Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports We know the odds for tonight’s 2021 NBA Draft Lottery. But who should each team select if they pull off the miraculous and land the No. 1 pick? Tonight’s 2021 NBA Draft Lottery has the chance to dramatically remake the next few years in the NBA, with a slew of
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Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers. (Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) Charles Rosa says he’s won 10k betting on Patriots and Tom Brady but lost a lot too (Video) by Zain Bando The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking at potentially trading guard Collin Sexton this offseason. Promising combo guard Collin Sexton may have played his last game for the Cleveland
3:30 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Just one win away from the NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul said he will not allow himself to consider what it will be like to compete on basketball’s biggest stage for the first time in his 16-year career quite yet. “Not until the job is done.
Miami Heat (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) After being swept out of the playoffs, there are two moves the Miami Heat can make to win the NBA offseason. That magical trip to the 2020 NBA Finals seems so long ago for the Miami Heat and their fans. The 2021 season was filled with many
Chris Bosh’s new book, Letters to a Young Athlete, is an unconventional memoir with something for every basketball fan, young and old. For young athletes, there is no shortage of places they can turn for advice. Parents, coaches, friends are all available to either praise or criticize them depending on the day. There are also
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images There will be a robust trade market for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton this offseason. After three years playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it seems as though Collin Sexton’s days in Northeast Ohio are numbered. Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo reported that Cleveland is exploring trade options for their former first-round pick out of
When Rick Carlisle stepped down as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, the speculation began about where he was headed next. After 13 years in Dallas that included a championship in 2011, Carlisle would undoubtedly have plenty of suitors in terms of his next stop. The two organizations that were the favorites to land him
8:52 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Philip Anschutz has agreed to sell his 27% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to two owners of the Dodgers, according to a published report. Citing unidentified sources, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday that the 81-year-old billionaire is selling his stake to Mark Walter and Todd
(Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) The gritty Memphis Grizzlies showed flashes of greatness this year, but there are three key moves they need to make this offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies put up a valiant effort in the 2021 NBA playoffs despite having the league’s third-youngest roster. Memphis’ roster is largely secured for next season
Jan 4, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TNT sportscaster Marv Albert looks on before a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the LA Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports PFL 6: Raush Manfio eliminates Anthony Pettis with narrow split decision win by Thomas Albano As his 55-year broadcasting career reaches
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 Mavericks have apparently settled on Jason Kidd as their next head coach. Setting aside the issue of an organization trying to repair a culture of unaccountability and sexual
12:43 PM ET Associated Press Khris Middleton ordinarily wouldn’t be thinking about anything right now other than what the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to accomplish in the NBA playoffs. An invitation to play in the Olympics, that’s not ordinary. Milwaukee starting guards Middleton and Jrue Holiday plan to play for the U.S. in the Tokyo
Kemba Walker Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Even though they are limited financially, these three trades make too much sense for the Los Angeles Lakers that it must happen. The Los Angeles Lakers ended their 2020-21 season as one of the big what-ifs of the NBA season. What if Anthony Davis didn’t
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) and assistant coach Jason Kidd talk during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Los Angeles won 125-110. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Mets fans send condolences to Marcus Stroman after death of his grandmother by John Buhler
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1:51 AM ET MILWAUKEE — If there was one play to summarize the futility of the Atlanta Hawks‘ offense in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks‘ swarming defense on Friday, it was probably the first possession of the second half. Trailing by 32 points at the half, the Hawks opened the third quarter unable to
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after colliding with Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley in the second half during game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Ovince St. Preux not looking to stay in the heavyweight division (Video)
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. (Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Nola makes MLB history with 10 straight strikeouts by Gerald Bourguet UFC Vegas 30: Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov reddit live stream: How to watch by Jake Foley Will Kawhi Leonard return to the LA Clippers in time to play in Game 4 of the Western
The four remaining teams in the NBA playoffs have all persevered through decades of struggle. What can we learn from their journeys? “Sports teaches valuable life lessons” ran through my head this week at my daughter’s soccer game. Her team is made up of 8- to 10-year-olds, one of whom was hit in the nose
8:35 PM ET Chauncey Billups has emerged as the front-runner to be offered the Portland Trail Blazers head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Billups, 44, met with Portland’s leadership, including franchise chair Jody Allen and President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey in Seattle on Wednesday, sources said. 2 Related Billups has a longstanding relationship with
Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Bucks vs Hawks prediction, odds, spread, line, over/under and betting info for Game 2 by Josh Hill 3 cheap under-the-radar trades the Braves can make to win the deadline by John Buhler Rick Carlisle will make his triumphant return to the Indiana Pacers
DENVER, CO – JUNE 13: Devin Booker #1, Chris Paul #3, and Torrey Craig #12 of the Phoenix Suns take a moment later in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User
Despite beating the dominant Brooklyn Nets in seven games, the Milwaukee Bucks face more uncertainty about their future than any other team in the playoffs. Last season, the Bucks accrued a 56-17 record that was good for best in the league. However, the team disappointed and saw a second-round exit at the hands of the
1:43 PM ET The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms with Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd to be their head coach and longtime Nike executive Nico Harrison to be their general manager and run the franchise’s basketball operations, sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Friday. Kidd, who had two stints with the Mavericks
The Houston Rockets could acquire some necessary star in Ben Simmons this offseason, and here how it can happen. The Houston Rockets were given a harsh dose of reality this season. After reaching the playoffs in 2019-20, they were the worst team in the NBA, finishing this year with a 17-55 record. Injuries, the James
The Houston Rockets didn’t win the NBA Draft lottery so who should the team draft with the No. 2 pick or should they trade it for a star? Despite having the worst record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets didn’t win the NBA Draft lottery and the No. 1 pick. That means the Rockets will
Tennessee basketball star Keon Johnson made waves at the NBA Combine by setting an impressive new record on the vertical jump. Tennessee’s Keon Johnson is hoping to secure a Top 10 selection in the upcoming NBA Draft. His showing at the NBA Combine certainly isn’t hurting his case. On Thursday, Johnson absolutely shattered the existing
Skip Bayless called the Clippers chokers after their first-half performance in Game 3 against the Suns. It turns out he reverse jinxed them. Skip Bayless was big mad about the Clippers in Game 3 against the Suns. Apparently, that was good for Los Angeles because they went on to prove him extraordinarily wrong. It was
2:20 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker said he received eight shots of a numbing agent when his broken nose was put back in place between Games 2 and 3 of the Western Conference finals. Then, wearing a clear mask to protect his face, Booker went out and missed twice that
The Golden State Warriors are making it known they still have faith in 2020 No. 2 overall pick, James Wiseman and have no intention of trading him. James Wiseman didn’t have a bad rookie season, but he didn’t quite live up to the expectations many had when the Golden State Warriors took him second overall