12:44 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Brooklyn Nets announced Tuesday that Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and LaMarcus Aldridge had cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Aldridge has been in the protocols for two weeks, while Durant and Irving both entered them 10 days ago. Brooklyn had a massive COVID-19 outbreak across its roster, with
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Nov 28, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Here’s where Carlos Correa free agency rumors stand on Christmas by Mark Powell LeBron James sure didn’t add to the COVID-19 discussion on
11:46 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will not play Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets and is expected to miss several games after entering health and safety protocols. The Warriors made that official Monday in an injury report that includes three other players who remain in the protocols. Green’s absence
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar asked LeBron James to make his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine clear due to his influence on the African-American community. As the most popular basketball player on the planet, James has plenty of influence in the sports community, especially the African-American athletics community. James has routinely made his views on police
4:15 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Baxter Holmes Close ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and
The CDC COVID guidelines are changing with the recommended isolation period reduced from 10 days to five. How will that impact the sports world? The sports world has been unsettled over the past few weeks with a surge in COVID cases prompting postponements and cancelations. The NFL has had to push back games. NBA, NHL
8:00 AM ET Health and safety protocols continue to be a concern around the league. Several stars sat out their teams’ Christmas Day matchups, including Trae Young, Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant, though James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to action for Saturday’s slate of games. Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks past the Boston Celtics,
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: Davis Gaines sings the National Anthem before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to
12:47 AM ET ESPN News Services SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry lashed out at his team after a 127-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night, calling its performance “absolutely ridiculous.” “It’s the most disappointed I’ve been in 34 years in the NBA, I can honestly say that,” said Gentry, who
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 04: Juan Toscano-Anderson #95 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on December 04, 2021 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
5:22 PM ET Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least the next two games due to a left lower back strain, the team announced Sunday. Mitchell will remain in Salt Lake City to receive treatment during the Jazz’s two-game road trip to San Antonio and Portland. Mitchell suffered the strain during the
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: Patty Mills #8 and Paul Millsap #31 of the Brooklyn Nets defend LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly
1:46 AM ET LeBron James passed Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day. James’ 13th point of the first half, coming on a free throw with 3 minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the second quarter, gave him 396 career points on the holiday, eclipsing Bryant’s 395. James
Dec 25, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State football lands Arizona State transfer RB to play LB by Cody Williams James Harden was
Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid revealed his additional sporting aspirations, stating how his “ball-hawk abilities” would make for a perfect NFL cornerback. It’s difficult to imagine Joel Embiid doing anything besides dominating downcourt for the Sixers, but truthfully, it’s something that Embiid himself has pondered over. If Embiid ever did try his hand at American football,
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1:28 AM ET When the NBA schedule makers locked in the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets to play on Christmas Day, the vision was to pit L.A.’s big three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook against Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden in a star-studded affair. Thanks to a left
9:04 PM ET There’s renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league’s 30 teams, sources told ESPN. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 seasons, sources said. Negotiations
Raptors game at Scotiabank Arena. (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) Seattle Seahawks: 3 players who won’t be back in 2022 by Aryanna Prasad Joe Johnson nails first shot back in improbable return with Celtics (Video) by Alicia de Artola The Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs made an awesome gift to a Canadian foodbank, sending them
10:40 AM ET Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has agreed on a long-term extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Bickerstaff and general manager Koby Altman have worked together to reshape the Cavaliers around a young core — including guard Darius
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 16 : Danny Green (14) of Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant (7) of Brooklyn Nets in action during NBA match between Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States on December 16, 2021. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) NHL releases
New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker demonstrated leadership with a team-first mentality despite recent demotion to the bench. In an era of superteams, superstars and maximized fantasy basketball lineups, it can be easy to forget the team-first nature of basketball. A multitude of teams rely on one key player, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers
1:23 PM ET After clearing the NBA’s health and safety protocols, there’s optimism that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be in the lineup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, planned to get on the court Friday for a workout. He will make a decision on
Denver Nuggets point guard Austin Rivers reveals how he really feels about the Golden State Warriors’ success this season. Austin Rivers is quite candid when it comes to speaking his mind. Described as “so real, so honest, and so authentic”, Rivers has self-scouted his play during his recent COVID quarantine, admitting that he “hasn’t been
5:20 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The Boston Celtics had another five players officially enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday afternoon, further battering one of the hardest-hit rosters in the league as the omicron variant of COVID-19 sweeps through the NBA. Guard C.J. Miles, forwards Aaron Nesmith
With the recent Omicron COVID outbreak hitting the NBA hard, there’s one NBA-caliber player who has been fighting to make another roster: Jeremy Lin. Saying the NBA is short-staffed is an understatement — there are over 90 players in COVID protocols right now, and there aren’t enough professional-level athletes available on short notice for teams
1:23 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols and could play Christmas Day against the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN. Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, planned to get on the court Friday for a workout. He will make a decision on Saturday’s game prior to
Dec 23, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker (8) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers re-signed Cody Bellinger and left fans in the dark for weeks by Alicia de Artola
3:00 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — As the Golden State Warriors roll into a Christmas Day showdown with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, they do so with a little frustration. It’ll mark their second straight year being on the road during the NBA’s biggest regular-season showcase day. “Generally I like playing on Christmas,” Warriors coach
Boston Celtics guard Joe Johnson. (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Raptors, Maple Leafs donate concessions to food bank during shutdown by Alicia de Artola NFL Week 16 2021: Picks and predictions for each game by Matt Verderame Joe Johnson’s long NBA career came full-circle on Wednesday when he suited up for the Celtics and hit