The Atlanta Hawks are a potential trade destination for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. If Utah Jazz star center Rudy Gobert is dealt this offseason, it might be to the Atlanta Hawks. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported “the Hawks could be the most natural Gobert trade partner for the Utah Jazz.” Fischer’s reporting suggests that
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Kyle Lowry considers his first season with the Miami Heat a “waste of a year” because they didn’t make it to the NBA Finals. Getting to the Eastern Conference Finals wasn’t good enough for Kyle Lowry. He won’t be happy until he’s playing in the NBA Finals again. The Heat guard said as much after
Jimmy Butler became the most potent player in the NBA playoffs, although it wasn’t enough in the end. What did we learn from his postseason transformation? The Miami Heat are not advancing to the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler did not win the inaugural Eastern Conference Finals MVP Award, but no one came out of the
Mar 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8), center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Has Rory McIlroy rekindled his love to dominate golf? by Savannah Leigh
8:00 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — The highlights of the Stephen Curry 3-pointers, Robert Williams’ blocked shots and, now, Andrew Wiggins‘ dunks, continue to run as the premier moments in the 2022 NBA Finals. Celtics coach Ime Udoka keeps trying to tell everyone they’re missing the point. The Golden State Warriors are one win from
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins and forward Draymond Green. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Ozzie Albies injury: Braves win streak takes concerning turn by Alicia de Artola Golden State is one win away from the NBA Championship thanks to a standout performance from Andrew Wiggins in Game 5. Warriors fans loved it. Game 5 of
12:12 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA Finals allow for the slimmest margins of error. Opponents are too elite and opportunities too precious to squander in a seven-game series. For the Boston Celtics, sins of commission in Game 5 were too numerous to overcome a Golden State Warriors team with a championship pedigree on
Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a candidate for the NBA Finals MVP. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Weatherman takes merciless shot at Cowboys during 10-day forecast by Alicia de Artola Winning an NBA Finals MVP award despite losing the series is a bittersweet and rare feat. Who was the last player to pull it
Of all the 2022 NBA playoff teams, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he would have chosen to make a run with the Golden State Warriors. Before the Los Angeles Lakers, it had been a long, long time since LeBron James has missed the playoffs. In 2019, ESPN tried to put it into perspective
Los Angeles Lakers fans have to be pure facepalm after hearing Anthony Davis’ comment about how seriously he is taking this NBA offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers need to count on Anthony Davis, but the dude doesn’t want to shoot a basketball during the summer months. It may have been taken out of context, but
The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly putting forward John Collins on the trading block once again. With the 2022 NBA Draft rapidly approaching, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins’ name is coming up in trade rumors yet again. Though Collins has spent his entire professional career out of Wake Forest in Atlanta, in addition to getting the
4:45 PM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver canceled plans to attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics on Monday night because of the league’s health and safety protocols. Silver typically attends all Finals games. The league did not say if Silver had
Golden State Warriors point guard Gary Payton II proves yet again how dedicated he is to uplifting his teammates during the NBA Finals. When Gary Payton II made the Golden State roster against all odds, he said there was one thing he set out to do: ” stick around — and make an impact.” In a
The Boston Celtics’ defense has slowed down every offensive superstar they’ve faced in these playoffs. Until they ran into Steph Curry. According to Cleaning the Glass, seven teams have posted a defensive rating seven points below the league average or lower since 2003-04 (the earliest year of the database’s collection). That pantheonic list extends to
7:48 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — The Boston Celtics know that, once again, they failed to take advantage of securing home court by dropping Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday night. But, as the series shifts back here to Chase Center for Game 5 Monday night with the series now turning into
NBA Draft Lottery. (Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports) Why isn’t Dana White at UFC 275? by Zain Bando According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Washington Wizards are exploring the idea of shopping their first-round draft pick. With the NBA Finals nearing its conclusion, that means the Draft is only a short time away. The 2022
8:20 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson is stressing about staying in the moment. After Sunday’s practice, the Golden State Warriors star barely even wanted to look ahead to Monday’s pivotal Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Instead, he tried to stay locked in on what treatment needed
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) NBA Draft Rumors: Eastern Conference team shows its Johnny Davis cards by Scott Rogust During the latest episode of UNINTERRUPTED’s “The Shop,” LeBron James said he would consider a media career after seeing the contract FOX gave Tom Brady. This year, the sports world saw
2:19 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had a simple solution for the Boston Celtics to bounce back with a win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night — he just needs to play better. “I mean, I give [the Golden State Warriors] credit,” Tatum said after Boston’s 107-97 loss
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 11: Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers is greeted by his father and NBA player LeBron James after defeating the the Perry Pumas in the Hoophall West tournament at Footprint Center on December 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Cubs: Clint Frazier takes another shot
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA Finals MVP conversation held an unusually large share of the conversation before this series started, largely because of Steph Curry. The future Hall-of-Famer has helped lead the
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry joins countless NBA and WNBA athletes in calling on Russia to release Brittney Griner from unlawful detainment. It’s been 113 days now since Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained in Russia, and everyone from Dawn Staley to Breanna Stewart to Magic Johnson is calling on the U.S. government to bring
Jun 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) talks with head coach Steve Kerr during the first quarter of game four in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Patriots: Mac Jones earns rave reviews from teammates ahead
2:45 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reiterated his desire to be with the organization, speaking Saturday at a local YMCA where he held a youth and basketball camp registration. Speaking to reporters, Williamson was asked if opening the camp was a sign he wanted to stay in New Orleans. “I
The Charlotte Hornets have found their new head coach, and it is none other than Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. After failing to clinch a playoff berth in the play-in tournament for the second year in a row, the Charlotte Hornets fired head coach James Borrego. That began what was a lengthy search for
MADISON, WISCONSIN – MARCH 06: Johnny Davis #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after hitting the first shot of the game during the first half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kohl Center on March 06, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) NBA Draft Rumors: Wizards shopping No. 10 pick?
8:00 AM ET The NBA playoffs are full of moments that can swing a series: a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, a late and-1 bucket or an alley-oop dunk in front of the home crowd. Or in some cases, it might be the blow of the referee’s whistle, as a late-game block/charge call or an overturned bucket could
Jun 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the fourth quarter during game four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Rizzo compares current New York Yankees to 2016 Cubs by
8:00 AM ET BOSTON — Steve Kerr has made a lot of high-pressure, large-stakes decisions during his NBA career. Like that afternoon in 1995 when he got fed up with Michael Jordan in a Chicago Bulls practice and made the choice to throw a forearm and ended up with a black eye. The Golden State
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Our latest NBA Mock Draft is built around the latest NBA Draft rumors, with a handful of trades dramatically shaking up the first-round order. The NBA Draft is less than two weeks away and rumors are already swirling about teams looking to trade up or trade down, prioritizing short- and long-term