May 15, 2023, 08:00 AM ET As one of the most surprising postseasons in recent NBA history continues, can two play-in tournament teams shock the basketball world again in the conference finals? The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, No. 7 and No. 8 seeds, respectively, got here with impressive six-game series wins in the
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How the Philadelphia 76ers handle James Harden’s impending free agency could determine the franchise’s path for the next half-decade. Ask members of the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase how they feel about James Harden right now and the answers will range from absolute disgust to, well, absolute disgust. Harden dropped an all-time nothingburger in the Sixers’ Game
The Conference Finals matchups are set and we’re trying to answer the biggest questions for the five biggest stars still in the NBA Playoffs. After one of the most chaotic playoffs we’ve seen in recent memory, we’re down to a final four, and if these matchups look familiar it’s because they are. The Los Angeles
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 14, 2023, 08:58 PM ET BOSTON — After losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals for a third year in a row, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said he intends to return as the team’s coach next season, while James Harden said he hadn’t begun to think about what his offseason decision-making process
The Eastern Conference Finals is set, and for the third time in four years, the Miami Heat are taking on the Boston Celtics. These two teams have gone through very different paths to make the Eastern Conference Finals, and it now sets up a rematch of last seasons’ series. Boston won that series in seven
Taylor Hendricks has the potential to be a foundational defensive presence for his future NBA team. Taylor Hendricks entered his freshman season at Central Florida mostly off the radar. He certainly wasn’t considered a one-and-done prospect. Flash forward a few months, and Hendricks is now expected to be a lottery pick in June. He has
May 15, 2023, 08:00 AM ET PARIS — IN A SMALL park in Rive Gauche, the Parisian district known for its art and culture, is one of the highest murals in Europe, an 88-foot old stairwell that has been turned into a colorful collection of squiggly figures designed to cheer up patients in the nearby
Earlier this season, an NBA bettor placed a wager on the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers to face off in the NBA Finals, which was set at crazy odds at the time. When the bet was placed, it was at +50000 odds with the Lakers sitting outside of the play-in picture and the Heat
Jamal Collier, ESPNMay 14, 2023, 06:14 PM ET BOSTON — As Jayson Tatum connected on another 3-pointer midway through a third quarter on Sunday — en route to outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers in the period by himself — he turned to a raucous Boston crowd and let out a cathartic yell. “This is my s—”
The Golden State Warriors want to keep the band together. Unfortunately, that’s not how the NBA works. But they can try. It’ll be tough to keep the current iteration of the Golden State Warriors together. Draymond Green has a player option, which he’ll likely use to enter free agency if it comes to it, as
Mets vs. Nationals prediction and odds for Sunday, May 14 (Fade Max Scherzer) by Iain MacMillan Today is Your Last Chance for FanDuel’s $150 Guaranteed PGA Championship Promo! by Joseph Summers Happy Game 7 today! The Celtics and 76ers go to battle today for a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals and FanDuel Sportsbook is
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterMay 14, 2023, 11:43 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended Ja Morant from all team activities after a video showing the star guard holding a gun began circulating on social
Is there a better thing in sports than a Game 7? A spot in the Eastern Conference Finals is on the line on Sunday, and the Boston Celtics are looking to win a second-round series after falling down 3-2 in back-to-back seasons. Boston is favored in this game against the Philadelphia 76ers, but Philly has
May 13, 2023, 09:43 PM ET The Phoenix Suns have dismissed coach Monty Williams, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday night. Williams had a 194-115 record in four seasons with the Suns and won the NBA’s Coach of the Year award last season after Phoenix won 64 games. In 2021, he helped guide the
Monty Williams was fired by the Suns after Phoenix lost to the Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Here’s why they were right to do it. According to reports, the Suns have fired Monty Williams. Saying someone should lose their job is not the right thing to do. Still sports are an entertainment business that
Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; ESPN analysts/commentator Mark Jackson during the Phoenix Suns against the Milwaukee Bucks during game one of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports While the playoffs roll on, the Suns are already reportedly planning to shop Chris Paul. Also, Ja Morant
The Sacramento Kings defended their homecourt, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Golden State Warriors. These three stars helped carry them. The Kings came away with a 114-106 win over the Warriors in Game 2, giving themselves a big cushion as things shift to Golden State. The Warriors struggled in the first half of
Dec 23, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) warms up before a game against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports After a historic season, the Sacramento Kings will look to improve their rotation this offseason. Here are three players who likely will not
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterMay 12, 2023, 02:20 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books PHILADELPHIA — The fear of infamy can be a great motivating force. Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum felt this in different but important ways Thursday night as the Boston
Warriors star Klay Thompson comes from a lineage of Lakers players, and it was recently revealed his uncle may be shooting a LeBron James documentary. Talk about a tough loss. The Golden State Warriors saw their 2022 season end at the hands of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. James finished
The Western Conference finals will be a rematch from the thrilling 2020 one that took place in the ‘bubble’ with the Denver Nuggets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, we have home courts in play, including two imposing ones with each team unbeaten at home in the playoffs. The Lakers, once on the outside
Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 13, 2023, 03:51 AM ET LOS ANGELES — As Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr scanned the locker room following Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, the look of fatigue and disappointment was smeared all over his team’s face. It was done — the Warriors’ quest to defend their title had
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 25: Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Deandre Ayton was watching from the bench as the Phoenix Suns’ season came to
May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts after a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of game five of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Jordan Poole era in Golden State may
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 13, 2023, 12:55 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. LOS ANGELES — The Lakers started the season eight games under .500. Now they’re four wins
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is tripped by Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3). (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) New Year’s Six bowl game moving time slots thanks to NFL schedule by Scott Rogust Warriors fans had enough of Jordan Poole after a miserable first half performance in Game 6 with elimination looming
Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Lamb. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Golden State Warriors championship defense came up short. Steph Curry and company will be back to try again next year but some big changes could be coming. Repeating as NBA champions is one of the hardest challenges in sports. But the Warriors had done
The Philadelphia 76ers are one game away from the Eastern Conference Finals after winning Game 5 against the Celtics. Here’s why the Sixers got the victory. The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics, 115-103, in Game 5 on Tuesday night. As the series now heads back to Philadelphia, they are a win away from moving
Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrate against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) NBA rumors: Celtics’ All-NBA selections could cost team more
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