Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Oregon football: Ducks sign elite 4-star CB Avante Dickerson by John Buhler Carmelo Anthony reached a milestone Tuesday night, passing Dominique Wilkins on the all-time scoring list. On Tuesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 132-121. Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points off the bench (8-for-16 from the
6:25 PM ET Indiana Pacers assistant coach Bill Bayno has resigned his job, citing mental health issues, sources told ESPN on Monday. Bayno, 58, began a leave of absence two weeks ago and worked through terms of a departure with the organization in recent days. Bayno has privately described a need to step away from
The Jazz have surged to the top of the West with Rudy Gobert moving to the front of the Defensive Player of the Year race. Is it enough to win an NBA title? When Rudy Gobert inked a five-year, $205 million extension this offseason, it sparked conversation over the value a defensive anchor with limited
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Orioles’ Alex Cobb trade further proves MLB needs a salary floor by Steven Kubitza LeBron James’ response to heckling fans proves why he’s the GOAT by Scott Rogust Devin Booker missed time with a hamstring injury, but NBA teams beware: He’s back. Booker had a conservative 24 points on Monday
The Phoenix Suns may be starting Frank Kaminsky and Deandre Ayton together for the time being. On Friday night, the Phoenix Suns opted to go big against the Detroit Pistons’ frontcourt of Blake Griffin and Mason Plumlee, which meant starting Frank Kaminsky next to Deandre Ayton. It was somewhat understandable; the Suns had squandered a
12:45 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN The Chicago Bulls were hit with another injury blow after an MRI confirmed that forward Lauri Markkanen will miss two to four weeks with a sprained shoulder. The Bulls announced the injury Monday, saying that Markkanen has a sprained right acromioclavicular joint. He originally injured the joint at the top
Jan 23, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Brett Favre reassures Packers fans after Aaron Rodgers’ troubling postgame comments by Scott Rogust Josh Jackson got ejected after he
Philadelphia 76ers fans will be keeping their eyes on Team Australia in the next Olympics with both Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle joining the roster. The Philadelphia 76ers have had a tremendous season so far. They’re currently two games ahead of the Brooklyn Nets for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and their
3:51 PM ET The New York Knicks have reached agreement on a trade to acquire Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose and reunite him with coach Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The Knicks are sending guard Dennis Smith Jr., and a 2021 second-round draft pick via the Charlotte Hornets to Detroit, sources said. The
12:02 PM ET Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. has a fractured finger on his left hand that likely
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images UFC Vegas 18: Ode Osbourne flattens Jerome Rivera in just 26 seconds by Thomas Albano The Milwaukee Bucks star shares LeBron James’ feelings about the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. This NBA season outside of the Orlando bubble, the league has postponed a total of 24 games (as of this writing)
It’s the 10th anniversary of Linsanity and Jeremy Lin wants to help you celebrate one of the brightest moments in New York Knicks’ history. On Feb. 4, 2011, Jeremy Lin came off the bench for an injury-ravaged New York Knicks team and dropped 25 points and 7 assists in a seven-point win over the Nets.
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1:44 AM ET DALLAS — Luka Doncic hasn’t had a lot of reason to flash his infectious smile lately. He’s a firm believer in the professional benefits of enjoying basketball, but that’s difficult to do when his Dallas Mavericks have lost 10 of their last 13 games, as was the case when he reported for
Even Zion Williamson’s missed dunks are capable of breaking the rim. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 284 pounds, Zion Williamson is quite a handful on the defensive end. Whether you’re the defender in his path, the referee trying to officiate him or the rim quivering in anticipation of one of his backboard-rocking dunks, Williamson is a
6:56 PM ET NEW YORK — Kevin Durant will be ineligible to play in the Nets’ next three games after he drove with a team employee who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, sources told ESPN. Durant will be eligible to rejoin the team on Friday, Feb. 12, coach Steve Nash said on Saturday. The
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Eagles rumored asking price for Carson Wentz is absurd by Alicia de Artola Nets star Kevin Durant was almost not allowed to start Friday’s game against the Raptors due to contact tracing. Kevin Durant has been given the green light to play after clearing
7:49 PM ET Malika Andrews Close ESPN Staff Writer Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2018 Appears regularly on ESPN Chicago 1000 Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 After a confounding night surrounding the status of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant at the Barclays Center — which
The unique athletic abilities of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokoumpo make them unstoppable at the rim. But one might be just a little bit more unstoppable than the other. LeBron James is an absolute freight train. There might be no player in NBA history who has shared his combination of power, speed, grace and touch.
The Milwaukee Bucks forward was introduced to Bobby Portis memes for the first time. No matter what professional athletes do, they are always subject to memes. If a player happens to do something funny or make a hilarious facial expression, they could become the subject of meme material for the foreseeable future. Some of them
11:58 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo might be competitors on rival conferences, but they share the same sentiments regarding the league’s plans to hold an All-Star Game in March in Atlanta. Fresh off a 33-point, 12-rebound performance in Milwaukee’s 123-105 win at Cleveland on Friday night, Antetokounmpo backed James’ position on
Much like the NFL’s Super Bowl, the NBA once faced off with a rival upstart pro basketball league in a series of intense NBA vs. ABA battles. Before the Lady Gaga halftime shows, before the corporate sponsorships, before the million-dollar commercials, the Super Bowl was a battle between two rival professional football leagues: the National
The Miami Heat will be without guard Avery Bradley for quite some time. The Miami Heat were expected to be forces in the Eastern Conference this season after making it to the NBA Finals back in September. On Wednesday night, the Heat lost 103-100 to the Washington Wizards to drop their overall record to 7-14,
7:49 PM ET For the first time in his 13-year career, Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant came off the bench, checking in at the 4:13 mark of the first quarter Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. Durant was not available to start due to health and safety protocols, the team announced shortly before tipoff. Durant
12:33 AM ET The Houston Rockets are concerned that star center Christian Wood could be sidelined for an extended period after injuring his right ankle for the second time in a span of less than three weeks, sources told ESPN. Wood will have an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury he
Despite growing COVID-19 concerns, the NBA has announced that an All-Star game will be happening this season. The NBA season is moving along in 2021 despite growing COVID-19 concerns. A lot of fans won’t get the chance to see their teams in action this year because of the virus. Only 10 NBA teams are allowing
LeBron James is 36 years old and somehow as dominant as he’s ever been. His old friend Dwyane Wade was happy to explain why. Father Time will eventually win the war but so far, LeBron James has won every battle. He’s 36 years old and in his 18th season and he’s still playing at an
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, Anthony Edwards is scoring, De’Aaron Fox is finishing and LeBron James can’t miss from beyond the arc. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no
3:10 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The NBA’s most high-profile star, LeBron James, eviscerated the league’s plans to hold an All-Star Game in Atlanta in March while COVID-19 restrictions continue to have a grip on the regular season. “I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year,” James said after the
The same week Jared Dudley’s book was released, Paul George responded in a big way. While George might not concern himself with the comments of a Lakers bench player, one look at social media on Wednesday would’ve distracted him enough from his daily routine. Dudley released a book detailing the Lakers bubble journey. One specific
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Sports Science’s John Brenkus always knew Patrick Mahomes could reach GOAT status by Mark Powell Paul George and Jared Dudley have been going back and forth for a few days now after the release of Dudley’s book and George has had enough. It’s no secret that Paul George has never had the
6:58 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN When more than 90 players who signed as free agents become eligible to be traded Saturday, it will mark the unofficial start of trade season in the NBA. Several big names have already been traded since mid-November, including James Harden, Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Victor Oladipo, Chris Paul and Jrue
The Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets were all value-driven sports organizations. Until they weren’t. Rex Ryan and Mickey Callaway are two people with seemingly nothing in common. The brash, bombastic Ryan’s introduction to the media as the Jets’ head coach featured a defiant pledge not to “kiss [the New England Patriots’] rings” and
Victor Oladipo‘s quest to return to All-Star caliber is as much mental as it is physical. To bury his mental struggles, he tried something. We’ll call it unique. Let’s get something straight first thing. Victor Oladipo’s leg is not dead. It is as alive as the rest of him. This is a good thing. While
12:12 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN For New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy, what he saw from Zion Williamson on Wednesday night was unlike anything he’d seen from the 20-year-old so far this season. “I told Zion at the end of the game that it was by far his best game of the year if
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky vs. Missouri live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips After winning the championship, the Los Angeles Lakers had to make some adjustments and have added a new ATO play to troll former Laker Rajon Rondo. After the intense week the Los Angeles Lakers have had in the
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Paul Finebaum torches Ed Orgeron, LSU over Arik Gilbert transfer to Florida by John Buhler Forbes has released their annual list of the highest-paid NBA players of the year. Where do LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant rank? Starring in the NBA is an incredibly lucrative profession with salaries
January 25, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr instructs against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Mahomes almost had a major, major COVID scare on Sunday by Braulio Perez Gabby Williams on her new teammate Candace Parker, legacy
9:16 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers might have missed each other in the playoffs last year, but Lakers reserve Jared Dudley, in a new book, revealed his team was primed for the “Battle for L.A.” because of Paul George. “We hear some of those guys talking about how
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Klay Thompson has a lot of time to spare, and is very willing to throw hands on social media. Thompson unfortunately is missing his second straight season due to knee issues, leaving the Warriors without the second splash brother as the core ages into the latter end of their primes. Yet, despite not being active
12:28 AM ET Paul George and Kawhi Leonard did their best to go blow for blow with the Brooklyn Nets‘ Big Three. But during the Nets’ 124-120 win over the LA Clippers in a game that lived up to the pre-game hype, the Clippers star duo could not keep up with Kevin Durant, James Harden
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 10: In this image released on December 19, 2020, Richard Jefferson hosts the 2020 Sports Illustrated Awards at AG Production Services on December 10, 2020 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2020 Sports Illustrated Awards will stream free worldwide on December 19, 2020. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Raiders
Nikola Jokic set the tone for Sunday afternoon’s game by scoring 22 points in the first quarter. In a Sunday without NFL football, the NBA was officially king. The Denver Nuggets were looking to get back in victorious standing after their five-game winning streak was snapped in a 119-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
9:32 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Fred VanVleet set a Toronto Raptors franchise record and a record for undrafted players by scoring 54 points in Toronto’s 123-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. “It was just time. … It’s just time,” VanVleet told SportstNet in Toronto after the game. “I’ve been missing a lot
Jan 25, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after being ejected during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter in awe as LeBron James drops 46 on his former team by Steven Kubitza Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray
4:08 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN As the NBA continues to tighten its health and safety protocols to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the league will begin requiring players to wear K95 or KNF94 masks in all instances where required, sources told ESPN. The policy will go into effect sometime in the next week, sources said,
Movement has been fast and furious in the early days of WNBA free agency. How will all these changes affect next year’s standings and playoff picture? Maybe it’s the league’s new CBA. Maybe it’s the fact that last year’s abbreviated Wubble season had all the players in one place and enabled more discussions than usual
Something lit a fire under LeBron James in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game. In turns out, someone from his old team poked the bear. The Los Angeles Lakers carried a seven-point lead into halftime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. But in the third quarter, things began to unravel, the momentum began to
A Cleveland Cavaliers executive applauded a missed shot by LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers star took that personally. LeBron James is no stranger to being on the road team to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Tuesday night was the first time he’s done so since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in
10:19 AM ET The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are progressing toward an agreement for an All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, a single-night event that encompasses a game between the Eastern and Western Conferences and skills competitions, sources told ESPN. While a formal agreement has yet to
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12:50 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin hasn’t been around the organization long. Neither has guard Bryn Forbes. Nevertheless, after suffering back-to-back losses on Friday and Saturday in New Orleans and Charlotte to fall to 11-8, it didn’t take them long to learn what is accepted and what’s not. Losing is not.
Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports Georgia football: Dawgs heating up for elite 4-star recruit Bear Alexander by John Buhler Tom Brady says he “definitely” wants to play past age 45 by Brad Berreman In the Jazz versus Nuggets game, Jordan Clarkson hit one of the weirdest shots of the year. There was no shortage of highlights
6:57 PM ET Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman will be out at least a week after suffering a sprained left wrist in Saturday night’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Wiseman will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, the Warriors announced Monday. Wiseman has flashed the potential that made him the No. 2 overall pick in
The Brooklyn Nets are on pace for some record-breaking numbers following the acquisition of James Harden. The Brooklyn Nets suffered a shocking loss Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. They held a five-point lead late, only for the Wizards to score six points in a matter of seconds to turn the sure win into a
7:01 AM ET The month of January ended in style in the NBA. On Sunday, Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook each played hero in a wild, game-ending sequence that saw the Washington Wizards use an 8-0 run in the final 12 seconds to stun the Brooklyn Nets. On Saturday night in Chicago, Damian Lillard and
Jan 31, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Boston Celtics get positive injury update on Marcus Smart by Scott Rogust The Wizards beat
JJ Redick is bound to be on the move soon, with the Nets, 76ers and Celtics all interested. It’s unknown what the New Orleans Pelicans asking price is for one of the best three-point shooters in the game, but draft capital should be expected in any return. Redick has been a DNP for the past
The Boston Celtics received some good news regarding guard Marcus Smart. Saturday wasn’t the greatest of nights for the Boston Celtics. Not only did they end up losing 96-95 to the Los Angeles Lakers, but guard Marcus Smart left in the fourth quarter with a concerning left leg injury. After undergoing an MRI, the Celtics
12:10 AM ET Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal rattled off a quick six points in a stunning 3.8-second sequence that propelled the Washington Wizards to a 149-146 comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. “At this time, we don’t have nothing to lose,” Westbrook said. “It’s win or go home.” The Wizards, down
6:49 PM ET Associated Press DENVER — Nikola Jokic matched his career high with 47 points and the fast-starting Denver Nuggets beat Utah 128-117 on Sunday to end the Jazz’s winning streak at 11. Jokic was 17 for 26 from the field, hit all four of his 3-point attempts, made 9 of 10 free throws
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Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports) Robert Saleh’s description of Patrick Mahomes’ style is incredible by Braulio Perez Penn State football: Nittany Lions lose former 4-star to transfer portal by Braulio Perez When Bradley Beal goes for 40, the Washington Wizards will find a way to lose that game. Despite
Russell Westbrook, Washington Wizards. (Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports) Cardinals trade for Rockies star third baseman Nolan Arenado by Mark Powell Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook was ejected in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Frustrations continue to boil over in what looks to be a terrible season for Russell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards. Washington entered
11:12 AM ET Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is expected to miss one to two weeks with a Grade 1 left calf strain, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Smart underwent an MRI on Sunday after leaving in the fourth quarter of Boston’s 96-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday with the injury.
2:01 AM ET The latest chapter in the storied Los Angeles Lakers–Boston Celtics rivalry featured plenty of starpower in LeBron James and Anthony Davis on one side versus Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the other. However, the visiting Lakers held on to win 96-95 on Saturday thanks in large part to a hustle play
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium
4:40 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter, who has emerged as the Atlanta Hawks‘ second-leading scorer in his second season, will miss at least one game with a knee injury. The Hawks said Saturday that Hunter will not play in Monday’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hunter had a non-surgical procedure
Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports Robert Tonyan says Aaron Rodgers will return to Packers in 2021 by Mark Carman Chicago Cubs sign Joc Pederson to team-friendly deal by Brad Berreman John Stockton and Karl Malone tower over the rest of Utah Jazz history. But Joe Ingles is about to join them in the team’s record books.
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Cole Anthony hits epic game-winner for the Orlando Magic (Video) by Ian Levy Braves interested in stealing J.T. Realmuto from the Phillies by Braulio Perez Hassan Whiteside had some jokes for Jabari Parker‘s classic ride. Hassan Whiteside has always been a guy who appreciates a little levity in his day. Humor
1:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is no stranger to trade rumors. He spent an entire season with the Los Angeles Lakers hearing about how he could possibly get dealt before ultimately landing with the Pelicans in the summer of 2019. But as Ball tried to
Charles Barkley bet $100,000 that the Portland Trail Blazers would win the Western Conference this season. 14 games in, and he already wants a refund. At the start of every NBA season, we all give our predictions as to who will hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy at the end of the playoffs. Some are so
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports This stat will fire up Chiefs fans ahead of Super Bowl 55 by Scott Rogust LeBron James continued to show off his talent from behind the arc this season in the first half of Thursday’s game in Detroit. LeBron James seems to only get better with age. 2021 has shown us
First Week Finals separates the NBA’s contenders from the pretenders after the first week of every month of the season. Now that a full month of NBA action is in the books, teams are starting to find out how this season’s version of themselves will be able to compete within their respective conferences. While chemistry
9:52 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell refused to remain silent on social justice issues off the court, becoming a go-to guy in NBA circles. His commitment to advance social justice coupled with his passion for education earned him the Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award. The award honors Mitchell’s efforts between
Jan 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts to a foul call during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Texans expected to hire David Culley as next head coach by Scott Rogust LeBron James was called for a
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1:42 AM ET Mark the calendar: It was nine days into a seven-game road trip before the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers showed any sign of being vulnerable this season, in Thursday’s 107-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons. L.A. mustered just 34 points in the second half — the fewest the Lakers have scored in
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Twitter’s reaction to Deshuan Watson’s trade request is wild by Cole Thompson Beef has a way of following Joel Embiid and Wednesday night’s game had him start building one with LeBron James. Wednesday’s night game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers was loaded with intensity, a potential Finals
Cole Anthony added a bright spot to an up-and-down rookie season with this epic buzzer-beater to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rookie guard Cole Anthony has struggled mightily with his shot to start his NBA career but things are looking up lately. A frantic buzzer-beating 3-pointer like he hit against the Timberwolves Wednesday night could be
3:40 PM ET Anthony Davis will sit out Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a bruised right quad, the team announced. Davis was asked about his right leg, which he seemed to be favoring in Wednesday’s 107-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, and downplayed any discomfort he was experiencing. “I had a little brush
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, Gary Trent Jr., Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Bad Coaching in the NFL: Dan Campbell wants kneecaps by Mike Tanier Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found Gary Trent Jr.’s flop to be of the hilarious variety on Monday. There are flops and then there is whatever Gary Trent Jr. of
12:28 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid said he believed Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James should’ve been assessed a level two flagrant foul and been ejected from Philadelphia’s 107-106 victory over the defending champions Wednesday night. “Well, first of all, I mean you look at it, that’s a very dangerous play,”
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, Andrew Wiggins is doing stuff, Jaylen Brown is controlling time and space and Alex Caruso has a new nickname. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams
Derrick Rose trade rumors are already swirling ahead of the deadline. Backup guard and former MVP Derrick Rose is currently stranded on a Detroit Pistons team with the most losses in the NBA, but he might not have to waste away on an Eastern Conference basement-dweller for much longer. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania,
Austin Rivers went absolutely nuclear for the New York Knicks Tuesday night. Maybe Austin Rivers wanted to bounce back from a couple of poor performances. Maybe he was due for a great game. Maybe he heard the Derrick Rose trade rumors, or maybe it was all of the above. Whatever the case, Rivers played like
12:19 AM ET With the Los Angeles Lakers already down double-digits late in the first quarter on Wednesday, LeBron James put his head down and drove to the cup, looking to salvage a smidgen of momentum heading into the quarter break. Awaiting him at the rim was the Philadelphia 76ers’ hulking Joel Embiid, who swatted
The latest NBA trade rumors suggest the Warriors are open to moving Kelly Oubre Jr. The Golden State Warriors hoped Kelly Oubre Jr. would be part of a new foundation after trading for him in the offseason. Now, it appears they’re already open to moving him if the right deal materializes. According to The Athletic’s
If you thought Dwight Howard would go quietly into that good night, then you don’t know Dwight Howard. He’s saying he still has a lot more basketball in him. Dwight Howard may be a long way from his peak but that doesn’t mean he’s slowing down at all. Last season, he was a key reserve
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Two new boxing biographies show the highs and lows of the fighting life by Micah Wimmer Bad Coaching in the NFL: Dan Campbell wants kneecaps by Mike Tanier The sky cannot even contain Minnesota Timberwolves’ promising rookie Anthony Edwards. It may be very early in
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Browns fans trolled the Steelers for interviewing Hue Jackson by Steven Kubitza Washington set for strong future with Martin Mayhew as team’s general manager by Cole Thompson LeBron James was not happy Thursday night after being denied at the rim by Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks were in
Jan 21, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Monroe/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports Rick Ross’ son drawing attention as major college football recruit by Scott Rogust Rockets acquire
Kanye West dropped a reference to the No. 24 jersey in his lyrics, rapping on Jay-Z and T.I.’s “Swagga Like Us,” “Tryin’ to get that Kobe number, one over Jordan.” From the moment he came into the league, Bryant paid homage to the greats who came before him. Now it’s current NBA players who pay
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder. (Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports) MMA champion Ben Askren to come out of retirement to fight YouTuber Jake Paul by Amy Kaplan Damian Lillard owns the Oklahoma City Thunder with his incredibly petty new Adidas shoes. When Damian Lillard dropped 50 points and eliminated the Oklahoma City
Jimmy Butler ratted out Goran Dragic in a new video with GQ. Apparently, Dragic speaks perfect English, except when someone is explaining how he’s just cheated at cards. Chemistry was a huge part of the Miami Heat’s run to last year’s NBA Finals, helping them overcome more talented teams in the Eastern Conference. And it’s
2:32 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery to treat renal cell carcinoma of his left kidney Monday, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jason Sprunger at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, and the team said no further treatment is
Mar 7, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during a game at FedExForum. Memphis won 118-101. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports First look at the Ohio State Sugar Bowl uniforms (Photo) by Scott Rogust Cam Newton avoids sack, gets touchdown instead (Video) by Scott Rogust
Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ Getty Images Dwayne Haskins would be a worthy flier for Pittsburgh Steelers by Brad Berreman Due to coronavirus complications, the Memphis Grizzles’ next three games have been postponed. Things unfortunately have been going from bad to worse for the Memphis Grizzlies and their fight with the coronavirus. Due to contact
7:05 AM ET This story was originally published on Feb. 24, 2020. Jan. 26 is the one-year anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others. THE WEARY GROUP trudged across the tarmac and onto the team plane at Philadelphia International Airport. Awaiting the Los Angeles Lakers at the
It’s time to put aside the Stephen Curry comparisons for good. Trae Young is a uniquely talented offensive player but in the James Harden mold. The comparisons to Steph Curry started even before Trae Young officially declared for the NBA Draft. His slight built, flashy handle and propensity for pulling up off the dribble at
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Nathan Florence discusses the Vans’ Triple Crown of Surfing changing to a digital format by Nicole Bosco Kyrie Irving paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant approaching the one-year anniversary of his death. It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a full year since Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. From the
Jan 25, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Bills: Jordan Poyer’s wife claims Chiefs fans harassed her at AFC Title Game by Scott Rogust NBA Twitter shared their collective excitement after
5:33 PM ET The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are discussing the possibility of still holding an All-Star Game in early March — possibly in Atlanta, sources tell ESPN. The traditional All-Star Weekend — originally set for Indianapolis in February — was canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but sources tell ESPN there
With every new NBA season, we tend to forget a few things here and there; players or teams that go through a down year are often, warranted or not, cast aside for the next best thing, only to resurface in the NBA’s collective conscience later on. Like last season, for example, Dwight Howard was regarded
Nikola Jokic is having the best season of his career and allowing Denver to avoid a natural dip in regular-season wins. During David Griffin’s brief media career between gigs running basketball operations in Cleveland and New Orleans, he popularized a term that explains so much about NBA superstars. Griffin loved to say that the best
Caris LeVert will be out indefinitely for the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers‘ new arrival, Caris LeVert, will have to wait a while longer to make his debut with his new team. On Saturday, the team announced the 26-year-old guard will be out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney.
6:57 AM ET Kobe Bryant liked to tell people he didn’t have time for friends. Not in the conventional way most people have friends in which they talk regularly or grab a meal when they’re in the same part of town. Ever on brand, Bryant even trademarked the slogan, “Friends hang sometimes, Banners hang forever.”
PORTLAND, OREGON – DECEMBER 26: Christian Wood #35 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Did the Yankees overpay to keep DJ LeMahieu? by Rucker Haringey Kyrie Irving is expected to rejoin Nets, but absence costs nearly $1 million by Mike Luciano Christian Wood made fun of Shaq for not being aware of
The ESPN broadcast for Wednesday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns sounded pretty bizarre. Playing NBA basketball during a pandemic is tough, but we didn’t realize it’d sound like a war-time radio broadcast from the 1940s! On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns traveled to Texas to play the Houston Rockets in a nationally
10:54 PM ET ESPN News Services SAN ANTONIO — Russell Westbrook had nine points, eight rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes in his first game in more than two weeks due to a left quadriceps injury. His return came in the Washington Wizards‘ 121-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. The
It’s been nearly one year since the death of Kobe Bryant and it’s still something LeBron James and Anthony Davis are struggling to come to terms with. The one-year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant is Jan. 26 and it’s a loss that many are still reeling from. The helicopter accident that took the
ESPN has a new feature on Steph Curry, loaded with behind-the-scenes details on how he trains. One regimen, in particular, will blow your mind. ESPN rolled out an incredible new in-depth feature on Steph Curry today. The piece, by David Fleming, is framed around his quest to pass Ray Allen for the most 3-pointers made
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 23, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is
11:41 AM ET Associated Press MIAMI — The Miami Heat are bringing back some fans, with help from some dogs. The Heat will use coronavirus-sniffing dogs at AmericanAirlines Arena to screen fans who want to attend their games. They’ve been working on the plan for months, and the highly trained dogs have been in place
Dwight Howard, Philadelphia 76ers. (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Julianna Pena secures nasty submission of Sara McMann in final seconds (Video) by Zain Bando Get a load of what just happened to Dwight Howard on an NBA basketball court. On today’s episode of “This Could Only Ever Happen to Dwight Howard,” watch the Philadelphia
2:56 AM ET Three-hundred and sixty-three days following Kobe Bryant’s death and 104 days after winning the championship in his honor, the Los Angeles Lakers‘ co-captains, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, reflected on the time that’s passed since the world lost Bryant. “Man, it’s a saying that time heals all,” James said after a win
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves: Could Atlanta rename the team after Hank Aaron? by John Buhler Oscar da Silva’s buzzer beater gives Stanford win over UCLA (Video) by Scott Rogust Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Conor McGregor some unusual tips ahead of his UFC 257 fight. Fight fans around the world are buzzing with the
Michael Porter Jr. was once thought to be the next great prospect, injuries stalled him initially, but now he is ready for the spotlight. The Denver Nuggets are ready. After compiling talent through the draft — whether in the lottery (Jamal Murray) or second round (Nikola Jokic) — they surged to a surprise trip to
10:24 PM ET Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry passed Hall of Famer Reggie Miller for the second-most made 3-pointers in NBA history after making his 2,561st career 3-pointer early in the second-half against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Curry entered the fourth quarter of the game 411 made 3-pointers behind Hall of Famer
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 16: Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Miami Heat puts on his mask prior to the game against the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena on January 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
Collin Sexton steps up in overtime, as the Cleveland Cavaliers upset the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime on Wednesday. The talk entering Wednesday’s game was that the Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 of James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant would take the court for the first time this season. Many expected it to be “scary
The Houston Rockets are acquiring former first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Porter Jr.’s name has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this week. He was taken in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019 and looked solid in his rookie season. Then came this season.
3:48 PM ET The NBA has rescinded Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green‘s second technical foul from Thursday night’s loss to the New York Knicks, a league source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. The quick reversal does not come as a surprise given that Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after the game that Ben Taylor,
12:45 AM ET After a 125-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets leave their road trip to Cleveland 0-2 and have a slew of defensive breakdowns to review in their next film session. “This was two humbling losses,” Kyrie Irving said after Friday’s game. Scoring wasn’t an issue for the Nets,
Draymond Green is no stranger to technical fouls and ejections but this might be the strangest of his career. Draymond Green has 124 career technical fouls, adding up to countless ejections and enough to lead the league twice. They aren’t just a meaningless stat accumulated on the side — his technical fouls and subsequent one-game
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports UFC Fight Island 7: Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar preview and predictions by Thomas Albano Marlins and Cubs are talking Willson Contreras trade by Brad Berreman LaMelo Ball has been throwing highlight assists at a ridiculous rate and we’ve collected a few of the best to get your motor running. LaMelo
LaMelo Ball is already a good rotation player for the Charlotte Hornets, but early returns suggest he’s going to be much more than that in the near future. LaMelo Ball just makes stuff happen on the hardwood. While a boilerplate description, it is the best summation for how a rookie shooting 40.3 percent from the
7:00 AM ET Jorge Sedano DURING A STORIED 14-year NBA career, Tony Allen was named to six All-Defensive teams and earned the nickname “The Grindfather” for his abilities as one of the league’s most hard-nosed perimeter defenders. But on Feb. 22, 2005, he was a 24-year-old rookie guard staring at one unenviable task: Shut down
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) If this Philip Rivers video doesn’t have you in tears, nothing will by Scott Rogust Wizards are having to fight the NBA to postpone next game by Scott Rogust Kyrie Irving returned to Cleveland for the
Kevin Durant was optimistic about the Brooklyn Nets’ first game with their new Big 3. On Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets‘ new Big 3 assembled for their highly anticipated debut … and lost. Sure, it took two overtimes and a career-high 42 points (including 20 straight in the extra periods) from Collin Sexton to defeat the
11:54 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from Thursday night’s game against the New York Knicks after appearing to yell at rookie teammate James Wiseman. Green, who picked up his first technical of the game with 4 minutes, 2 seconds left in the first quarter after arguing too
The 2020-21 NBA season is young, especially with how many players have missed time, but trends are beginning to emerge for the best teams. In the post-Warriors era of the NBA, there isn’t an overwhelming title favorite. The Los Angeles Lakers are reigning champions and look primed for another Finals run, but they’re not so
One of the most surprising rookies so far this season, Payton Pritchard has been put in a great position to succeed by the Boston Celtics. Every NBA season, one or two rookies shock everyone out of the gate by immediately assuming a rotation spot and playing surprisingly competent basketball. Sometimes, it’s an undrafted rookie who
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Aaron Rodgers earns Player of the Month honors after putting up insane stats by Braulio Perez The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics played in a thriller on Wednesday and Payton Pritchard ended things in dramatic fashion. He may not have been the expected hero entering play on Wednesday night, but
10:56 PM ET The Houston Rockets are acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers wing Kevin Porter Jr. for a future protected second-round pick, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cleveland was looking to trade Porter following an incident last week that involved a screaming match with team officials, sources confirmed to ESPN. Porter hasn’t played for Cleveland this
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Javier Baez avoids arbitration with Cubs, settles for $11.65M by John Buhler UFC Fight Island 8: Michael Chiesa thinks Neil Magney is an ‘awesome guy’ by Dave Noseworthy Pope Francis is the reason the 2020-21 Atlanta Hawks will become NBA Champions. Pope Francis was such a
2:33 PM ET Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is nearing a return and listed as questionable to play Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Porter has been cleared from the NBA’s health and safety protocols and returned to the team, a league source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said that Porter
Jarrett Allen doesn’t fault the Brooklyn Nets for trading him for superstar shooting guard James Harden. The Brooklyn Nets let it be known in the summer of 2019 that they were all-in on competing for an NBA championship after they signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency. However, there was speculation that the team
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, Tyrese Maxey has energy and the idea of Bradley Beal squares off with his reality. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no longer the
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal says the team is “fighting the league” about playing this Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Washington Wizards have been out of action for the past week after six players and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. After being held out by the NBA, the Wizards were permitted to
12:07 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN After Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wore out a path to the free throw line in a 117-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, Celtics guard Marcus Smart expressed his displeasure with the way the game was officiated. Embiid made and took more free throws than the Celtics
6:13 PM ET Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden. Irving practiced with the team on Tuesday. He had missed the Nets’ last seven games — five for personal reasons and two while conditioning. During the time away for