With Andrew Wiggins refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, he will have to miss at least half of the season. What are the Golden State Warriors’ options with Wiggins? On Sep. 1, a memo was sent to all NBA teams that unvaccinated players playing in cities that require vaccination to enter large indoor establishments, namely
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Sep 23, 2021 Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. And after unveiling players Nos. 100-51, Nos. 50-26 and Nos. 25-6 throughout the week, we’ve finally reached the top five. We’ve already stated the cases for each superstar, but who was voted in as the league’s best player? Will LeBron James retain his
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office can’t seem to get on the same page. The New Orleans Pelicans have been extremely fortunate over the last decade. They were able to win two NBA draft lotteries and pick two generational talents at No. 1 overall. Anthony Davis in 2012 and Zion Williamson in
7:30 PM ET LOS ANGELES — When the curtain comes up on the new NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers expect all of their performers to be on stage. “On opening night when we play the Golden State Warriors, all of the players that are currently signed on our roster, on that night, will be
With the WNBA playoffs kicking off tonight, here are the five stars who could dominate this postseason. The 2021 WNBA season was jampacked with a plethora of storylines, it being the first full season since the pandemic hit. This season we saw the resurgence of many stars who missed the W Bubble, iconic Twitter moments
5:25 PM ET Zach LaVine was excited by the Chicago Bulls‘ aggressive offseason, but says this season is crucial in determining the direction for the team and himself as he enters the final season of his contract. “At the end of the day it’s a business,” LaVine told ESPN on Thursday. “They did what was
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. There was no actual NBA basketball to watch Wednesday night but fans were still glued to their screens as the Minnesota Timberwolves appeared to meltdown in real-time. In the
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob gave a recent quote about the team’s interest in Ben Simmons, in which he unequivocally denied any trade talks. Lacob went as far as to not use Simmons’ name, which is a rather shocking display of trying to avoid the NBA’s league-wide tampering rules. The Warriors’ owner didn’t want to
Andrew Wiggins has opted not to get the COVID-19 vaccine and that could have huge implications on his career with the Warriors. The NBA has decided not to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for players, but players will have to adhere to the city and state guidelines of their team’s respective markets. For Andrew Wiggins, who
8:00 AM ET Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which players are beginning their ascent up the league’s hierarchy? Who finished just shy of a place among the top five superstars in the NBA? To get the final NBArank prediction, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players: Kevin
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images A Ben Simmons trade is a foregone conclusion, but as the 76ers’ options dwindle we’re digging deep to look for other fun possibilities. The 76ers are eventually going to make a Ben Simmons trade — that much has seemed certain for weeks. But exactly what they’ll get and where he’ll
In an interview on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob made it clear that the Warriors were not looking to trade for Ben Simmons. One thing is for certain, Ben Simmons will never play for the Philadelphia 76ers again. He’s made that much very clear. He also won’t be suiting up in a Golden
3:25 PM ET Gersson Rosas is out as the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ president of basketball operations. In a statement announcing the move Wednesday, team owner Glen Taylor said the Wolves “remain committed to building a winning team that our fans and city can be proud of.” Minnesota hired Rosas, a former Houston Rockets executive, in May
James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) After a shaky past two years, here’s a look at three Golden State Warriors’ players who may not be on the roster by the end of the season. It’s less than a month until the start of the 2021-22 NBA season and the Golden
8:00 AM ET Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which players are beginning their ascent up the league’s hierarchy? Who is on the verge of breaking into the superstar tier? To get the final NBArank prediction, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players: Kevin Durant vs. James Harden,
The Minnesota Timberwolves have become the favorite to land point guard Ben Simmons. It looks as if Ben Simmons had played his last game with the Philadelphia 76ers. That was assured to be the case after reports surfaced saying Simmons “intends to never play another game” for the team. With that cleared up, the question
4:28 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN If his team had to practice today, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks said some players would be unable to participate because of New York City’s vaccine mandate. “Regarding if they could play today, I can’t comment on who could play and so forth,” Marks said Tuesday in the team’s
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. J.J. Redick, who announced his retirement Tuesday morning after 15 NBA seasons, will be remembered first and foremost as a shooter. His 41.5 career 3-point percentage is the sixth-best
9:31 AM ET Associated Press JJ Redick, the sharpshooter who was The Associated Press Player of the Year at Duke before embarking on a 15-season NBA career, announced his retirement Tuesday. Redick, 37, played with six NBA teams — the Magic, Clippers, 76ers, Pelicans, Bucks and Mavericks. He averaged 12.8 points in 940 regular-season games,
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Where to watch WNBA Playoffs Round 1: Wings vs Sky by Jummy Owookade The Los Angeles Lakers jerseys will now feature a Bibigo patch as part of a new sponsorship deal. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced a marketing partnership with Bibigo that will
11:49 AM ET Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report to the opening of training camp next week and intends to never play another game for the franchise, sources told ESPN. Simmons hasn’t spoken to the team since a late-August meeting when he communicated this message to Sixers officials. Simmons is clearly aware of
After injuries held him out in back-to-back seasons, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors is on track to make a return to the court this coming season. It has been roughly 830 days since Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson played in an NBA game. The last time he saw the heat of battle
8:00 AM ET Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which rookies are making their debuts on our annual list? Which young stars are beginning their ascent up the league’s hierarchy? Which players dropped after disappointing 2020-21 campaigns? Here’s who made the cut as we break down the league’s top 100. To get
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Look: John Harbaugh let Lamar Jackson make the call on crucial fourth down by Josie Rohach LeBron James has officially sold one of his Brentwood mansions, albeit for a financial loss. It is official. LeBron James now has one less Brentwood mansion in the Greater
8:16 PM ET Golden State Warriors swingman Klay Thompson is making “good progress” in his rehabilitation from a right Achilles injury and will participate in “controlled drills” during training camp, but his return within the season will be made at a later date, the team announced Monday. Thompson, who tore his left ACL during Game
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Chiefs players messing around with Sammy Watkins before last night’s game by Jordanna Clark The Los Angeles Lakers have LeBron James to thank for recruiting his longtime friend Carmelo Anthony with a phone call LeBron James is determined to
Sep 15, 2021 Andre SnellingsESPN The storylines this season are almost endless. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a career path rivaling the best players in NBA history, including both “His Airness” as well as “King James,” yet somehow no one seems to realize it. I’ve been predicting and noting his progress for years, but the majority
Kevin Durant, LeBron James, MVP Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports LeBron called Carmelo Anthony directly to ask him to join the Lakers by Josie Rohach Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is the MVP favorite for the 2021-22 NBA season, but should LeBron James be counted out? It’s almost exactly a month until the NBA
A John Wall trade to the Los Angeles Clippers is unlikely according to one NBA insider. With John Wall and the Houston Rockets working to find Wall a new destination, many speculated the Los Angeles Clippers could be a possible landing spot. They’ve been in the market for a facilitating point guard for the past
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: A view of Barclays Center during the game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky on June 24, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) This Tom Brady update will make Buccaneers fans incredibly happy to hear (Video) by Aryanna Prasad 3 Lakers