 1.3 seconds to go in Saturday night’s thriller between the Celtics and 76ers, it looked to all the world like he had just won the game for the Celtics. As it turned out, Tatum
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports New Caesars Sportsbook Promo: Win Massive Payout This Weekend by Joseph Summers Boston won each of its last three matchups against the Sixers, though Philly is feeling confident after a comeback win against the Grizzlies coming out of the All-Star break. The Celtics won
Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. (Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports) Florida State sends ACC a warning shot amid rampant conference realignment by John Buhler The New Orleans Pelicans need a strong finish to the year and they didn’t get off on the right foot out of the all-star break. On Thursday, they lost to the Raptors, 115-110,
3:04 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson doesn’t like to think there are two versions of himself or his game — pre-injuries versus post-injuries — nor does he follow the mindset that he’s “getting back” to who he was. He has found that it doesn’t do him any favors and results in
Dec 26, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) backs in against Utah Jazz guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (6) in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports Former Seahawks teammates come to Russell Wilson’s defense by Scott Rogust The San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz
2:19 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook received a rousing ovation when he started and finished his LA Clippers debut. Westbrook had as impressive a start as any point guard playing in his first game with the franchise. But the Clippers and Sacramento Kings weren’t done playing when Westbrook picked up his sixth personal
We saw Giannis score two points in the all-star game and check out for the rest of the night to watch the team he constructed beat down Team Lebron. Giannis has a wrist injury and is listed as doubtful for tonight. I wouldn’t expect him to be out there, so that makes for a few
7:43 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN NEARING THE END of the NBA offseason last September and over 5,000 miles from his adopted home of Denver, Nikola Jokic was playing alongside his Serbian National teammates in the EuroBasket tournament when a familiar face took a seat in the O2 Arena in Prague. Jokic thought he was still
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Postseason basketball is on the horizon. Which NBA Draft prospects are trending toward a first-round pick? March Madness is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of NBA Draft mania. NBA rosters have solidified after the trade deadline and the postseason picture is starting to take
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle had a bad showing in the NBA’s 3-point contest on Saturday, and it made his son Kyden upset. The New York Knicks have forward Julius Randle representing them in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. Not only was Randle set to play in the All-Star Game, but he was also
Who would be on top of the NBA MVP rankings if DeMar DeRozan had his way and candidates had to play in at least 78 games to qualify? The fact that there are no defined criteria for NBA MVP is part of the fun. It opens the discussion, allowing every fan and media member to
Free agent guard Will Barton can help a contending team. Here are three ideal landing spots. Following his buyout with the Washington Wizards, guard Will Barton is one of the most valuable free agents on the market. Barton is an ideal pickup for any contending team. He is a reliable shooter with playoff experience. Over
8:45 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a right knee injury and exited with 1:13 remaining in the first quarter of Friday night’s 128-99 victory over the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo was hurt when he knocked knees with a Heat player, and the team announced during the second quarter that he
Zion Williamson has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury all year. Is the Pelicans star going to be able to play in the NBA All-Star Game? There’s no question that Zion Williamson is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA. It’s just unfortunate that his body hasn’t done him any favors on
Sure, the NBA came back last night, but there’s nothing like a good Friday night of NBA games. We get to sit down on the couch and watch Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young go head-to-head, see how the Bucks adjust without Giannis, and finish out the night with Russell Westbrook’s debut for the Clippers against
1:07 PM ET The Atlanta Hawks and Quin Snyder are progressing in talks on a deal to make him the franchise’s next coach and a resolution could be reached within days, sources told ESPN on Friday. Since firing coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday, the Hawks have made Snyder the full focus of the coaching search,
After a historic scoring run, the Brooklyn Nets relegated guard Cam Thomas back to the bench. Is he ready to be a primary scorer for the franchise? The era of superstars was over in Brooklyn (at least for the time being). Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were mere days away from being granted their trade request.
5:18 PM ET PHOENIX — Kevin Durant isn’t ready yet for the curtain to lift on his debut with the Phoenix Suns, but the preparation got serious Thursday as he entered the final stages of his return from a knee injury. Durant took part in all of an intense, two-hour workout and scrimmage in the
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls game due to an injury. Is he in danger of missing the NBA All-Star Game? Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was set to be one of the team captains in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah
Close games and clutch minutes bring a lot of random chaos. Case in point — the NBA standings would look very different with only close games. The best teams are, generally, the best teams at winning close games. But things don’t always work out that way. The random variance imbued in small samples, limited minutes
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) NFL rumors: Packers should sign this wideout instead of Allen Lazard by Alicia de Artola Is LeBron James playing tonight against the Warriors? The latest injury update on the Lakers star is good news for Los Angeles. The Lakers are looking to make a
12:19 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — As Joel Embiid missed shot after shot throughout the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center — ultimately finishing 1-for-8 in the first quarter and 2-for-14 through the first half — he knew that if he was to have his usual
One team in the Eastern Conference could prevent the Miami Heat from signing recently bought-out forward Kevin Love. The NBA trade deadline has passed, but there are still some options for teams to explore on the buyout market. While Russell Westbrook is the big name available, a new player has entered free agency in the
As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat have signed Kevin Love after his buyout with the Cavs. Love has regressed this season due to injury and age, but the former champion is still a solid three-point shooter who can contribute to a winning rotation. How will Love fit into the Heat’s rotation? What impact will
Photo Credit: Goldfish Patrick Mahomes defends Eric Bieniemy after harsh criticism from former Chiefs player by Mark Powell Boban Marjanovic has a giant wingspan and giants hands — perfect for snacking. How many Goldfish do you think he can fit in his giant mitts? Boban Marjanovic is an outlier. At 7-foot-4, with a 7-foot-10 wingspan,
6:37 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham opened up his team’s final stretch of the season after the All-Star break by stating Los Angeles’ goal loud and clear: The Lakers don’t want to just make the playoffs, they want to avoid the play-in tournament. “The goal is for us
Ja Morant has been nothing but confident about the Grizzlies this season. The Kevin Durant trade has him sounding only slightly less confident. Ja Morant once said that he was “fine in the west” when it comes to his Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA Playoffs. Now that Kevin Durant has arrived in the Western Conference,
Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially
The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are both in the play-in tournament conversation, and they’re looking to grab a key win on Thursday night. Golden State could be down Andrew Wiggins (personal) and it is expected to be without Stephen Curry (leg) in this matchup, making the Lakers five-point favorites. How do those
7:04 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN PORTLAND, Ore. — Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson finds inspiration in a Kobe Bryant quote, “Greatness isn’t just on the court, it’s everything you do.” It has shaped Thompson as a creature of habit when it comes to his game preparation. He goes through the same warmup routine each
Dwight Howard is overseas, playing basketball in Taiwan. But Shaq just can’t stop talking about him on every media platform available. Dwight Howard spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 6.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. The 37-year-old big man wasn’t able to find a new NBA team this offseason and landed
LeBron James went with rookie Anthony Edwards with the first pick in the NBA All-Star Draft, convincing Lakers fans that he’s recruiting. Ahead of Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo had to compile their teams with a draft. It all got started with reserves first and LeBron had the first pick.
In the latest NBA news Nate McMillan is done in Atlanta, Jacque Vaughn was extended and former second-overall pick Lonzo Ball is done for the season. NBA news: Lonzo Ball is done According to Shams Charania, Lonzo Ball will not play this season due to a torn meniscus and other issues in his left knee.
5:31 PM ET Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is “making good progress” after missing the past five games because of a lower left leg injury, the team said Wednesday. Curry has started individual on-court workouts and will be reevaluated again in one week, the team said. Curry suffered partial tears to his superior tibiofibular
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the L.A. Clippers have signed Russell Westbrook after him getting a buyout from the Utah Jazz. It seems that Clippers’ management caved to Paul George and Marcus Morris wanting Russell Westbrook on the squad. The Clippers have been missing a true point guard distributor from what seems their entire George/Leonard run.
Russell Westbrook is preparing to join the Clippers after a greeting to a buyout with the Utah Jazz. When will he make his debut with the Clippers? Paul George and Kawhi Leonard had been publicly campaigning for the Clippers to sign Russell Westbrook as soon as he was traded to the Jazz and a buy-out
Bronny James has been on NBA radars for years but his draft stock just took a big leap with ESPN tagging him as a likely top-10 pick in 2024. When your father is the best basketball player in the world, you can’t help but grow up in the spotlight. Bronny James can thank his father,
7:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN There has been little reason to take the Los Angeles Lakers seriously as a contending team this season. The Lakers sit 13th in the Western Conference, meaning they have to leapfrog at least three teams to get into the play-in tournament. But when LeBron James was asked whether his Lakers
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Nate McMillan of the Atlanta Hawks meets with Trae Young #11 in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
11:21 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season, the team announced Tuesday morning, as Ball continues to experience discomfort during basketball activities despite arthroscopic knee surgery before the season. Ball did not appear in a game this season and has not played since
Nate McMillan was fired by the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and, while a big coaching search is planned, the franchise’s top replacements have been revealed. It was on Tuesday instead of Friday but Nate McMillan got fired on his day off. Just two days before the end of the NBA All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks
5:31 PM ET The Atlanta Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday, clearing the way for an immediate search that will start with leading candidate Quin Snyder, sources told ESPN. The Hawks made assistant Joe Prunty the interim coach of a team that’s 29-30 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but new general
Patrick Beverley needs a new home after agreeing to a buyout with the Magic. One tweet made it clear the Warriors would be a welcome landing spot. Patrick Beverley has been traded three times in less than a year. The latest swap saw the Lakers ship the guard to Orlando, where he promptly worked out
Draymond Green wasn’t going to stand for Charles Barkley’s take on the Warriors during the NBA All-Star Game, calling him out for writing off Golden State. Draymond Green and Charles Barkley were both on the NBA All-Star Game broadcast. That doesn’t mean they were getting along. Things got testy when Barkley gave his opinion about
Feb 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) wipes sweat away while warming up before a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports Cowboys star Micah Parsons blasts city of Detroit in Jalen Ramsey recruiting tweet by Kristen Wong Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t fully
10:19 AM ET Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has agreed to an extension that is expected to keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN. The Nets announced the new deal Tuesday for Vaughn, who sources said had a team option on his 2023-24 deal, but did not disclose terms. Brooklyn has
Offense is way up in the 2022-23 NBA season, as every team has an offensive rating of at least 109.0 so far this season. To compare to just the 2021-22 season, this year’s No. 30 offensive rating (the Houston Rockets at 109.2) would rank 25th in offensive rating last season. When you go back five
7:01 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN On Dec. 30, the New Orleans Pelicans were 23-12 and tied for first place in the Western Conference. Just a month and a half later, heading out of the All-Star break, the Pelicans are 30-29 and in the thick of the middle of the West standings. What happened? Well, two
After feuding with Nuggets’ coaches and Denver making Bones Hyland available in a trade, the Raptors, Pelicans, and Timberwolves are showing interest. Bones Hyland is on in the trade market and multiple teams are reportedly showing interest. The Nuggets making Hyland available in the first place was quite strange because he was a solid rotational
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was one of many to express their disappointment in the quality of play in the NBA All-Star Game. The NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, and once again, the quality of play is a topic of discussion. Specifically, it was the lack of defense from the players on the
7:34 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a sprained ligament in his right wrist, and he will undergo treatment with the expectation that he’ll be able to return to the lineup once the pain subsides, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday night. Antetokounmpo was examined in New York on Monday after playing
The Dallas Mavericks have hitched their wagon to Kyrie Irving — a gamble with enormous boom-bust potential. The same weekend a mysterious spy balloon hovered over the North American continent, resurrecting Sputnik-era paranoia and harkening the herald angels to aim AR-15s heavenward, Kyrie Irving trade rumors circulated throughout the broad NBA landscape. The lightning rod
Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks but there are already NBA rumors that he may not re-sign this offseason and look for a new home. Kyrie Irving is an all-NBA talent who can be one of the major pieces that you need to win a title. He is an amazing talent
There is about a quarter of the NBA regular season left following the All-Star break, and there are a few teams vying for a shot in the play-in tournament and playoff picture in each conference. There isn’t much time to make up ground, but there are teams that could be poised for a run in
7:20 AM ET PARIS — IT’S LATE MORNING on a gray winter day just outside the French capital, and Victor Wembanyama hasn’t been awake very long. This makes several people in his life quite happy. The small arena located a little over 2 miles from the Arc de Triomphe that Wembanyama is calling his basketball
Danny Green has joined the Cleveland Cavs via a buyout. What will his role on the team look like and what can he add to this locker room? According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavs have signed Danny Green off the buyout market. Green missed most of this season recovering from an ACL injury that he
Team LeBron forward LeBron James. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Projected WWE WrestleMania 39 card after Elimination Chamber by Scott Rogust The 2023 NBA All-Star Game tips off on Sunday night, and we have a new format with this year’s draft. The players won’t be picked to their teams until right up before the
7:46 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — Twenty years into his heralded time in the NBA, LeBron James didn’t mince words when asked about the challenge ahead for the Los Angeles Lakers in order to secure a postseason spot. “It’s 23 of the most important games of my career, for a regular season,” James said
The All-Star Game MVP is a tough reward to bet on, mainly because playing time and player motivation to win the award can be extremely volatile. If you look at past winners, sometimes it lands with the player from the team hosting the game, and other times it ends up with one player getting hot
11:10 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — Team Giannis only had Giannis Antetokounmpo for one play because of his sprained right wrist. Team LeBron only had LeBron James for one half because of a right hand contusion and a plan to save the 20-year veteran’s legs for the Los Angeles Lakers‘ post-break playoff push. And
One of the fun props to bet on for the All-Star game is who will score the most points, and most books have them offered in an interesting manner this year, listing players to score 10+, 15+, 20+, 25+, 30+ and 40+ points. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid leads the way for the odds to
12:11 PM ET ESPN News Services Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, his agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Love’s expectation is that he can play a sizable role in the Heat’s frontcourt rotation as they push into the Eastern Conference playoffs. Love also talked with the Philadelphia
The Nets were considering waiting until the offseason to trade Kevin Durant. Did they get the best deal by doing it sooner? In a blockbuster move, the Nets traded Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren for four unprotected first-round picks, a 2028 swap, Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, and Cameron Johnson. After Kyrie Irving was traded for
Jan 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) smiles in the direction of fans during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Northwestern vs. Ohio State prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 by Josh Yourish Chiefs: Joe Montana opens up
After a slumber of a skills competition, the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest had some very entertaining moments but had some duds moments as well. The first round of the 2023 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend started out with Jayson Tatum getting to 20 points on a lot of wing shots. He struggled on his first
11:06 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN SALT LAKE CITY — As the final shots ticked down in Saturday’s 3-point contest for Damian Lillard, he thought he had to make them to tie Buddy Hield in order to win it. Then, when he looked up at the video board after knocking down his final few shots, he
The Boston Celtics have shaken off adversity and surged to the best record in the East, thanks to the leadership of Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla. In the locker room approximately an hour before the Boston Celtics tipped off against the Miami Heat, interim head coach Joe Mazzulla burst through the middle of the comically
The Celtics are at the top of the East and have a real chance at winning this title this season. What can the Celtics do at the trade deadline to improve their team? As of this writing, the Celtics are 36-15 and the top seed in the East. They are one of the best teams
Mac McClung ended up putting on a show to make a name for himself in the dunk contest. He ended up having a night for himself and NBA fans to remember. After a slightly disappointing three-point contest, Trey Murphy, Kenyon Martin Jr., Jericho Sims, and Mac McClung put on a show to save the Saturday
11:08 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — It’s safe to say the people know who Mac McClung is now. Once the poster boy for the NBA’s slam dunk contest’s path toward irrelevance, sporting a field of obscure participants rather than the certified stars of the past, McClung stole the show. With only two games of
There’s just a week between the NBA Trade Deadline and the NBA All-Star Break. But in that short window, we’re already seeing some deals paying off. The space between the NBA trade deadline and the All-Star Break is time for just two or three games for each team, at most. But that space is enough
7:08 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN AMONG THE SELLOUT crowd packed into Chicago’s United Center for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Nick Elam and Jon Mugar couldn’t believe what they were witnessing. The league had decided to make a radical change for the league’s midseason showcase, and the excitement was palpable as the fourth quarter played
With a buyout most likely coming for Russell Westbrook, the former all-NBA player has narrowed his choices down to four teams. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Russell Westbrook and his agent have met with four teams to discuss signing after a buyout — the Bulls, Clippers, Wizards, and Heat. There is a chance that he doesn’t
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making a case to win both the NBA’s Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Milwaukee Bucks are gaining ground on the Boston Celtics for the top seed in the Eastern Conference just ahead of the All-Star Break. They did beat the Celtics 131-125 in
6:33 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Gregg Popovich headline the list of finalists for the 2023 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced Friday as part of NBA All-Star weekend. “I love the class,” Jerry Colangelo, chairman for the Hall of Fame,
We have reached the midway point of the NBA season. Which 2023 NBA Draft prospects ought to be on the radar of every front office? We are fast approaching the final stretch of the 2022-23 NBA season. The trade deadline brought about a whirlwind of change, the fallout of which won’t be fully realized until
Let’s grade the reported trade proposal that would send D’Angelo Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that also involves the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. Kyrie Irving was the big point guard available ahead of the trade deadline, even with the endless drama he causes. The Los Angeles Lakers tried to make
Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports NBA Trade Grades: Lakers offload Russell Westbrook, land D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt by Cody Williams Lakers NBA Championship Odds Surge Following D’Angelo Russell Trade by Brian Giuffra The Utah Jazz picked up another first-round draft pick by working themselves into the Russell Westbrook trade. How many future picks do they have
The 2023 NBA 3-Point Contest has a loaded field, with superstars Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard competing this year, and several young players looking to make their mark. The 3-Point Contest is arguably the most electric event of All-Star weekend, especially since the league has seen an increase in players taking and making 3s. That’s
4:30 PM ET ESPN Betting Insiders An action-packed NBA All-Star weekend begins Friday night and continues Saturday at 8 p.m. ET with the skills challenge, 3-point contest and slam dunk contest. Then on Sunday the 72nd NBA All-Star Game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET. So who are the players and teams to bet on
Feb 6, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) warms up before the game between the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Packers reach last minute agreement to keep Aaron Jones on the roster by Kristen Wong According to an
7:52 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN In the wake of a high-profile missed call that went against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James last month, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said officials are “absolutely held accountable” and disciplined for making such errors. “We don’t publicize discipline for officials. We don’t think that will be appropriate,” Silver said
The Minnesota Timberwolves have moved up to the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, and they’re looking to keep that momentum going in their final game before the All-Star break against the Washington Wizards. This matchup should be a fun one, and I have my eye on three prop bets that may fall under
6:23 PM ET PHOENIX — Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have what it takes to finally win an NBA championship. “I think we got all the pieces to be successful,” Durant said during a Thursday news conference, his first as a member of the Suns. “We got guys that have experienced what it’s like
One of the biggest pieces expected to move during the NBA trade season will have an increased price after the Kevin Durant trade, according to NBA rumors The Brooklyn Nets and the arms race in the Western Conference, so far, are the two main characters of the NBA trade deadline. If NBA rumors tell us
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