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ESPN News Services Dec 31, 2023, 05:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bitten by a family dog on Christmas. He told The Denver Post that he feels ready to play in Monday’s

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 31, 2023, 06:23 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams is fortifying his staff, bringing on veteran Brian Adams as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN. Williams, whose Pistons ended an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak Saturday

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2023, 01:34 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — After a potential game-tying shot by LeBron James in the waning

ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2023, 08:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists. The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28,

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 30, 2023, 12:25 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions The New York Knicks are acquiring forward O.G. Anunoby in a trade that sends RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick to the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Associated Press Dec 29, 2023, 11:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns, with Bradley Beal back on the court, beat Charlotte 133-119 on Friday night to hand the Hornets their 10th consecutive loss. Beal, who missed the previous five games because of a sprained right

Andrew Lopez, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 09:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORTLAND, Ore. — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that Victor Wembanyama will sit out back-to-backs for a couple of weeks and remain on a minutes restriction, as the team continues to be cautious with the rookie center’s ankle injury. Wembanyama landed

Dec 29, 2023, 12:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Bradley Beal will return to the lineup Friday night against the Hornets. He’s been out just over two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain landing on the foot of Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo‘s while attempting a 3-pointer. That was

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — TD Garden’s visiting locker room was silent. It was about a half-hour after the Detroit Pistons lost their 28th consecutive game — a 128-122 overtime defeat to the league-leading Boston Celtics. For much of the contest, it seemed like this might —

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 10:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — When the Detroit Pistons entered the visiting locker room at halftime of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, it looked like they had a chance to not only shock the world but avoid landing in a dubious place in the history

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 28, 2023, 12:28 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are expected to exercise their option to acquire controlling ownership interest of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Lynx as soon as Thursday, sources told ESPN. Lore

Dec 27, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re a week out from 2024, and every NBA team is writing its New Year’s resolutions as the season is far from over and a fresh start is welcomed … for some more than others. The Boston Celtics are seemingly untouchable as they top the rankings

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 27, 2023, 08:31 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Mark Cuban beamed about forming a “great partnership” hours after the NBA board of governors approved the sale of the

ESPN News Services Dec 27, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is away from the team indefinitely after suffering lacerations to his face and hand from dog bites on Christmas Day, the team said Wednesday. “Aaron is in good condition and will remain away from the team while he

Dec 26, 2023, 07:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic will miss an unspecified amount of time with a strained left groin, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday. Vucevic had an MRI exam after suffering the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He fell to the ground after being dunked

Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 26, 2023, 09:50 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 25, 2023, 11:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — No Jimmy Butler? No problem. Thanks to the best game so far in the career of rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr., who finished with a career high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds, Miami escaped with a 119-113 victory over the

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 25, 2023, 11:15 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic reached the 10,000-point milestone in the fewest games of any player since Michael Jordan. Doncic

Kendra Andrews, ESPNDec 25, 2023, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Members of the Golden State Warriors rolled their eyes as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made his way to the foul line. He was about to attempt his 15th and 16th free throws. Jokic ended the game taking, and making, 18 free

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 25, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Beyond individual counseling sessions, suspended Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is participating in periodic virtual meetings designed to chart his progress toward reinstatement that include team, league and union officials, sources

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 24, 2023, 05:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — The Philadelphia 76ers announced Sunday afternoon that Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, will miss Monday night’s Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat with a sprained right ankle. Embiid suffered the injury in Friday night’s win over the Toronto

NBA Insiders Dec 24, 2023, 02:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Get ready for a full day of NBA rivalries, superstars and potential playoff previews as the league’s five-game Christmas Day slate tips off on Monday. The day begins with an Eastern Conference clash, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks traveling to Madison Square

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 23, 2023, 08:59 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Rookie of the Year candidate Victor Wembanyama was a late scratch for Saturday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks after

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2023, 12:56 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — With the Lakers‘ once 26-point lead cut to 10 in

Associated Press Dec 23, 2023, 10:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The Detroit Pistons matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight defeat. The Pistons joined the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers,

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 23, 2023, 12:58 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions After missing a month with a left wrist injury, there is optimism that Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson could return as soon as Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN.

ESPN News Services Dec 22, 2023, 11:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid played through an ankle injury to push his 30-10 streak to 13 games, finishing with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers‘ 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Embiid scored all 31 points after

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 22, 2023, 07:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons admitted Friday night that the lower back nerve impingement that’s sidelined him for nearly two months has him as frustrated as he’s ever been. “It’s probably one of the most frustrating points in my career just

Field Level Media Dec 22, 2023, 02:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 next month, making him the sixth player in franchise history to be so honored. The ceremony will be held Jan. 19 during halftime of the Heat’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Haslem spent his

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2023, 02:37 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Lakers might only be approaching Game No. 30