1:45 PM ET Note: This article was originally published on December 12, 2019. It has been updated to reflect the selection of Tom Thibodeau on July 25, 2020. The New York Knicks have found their next sideline leader, and it’s someone who has plenty of history with the team. Sources tell ESPN that the Knicks
Month: July 2020
Nikola Jokic, #15, Denver Nuggets, (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) The Denver Nuggets may not be a top-tier contender but they’re definitely ready to play spoiler in the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets’ odds of making it through the Western Conference seem slim. 538 gives them just a three percent chance of making it to the
WHITE PLAINS, NY- JULY 20: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks is boxed out by Tina Charles #31 and Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty on July 20, 2019 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Nationals and Yankees take a knee before national anthem by Steven Kubitza Of course, Yankees vs. Nationals Opening Night game has a rain delay by John Buhler LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December
Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Boban Marjanovic is back, which means Boban Marjanovic highlights are too! They’re only scrimmages, but good luck convincing any basketball fan that the NBA’s return this week was unfulfilling. From Bol Bol running wild on Wednesday to LeBron James and Luka Doncic going back and forth on Thursday, even these
1:17 PM ET The New York Knicks and Tom Thibodeau are finalizing a five-year deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Knicks president Leon Rose and agent Spencer Breecker of CAA Sports were working Saturday to complete contractual terms and a signed agreement is expected in the near future, sources
The NBA has a plan and a schedule for the draft and our latest NBA Mock Draft looks at player fits and potential stars like LaMelo Ball. NBA basketball is back, with scrimmages being played and regular-season games picking up next week. But there’s always time to smash the “Sim Lottery” button at Tankathon and imagine
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers say they want to keep Kevin Love. Following the John Beilein debacle, star center Kevin Love’s Cleveland Cavaliers might need to hit the reset button once again. They were the worst team in the NBA’s
8:05 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson returned to the NBA campus on Friday night, the team said in a statement. Williamson, who initially left the bubble in Orlando, Florida, on July 16 to tend to a family medical emergency, now enters the NBA quarantine period before he can rejoin
These 10 Lakers will wear social justice messages on their jerseys by Emily Adams Every Blue Jays player took a knee ahead of season opener by Amy Kaplan Andre Roberson (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Andre Roberson has been on the sidelines for over two years but has finally returned. The resumption of the 2019-20
DENVER – FEBRUARY 18: The Air Jordan logo at the Air Jordan XX Launch Party at Rise Nightclub on February 18, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Michael Jordan bests the Pistons once again. The NBA and its partnership with Jordan Brand has continued to grow over recent years, and will be
Zach LaVine, #8, Chicago Bulls (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The Chicago Bulls might trade Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls aren’t short on young stars, as Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, and Coby White could, in theory, form the nucleus of a team that makes some noise in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, likely due to the
6:38 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown said Thursday that Ben Simmons has had a “paradigm shift” in his thinking when it came to taking 3-pointers. Simmons didn’t waste any time proving his coach was right. Playing at a new position — power forward — as part of Philadelphia’s new-look starting lineup
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks were nothing short of dominant this season, and there weren’t many counters for their best player. Can someone find a way to beat them four times in two weeks? For a second straight season, the Milwaukee Bucks will likely finish with the best record in the league,
5:16 PM ET Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis has a significant left foot injury and will leave the NBA’s bubble in Orlando, Florida, to seek treatment from a specialist, sources told ESPN. The Pacers open the restart next Saturday against the Sixers. Any long-term loss of Sabonis would be significant, as he’s averaging 18.5 points
Obi Toppin might be the hardest prospect to project in mock drafts. Which teams make the most sense for him in the NBA Draft 2020? The 2020 NBA Draft’s wild card is almost certainly going to be Obi Toppin of Dayton. Even though the draft has been wide open at the top all year, there’s
WNBA (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) The 2020 WNBA season tips off on Saturday. And to be honest, there’s a lot to process. So much has changed since the last time a WNBA game was played. There’s the return of Breanna Stewart. There’s the debut of Sabrina Ionescu. There’s the return of Sue Bird. There’s
SAN JOSE, CA – OCTOBER 12: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court smiling after he received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of their NBA basketball game at SAP Center on October 12, 2018 in San Jose,
Tiago Splitter, Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) The NBA bubble is getting its own barbershop and the players rejoice. There will be no quarantine ‘fros and quarantine flows inside of the NBA bubble any longer. Having a lot of hair is a lot of work. As humans, we’ve all waited a bit too
7:15 AM ET Remember the regular season? It was a thing, I swear. Here is the first part of my official NBA awards ballot for that season. Most Valuable Player 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks2. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers3. James Harden, Houston Rockets4. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers A few
The perfect free agent fit for the Packers right now by Joseph Birdsall Patrick Mahomes ready to collect rings after record extension by John Buhler CLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 04: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with teammates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 04,
Dan Snyder releases strongly worded and thoroughly unconvincing statement by Mike Luciano Killer Camp turns AHS: 1984 into reality TV by Kimberley Spinney Kemba Walker, #8, Boston Celtics, (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) Kemba Walker is dealing with a bum knee. The Boston Celtics might have to face the grim notion that they might need
7:34 PM ET Though Victor Oladipo started in Thursday’s opening scrimmage for the Indiana Pacers, the decision hasn’t been officially made for his participation in the regular season and beyond. “I think today was big, just getting our conditioning up and getting a feel for the game again,” Oladipo said. “Obviously it’s been a minute
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers amped up their non-existent fans before Thursday’s scrimmage. The Portland Trail Blazers came into Orlando on a mission to work their way into the Western Conference playoff picture, but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy themselves a little too. Thursday’s scrimmage against the Indiana Pacers marked
LeBron James says missing mom was the hardest part of quarantine by Braulio Perez UFC Fight Island 3: Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till preview and predictions by Thomas Albano MADISON, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 11: Bruno Fernando of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11,
6:06 PM ET MILWAUKEE BUCKS COACH Mike Budenholzer would like to know what constitutes the antonym of asterisk. If such a word exists, he says, that’s what should be attached to whichever team wins the 2020 NBA championship under such unusual circumstances. It’s also, he argues, what should be affixed to the 1999 San Antonio
Jul 14, 2020 If the sixth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers play up to their potential, they are a legitimate title contender in the NBA’s 2019-20 restart. This team has the talent to beat any of the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers in a seven-game series. But these mysterious dudes also face a gargantuan amount
Paul George keeps focus on social justice in post-game interview by Steven Kubitza Can Kyle Hendricks win his first Cy Young in 2020? by Steven Kubitza SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat looks to shoot the ball in the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Chase
7:51 PM ET In the first NBA game played in more than four months, LA Clippers guard Lou Williams sat in the team’s socially-distanced bench area Wednesday and noticed the new atmosphere all around him. The 2019-20 season was on again as the Clippers and Magic got the season restart underway with the first scrimmage
Kyler Murray is not happy with his Madden 21 rating by Max Smith Justin Jefferson is a great fit for Vikings after Stefon Diggs trade by Scott Rogust ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at
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