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Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 2, 2023, 09:30 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is

ESPN News Services Dec 3, 2023, 12:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks‘ 30-0 run Saturday night was good enough for NBA history, just not for a victory. The Mavericks’ run in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma City was the longest without allowing a basket in the play-by-play era, which dates

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 2, 2023, 06:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BROOKLYN — Brooklyn announced late Saturday afternoon that forward Ben Simmons had received an epidural injection in his back, meaning his absence with a nerve issue in his lower back will stretch to more than a month. “The epidural happened within the course of

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 2, 2023, 12:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Celtics star Jayson Tatum did not believe his actions merited a second technical foul, and an ejection, in the closing moments of the third quarter of Boston’s 125-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night at TD Garden. “I was extremely

Associated Press Dec 1, 2023, 10:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night to tie a franchise record with their ninth straight victory. Moritz Wagner added 18 points

Associated Press Dec 2, 2023, 12:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant moved into the top 10 in scoring in NBA history Friday night when a layup gave him 27,411 career points. The 35-year-old Phoenix forward passed Moses Malone for the No. 10 spot, driving the baseline for two

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2023, 01:08 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will not play in Friday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of personal reasons. Reserve

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 1, 2023, 01:01 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. Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James is so excited to see eldest son Bronny

Nov 30, 2023, 04:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Maverick Carter, the manager for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, and a business partner of his, told federal agents in 2021 that he had bet on NBA games through an illegal bookmaker, The Washington Post reported Thursday. In his admission in November 2021, Carter told

Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterNov 30, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. Open Extended Reactions THE FIRST STRIKE in what several legal

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2023, 03:04 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions The Adelson and Dumont families of the Las Vegas Sands casino have “entered into binding purchase agreements to acquire majority ownership and

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2023, 11:30 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Police in Newport Beach, California, are attempting to determine whether Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey committed a crime in their jurisdiction regarding allegations that

Nov 29, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re about six weeks into the 2023-24 NBA season and already close to crowning the inaugural in-season tournament champion. The final day of group play ended Tuesday, and the quarterfinals begin Monday. Some teams have dominated in the tournament, while others have continued to focus more

ESPN News Services Nov 29, 2023, 12:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Point differential took on real meaning in the NBA on Tuesday night, when some teams looking to stay alive in the inaugural in-season tournament needed to win — and win big — in order to advance. Not everyone involved was in love with

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2023, 07:07 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — The Adelson family has had advanced discussions about buying a significant share of the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN. Mark

Kendra Andrews, ESPNNov 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A heavy dose of deja vu is hitting the Golden State Warriors. What had been a successful start to the 2023-24 season — a 6-2 opening stretch powered by Stephen Curry‘s MVP-caliber play, a seamless transition of summer acquisition Chris Paul and a comradery

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2023, 12:21 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. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Nobody has spent more time on an NBA court playing in

Field Level Media Nov 27, 2023, 03:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Luka Doncic received the green light from the Dallas Mavericks to play Tuesday after testing on his injured left thumb. Doncic participated in portions of Monday’s practice with a wrap on his thumb and was diagnosed with a sprain. He had X-rays at

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 26, 2023, 08:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 26-point third quarter deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102 on Sunday, the largest comeback in the NBA so far this season. Down by 81-55 with 9:08 remaining in the third quarter, the Bucks finished the

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 26, 2023, 10:47 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Devin Booker knew the New York Knicks would make him give the ball up on the possession with the

Kendra Andrews, ESPNNov 26, 2023, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green doesn’t regret the actions that landed him a five-game suspension. Putting Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a headlock on Nov. 14 was in pure defense of his Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson, Green said Sunday. He said

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 26, 2023, 02:48 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 26, 2023, 01:04 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. Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — The arena’s name might have changed, the locker room in which

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 24, 2023, 05:42 PM 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. Open Extended Reactions Already navigating early-season injuries to the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered another

Associated Press Nov 24, 2023, 09:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Gregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off. “Absolutely not,” Popovich said Friday night before the Spurs

Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 25, 2023, 12:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — When Tom Thibodeau’s coach’s challenge failed on an and-1 by Jimmy Butler with 3:40 to go in the third quarter Friday night, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley took a peak at the scoreboard and saw his team trailing by 21

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 24, 2023, 04:24 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM The NBA is looking into allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl, a league spokesperson said

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 24, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — THERE’S 1:10 left in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks trail the New York Knicks by two points, in danger of falling below .500 for the first time in two years. Coming out of a timeout, the Bucks inbound the ball

Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 23, 2023, 12:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and coach Adrian Griffin appeared to have a heated exchange when Antetokounmpo checked out of Wednesday’s game midway through the third quarter, but neither had much to say about it following the Bucks’ 119-116 loss to the

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderNov 23, 2023, 03:20 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Amid several significant injuries, the Memphis Grizzlies are signing guards Shaquille Harrison and Jaylen Nowell to 10-day hardship exceptions, sources told ESPN on Thursday. The NBA awarded the Grizzlies the exceptions with