Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Kyrie Irving’s time with the Mavs has not gone as planned. These three teams could look to pry Kyrie Irving away from the Mavs. When the Mavericks decided to trade for Kyrie Irving before this year’s trade deadline, it was to make a push for the postseason. Unfortunately for them,
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Oct 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Rumors that the Raptors and Nick Nurse might part ways have persisted all season. Now
4:02 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo took a deep breath and ran his hands through his hair before answering a question at his news conference Wednesday night following the Milwaukee Bucks‘ stunning 128-126 overtime loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The Bucks, who owned the
It’s been years since the Warriors traded Harrison Barnes so they could add Kevin Durant. Barnes hasn’t forgotten the role Draymond Green played. The matchup between the Kings and Warriors has delivered on the hype, becoming the most interesting first-round series for a variety of reasons. You have two teams with thrilling styles of play,
In today’s NBA news, we’re breaking down Rui Hachimura making everything, Donovan Mitchell missing everything and the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors. The Knicks won Games 3 and 4 at home to push the Cavaliers’ backs to the wall. Among the most notable issues for the Cavs, a complete lack of offense. They are managing
12:59 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MILWAUKEE — Less than two weeks ago, the Miami Heat were trailing with under five minutes to go in the final Eastern Conference play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. At that point, it was easy to see a world in which the Heat wouldn’t even make the playoffs — and
The Western Conference semifinal matchup between the No. 1-seeded Denver Nuggets and No. 4-seeded Phoenix Suns is set to begin on Saturday, April 29 after both teams won their first-round matchups in five games. Denver closed things out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night while Phoenix did the same with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Diar DeRozan became a viral sensation for screaming as the Raptors missed free throw after free throw. What she accomplished was worth millions. Diar DeRozan, the daughter of Bulls’ guard DeMar DeRozan became a sensation Wednesday night with her ear-piercing screams ringing out every time the Raptors attempted a free throw. The Raptors finished the
Mar 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Javonte Green (24) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports After finishing with a 46-36 record last season, the Bulls were expecting to build off of that and take another step
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN New York Knicks fans spent the summer dreaming Donovan Mitchell would lead their team to playoff victories inside Madison Square Garden. Mitchell was on the court for a pair of Knicks playoff victories at the Garden over the weekend — just not in the uniform anyone around the NBA expected.
We now know the specifics of the knee injury of Joel Embiid and how it could affect the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. According to Ramona Shelburne, Joel Embiid will not be fully healthy in the Sixers’ upcoming series against the Celtics or the Hawks. While he will play in the series, he will
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the game winning 29-foot three point basket against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER:
10:47 AM ET The Portland Trail Blazers will begin operating a G League franchise in the 2023-2024 season — leaving only the Phoenix Suns without a minor-league affiliate team, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The Blazers are fast-tracking a team that’ll play its home games at the University of Portland and conduct practices at the
The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers have played a physical series, and it’s led to plenty of UNDERs not only on the total, but in the player prop market as well. With that in mind, I have two under props in mind for Game 5 of this series, as well as an OVER prop
After the high-profile trades of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, young Cam Thomas became one of the most productive players for the Brooklyn Nets — so why isn’t he getting playing time in the postseason? The Brooklyn Nets are now trailing 2-0 in their opening-round playoff series against Joel Embiid, James Harden and their Philadelphia
The Brooklyn Nets were swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Ben Simmons was trolled by NBA Twitter over an old tweet. The Brooklyn Nets dealt with a lot of drama throughout this season, highlighted by Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant requesting and receiving trades by the team.
2:09 AM ET BOSTON — It was a scene Trae Young had rehearsed in his mind as a kid. Less than 10 seconds remaining. A must-win game. His team on the road, down one point. Basketball in his hands. Make a play. As TD Garden’s fourth-quarter game clock ticked down in Tuesday’s Game 5 against
ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images In the NBA Draft, you don’t need a first-round pick to find a potential franchise-altering player. Some of the most impactful draft picks were drafted with second-round selections. Everyone is obsessed with the NBA Draft Lottery and the early first-round picks. But if a team is smart and lucky, they
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said something that should terrify the rest of the NBA after blowing out the Atlanta Hawks — they can play better. The first-round of the 2023 NBA playoffs officially began on Saturday, and the Boston Celtics were in action. Looking to make a return to the NBA Finals after
5:28 PM ET Sacramento Kings star guard De’Aaron Fox says he is planning to play Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday despite a fractured index finger on his shooting hand. Fox participated in a non-contact practice on Tuesday and told reporters afterward there’s “no ifs, ands or buts. I’m playing.” Fox suffered
There’s a chance we could see three teams close out their first-round series on Tuesday night, so why not place a bet on each game? I have a prop, a side and a same-game parlay for the NBA playoff action on April 25. Let’s dive in: NBA best bets record to date NBA best bets
Hailed by many as Victor Wembanyama’s less-appreciated co-star in France, Bilal Coulibaly’s explosive athleticism and massive two-way potential could land him as high as the lottery. Not many prospects have as much momentum heading into the pre-draft process as France’s Bilal Coulibaly. One of the youngest players in the 2023 NBA Draft, the 18-year-old wing
Today’s NBA news is all about the storylines from a wild opening weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Including Trae Young shut down, Jamal Murray stepping up and more. The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs was short on late-game theatrics — just three of the eight games were decided by five points or less. However,
4:11 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Hours after coach Taylor Jenkins’ pregame admission that the Grizzlies are “far from where we need to be from a maturity standpoint,” shooting guard Desmond Bane blamed a lack of game-plan discipline for the defensive failure that allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to force overtime in Memphis’ 117-111 Game
Apr 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 3 STL Cardinals pitchers on thin ice after disappointing start by Cody Williams The Los Angeles Clippers have had brutal luck this postseason. Kawhi Leonard
1:47 AM ET ESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday
The Phoenix Suns can close out the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs in Game 5 in Phoenix. With Kawhi Leonard’s status still up in the air for this game, I have two player props that I’m considering instead of betting a side. Let’s break them down: Clippers vs. Suns best
In, This Week in Playoff Mode, we’re breaking down five trends from the last week of the NBA Playoffs, along with what to watch for next. We’re more than one week into the NBA playoffs, one series is already over and there have been plenty of surprises, unfortunate injuries and big-time performances. Here are five
5:30 PM ET Ime Udoka has agreed to a deal to become the next Houston Rockets coach, sources told ESPN on Monday. The Rockets probed the circumstances around Udoka’s departure from the Boston Celtics with the team and league office, sources said. Udoka — who led the Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals in his
There are just two NBA playoff games on Monday, and with a short slate, we have a shorter version of the NBA best bets column tonight. It’s a prop night, as I have my two favorite prop plays in the Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchups. After a
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