ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 18: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Clint Capela #15 and John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
12:21 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers are on the market looking to hire a new head athletic trainer after injuries ravaged their 2020-21 season. Nina Hsieh, promoted to head trainer two years ago, did not have her contract renewed, sources told ESPN. Hsieh worked for the franchise for more than a decade, beginning as
Feb 24, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (42) runs past San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) to celebrate with forward Luguentz Dort (5) who made the game winning basket during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City won 102-99. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports NBA
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Packers other A. Rodgers throws out first pitch at Brewers game by John Buhler Becky Hammon will interview for head coaching jobs with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic. There’s movement on the NBA head coaching front, with the latest buzz revolving around the Portland
2:30 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Looking back on it now, there was no way to see what Terance Mann did in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 131-119 series-clinching win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night coming. No way. Anyone who says they foresaw the second-year player scoring 39 points to send the Clippers to
Basketball Insiders continues the “Now What” series with a look at the Indiana Pacers. A disappointing 34-38 record earned them a spot in the Play-In Tournament, where they crushed the Charlotte Hornets but were then destroyed by the Washington Wizards. They limped across the finish line, and now face an uncertain offseason that could be
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 01, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
After taking on another first-round pick from the Boston Celtics, could the Oklahoma City Thunder trade for Sixers point guard Ben Simmons? Simmons hasn’t been made available by Philadelphia…yet. They’re in the middle of a playoff run, of course. Yet, Doc Rivers squad blew a 20-point lead in Game 5, and now face elimination in
3:47 PM ET ESPN News Services Bradley Beal won a gold medal with USA Basketball 11 years ago, leading the Americans in scoring on their way to an undefeated run at the under-17 world championship. He’s looking for another gold this summer on international basketball’s biggest stage. The Washington Wizards guard has committed to playing
Paul George can now officially tout the “Playoff P” nickname after an outstanding performance for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 against the Utah Jazz. If you wrote off the LA Clippers with Kawhi Leonard out injured, it’s time to pay tribute to the one, the only, Playoff P. Paul George was an absolute
The Boston Celtics were able to shed some cap room, gaining more flexibility for the NBA offseason by trading away Kemba Walker. It wasn’t free, though. The Celtics traded Walker, who had over $60 million left on his contract over the next two seasons, to the Thunder in a salary cap dump. In exchange, they’ll
John Collins, Atlanta Hawks, Taj Gibson, Derrick Rose, New York Knicks. (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Knicks need to make a few moves this offseason to pick up ground in the East. After massively overachieving this season, the New York Knicks need to make a few moves to improve their roster
With Zion Williamson potentially unhappy with the New Orleans Pelicans, could they trade him to the New York Knicks? The easy answer is no, at least no in the near future. Even should Williamson try to force the Pelicans hand, the more likely option is that New Orleans surround him with more viable talent, rather
9:15 AM ET The Boston Celtics are trading Kemba Walker and their 2021 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a package that includes Al Horford, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Along with Walker and the No. 16 overall pick in 2021, the Celtics are also sending a 2025 second-round pick to the Thunder
Basketball Insiders’ “Now What” series examines teams on the precipice of success. Some will succeed in their attempt to join the elite, while others will squander an opportunity or are simply out of time. Today, we’ll dissect the New York Knicks, their 2020-21 season and where they go from here. The New York Knicks had
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Pelicans need to make the right moves to get back in the playoff picture and keep All-Star Zion Williamson happy. Fresh off an underperforming season which saw the team finish with a 31-41 record, the Pelicans recently fired head coach Stan Van
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Chicago Bears take one step closer to relocating to suburbs by John Buhler NHL rumors: Surprise team emerges in Jack Eichel trade sweepstakes by Brad Berreman If there’s any truth to the rumors Zion Williamson is
1:15 AM ET NBA fans were anticipating a Brooklyn Nets–Milwaukee Bucks matchup to turn into a classic series. What’s happened is it’s turned into a classic 2021 series. This messy, flowless, injury-riddled, unpredictable and dramatic season has its mascot: a seven-game saga after the Bucks struck back to take Game 6 from the Nets, 104-89
Anthony Edwards might have sent a warning to the rest of the NBA after learning he lost Rookie of the Year to LaMelo Ball. The future is looking bright for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Their No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Edwards, put together an impressive rookie season, showcasing his supreme athleticism and downright disgusting dunks throughout.
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) Ian Rapoport tells Packers fans to ‘buckle up’ regarding Aaron Rodgers by Braulio Perez Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has officially ruled out star Kawhi Leonard for Game 6 against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Clippers are one win
4:15 PM ET Rick Carlisle — who led Dallas to the 2011 NBA championship — informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Thursday that he won’t be returning as coach next season, Carlisle told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Carlisle had two years left on his contract. He spent 13 seasons as Mavericks coach. “‘After a number of
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he is fouled late in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER:
In a battle of NBA superstars, Kevin Durant outshined a great performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 5 between the Nets and Bucks. If you missed last night’s Game 5 between the Nets and Bucks, you missed an all-time playoff performance by Kevin Durant who finished with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists while
Serge Ibaka, Paul George, Nicolas Batum, LA Clippers. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) 2 reasons the Saints can win the Super Bowl this season by Russell S. Baxter Serge Ibaka shares an apology form for the haters of his LA Clippers teammate Paul George. For all the Paul George haters out there, his LA Clippers
Basketball Insiders’ “Now What” series examines teams on the precipice of success. Some will succeed in their attempt to join the elite, while others will squander an opportunity or are simply out of time. Today, we’ll dissect the New York Knicks, their 2020-21 season and where they go from here. The New York Knicks had
3:17 AM ET With Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely with a sprained knee, Paul George channeled his old mindset of being the franchise leader in Indiana and produced arguably his finest game and moment as a member of the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. Playing in front of a hostile crowd that has taunted his every
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 16: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
The Memphis Grizzlies showed us plenty in the NBA Playoffs to let us know they are for real. Despite falling to the top-seeded Utah Jazz in a gentleman’s sweep, the Memphis Grizzlies have an incredibly bright future ahead of them. Though they play in one of the smallest markets in the league, the Grizzlies have one
2:00 AM ET Every person who lived, worked or played in the NBA Bubble in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, last summer was affected by the experience — some rather profoundly. Between the isolation, the separation from friends and family, the inability to escape from the game — or even the Disney campus — the challenges