Today is the day! Dec. 15. is finally here. There are still a few weeks until Christmas, but this particular date marks another major holiday in NBA circles. As of 12:01 EST, players that signed new contracts in the offseason are eligible to be traded at long last. Although we won’t see a flurry of
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With the big picture in mind, the Toronto Raptors intend to rest Kawhi Leonard during parts of back-to-backs to for the foreseeable future. During the offseason, the Toronto Raptors acquired a player in Kawhi Leonard that might just be able to lead them over the hump and get them to the NBA Finals. But in
Kevin Durant became the third member of the Golden State Warriors to drop at least 50 points last night, but that didn’t stop Charles Barkley from continuing his comedy career. The Golden State Warriors had a marquee game on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors that could end up being a preview for the NBA Finals,
3:05 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With LeBron James set to meet Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets later Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers star thought back to the first time he met the former Chicago Bulls superstar on a June day in 2001, ages before he would be considered on par with the six-time champion and
3:23 AM ET Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III will be sidelined at least 10 days after an MRI revealed a bone bruise in his left knee, the team announced Friday night. The Kings said he will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days. Bagley suffered the injury in the second quarter of Friday’s 130-125 loss to
The Phoenix Suns are once again in the NBA basement, and frustrations might be boiling over between the team’s two young stars. Sports can be a lot of fun when your team is winning. The problem for the Phoenix Suns, though, is that wins are a very difficult thing to come by. They are 4-22,
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 11: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three pointer during a 123-99 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
The 2018-19 Phoenix Suns were supposed to be stepping towards better days. Instead, they may be the worst team in NBA history. The 2018-19 edition of the Phoenix Suns is 4-24, a record they didn’t expect to have 28 games into the season. Sure, they were not playoff contenders or anything, but they weren’t projected to
9:02 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — There was no big celebration for Spencer Dinwiddie when he signed a contract extension with Brooklyn that guarantees a paycheck in an NBA where he once couldn’t even hold a job. Outside of the satisfaction of knowing his parents can retire, Dinwiddie said nothing really changed. “Other
Furkan Korkmaz stretched out his legs and eased into a chair just off to the side of the Sixers’ practice court. For the next 20 minutes, he talked about growing up in Turkey, moving to the United States to play in the NBA and even painted a visual of performing as Michael Jackson in high
7:57 AM ET ESPN News Services Amid uncertainty surrounding a proposed renovation to their arena, Suns owner Robert Sarver said Thursday that he is fully committed to keeping the team in Phoenix. Sarver put out a video message via Twitter a day after a Phoenix City Council vote to approve $230 million in renovations was
Overall this year’s rookie class has exceeded expectations, but these five NBA teams should be concerned about their first-round selections. The NBA Draft is inherently a gamble. That’s part of what makes the event so interesting and entertaining. Inevitably, some teams will make great selections while less fortunate franchises will make disastrous choices. That means
The Miami Heat are 11-15 and going nowhere fast. They could pivot into a rebuild this season, but it all comes down to what they do with Goran Dragic. When I think about the 2018-19 Miami Heat, I think about one of the more disappointing movie theater experiences of my lifetime. Spider Man 3 wasn’t
The Miami Heat refused to overpay for Jimmy Butler, but maybe being more aggressive would’ve been good for Miami. The Miami Heat very nearly traded for Jimmy Butler before the star guard ended up with the Philadelphia 76ers. Multiple reports came out that Miami and the Minnesota Timberwolves were on the precipice of making a
2:56 AM ET Associated Press PHOENIX — Dirk Nowitzki at last began his record-breaking 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, coming off the bench in the first quarter of a 99-89 loss to the Phoenix Suns. No other NBA player has played that many seasons with the same team. “It is good
6:18 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets and guard Spencer Dinwiddie have agreed to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The deal is for $34 million, league sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There will be a player option on the third year, sources said. Dinwiddie was eligible for four years and $47 million, but
He’s underappreciated from being mired in an unremarkable situation and underestimated because of his size. All that adds to what makes Kemba Walker one of the most exciting players in the league. Now, let’s find him some help. Out from every corner of the NBA Twitterverse, ideas and pleas for getting Kemba Walker out of
The final matchup between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade created a ton of national buzz on Monday night, and for good reason. The two of them are both future first-ballot Hall of Famers, they were two of the absolute best players of their generation, and of course, they experienced plenty of success together. When the
The final matchup between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade created a ton of national buzz on Monday night, and for good reason. The two of them are both future first-ballot Hall of Famers, they were two of the absolute best players of their generation, and of course, they experienced plenty of success together. When the
Death, taxes, and LeBron James making his team into a contender are the three constants in life. The Los Angeles Lakers started the season 4-6, and speculation and jokes flew about how LeBron James might miss the postseason to begin his tenure in the purple and gold. Since then, the Lakers have won 13 of
10:26 AM ET New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier — a rookie revelation on a two-way contract — has agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with a team option for the second year, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Knicks were rapidly closing on 45 days of allowable NBA service under Trier’s two-way deal,
1:14 AM ET NEW ORLEANS — Two nights after dropping 41 points on the NBA’s second-best defense in the Boston Celtics, Anthony Davis followed with 44 points against the league’s top defense in the New Orleans Pelicans‘ 118-114 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Davis went 16-of-32 shooting, including 11-of-11 from the line,
Trade season is fast approaching and rumors are running rampant across in the NBA. Just in the past month, we’ve had three trades executed, including two blockbuster moves that will surely make an impact on the association, regarding this year and in the future. The chatter is about to heat up, even more, this weekend.
6:10 PM ET Associated Press PHOENIX — The city council has postponed a vote on a proposed $230 million renovation of the Talking Stick Resort Arena that would keep the Suns in downtown Phoenix. The council agreed unanimously Wednesday to postpone a decision until Jan. 23 so residents can attend five public meetings to be
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 16: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Utah Jazz at the Wells Fargo Center on November 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 113-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
Think back to the flagship genes of recent Defensive Player of the Year winners. Rudy Gobert is the NBA’s premier rim protector. Draymond Green can literally defend every position, is brilliant both on and off the ball and boasts unparalleled IQ and intensity. It’s why he’s an all-time great on that end. Kawhi Leonard engulfs
Trade season is fast approaching and rumors are running rampant across in the NBA. Just in the past month, we’ve had three trades executed, including two blockbuster moves that will surely make an impact on the association, regarding this year and in the future. The chatter is about to heat up, even more, this weekend.
8:47 AM ET Nick DePaulaESPN The first colorway of the Curry 6 is based on the famed Fox Theater in Oakland. Courtesy Under Armour As he played host to an Under Armour product meeting at his home near Oakland, California, in 2017, Stephen Curry was asked to think two signature sneakers ahead. What ideas would he
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was supposed to be the cornerstone of the team for years to come. Instead, he’s become one of the NBA’s biggest disappointments. Hassan Whiteside was supposed to be one of the better big men in the NBA right now. Instead, he’s become one of the league’s biggest disappointments. Looking at
Dwyane Wade doesn’t view it as anything special, but 1,000 games is a pretty big milestone to reach in the NBA. Dwyane Wade has had an illustrious career in the NBA, and he’s a surefire Hall of Famer. He’ll be remembered as one of the best, if not the best, players to ever wear a