Minnesota sports journalist Jon Krawczynski revealed on his podcast that the Minnesota Timberwolves may be interested in acquiring Myles Turner. The Minnesota Timberwolves may have a middling 11-12 record in the Western Conference, but they are still faring better than Wolves fans expected this season. Minnesota could strengthen their roster in certain areas, especially by
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7:27 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James said he and his teammates have to play better when asked about the scrutiny facing Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel. “I think criticism comes with the job, you know? Frank is a strong-minded guy. He has a great coaching staff. And we as his players
A pair of game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from his “Last Dance” championship season are available at Christie’s Auction. Michael Jordan may have played 1,072 games in his illustrious NBA career, but not all games are weighted equally. Some moments outshone others: Jordan won the NBA championship in six of his 15 NBA seasons, and only
3:19 PM ET Associated Press DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday night’s game against Memphis, the second night of a back-to-back, with what the team says is left ankle soreness. Doncic missed three consecutive games last month because of left ankle and knee sprains. Dallas lost all three. The 22-year-old showed
7:20 AM ET The two best teams in the NBA met twice last week, splitting the series. Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns shut down Stephen Curry on Tuesday in Phoenix, but the Golden State Warriors bounced back on their home floor on Friday. They both start the week at a league-best 19-4, but which
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) Sean McVay is a great coach, but is he part of Rams’ struggles? by Matt Verderame Scottie Barnes left no doubt that he 100 percent is a rookie while failing miserably to execute the Toronto Raptors’ pregame introduction on Thursday night. Though he might be the
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 26: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks in action against Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 26, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
Knicks fans have their rally cry for the 2021-22 season but some fans are looking to take ‘Bing Bong’ to the political arena next. The New York Knicks have remained a frustrating team for fans in the 2021-22 season. But without a doubt, they are relevant in the Eastern Conference, which is a good thing
10:13 PM ET ESPN News Services ATLANTA — Miles Bridges scored 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets, without four players, leaned on their best 3-point shooting game of the season to beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-127 on Sunday night. Bridges made each of his four shots in the fourth quarter when he scored 13 points.
Neil Olshey, Portland Trail Blazers. (Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports) Lamar Jackson brags no one has ever caught him in a game of tag by Aryanna Prasad Reminder: MLB trade discussions can still continue during the lockout by Aryanna Prasad The Portland Trail Blazers have parted ways with long-time general manager Neil Olshey. After a decade
7:12 PM ET Jamal Collier Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat with right calf soreness, coach Mike Budenholzer announced before the game. It’s the second straight game Antetokounmpo has been sidelined because of the injury, which kept him out of the second half of a back-to-back on Thursday
Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Kenny Pickett looked like Michael Vick with fake-slide-turned-touchdown run by Ethan Lee Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry
In a new interview, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl Anthony-Towns shared a sweet memento he still keeps from his mom, who passed away from COVID in 2020. The focus of The Undefeated’s recent profile on Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns fixates on how the game is coming together for the 26-year-old. “There’s just way more joy in his
1:31 AM ET NEW YORK — With DeMar DeRozan drawing James Harden and Kevin Durant with him on a drive into the paint, Lonzo Ball was all alone on the right wing as he launched a 3, crouched in anticipation and then turned toward courtside to the fans behind him after drilling a late dagger
Neil Olshey, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) When is the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game? by Patrick Schmidt Portland Trail Blazers fans are over the moon about former general manager Neil Olshey getting fired. While an inevitable rebuild is coming to the Pacific Northwest, Portland Trail Blazers fans rejoiced over
5:45 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — After the New York Knicks lost their third straight game, and for the fourth time in their last five, against the Denver Nuggets Saturday afternoon, All-Star forward Julius Randle said it’s up to him and his teammates to decide what kind of season they want to have.
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Report: Oregon has an ‘aggressive’ offer to keep Mario Cristobal in place by John Buhler Leave it up to Captain Klay Thompson to say the Seattle SuperSonics should be back in the NBA. Nobody wants the Seattle SuperSonics back in the NBA more than Golden State Warriors
MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 29: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat fights for control of the ball against Facundo Campazzo #7 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at FTX Arena on November 29, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
9:57 AM ET ESPN News Services The Charlotte Hornets have had four players — LaMelo Ball, Jalen McDaniels, Mason Plumlee and Terry Rozier — enter into the NBA’s health and safety protocols, it was announced Saturday. The Hornets have sent players and staff home from their practice facility as there’s concern of possible positive COVID-19
Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) directs teammates during a break in the action against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Bellator 272: Sergio Pettis pulls off unreal comeback KO of Kyoji Horiguchi to retain title
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. If you are the kind of perverse sports fan who enjoys extreme blowouts, Thursday night must have been an absolute delight. The Grizzlies beat the Thunder 152-79 (a 73-point
Ty Jerome, Oklahoma City Thunder, Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies. (Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Notre Dame football players react to Marcus Freeman being named Fighting Irish head coach by John Buhler Memphis Grizzlies fans chanting “DE-FENSE” when up 78 points on the Oklahoma City Thunder is the type of inherent pettiness all NBA fans’
3:25 AM ET LOS ANGELES — LeBron James said his brief stint in the NBA’s health and safety protocols left him feeling “confused,” “frustrated” and “angry” after his first game back in the Lakers’ 119-115 loss to the LA Clippers on Friday night. James missed the Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday after
After being fined their next second-round draft pick, it seems the Miami Heat won’t have to pay out their fine for another six years. As the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat soar through the Eastern Conference on the wings of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry, an investigation hung over the heads of these teams as
Los Angeles Lakers start LeBron James enters COVID protocol and will miss at least one game under health and safety protocols. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, LeBron James has entered COVID protocols and is out for the Tuesday, Nov. 30 game versus the Sacramento Kings. “LeBron James has entered health and safety protocols and
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8:35 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Wesley Matthews is back with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks signed the swingman Friday, bringing him back after he spent the 2019-20 season with them. Matthews, who played in high school in Madison, Wisconsin, and collegiately at Marquette, started 67 games for the Bucks two seasons ago. He
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 Virginia football: 5 replacements for Bronco Mendenhall after surprise resignation by Cody Williams LeBron James tested positive for COVID on Tuesday but the
12:14 PM ET The Portland Trail Blazers have fired general manager and president of basketball operations Neil Olshey following an investigation into workplace misconduct, the team announced Friday. “Following the conclusion of the independent review of concerns and complaints around our workplace environment at the practice facility, the Portland Trail Blazers organization has decided to
While the Suns and Warriors have taken the NBA by storm, the Utah Jazz have quietly improved upon last year’s dominant play with the league’s best offense. The Warriors and Suns currently sit at the center of the NBA world’s attention this week, and rightfully so. The two teams have won a combined 36 of