ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says that Kevin Durant has not been in communication with not just the Brooklyn Nets, but also the entire NBA. Kevin Durant sent shockwaves throughout the NBA hours before the start of free agency after reports indicated that he requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though the former two-time NBA
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Kevin Durant’s departure from OKC ended an era for the Thunder, but it also began one where young players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took center stage. In the summer of 2019, Sam Presti decided to tear everything down. In the three seasons since Kevin Durant left Oklahoma City for the Bay, the Thunder had remained competitive
10:01 AM ET Paolo Banchero has had an aiding and abetting DWI charge against him dropped after Michael Savarino, his former Duke teammate and the grandson of retired Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski, pleaded guilty to DWI on Wednesday. Orange County (N.C.) assistant district attorney Maren Hardin told The Raleigh News & Observer via email
Grant Williams expressed his belief that the Boston Celtics were a better team than the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. It has been one month since the conclusion of the 2022 NBA Finals, which saw the Golden State Warriors reclaim their crown as league champions. For the first time since 2019, the
WNBA star Brittney Griner revealed new concerning details about her arrest and detainment while testifying in Russian court. More than five months since her arrest, Brittney Griner got to tell her side of the story to a Russian court on Wednesday. Griner has pleaded guilty to drug smuggling, a charge that could result in up
Jul 23, 2022 Brianna Williams Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry‘s offseason started with plenty of celebrating for earning his fourth NBA championship and first NBA Finals MVP. He continued the break from his day job with a side gig hosting this year’s ESPYS. 2 Related “I’ve had the pleasure of attending The ESPYS but
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 15: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using
2:13 PM ET John BarrESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest features BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who has enjoyed tremendous popularity in his post-playing days through his work as an analyst
Boston Celtics fans brought showed their support for Jaylen Brown at Fenway Park in favor of keeping him in Boston. Boston Celtics fans showed their support for Jaylen Brown at Fenway Park during a Red Sox game with a sign in the crowd that read “Don’t trade Jaylen.” Boston fans are clearly passionate about their
Jul 27, 2022 A year after a freak fall at the Tokyo Olympics left him hospitalized for months and derailed his career, NBA veteran center Aron Baynes has agreed to return to basketball with the Brisbane Bullets, agent Daniel Moldovan told ESPN. It’s a two-year deal to join the NBL side but has a provision
Jayson Tatum says he loves the Boston Celtics team as is amid Kevin Durant trade rumors. There was not much news on the Kevin Durant trade front in recent weeks, but there was news that dropped earlier this week, courtesy of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While the NBA insider noted that the Celtics were not closer
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WNBA star Brittney Griner could be involved in a prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer. What does the offer from the Biden administration mean? Brittney Griner remains in the middle of a trial in Russia over drug charges that could land her a prison term of up to 10 years. Now, the Biden administration
6:03 PM ET ESPN News Services PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers officially announced on Wednesday their new deal with veteran James Harden. The club didn’t reveal terms in a release, but Harden’s contract is for two years and $68.6 million, and it includes a player option for the 2023-24 season, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
As Kevin Durant rumors keep rolling, Brian Windhorst once again enlightened the NBA world about the reality around talks between the Nets and Celtics. There are so many reports and rumors concerning Kevin Durant trade possibilities that even new reports turn out to be old news. Brian Windhorst of ESPN made that clear during an
10:28 AM ET The Oklahoma City Thunder are hiring Chip Engelland, considered the NBA’s preeminent shooting teacher, as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Engelland comes to the Thunder after 17 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, where he had been significantly credited with the shooting development of young players like Kawhi Leonard,
The brother of Celtics star Al Horford spoke for Boston fans when he called a report linking Jaylen Brown to a trade offer for Kevin Durant. Josh Horford, the brother of Al Horford, is not buying the idea that the Celtics included Jaylen Brown in a bid for Nets superstar Kevin Durant. “Y’all are confidently
8:00 AM ET NBA insiders The NBA offseason has been a busy one featuring blockbuster trades, max contract extensions and under-the-radar signings. There are also several marquee players who have still yet to be signed. The Utah Jazz traded two-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a bevy of
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Cowboys: Predicting when Jerry Jones will change his mind about Mike McCarthy by John Buhler The Pacers may be the perfect trade partner for the Lakers as they look to get rid of Russell Westbrook but Indiana wants more than LA has offered so
12:08 AM ET NEW YORK — As speculation surrounding Kevin Durant‘s future continues to hover over the NBA, Boston Celtics star swingman Jayson Tatum made it clear that as much as he respects Durant’s game, he is happy with how his team stands now. “I played with [Durant] during the Olympics,” Tatum said Tuesday night
The Boston Celtics offered the Brooklyn Nets Jaylen Brown in a deal to acquire Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant could be going to a division rival, as the Boston Celtics offered Jaylen Brown in a huge trade proposal for the Brooklyn Nets star. News of this massive trade offer first broke overnight in the early hours
8:00 AM ET LAS VEGAS — PAOLO BANCHERO was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft for exactly this type of moment. And most of his new Orlando Magic teammates are standing courtside to watch. It’s July 9, three days into Las Vegas Summer League, and the Magic, who were up by 18
James Harden declined his player option to take less money to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers. When it came to James Harden opting out of his $47.4 million player option to take less money from the Philadelphia 76ers, it was all about allocating the financial resources to be in a better position to acquire more quality
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown tweeted out his reaction to the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and it wasn’t a positive one. Brown is tired of being mentioned in trade rumors, especially after he helped will his Celtics team to the NBA Finals this past season. That was seen as a major step by many around
12:57 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — Teal is making its return to the Motor City after being gone for more than two decades. The Detroit Pistons‘ nostalgic uniforms were reintroduced on Monday night among a select group of partners, influencers and season-ticket holders as the official Classic Edition jerseys for the upcoming 2022-23 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers have three potential trade partners for Russell Westbrook. While it probably serves Russell Westbrook to play out the final year of his contract, the Los Angeles Lakers do have three suitors for the former NBA MVP point guard in an offseason trade. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on Monday morning that
Kevin Durant trolls Steve Kerr in 2017 Golden State Warriors-1998 Chicago Bulls comparisons. While Kevin Durant may not know how the 2017 Golden State Warriors would have stacked up with the 1998 Chicago Bulls, he knows exactly what coach Steve Kerr would do to player Steve Kerr in the hypothetical basketball matchup. As the Brooklyn Nets
8:14 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN The Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, acquired Alex Antetokounmpo via trade on Monday, putting the youngest Antetokounmpo brother in the same organization as brothers Giannis and Thanasis. Alex Antetokounmpo appeared in 15 games for the Toronto Raptors‘ G League affiliate in 2021-22, averaging 2.6 points
8:00 AM ET NBA Insiders The 2021-22 NBA season felt more normal than the previous two seasons, but the sport was without some of its biggest stars. LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons all missed last season because of
NBA rumors have linked the Miami Heat to Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell but teams don’t sound enthusiastic about trades involving Tyler Herro. This NBA offseason remains all about trade speculation surrounding Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. And those two names aren’t mentioned often without the Miami Heat being brought up as a potential destination.