Damian Lillard, Markelle Fultz (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) NBA Draft rumors: Potential Damian Lillard trade to Magic The Portland Trail Blazers are widely expected to build around Damian Lillard this summer, but life can change in an instant in the NBA. Lillard is 32 years old; Portland’s other core pieces, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon
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The San Antonio Spurs are about to jump to the front of the line in NBA rebuilding terms. What will the franchise’s summer look like with the No. 1 pick in tow? The San Antonio Spurs were among the worst teams in basketball last season. The defense was abhorrent, core pieces like Devin Vassell missed
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 3, 2023, 09:55 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 All-NBA forward Julius Randle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for the New York Knicks‘ training camp in the fall, the team announced on Saturday. The procedure, which was performed on
The Miami Heat have tough defensive personnel and experience with a variety of strategies. None of it could bother Nikola Jokic. With all this talk of Nikola Jokic and Joker’s and whatnot, I’m reminded of the medieval equivalent of a joker: a jester. And back in the day, jesters had this luxury known as “jester’s
The New York Knicks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference semifinals. How will they look to build on their success in the offseason? Expectations were low for the New York Knicks entering the 2022-23 campaign. After a disastrous flop a year prior, many viewed the Knicks’ run to the 4-seed in the Eastern
Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 07:14 PM ET DENVER — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant not being charged with a crime for twice displaying a gun on social media will not prevent the NBA from handing down more discipline, commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. Silver is preparing to announce whatever penalty is coming Morant’s way
Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The 2022 NBA Draft featured several influential trades. With the benefit of hindsight, let’s grade each move that was made. The 2022 NBA Draft introduced several future stars into the league. Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick, is already the centerpiece of the Orlando Magic rebuild.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. (Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports) The Heat have been one of the best underdog stories in NBA history but the Nuggets may be their toughest test. Here’s what they have to do to steal Game 2. The Miami Heat have one of if not the greatest underdog playoff run in the
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 06:46 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM No, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic‘s point toward his hand as he walks off the floor after wins is not a reference to the championship
The Boston Celtics have a lot to figure out after falling short of the NBA Finals, but the foundation remains strong. The Boston Celtics‘ season was like any good mystery novel, full of unexpected twists and maddening turns. With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown cemented as one of the best duos in the NBA, many
Ausar Thompson (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) The Portland Trail Blazers own two first-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, but are looking to build a contender around Damian Lillard. Which prospects make the most sense? There isn’t a more interesting team in the 2023 NBA Draft than the Portland Trail Blazers, who jumped
The Phoenix Suns went in an unexpected direction with Frank Vogel emerging as the head coach hire to replace Monty Williams. The Suns took the leap and fired Monty Williams this year after another embarrassing playoff exit. The hope was to find a head coach who would take them to the next level after Williams
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 2, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to hire Frank Vogel as coach, sources told ESPN on Friday. The Suns offered Vogel the job Friday morning and are expected to complete terms on a long-term
Despite the investigation being mostly complete, the NBA won’t announce discipline for Ja Morant until after the NBA Finals. For the second time this year, the NBA is finalizing an investigation into Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. But Morant and the rest of the NBA will have to wait to find out the results. On
May 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) shoots against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Every NBA free agent signing is a gamble, but especially established players who command high salaries
The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring Nick Nurse as the next head coach, but could that foretell the end of James Harden with the franchise? Just days after the Bucks hired former Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin to be the team’s next head coach, the Philadelphia 76ers also looked north of the United States border for their
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 2, 2023, 02:05 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News DENVER — Every once in a while, when things look good but feel a little bit off, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone will turn around in the middle of a game
The Denver Nuggets relied on Nikola Jokic and others to beat the Heat in Game 1, moving three games away from an NBA Championship. The Denver Nuggets were able to beat the Heat, 104-93, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The game was very boring for a huge part of it, as Denver went
Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals starts on Thursday, June 1. Here is how fans can win a free burrito from Chipotle throughout the series. The 2023 NBA Finals have finally arrived, and just two teams remain. The Miami Heat made it out of the Eastern Conference after clinching the No. 8 seed in
Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 08:49 PM ET DENVER — The latest sanctions, if any, that the NBA plans to levy against Memphis guard Ja Morant for his second instance of displaying a gun on social media will be announced shortly after the finals, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. Silver did not say what the
Draymond Green had harsh words for Celtics fans after their loss to Miami: “But I must say — it did not hurt me to watch the Boston Celtics fans suffer.” The Eastern Conference Finals have been an emotional roller coaster for Celtics fans. To Boston’s credit, what seemed like a lopsided series at first
The NBA Draft allows players to test the waters but still return to school. With the deadline here, which players are coming back to college basketball? We’re less than a month out from the 2023 NBA Draft, but May 31 was an important deadline in the process. You might hear it referred to as NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder have an exceedingly bright future and plenty of flexibility to improve their roster through free agency, trades, and the NBA Draft. Don’t look now, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are back. Back from basketball purgatory, ready to stake their claim on the next decade of Western Conference contention. There are several
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 1, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News IT WAS A suggestion at first. The kind of thing a friend brings up during a long car ride when there will be plenty of time to discuss it. And in
There’s just one more series to go in the 2022-23 NBA season, so you know that I have to get as many player prop picks off as possible. The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat face off in Game 1 on Thursday, and there are a boatload of props to bet on the board. I’ve narrowed
Apr 7, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports After a disastrous loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics must consider some
Apr 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) reacts after entering the game during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports From multiple-time All-Stars to award winners, let’s take a look at the 10 best undrafted players in NBA history. Every year,
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 3 things the Lakers need to do to
May 31, 2023, 10:43 PM ET Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the largest coaching deal in NBA history. Williams was fired by the Phoenix Suns earlier in May after four seasons as their head coach. The move came after the
The Detroit Pistons have hired Monty Williams as their next head coach, inking him to a monster contract, which had NBA Twitter buzzing in a big way. Last week, there was a report that the Detroit Pistons offered former Suns head coach Monty Williams a substantial offer, but the nine-year coaching veteran rebuffed their offer.
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