1:54 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Jayson Tatum was 15 when he made his first USA Basketball national team. It was 2013, when he got picked to play in the FIBA Americas U-16 championships at Uruguay. And one of the biggest thrills from that experience was getting his jersey. It bore No. 10.
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Ben Simmons will be a fixture of trade speculation in the 2021 NBA offseason, but the Philadelphia 76ers may be better off keeping him for the time being. Ben Simmons’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers appears more tenuous than ever after his latest playoff collapse against the Atlanta Hawks. With All-Star center Joel Embiid firmly
Nneka Ogwumike is looking to represent her roots in the upcoming Olympics after not being selected for Team USA’s roster. When the women’s basketball rosters for Team USA were released, many were surprised to see that WNBA superstar Nneka Ogwumike was left off the team. She’s been one of the best players in the world,
2:48 PM ET Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the team announced Wednesday. The team said he is out indefinitely. Saric drove on Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez late in the first quarter and his right knee appeared to buckle when
Ben Simmons may be available this offseason, and the Minnesota Timberwolves look ready to make an offer. After his abysmal playoff showing, the Philadelphia 76ers may decide it’s time to trade Ben Simmons this offseason. His flaws are clear, but so are his strengths, so there will be multiple suitors and teams have surely already
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Harry Kane gives England fans heart attack with penalty miss and follow-up goal (Video) by Alicia de Artola Twitter went crazy over a wild match between England and Denmark by Alicia de Artola Anthony Edwards appears to have hurt himself during Team USA practice
The Phoenix Suns are down a forward in the NBA Finals against the Bucks with Dario Saric out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury. Suns forward Dario Saric went down injured after playing just two minutes in the first quarter of Game 1 against the Bucks. Unfortunately, those are likely to be his only minutes
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
7:01 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHOENIX — After the Phoenix Suns got 26 free throws in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer admitted the disparity in free throws in the opening game — one Phoenix won 118-105 — was “frustrating” for the Bucks to deal with. “You trying to bait
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 06: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter in Game One of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith were in awe of Chris Paul after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bucks in Phoenix. The NBA Finals are underway and the Pheonix Suns drew first blood. The Suns pulled away for a dominant Game 1 victory over the Bucks on Tuesday night, winning
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images WNBA Power Rankings: Minnesota Lynx are taking the leap by Justin Carter This week on the Over and Back Podcast we have more NBA history with a look at playoff buzzer-beaters, this time looking at second round, conference semifinal and conference final series clinchers! Our series on NBA playoff buzzer
8:33 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN As the Milwaukee Bucks play their first NBA Finals game in nearly half a century Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, they will do so with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup. Antetokounmpo, who suffered a hyperextended left knee on an awkward and ugly-looking fall in Game 4 of the
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) With the Miami Heat getting swept out of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, here are three players that won’t be back next season. The Miami Heat went from a trip to the NBA Finals in 2020 to getting stomped out by the Milwaukee Bucks in four games
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) The Miami Heat can head back into contention for the NBA title next season if they were to consider trading for one of these three players. The Miami Heat found out at the worst possible time that what took place in the Orlando, Fla. bubble last season was not sustainable.
Marc Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Lakers must put together a strong trade package to acquire a third star player. After bowing out in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs to the division rival Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers fully understand they have some work to
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
3:27 AM ET PHOENIX — After waiting 16 years to make the NBA Finals for the first time in his career, Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul found himself with no basketball to watch on TV as he tried to kill the time in the days and hours leading up to Tuesday’s Game 1. “I
Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks, Danilo Gallinari, Atlanta Hawks. (Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) With Giannis Antetokounmpo dealing through a knee injury, these three Milwaukee Bucks teammates of his have to step up big time in the 2021 NBA Finals vs. the Phoenix Suns. Even if Giannis Antetokounmpo does not play at all in the 2021 NBA Finals vs. the
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers bumps into fans during the fourth quarter during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
1:41 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded to questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, according to the league’s official injury report. Antetokounmpo has missed the Bucks’ past two games because of a hyperextended left knee he suffered in Game 4 of the
LeBron James has spent most of his summer on the high school basketball circuit with his son Bronny, who takes after his dad. Bronny doesn’t have the same kind of hype coming out of high school as his father, but he’s still a highly-coveted recruit with scholarship offers across the nation, should he choose to
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 26: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on April 26, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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
7:00 AM ET The 2021 NBA Finals feature one of the most unexpected matchups in recent league history. And, at the moment, the Phoenix Suns–Milwaukee Bucks showdown is one of the most difficult to predict. The biggest reason? Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who injured his left knee in Game 4 of the Bucks’ Eastern Conference
The Los Angeles Clippers ended another season asking themselves one simple question that has marked the Kawhi Leonard/Paul George era: What if? The resilient run by the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. They couldn’t handle Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns, losing to them in the Western Conference Finals in six games. LA’s
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers reacts against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
Will Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo be available to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals as the Bucks face the Suns in Phoenix? The Milwaukee Bucks are going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Suns with uncertainty still hovering over Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star forward injured his knee in Game 4
10:19 PM ET PHOENIX — Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday after missing the Milwaukee Bucks‘ last two games with a hyperextended left knee. Antetokounmpo was injured in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Bucks coach Mike
The sweepstakes for Ben Simmons have begun, and the Philadelphia 76ers seem to want more than the first reported offer. The talk of the NBA offseason will be about Ben Simmons‘ future with the Philadelphia 76ers. His offensive limitations showed themselves in this year’s playoffs, making it harder to justify him being a positive impact
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: Sportscaster Marv Albert is honored during a timeout in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,