Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a picture with his jersey. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Twitter officially a better place after suspending Aubrey Huff’s account by Baigen Seawell Celtics scoop up best remaining free agent with Dennis Schroder deal by Scott Rogust Russell Westbrook is asked if he has anything left
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Carmelo Anthony finally joined the Los Angeles Lakers this year, but he says he’s been connected to the franchise for much longer. The Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony have had opportunities to come together in the past. It took until 2021 to make it happen. Anthony had a free-agency meeting with LA back in
Jordan Bell, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors could bring back one of these former teammates of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green this summer. After having missed out on the NBA playoffs the last two years, reaching into the past a bit could make some sense for the Golden State Warriors,
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Ernie Johnson drops the mic with poignant message to Alabama football team by John Buhler Jordan Mailata should quit the NFL and become a pop star by Baigen Seawell One NBA insider suggests the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Lakers have already made a few big splashes this offseason, but what under-the-radar additions could make sense for their rotation? The Los Angeles Lakers have made some major pickups over the past few weeks. Acquiring Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony made for great
SPLIT, CROATIA – JULY 01: Dennis Schröder in the company of his wife and children cheers the German team from the stands the 2020 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament game between Russia and Germany at Spaladium Arena on July 1, 2021 in Split, Croatia. (Photo by Ico Cagalj/Pixsell/MB Media/Getty Images) NFL Twitter dunks on Mitchell
10:11 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI — Udonis Haslem is officially back with the Miami Heat. Haslem signed another contract — the 10th of his career — with the Heat on Sunday, assuring that he will return for a 19th season with Miami. It is a one-year deal worth about $2.8 million. The 41-year-old would
8:28 PM ET The LA Clippers are trading Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Eric Bledsoe, sources told ESPN on Sunday. The deal saves the Clippers $30 million in luxury tax and creates an $8.3 million traded-player exception that they will have a year to use. Bledsoe, 31,
Blake Griffin, Brooklyn Nets. (Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Noah Syndergaard blasts ESPN in NSFW Instagram story (Photo) by Braulio Perez Blake Griffin throws a bucket of cold water on the Los Angeles Lakers superteam hype. Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin is not buying into this Los Angeles Lakers superteam. So far this
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 04: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers in action against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 04, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of
9:03 AM ET Thanasis Antetokounmpo has re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced on Friday. The length of the deal is two years, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, played in 57 games during the Bucks’ championship season, averaging 2.9 points and 2.2
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Field of Dreams game was a perfect blend of past and present by David Salituro Damian Lillard just dropped huge hint about him wanting to join the Los Angeles Lakers. After nine years starring for the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard has
The biggest question of the 76ers’ offseason isn’t whether they’ll trade Ben Simmons, but how much he’s worth to the rest of the NBA. In the summer of 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Ben Simmons to a five-year, $170 million extension, likely with the expectation that he’d be worth the investment and then some. Two
The Houston Rockets’ No. 2 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft might be finished playing in the 2021 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League. Jalen Green, the former NBA G League Ignite, sustained a hamstring injury in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors. Before the team’s third Summer League game, the shooting guard was averaging
9:41 PM ET Orlando Magic rookie Jalen Suggs, the No. 5 pick in last month’s NBA draft, has a left thumb sprain and will be sidelined for the remainder of NBA summer league as a precaution. Suggs suffered the injury in the first half of Thursday’s game against the Boston Celtics. The team said an
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User
The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been rather underwhelming, but the team can redeem themselves by acquiring Goran Dragic to team with Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks accomplished their goal of locking in superstar guard Luka Doncic to a five-year supermax contract extension, but other than that, the front office did not do much to help
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Patriots vs Washington Football Team NFL live stream reddit for Mac Jones debut by FanSided Staff Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo enjoyed being at the Wisconsin State Fair. Fresh off an NBA championship, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is firmly a man of the people, as he was
8:00 AM ET NBA Insiders Which rookies and veterans have surprised the most after one week of summer league basketball? Who have been the biggest disappointments? Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs have had stellar performances in their summer league debuts, but are they worthy of being named the MVP of Vegas? Players like Payton Pritchard
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Tom Brady tried to raise his speed rating in Madden22, it was an epic fail by John Buhler 2021 Olympics women’s 200m breaststroke final: How to watch online by Baigen Seawell The Thunder have three first-round picks and tons of trade options heading into the NBA Draft. Could Collin Sexton
Charlotte Hornets power forward PJ Washington is denying the social media rumor that he is paying $200k per month in child support payments to ex-girlfriend Brittany Renner. Yesterday on Twitter, the 22-year-old power forward broke his silence. He posted, “Stop the cap.” For older adults, this is slang for “stop the lies.” Renner is a
7:30 AM ET ON JULY 18, 2002, Kobe Bryant approached Rucker Park, the streetball institution in Harlem. He wore a powder blue sleeveless shirt and dark shades; an oversized key-pendant swung from his chain with each step. Onlookers sprinted toward the park’s metal fencing, meant to separate superstars from the streets, to catch a glimpse.
The Chicago Bulls continue to close the gap on the top of the Eastern Conference after acquiring DeMar DeRozan and signing Lonzo Ball. So how good can the Bulls be this year? If you were looking for some even bigger news in NBA free agency this week, the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs have
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. The list of available NBA free agents has shrunk quickly. Kawhi Leonard is still out there but almost certainly going back to the Clippers. Dennis Schroder has solid numbers
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Braves: 2 prospect call ups that must happen in September by John Buhler Star forward Kawhi Leonard is signing a massive four-year deal worth $176.3 million to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi Leonard is staying in Los Angeles with the Clippers. The free agent forward
6:29 PM ET Kawhi Leonard will remain with the LA Clippers long term after re-signing with the team Thursday, the team announced. Terms of the deal weren’t revealed by the Clippers, but a source confirmed with ESPN that Leonard signed a four-year, $176.3 million max deal that includes a player option in the fourth year.
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly finalizing a contract extension with head coach James Borrego. The Charlotte Hornets enjoyed some great success this past season, where they were just two play-in round victories away from clinching their first playoff berth since 2016. As a result of a rather successful campaign, the Hornets are rewarding head coach
Hornets forward LiAngelo Ball. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) Charles Woodson sang to his mom during his HOF speech (Video) by Alicia de Artola LiAngelo Ball was the surprise standout for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Summer League on Sunday, putting up 16 points in his debut. LiAngelo Ball is scratching and clawing for
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, the former talented star of the Villanova Wildcats, has agreed to a four-year, $8 million rookie deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The six-foot-nine power forward was the 32nd pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. Oklahoma City traded their 34th and 36th pick in order to move up to select the Wildcat. On
1:38 AM ET ESPN News Services In a featured showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 draft picks, it was Jalen Green who received more offensive help from his teammates in the Houston Rockets‘ 111-91 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Green — the