5:13 PM ET Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Philadelphia 76ers are increasingly frustrated with Ben Simmons‘ refusal to accept organizational assistance to address his mental
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PORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Moda Center on October 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
Rockets rookie Jalen Green. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Astros: Will Lance McCullers pitch in the World Series? by John Buhler 3 Astros trades that helped get them to World Series by Scott Rogust Rockets rookie Jalen Green threw down over Jason Tatum of the Celtics with a highlight jam that threatened to take down the rim.
11:39 PM ET ESPN News Services BOSTON — Marcus Smart called out Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after the Boston Celtics lost their third game in a row on Monday night, saying the star duo needs to get their teammates more involved. “Every team knows we’re trying to go to Jayson and Jaylen,” Smart said
Oct 22, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) is congratulated by New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier (13) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Mahomes got bailed out by Daniel Jones after another awful interception (Video) by Cody Williams The New York
Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images DWCS: Piera Rodriguez feels unstoppable after getting UFC contract (Video) by Curtis Calhoun While Klay Thompson has faced so much adversity over the past two years, he’s focused on a long and bright future with the Golden State Warriors. It goes without saying, but Klay Thompson and his injuries have
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Houston Astros cheating scandal summary: Complete timeline of events by John Buhler Floyd Mayweather backs Kyrie Irving with nonsensical social media statement by Ian Levy Draymond Green shared plans to toast to his teammate Steph Curry’s success, but he’s once again doing it on Joe Lacob’s dime. Stephen Curry was given
11:04 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — After yet another ugly individual performance Monday night in a season full of them so far, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard said his poor start is a chance for him to show the world what he’s really about. “I always look at struggles as an opportunity to
Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy. (Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Kadarius Toney proves he’s the Giants best weapon, even as a passer (Video) by Scott Rogust Sterling Shepard injury: Giants WR out for MNF by Alicia de Artola The Boston Celtics held a moment of silence ahead of their game against the Bulls to mark
3:20 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is “progressing” in his recovery from a fractured right foot, but his return to play is still up in the air. Pelicans coach Willie Green told reporters on Monday that doctors were encouraged by the latest set of scans on Williamson’s
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 30: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks meet on the court after a NBA game at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Jun 11, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs his leg after a play in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game three in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Who should replace Charlie Morton on Braves
8:00 AM ET After falling to 3-4, the Milwaukee Bucks have forfeited the No. 1 spot this week. The Utah Jazz, who were the league’s final unbeaten team before falling to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, handed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks their third straight loss on their way to the top of our list.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) College GameDay Week 10 location is a first for ESPN by John Buhler LeBron James dressed up as Freddy Krueger to celebrate Halloween this year. When it comes to Halloween, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James does not mess around. James went with a
3:23 AM ET LOS ANGELES — With Carmelo Anthony‘s solid start to his Lakers tenure continuing Sunday — his game-high 23 points helped lift Los Angeles to a 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets — the 19-year veteran wanted to clear something up about his reputation. “I think people don’t really understand me,” Anthony said.
PORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 04: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors looks on before the preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 04, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
LeBron James was out again on Wednesday as his Lakers embarrassingly blew a lead against the Thunder but he seemed unaffected on Twitter watching the Cavs. For the second straight game, the Los Angeles Lakers were without LeBron James as the veteran continued to nurse a minor right ankle injury. But unlike Tuesday night when
7:36 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Trae Young was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Friday for making contact with a referee. The star guard was penalized for his actions with 6:41 left in the second quarter of Atlanta’s 122-111 loss to Washington on Thursday. Young was driving left and bumped by defender
A pair of game-worn sneakers, donned by a rookie Michael Jordan, just sold for $1.47 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas on Oct. 24. Considered the greatest scorer of all time, Michael Jordan has redefined the game of basketball. But that’s not the only game Jordan has mastered: he is easily the greatest
6:52 PM ET Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was fined $25,000 by the NBA for “forcefully throwing the game ball into the spectator stands” during the third quarter of Friday’s Nets win over the Indiana Pacers. After play was stopped with a foul while Durant was driving, he fired the basketball into the stands with
New York Knicks have two words to symbolize their early-season success. It’s simple. It’s catchy. It’s…big bong. The catch phrase has gone viral on NBA Twitter, and every win brings with it more bings, and more bongs. Just one week into the season, the Knicks were first in the Eastern Conference. It all started on
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 24: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Brooklyn Nets during a game at Barclays Center on October 24, 2021 in New York City. “nNOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
1:43 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green is enjoying basketball a lot more these days. And it’s not just because his Golden State Warriors have started the season 5-1 after a 103-82 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. “Can I also say how satisfying it’s been to watch the game of basketball
After missing the first two weeks of the NBA 2021-22 season, it seems that Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is back at team practice. Ben Simmons has been capturing headlines since the NBA season began, but he’s nowhere to be found on the court. The 76ers are 3-2, and Simmons has been sidelined for
The late show circuit strikes again, with ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ being the latest to chime in on the Kyrie Irving anti-vaccination saga. Everyone in the NBA world has been having fun at Kyrie Irving’s expense — an expense that amounts to an estimated $186 million since Irving lost out on a Nets
James Harden, Brooklyn Nets. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports 3 trades Steelers need to make to get back in playoff picture by Alicia de Artola James Harden always felt like a target for the NBA’s new foul-hunting rules but he looks like a broken player trying to adjust to them. Whenever the NBA announced
5:33 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT, Mich. — The wait is over. A new era of Detroit Pistons basketball is officially underway as No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham will make his debut on Saturday against the Orlando Magic, coach Dwane Casey announced ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Cunningham missed the entire preseason and
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports What time does UFC 267 start in the United States? by Amy Kaplan Second-year power forward Patrick Williams will miss the rest of the season after suffering a wrist injury against the New York Knicks. The Chicago Bulls are off to a hot start this season, posting a 4-1 record through
12:47 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to make a trip to the White House to celebrate winning the 2021 NBA title on Nov. 8, sources told ESPN. The Bucks will be the first NBA team to visit the White House since the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers visited former President Barack Obama. Milwaukee
I never thought I’d feel sorry for James Harden, but NBA officials have a personal vendetta against him so far this season. Harden could get mauled, or attacked by a tiger on the court, and it wouldn’t matter. He would not get a foul call. Despite his status as a star in the Association, NBA