LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 02, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,
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7:50 PM ET NBA Insiders Who are the new favorites to make the NBA playoffs as the No. 8 seed in each conference? Can anybody get past the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers in the West? Who will be the best rookie in the bubble? After the first weekend of the 2020 NBA restart,
Dwight Howard is still a quality shot blocker. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) Besides a hope or a prayer, here’s how opponents can try to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The hours of negotiations, epidemiological presentations, and press conferences were nothing more than whitewater following in the wake of LeBron
Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images Jonathan Isaac left the Magic’s game in a wheelchair on Sunday. Up by 28 with just about nine minutes left in Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, the Orlando Magic had not a care in the world. They were cruising to their second straight victory in the NBA bubble, further
Shaquille O’Neal. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Shaquille O’Neal absolutely trolled Vince Carter over a Zoom call. Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents, as he’s a better interior gardener than Vince Carter. “The Big Aristotle” took out a water bottle and poured it possibly over his crotch to try to prove a point.
7:24 AM ET The Houston Rockets‘ official Twitter account took what could be considered the first jab in the beef between two of the NBA’s biggest superstars seconds after Giannis Antetokounmpo was announced as the league’s 2018-19 MVP. James Harden finished as the runner-up for the third time in five seasons, which didn’t sit right
12:04 PM ET LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics enter their Sunday afternoon clash (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) with very different agendas. For the Blazers, the goal is to build upon the momentum they carried over from their stunning 140-135 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. That
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) The 76ers had to separate teammates Joel Embiid and Shake Milton. A heated exchange occurs in front of the Philadelphia 76ers bench during in their NBA restart opener. After the 76ers rocky start, the 76ers had to separate teammates Joel Embiid and Shake
Jordan Clarkson, #00, Utah Jazz, (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) The Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans, picking up the first win in the NBA’s restart. But they did it with a shallow rotation that could be a problem. In the first game of the NBA’s re-Opening Day, the Utah Jazz held off the
Saivion Smith diagnosed with COVID-19, placed on reserve list by Amy Kaplan Juan Soto believes coronavirus diagnosis was a ‘fake positive’ by Scott Rogust PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 06: Danilo Gallinari #8, Chris Paul #3, head coach Billy Donovan, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2, Dennis Schroder #17, and Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look
12:15 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers gave fans a reason to tune in on opening night of the NBA restart for the reseeding games, with the Lakers edging the Clippers in a close one. They’ll both be back in action Saturday with two games that offer their own intrigue. The Clippers
Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images Catapulted by Luka Dončić’s awesome second season, the Dallas Mavericks go into the Orlando bubble right in the thick of the West’s playoff race. The 2019-20 season has been loaded with parity, especially in the Western Conference. Among the glut of contenders is the Dallas Mavericks, who could fall anywhere
The New York Knicks have hit the reset button a number of times since 2010, when then-general manager Donnie Walsh and former head coach Mike D’Antoni attempted to lure LeBron James to Broadway. Since then, they’ve had numerous leadership changes and, more pressingly, six head coaches (Mike Woodson, Derek Fisher, Kurt Rambis, Jeff Hornacek, David
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The NBA’s reigning champions, the Toronto Raptors, haven’t missed a beat since losing their best player over the summer. About 13 months ago, we saw the Toronto Raptors hoist their first-ever championship trophy. A swing-for-the-fences trade for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, supplemented by an elite support cast that seemed to
Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors, (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The Raptors have reinvented themselves without Kawhi Leonard and, thanks to Nick Nurse’s creativity, the results have been just as impressive. Looking back now, it feels like Nick Nurse’s Team Canada at the FIBA World Cup last year was the backdoor pilot for this season’s Toronto
6:57 PM ET ESPN News Services Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard stood during the national anthem before Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, saying afterward he can be both a patriot and a supporter of Black Lives Matter. “I think I can be a beacon of light … not only for my voice or platform
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown guards Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) Jaylen Brown called out a photoshop job that appeared to have him troll Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Bucks beat the Celtics On Friday night, NBA fans across the country were treated to an amazing showdown between two of the best teams in the
Matt Harvey reportedly close to a deal with the Royals by Scott Rogust What’s coming to Netflix in August 2020 (and what’s leaving too) by Shea Corrigan MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Assistant coach Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Becky Hammon is coaching the San Antonio Spurs today.
1:00 PM ET The pre-restart training camp Mike D’Antoni so eagerly anticipated for the Houston Rockets — a team remodeled midseason with a drastic shift in philosophy to microball — never really materialized. Due to late arrivals, including both of the team’s superstars, as well as Austin Rivers‘ excused exit and reentry, the Rockets never
New MLB app innovation makes booing the Astros possible in 2020 by Emily Adams Suicide Squad: David Ayer sparks ‘Release the Ayer Cut’ to trend online by Mia Johnson SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 26: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Golden 1
Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers, (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Injuries are an inevitable part of sports, but a recent slew may hinder three NBA teams from reaching the playoffs. The NBA is about to resume officially sanctioned games with 22 of the league’s 30 teams vying for a playoff spot. As of now, 12 teams
12:48 AM ET NBA Insiders Last year, a dark horse contender pulled off consecutive upsets to win the NBA championship. Who could be this year’s Raptors? Friday night’s action featured three of those dark horses: the Houston Rockets. Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Saturday’s games will show us a handful more: • Miami Heat vs.
Shake Milton, #18, Philadelphia 76ers, (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) As the NBA restarts in Orlando, these five role players on contending teams could have a lot to say about the state of the Eastern Conference. The NBA will finally return on Thursday, and with it, the myriad storylines, trends, and stakes of a season
5 best uniforms in the Big Ten by Max Bevington PALMETTO, FLORIDA – JULY 29: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty dribbles up the court during the second half of a game against the Dallas Wings at Feld Entertainment Center on July 29, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges
Bobby Witt Jr. is looking like a future star for Royals by Mike Luciano Kevin Garnett buying the Timberwolves would bring the franchise full circle by Mike Luciano PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 23: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles with the ball in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons during their
Damian Lillard, #0, Portland Trail Blazers, (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard discussed the ongoing protests during an interview, Wednesday. “A few days ago, I was kind of just going through Twitter and I had a few people mention me and ask if I was aware of what was going