1:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN Last Saturday following a disappointing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson told reporters he felt like his team was close to what it wanted to be. The Pelicans had just played two tough games with losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and the Spurs, but
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The Atlanta Hawks have convinced assistant Nate McMillan to become the team’s interim head coach after firing Lloyd Pierce. The Atlanta Hawks entered this season with the hope they could be contenders in the Eastern Conference. But with the team sitting in 11th place in the East with a 14-20 record, the organization opted to
4:50 PM ET The Atlanta Hawks have dismissed Lloyd Pierce as their coach. “We would like to thank Lloyd for his work and commitment to not only the Hawks organization but the city of Atlanta. He and his wife, Melissa, are tremendous people who have made a positive impact throughout the city,” Hawks president of
Needless to say, 2020 forced us all to accept uncertainty in all facets of our lives – and that includes sports. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility of missed games, the NBA did not announce a complete schedule entering the 2020-21 season. But the NBA – as well as most of
Enes Kanter, Portland Trail Blazers. (Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Mariners snag reliever Ken Giles with 2022 comeback in mind by John Buhler Enes Kanter’s face is dripping with sweat, and blood, after this inadvertent hit to the dome. When Enes Kanter suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, he had no
Damian Lillard gave the ultimate compliment to Brandon Roy, who he said would have been the greatest Portland Trail Blazer of all-time. On Wednesday night, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard continued to make his case as the favorite to win the NBA MVP award this season. In the Trail Blazers’ 126-124 victory over the
7:00 AM ET If the season ended today, the New York Knicks would be hosting a first-round playoff series. Backed by three straight wins, the Knicks are one of only four Eastern Conference teams — the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks being the others — with records greater than .500. But the Miami
The Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 — Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving — are a study in aesthetics, efficiency and the places they overlap. The Brooklyn Nets feel like a mad scientist’s experiment. Can three of the greatest isolation scorers in NBA history coexist in a single offense? Can they create an offense historically
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a call during the first half of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
Suns guard Chris Paul. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Lebron James’ son Bronny suffers torn meniscus, season-end likely by Scott Rogust Suns guard Chris Paul has been drinking “secret stuff” on the sideline during Pheonix’s games this season. Is Chris Paul trying to gain a special advantage during the 2021 NBA season? Why
10:10 PM ET With 24 seconds left in a 1-point game, the Milwaukee Bucks came out of a timeout and passed the ball five times, moving it around until it returned to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s hands. With the LA Clippers defense in full scramble mode and leaving the paint as wide open as a runway, Antetokounmpo
As they’ve acclimated to one another, the Brooklyn Nets are finding their groove on both ends of the floor recently. While that’s bad news for the rest of the NBA, there are still things the Nets need to address before making their eventual playoff run. Winning regular-season games is one thing, winning playoff series is
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs: Brett Veach should go to Patrick Mahomes for more cap space by John Buhler Texas football: Steve Sarkisian saves lives by way of Raising Cane’s by John Buhler A career-high 50 points from Joel Embiid will do the trick in the MVP discussion.
The big man has largely been phased out in today’s NBA with the exception of Joel Embiid who is impressing Shaquille O’Neal in a big way. Joel Embiid is one of the leading candidates for the NBA MVP as the league reaches the halfway point. The Philadelphia 76ers center is having a career-year, averaging 29.8
11:49 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Two days after the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets with several coaches — including head coach Nick Nurse — and star forward Pascal Siakam sitting out due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, the Raptors had their scheduled game Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls postponed because they
Renee Montgomery purchased the share of Atlanta Dream owned by former senator Kelly Loeffler. The WNBA has always been one of the more progressive professional sports leagues in America. 67 percent of the league is comprised by black women and has been a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. The league sees another “first” as a
2:42 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green set a career high with 19 assists in racking up a triple-double during a 130-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. That the win came against the same team that beat the Warriors less than a week ago, on a night
As they’ve acclimated to one another, the Brooklyn Nets are finding their groove on both ends of the floor recently. While that’s bad news for the rest of the NBA, there are still things the Nets need to address before making their eventual playoff run. Winning regular-season games is one thing, winning playoff series is
Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate with Lu Dort Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Matthew Judon threatens reporter with leaked photos over free agency story by Alicia de Artola Chris Godwin reveals the Tom Brady secret to success in Tampa Bay by Alicia de Artola Lu Dort’s is rapidly developing into a three-and-d type, rather than just
1:04 AM ET Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has inspired comparisons to legends such as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson less than two and a half seasons into his NBA career. Among active superstars, Doncic’s game might be most similar to perennial MVP candidate James Harden, who acknowledged Saturday night that he considers those comparisons
Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder. (Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) A collective jersey debacle made the first half of the Atlanta Hawks vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder game on Friday night completely unwatchable. The Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder proved to the world once again that red uniforms and orange uniforms do not
James Dolan, New York Knicks. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Devin Booker wasn’t worried about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential game-winning jumper (Video) by Gerald Bourguet Not even James Dolan can hurt the New York Knicks’ overall franchise value. Forbes has released its most valuable NBA franchises for 2021. Not surprisingly, but still somehow shockingly, the New York
3:07 PM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will miss Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks for what the team has said is “right shoulder injury recovery.” The Nets were already without Kevin Durant, who has been ruled out through the All-Star break as he rehabs a hamstring strain. Irving had surgery
In our first 2021 NBA Mock Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers jump the lottery to land the No. 1 pick and make a big swing for elite big man Evan Mobley. The adjusted NBA schedule means the 2021 NBA Draft is still a long way off but the holes in every roster are becoming more and
As the All-Star break approaches, the Orlando Magic find themselves in an all-too-familiar position. They are the basketball equivalent of a treadmill. Hell-bent on moving full steam ahead, they continue to squeeze out wins but, in the end, they are going nowhere. There are a variety of reasons why Orlando continues to dwell in the
Pelicans star Zion Williamson would be a huge draw for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2021. Will the All-Star forward take part in it? The 2021 edition of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is on the horizon and one of the league’s brightest young big men is an obvious choice to participate. Will Zion
10:24 AM ET A day after a league official told ESPN’s Marc J. Spears that the G League is investigating a claim made by Jeremy Lin that he was called “coronavirus” during a game, Lin tweeted that he’s “not naming or shaming anyone.” “I know this will disappoint some of you but I’m not naming
While the Boston Celtics try to figure out how to save their season, Danny Ainge is still reflecting on trades that almost happened. The Boston Celtics have very obviously regressed since their bubble experience last season. Many NBA fans expected the team to be championship contenders at the season’s start but just over a week
Jeremy Lin took to Facebook to open up against racism in America. Amidst a wave of anti-Asian and anti-Asian-American attacks against community elders in the United States, NBA guard Jeremy Lin has spoken up about the ugly bigotry he’s seen lately — and throughout his life. Taking to Facebook, Lin — the first American of
The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired head coach Ryan Saunders and immediately found his replacement. It was only a matter of time before a drastic change was needed, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have officially seen enough. After Sunday’s loss to the New York Knicks, the Wolves made the decision to fire head coach Ryan Saunders, according