Andrew Lopez, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 10:35 PM ET MIAMI — In the locker room following a Game 4 win, Miami Heat veteran forward Kevin Love told reporters that when the game is close, the Heat know who to go to — Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. On Friday night in Game 6, it was those
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Many people believe the series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtic is the true Eastern Conference Final, so it’s only fitting that it’s going the distance and will conclude with a Game 7 in Boston on Sunday. The Celtics were facing elimination in Game 6, but a 22 point performance by Marcus Smart led
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham took a shot at Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who complained about flopping in their second-round series. The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of elimination entering Game 5, as they are down 1-3 in their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. After a
Andrew Lopez, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 08:00 AM ET JIMMY BUTLER STARTED smirking before the question was even done being asked. He shook his head as he answered with a smile on his face. After dropping a franchise playoff record 56 points to lead the 8-seed Miami Heat to a Game 4 win over the Milwaukee
A rigorous defender who profiles as one of the more complete two-way players in the draft, Cason Wallace is the latest Kentucky guard destined for NBA success. A lot of talented guards populate the 2023 NBA Draft class, especially in the lottery range. Cason Wallace doesn’t possess flashy, high-flying athleticism to make scouts go nuts,
Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 08:00 AM ET STEVE KERR SAT in his Vancouver hotel room pining over one of his players during the Golden State Warriors‘ preseason trip to Canada in 2016. He called assistant Chris DeMarco to his room, and the two sat and discussed their then-second-year center, Kevon Looney. “I don’t know
The Celtics were able to win Game 6 over the 76ers as Philadelphia played very poorly on the offensive end in the fourth quarter. In a very offensively challenged game for both teams, the Celtics beat the 76ers, 95-86, to extend their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Jayson Tatum couldn’t make shots and missed seven threes
The New York Knicks staved off elimination with a Game 5 win over the Heat and there were three key reasons for pulling out the victory. The New York Knicks were one game away from getting sent home in the playoffs but fought back to avoid elimination on Wednesday night in Game 5 to beat
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 30: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts to a call in the second half against the Miami Heat during game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2023 in New York City. The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks
Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 11, 2023, 09:21 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left costal cartilage fracture, which is an area of the rib cage. It’s unclear when the injury occurred. Editor’s Picks
Feb 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots while Indiana Pacers center Daniel Theis (27) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports A Braves-Tigers trade for a real ace after Max Fried injury by Mark Powell Injuries are mounting for the Phoenix Suns
We’re used to superhuman postseason performances from LeBron James. But this year, he’s looked decidedly and convincingly human. LeBron James is typically at his best when the stakes are highest. He regularly raises his game in the playoffs and has a 40-13 career record in postseason closeout games, averaging 28.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists,
Israel Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Israel Gutierrez is an NBA writer for ESPN.com. AS FANS BEGIN to slowly trickle into State Farm Arena, their eyes are on the handful of Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics who are completing individual pregame routines before Game 3 of the first-round playoff matchup.
It’s win or go home for the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Center. Philly stole Game 5 in Boston behind a monster game from Joel Embiid, who is on my list for prop bets in Game 6. Embiid, Jayson Tatum and a
The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from another underwhelming campaign. Here are three players who will likely not be back next season. Last offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the splashiest moves, shipping four first-round picks, a 2026 pick swap, guard Patrick Beverley, guard Malik Beasley, guard Leandro Bolmaro, forward Jarred Vanderbilt,
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2023, 02:32 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. SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Davis exited the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 121-106 Game 5 loss to the
Mar 26, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors Team President and Alternate NBA Governor Masai Ujiri watches the warmup with his son before the game against the Washington Wizards at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Attention is focused on the playoffs but NBA rumors are still flying, with front-office changes looming for
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell wasn’t too pleased that he missed out on making the All-NBA First team on Wednesday night. The NBA playoffs continued on Wednesday night with two Game 5’s, as the New York Knicks looked to stave off elimination by the Miami Heat, while the Los Angeles Lakers looked to close out
Nov 30, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Eduardo Perez apologizes for insulting Fernando Tatís Jr. on Sunday Night Baseball by Kristen Wong 3 Los
For the first time in four seasons, Giannis Antetokounmpo was not selected for the All-Defensive First Team. He was not happy about the snub. Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the best defensive players in the NBA. He was the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year. He’s made All-Defensive First Team the last four years
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 10, 2023, 07:27 PM ET Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid was named to the All-NBA first team for the first time in his career as the league unveiled all three of its All-NBA squads Wednesday night, while LeBron James extended his all-time record to 19 selections. Embiid was joined on the first
A disastrous postseason for Jordan Poole is fueling trade rumors that the Warriors may have to explore trading him this offseason. It’s been an ugly postseason for Jordan Poole. The Warriors find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the Lakers while he has shot 34.2 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from beyond the
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderMay 10, 2023, 12:42 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Fifteen-year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst JJ Redick interviewed for the Toronto Raptors‘ coaching job this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Redick was part of a first round of interviews and met with franchise
Dec 6, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) passes beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens (8) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Lonnie Walker was the Game 4 hero for the Lakers. How will one hot stretch of clutch shooting change
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 12: Brandon Miller #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits during a timeout against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half of the 2023 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) Victor Wembanyama seems like a
Dillon Brooks was ejected from Saturday night’s Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers. After the game he showed signs of growth. Dillon Brooks has been first-team all-beef this season, flexing his ability to get the pot stirred leading up to Game 3 when he called LeBron James old. Which is, heck, more of a
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 28: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies sits on the bench against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterMay 9, 2023, 11:00 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books BOSTON — As fans started leaving TD Garden midway through the fourth quarter of a stunning Boston Celtics loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, the words they
The Los Angeles Lakers have pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink ahead of Game 5, taking a 3-1 series lead with wins in Game 3 and 4. Golden State hasn’t gotten much in terms of consistent production outside of Steph Curry, but it’s possible that could change with the team back at home
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to win Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors 127-97 on Saturday. Here are three reasons why the Lakers were victorious. The Los Angeles Lakers have broken their series tie against the Golden State Warriors, cruising to a 127-97 win. Los Angeles was able
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