1:44 AM ET MILWAUKEE — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said he can finally see “light at the end of the tunnel” after playing the best game of his truncated season in Saturday’s surprising 126-123 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The star guard scored a season-high 38 points to lead his undermanned team down the
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Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) ESPN’s John Clayton says there’s no truth to Russell Wilson rumors by Scott Rogust James Harden scored his first points with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and of course they included a free throw. Harden’s struggled to reach the line at such a consistent clip
11:30 PM ET ESPN News Services CHICAGO —Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant broke the franchise record for most points in a regular-season game with 46 on Saturday night as he powered his team to a 116-110 victory over the Bulls. Morant broke Mike Miller‘s previous record (45 points) set in 2007. The third-year guard set
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) Latest Kirk Cousins report should make Vikings fans cringe by Scott Rogust Bellator 275: Gegard Mousasi wobbles, finishes Austin Vanderford in under 90 seconds (Video) by Thomas Albano The Lakers struggled early in their first game after the All-Star Break, as the crosstown rival Clippers made
1:10 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant continues to make progress in his rehab from a sprained left MCL and his return to the floor will happen at some point in the next week, according to coach Steve Nash. “Every day closer,” Nash said after shootaround before Saturday’s game against the
How is greatness born? In Mike Sielski’s new book, The Rise, he tries to answer that question by looking at the early life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant burnished his legacy every way he could, attempting to translate his faults into virtues, his failures into lessons. He loved telling stories and the tale
12:42 AM ET The final verdict on the Philadelphia 76ers trade for James Harden won’t come for months — maybe even years. Until then, every moment Harden and Philadelphia’s MVP-frontrunner Joel Embiid spend on the court together will be something of a Rohrsarch test. Some will see chemistry, others calamity — sometimes both will be
Before newly-acquired Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden is set to make his debut on Feb. 25, he battled it out against teammate Joel Embiid. There are many reasons the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade seems to be working out for all parties, but a primary one is this: Harden no longer has to face off
Although James Harden has his sights set on Philadelphia, Joel Embiid apparently had another acquisition in mind: Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal. Inside reports from the Brooklyn Nets camp have indicated that there was a growing distance between Kevin Durant and James Harden for months on end, with Harden gradually withdrawing from the organization. With that
6:57 PM ET In the aftermath of LeBron James‘ public comments on a possible return to Cleveland and media reports describing his agency’s displeasure with the organization, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka on Tuesday, insisting that there’s no movement underway to seek management changes
Isiah Thomas still finds ways to fire shots at his longtime rival, Michael Jordan, by declaring LeBron James the eventual GOAT in basketball. Isiah Thomas made the coveted NBA75 list alongside LeBron James and Michael Jordan, but Thomas only considers one of them to be basketball’s GOAT — and it isn’t Jordan. Thomas joined ESPN’s
6:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Shortly after James Harden was introduced as the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, the superstar guard was asked the question dominating the NBA world after the blockbuster trade deadline swap with the Brooklyn Nets for Ben Simmons: How will this partnership with Joel Embiid work? “I think we complement
C.J. McCollum has been moved to the New Orleans Pelicans, does that mean Damian Lillard is looking to leave the Portland Trail Blazers? Damian Lillard has seemingly been an extraordinarily patient man as the Portland Trail Blazers have been able to keep their star in town as time has marched on. While plenty of young
James Harden will finally get the chance to prove the trade was worth it in his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The city of Philadelphia doesn’t have to wait any longer. It’s time for James Harden’s 76ers debut. The blockbuster trade that sent Ben Simmons to Brooklyn and made Harden a
3:00 PM ET NEW YORK — As Ben Simmons begins a new chapter in his career with the Brooklyn Nets, questions about the divorce he experienced with the Philadelphia 76ers linger. But as those questions about how he’ll fit with a new team after such a spectacular exit with an old one continue to filter
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 15: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Footprint Center on February 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User
Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Dallas radio host proposes Aaron Rodgers-to-Cowboys trade by Scott Rogust Watch: Man arrested for taking joy ride at Petco Park by Ethan Lee The Phoenix Suns must tread water without All-Star point guard Chris Paul going forward. While the Phoenix Suns are blessed with the best record
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: Alex Len #25 of the Sacramento Kings warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 03, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
10:47 PM ET The Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets held a moment of silence and linked arms in solidarity with Sacramento center Alex Len and his home country of Ukraine ahead of Thursday’s game at the Golden 1 Center. Len and Toronto Raptors wing Svi Mykhailiuk, the two Ukrainian players in the NBA this season,
All-Star Weekend proves once again that challenges are different than games as Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes hilariously fail to make easy shots. As entertaining as it can be to see athletes demonstrate their skills in carnival-like competitions, it’s true that many of the challenges during NBA All-Star Weekend are starkly different than gameplay. Nothing
Joel Embiid shared that while he wishes the best for the future of Ben Simmons, chasing Simmons around and asking him to stay in Philadelphia was “tough.” Back in October, Joel Embiid made headlines when he said he no longer cared about the Ben Simmons situation. “At this point, I don’t care about that man,”
As the NBA community watches turmoil unfold between Russia and Ukraine, the history between Russia and the league comes into focus. Basketball is a global sport, and the America-based NBA is seen as the most competitive professional basketball league of all. Athletes from all over the world endeavor to play in the NBA for maximum
8:00 AM ET The NBA’s Eastern Conference is deeper than it has been in decades, setting up what should be a wild sprint to the playoffs over the final seven weeks of the 2021-22 NBA regular season. With five teams within 2.5 games of first place in the conference, and just six games separating sixth
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 6: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during the basketball game against Golden State Warriors at Staples Center March 6, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mintaha Neslihan Eroglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Donda 2 live stream: How to listen to new Kanye West album by Cody Williams A non-rookie
4:23 PM ET NEW YORK — As the Brooklyn Nets continue to wait and hope that the New York City vaccination mandate gets lifted and Kyrie Irving is able to play in home games again, Nets coach Steve Nash sees a renewed sense of optimism from the 29-year-old guard that a resolution might be coming
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Every NBA team has that one guy who became a fan favorite for bruising physicality and a willingness to do whatever it took to protect their teammates. In order to put together a comprehensive list of every NBA team’s greatest enforcer of all time, the question must first be asked:
4:46 PM ET The New York Knicks and guard Kemba Walker have agreed that the four-time All-Star will be sidelined for the remainder of the team’s schedule, allowing him to work out in preparation for the 2022-23 season, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. In a statement released by the team, Knicks president of basketball operations
New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Does Aaron Rodgers-Shailene Woodley breakup make Broncos trade less likely? by Ethan Lee Anthony Davis injury sends Lakers fans into immediate panic by Ethan Lee Stephen A. Smith ripped off a three-minute tirade against the New York Knicks after they blew a 28-point lead to
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of PR problem as news emerges about Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and an embarrassing marketing blooper. The Pelicans have had it tough as a franchise, trading away players intended to be cornerstones such as Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball, and Chris Paul, among others. When New Orleans pinned
11:40 AM ET The Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting assistant general manager Mike Gansey to the GM title in the wake of Koby Altman’s recent ascension to president of basketball operations, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Gansey’s climb completes a remarkable rise in the Cavaliers’ front office: a Cleveland high school player hired an intern in