CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 19: LeBron James #6 of Team LeBron talks to the media during NBA All Star Practice as part of 2022 NBA All Star Weekend on Saturday February 19, 2022 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user
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5:52 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has been so dominant for so long that he admits he feels “at ease” on the floor. It certainly didn’t look difficult in Sunday’s 110-107 win over the New York Knicks as Durant dropped 53 points, dished out 9 assists and grabbed 6
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 22: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder walks up court during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 22, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Thunder 94-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this
Having been with the Bulls for less than a month, Tristan Thompson is proving loyalty to his new team with fierce words for Bucks guard Grayson Allen. Tristan Thompson was a part of the landmark Pacers-Kings trade package that sent Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield to Indiana, but within nine days, Thompson was already back
3:07 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks forward DeAndre’ Bembry is feared to have suffered a season-ending knee injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Bembry is undergoing imaging Sunday, but that’s expected to confirm that he suffered a serious injury in Saturday night’s 122-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors, sources said. Bembry had averaged nearly 10
Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls says that he never received an apology from Grayson Allen after his hard foul left him injured. Back in January, Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls lay down on the court with a fractured wrist. That injury occurred after he was hit with a hard foul by Grayson Allen
1:20 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson walked down the hall from the court to the Golden State Warriors‘ locker room to the sound of fans shouting “Good game, Klay” and clapping their hands. “That one felt good,” Thompson said, as he high-fived a few of the people along the way. As
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – DECEMBER 14: Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and Tim Duncan during a game between San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on December 14, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Eagle FC 46: Kevin Lee outduels Diego Sanchez in
Ben Simmons, Blake Griffin, Brooklyn Nets. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) 3 decisions Packers must be prepared to make if Aaron Rodgers stays by Alicia de Artola Ben Simmons has yet to suit up for the Brooklyn Nets since being trade at the deadline. While Ben Simmons is an All-Star when he is healthy, he has
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Bryce Mitchell tells fans to ‘stop listening’ if they don’t like what he has to say (Video) by Raphael Garcia Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is expected to make his return from a knee sprain on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. The Brooklyn Nets have not had the best
7:17 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris was cleared to play Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a four-month absence because of a whiplash injury. Morris was injured in a Nov. 8 scuffle with Denver’s Nikola Jokic. He missed 58 games. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game
With just one month remaining in the regular season, Kawhi Leonard is making significant progress in his ACL tear rehab. Jackie Moon was not the only one who made a surprise appearance before Tuesday night’s Clippers-Warriors game at the Chase Center. Kawhi Leonard was also spotted on the court pre-game, getting up shots and going
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics is pursued by DeAndre’ Bembry #95 and Bruce Brown #1 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Barclays Center on February 08, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
11:12 PM ET San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich never had spent a moment thinking about NFTs until his longtime assistant, Brett Brown, raised the idea on a phone call to coincide with his inevitable breaking of Don Nelson’s record for regular-season career coaching victories. What inspired enthusiasm about the idea for Popovich is that
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Seahawks draft quarterback to replace Russell Wilson by Brad Weiss Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy criticized the team following their overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Just when you thought the Los Angeles Lakers could not find a new low this season, they
3:57 AM ET LOS ANGELES — LeBron James continues to redefine the standard for what a star is capable of at such a late stage of his career. James, 37, scored 50 points for the second time in his past three games in lifting the Lakers to a much-needed 122-109 win over the Washington Wizards
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 08: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers congratulates DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors for a 116-94 win over the Lakers at Staples Center on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
6:34 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN One day after announcing Brandon Ingram would miss at least a week with an injury, the New Orleans Pelicans suffered another blow Thursday when the team announced it was placing guard CJ McCollum in health and safety protocols. McCollum had 32 points and eight assists for the Pelicans on Wednesday
Russell Westbrook is having a year to forget for the Los Angeles Lakers but Stephen Curry has his back right now. The drama doesn’t look like it’s going to be ending in the near future for Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook is in his first year near Hollywood, but his performances on
8:00 AM ET For nearly two decades, Manu Ginobili has had hundreds of dinners and countless talks with San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, discussing everything from “politics, war, the game, or kids.” Popovich even showed up at Ginobili’s door at 1 in the morning with wine to cheer him up after a tough game.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena on December 11, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
The Over and Back NBA podcast is celebrating the NBA at 75 by rewatching some of the greatest Slam Dunk Contests in NBA history. The 1997 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was an embarrassment. The NBA, which once prided itself on high-flying, larger-than-life superstars used their All-Star Saturday night showcase, for a boring, mundane, uncompetitive contest.
10:31 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons endured all the boos that came his way during an emotionally charged return to Philly — and his new Brooklyn Nets teammates made sure they got the last laugh with a dominant 129-100 win over the 76ers on Thursday night. Making his first appearance in Philadelphia since requesting
16-04-2021: Basketbal: Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo v UMMC Ekaterinburg: Istanboel”nISTANBUL, TURKEY – APRIL 16: Brittney Griner of UMMC Ekaterinburg, Satou Sabally of Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo during the Euroleague Women Final Four match between Fenerbahce Oznur Kablo and UMMC Ekaterinburg at Volkswagen Arena on April 16, 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey (Photo by /BSR Agency/Getty Images) 3 free
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. A seven-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers has Gregg Popovich is on the verge of making history. He is currently tied with Don Nelson with 1,335 career wins,
5:18 PM ET New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish will miss the rest of the season with a right shoulder separation, the team announced Thursday. Reddish’s timeline for recovery will be six weeks, so he is expected to be able to have a full summer of work ahead of the 2022-23 season, sources told ESPN.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner could face up to 10 years in a Russian prison if she is convicted on drug charges in Russia. When the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, professional basketball players abroad tweeted out to let fans know they were safely removed from conflict. Still, there are prominent female basketball players who
10:51 PM ET ESPN News Services MIAMI — Not that there was any doubt about this, but the Phoenix Suns are going to the playoffs. The Suns didn’t leave any doubt in a matchup of conference leaders, either. Devin Booker scored 23 points, Mikal Bridges added 21 and the Suns shook off a slow start
MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 09: Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 09, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) Watch: Marcus Stroman outlines
2:03 AM ET HOUSTON — A triple-double from LeBron James and a high-scoring effort from Russell Westbrook weren’t enough to halt the Los Angeles Lakers‘ self-destruction tour, with Wednesday’s 139-130 overtime loss to the Rockets being the latest lowlight in a season full of them. “We kind of messed around with the game and they