8:21 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Team USA stabilized itself by putting together its most complete game of its Olympic preparation schedule, beating Argentina 108-80 Tuesday night. After back-to-back losses that saw the Americans struggle with offensive execution and defensive stamina, they showed more traction on both fronts 12 days before their Olympic opener in
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Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was not thrilled with the officiating in Game 3, as his team lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 on Sunday. The Phoenix Suns were riding high after taking the first two games of the NBA Finals. History was on their side, as teams with a 2-0 lead in the
8:53 PM ET LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard underwent successful surgery to repair a partial tear of the ACL in his right knee, the team announced Tuesday. In their release, the Clippers said there was no timetable for his return. Leonard was injured in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah
Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls. (Photo by Craig Jones/Allsport/Getty Images) Euro 2020 mess: Own goals leads the tournament in scoring by Clemente Lisi Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen implied the infamous Toni Kukoc decision by head coach Phil Jackson was racially motivated. 27 years have past since Phil Jackson had Toni Kukoc take the last
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball upcourt against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Rockets dangling Eric Gordon in trade with Pistons for No. 1 pick in NBA Draft by Patrick Schmidt The Pelicans won’t
The Houston Rockets are trying to trade for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft and are dangling Eric Gordon in trade talks with the Detroit Pistons. The Houston Rockets didn’t win the NBA Draft lottery, but they aren’t giving up in their pursuit of getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
Collin Sexton could be on the move from Cleveland and the New York Knicks are the most aggressive team trying to trade for the Cavs high-scorer. The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have to trade Collin Sexton, but the trade rumors are hot and heavy for the former first-round pick out of Alabama. Sexton is eligible for
12:17 PM ET The New Orleans Pelicans are progressing on a deal to hire Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green as head coach, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A 12-year NBA veteran, Green has been an assistant with the Suns for the past two seasons and spent the previous three seasons on the Golden State Warriors‘
Damian Lillard has a slew of trade options and the Philadelphia 76ers have the right pieces to get him out of Portland if that’s what he wants. As Damian Lillard has been preparing for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, he has told numerous outlets including NBC Sports that he’s adamant about keeping trade rumors in the
The NBA Finals roll along as the Milwaukee Bucks will try to even up the series in less than 48 hours. After the Phoenix Suns took the first two games in their arena, the Bucks responded on their home floor with a lopsided victory in Game 3. It was another supreme performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
10:09 PM ET Team USA might indeed win its fourth consecutive Olympic gold next month in Tokyo. But if they do, it will be a story of overcoming adversity. The Americans lost their second consecutive exhibition Monday, this time bested by Australia 91-83 in Las Vegas. Dating to the 2019 World Cup, where they finished
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 15: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden was detained by French police after trying to help out rapper Lil Baby. James Harden is making headlines during Fashion Week in Paris, but not for a reason Brooklyn Nets fans were expecting. Most of what we’ve seen from Harden is exactly on-point. He’s been spotted multiple times this week
The Phoenix Suns have bounced back from tough losses all year long. Now their ability to do so faces a unique challenge in the NBA Finals against a determined opponent. The Phoenix Suns knew Game 3 of the NBA Finals would be their toughest challenge yet. They knew, with the series shifting venues and the
LeBron James hinted where he would like to spend the remainder of his career, and it will hit Los Angeles Lakers fans right in the feels. LeBron James just concluded his 18th season in the NBA, his third with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite their hopes of repeating as NBA champions, the Lakers were defeated
8:00 AM ET Tim Bontemps Tim MacMahon Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM P.J. Tucker wasn’t interested in eating the goulash. It was during the 2008-09 season, and Tucker was somewhere in the Ukraine, playing for BC Donetsk
Apr 25, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens directs his team against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets won 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Manchester United need to pump the brakes on Jadon Sancho deal by Rucker Haringey Things were so bad
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports) WNBA Shootaround: Liz Cambage and A’ja Wilson have made the Aces a monster by Matt Ellentuck Euro 2020 England vs. Italy final preview: 3 things to watch for by Clemente Lisi Jayson Tatum is relishing the opportunity to wear Kobe Byrant’s No. 10 jersey for
1:14 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MILWAUKEE — The Phoenix Suns took control of the NBA Finals by surging ahead in the final five minutes of the first half of Games 1 and 2 at home. On Sunday night, the Milwaukee Bucks began to climb back into the best-of-seven affair by giving the Suns a taste
Dec 13, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) and Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke (3) reach for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports With the Atlanta Hawks’ season officially over, here are three players who definitely won’t be back next season.
After leading the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Nate McMillan is shedding the “interim” label on his head coaching duties. Nate McMillian will be staying on as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks thanks to a new four-year deal. Originally hired on an interim basis, McMillan guided a young Atlanta squad to their first conference
The David Bakhtiari Bucks game beer chug tradition went to a whole new level at Game 3 on Sunday. There might not be anything more Wisconsin than a burly offensive lineman chugging a beer while tens of thousands of people lose their minds cheering him on. Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari has made
12:58 AM ET MILWAUKEE — It’s easy to forget that as recently as six days ago, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was questionable to take the court for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. A journey of more than two decades that started in the humble Athens, Greece, neighborhood of Sepolia and arrived on the doorstep
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked to be subbed out just four minutes into Game 3 on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks returned home down 0-2 in the NBA Finals to the Phoenix Suns, hoping that their fanbase can give them the energy to begin their comeback. With Bucks fans pumped up in Fiserv Forum, things
The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks to go toe-to-toe; pump-to-pump in Game 1 of a potential seven-game NBA Finals series, beginning tonight at 9 pm EST. Just two points separated these teams over two regular-season games, leaving us all perched for an incredible fortnight of closely contested NBA action – not to mention a
4:28 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig is planning to play in Game 3 on Sunday after injuring his right knee in Game 2, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Craig was listed as probable for the game Sunday on the NBA’s official injury report. Craig was
Jun 16, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) leaves the court in the final seconds of game five of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the LA Clippers at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 6 due to
Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert‘s playoff defense was indefensible for the Utah Jazz. The Utah Jazz were not able to rely on Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert’s defense in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. While the top-seeded Jazz were able to get past the upstart No. 8-seeded Memphis
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics wears a purple armband in honor of the late Kobe Bryant during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the first round of the playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on
6:03 AM ET NBA Insiders The Milwaukee Bucks are down 2-0 once again this postseason, but can the Bucks find a way to rally against the Phoenix Suns as they did against the Brooklyn Nets? The dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Chris Paul have carried the Suns for the first two games, and if