7:42 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Although Zach LaVine said he went into NBA free agency this summer with an “open mind,” his decision to return to the Chicago Bulls turned out to be an easy one, especially once the team offered him a five-year max contract extension with a player option for the
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) MLB All-Star Game: 5 biggest snubs after complete rosters released by John Buhler The Pistons got quite the scare when rookie Jaden Ivey went down with injury during a Summer League game but the guard says he’s okay. Jaden Ivey has had the city of
Jul 2, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung (55) dribbles against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Golden State needs to find young talent to fill the bottom of its rotation. These three players from
7:31 PM ET ESPN News Services LAS VEGAS — Paolo Banchero showed the Orlando Magic plenty in his two Summer League contests. And the Magic decided that was enough. The No. 1 pick is getting the rest of summer league off, after averaging 20 points, six assists and five rebounds in his two games in
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports NBA Summer League success doesn’t always to future stardom. But the best summer league players of all time is still a fascinating list. The NBA Summer League is a very weird event because so many factors come into play. First is the inevitable overreaction from every single fan base. I was
5:03 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The NBA board of governors is expected on Tuesday to approve the play-in tournament as a regular part of future league seasons, sources told ESPN. The NBA had been voting on the play-in’s inclusion on a year-to-year basis for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons, but the support exists ahead
The audacious Ja Morant recently told Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report that he would have “cooked” Michael Jordan if they played 1 on 1. He’s right — in his own mind. And that’s what matters most. Why do sports fans get so riled up when a player says that he (or she) would be able
8:00 AM ET NBA insiders The first weekend of Las Vegas Summer League is in the books, and the NBA hasn’t disappointed. Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. kicked things off with a highly anticipated meeting between the lottery draft picks. No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren carried his momentum from Utah into Saturday’s 90-88
11:27 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN LAS VEGAS — As Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga started to attack the hoop, he hooked the ball over his head to find a cutting James Wiseman. In one motion, Wiseman caught the ball in mid-air and threw down a dunk. It was the first possession of the Warriors’
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 11: Mo Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic reacts after scoring a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Amway Center on March 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Charles Outlaw, Orlando Magic. (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images) Red Sox call on top pitching prospect to help curb injury woes by John Buhler Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan will be the cover athlete on NBA 2K23. It is only fitting that Michael Jordan will appear on the cover of NBA
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 11: Scotty Pippen Jr. #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Quarterfinal game of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on March 11, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 77-71. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) No one on
5:39 PM ET After clearing waivers, free-agent forward Danilo Gallinari has agreed to a two-year, $13.3 million deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports, told ESPN on Sunday. Gallinari’s deal includes a player option on the second year and will be fully guaranteed, Tellem told ESPN. Gallinari, who’ll join an
Mar 8, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) looks to pass as he is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports Big Ten targeting white whale as next addition alongside USC, UCLA by Alicia de
[TRIGGER WARNING: This post DOES NOT contain images but DOES include details about incidents of extreme domestic violence] Miles Bridges went into this summer as one of the most sought-after NBA free agents. The details of his recent arrest for domestic violence have changed the conversation. Earlier this week, TMZ reported that Miles Bridges had
LeBron James brought his own snacks to the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League game on July 8. Plenty of the NBA’s biggest stars have showed up to Las Vegas, Nev. to take in some Summer League action. Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, and Ben Simmons are some of the names in attendance. Perhaps the biggest name
11:02 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Damian Lillard has made it clear over the years that he wants to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers throughout his career and will live with it if the organization can’t win a title during his playing career. Lillard, speaking Saturday at a news conference announcing his two-year extension
NBA insider Shams Charania clarified that there is “no traction on any type of a Lakers deal for Kyrie Irving” despite rumors on the topic. Kyrie Irving may have made his short-term commitment to the Brooklyn Nets clear in the most Kyrie way possible, but that hasn’t stopped other teams from wanting him. ESPN’s Adrian
According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, the Brooklyn Nets wanted big names from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets are no strangers to big-name trades, evidenced most recently this past season by becoming the team that eventually traded James Harden for Ben Simmons. The Harden situation became untenable for the
This week marked the three-year anniversary of the Anthony Davis trade. With the benefit of hindsight, who made out better in this deal — the Lakers or the Pelicans? The Anthony Davis trade saga is one of the messiest in recent NBA memory. In January of 2019, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that he
LAS VEGAS — Set to play alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George next season, John Wall said he is delighted to be joining a loaded LA Clippers team that won’t need him to be “Batman every night for us to win.” In his first comments since officially signing a two-year, $13.2 million deal with LA,
The Boston Celtics might be at the start of a long reign over the Eastern Conference, or they may have missed their best shot at winning a title in this era. The outcome may depend on how they approach the 2022 offseason. The NBA playoffs have a way of highlighting deficiencies like nothing else can.
Apr 23, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) knocks the ball away from Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports NBA Mock Draft 2023: A way-too-early look at what’s coming next by Ian Levy Boston Celtics wing Jaylen
This week on Above the Break, we’re looking at WNBA Playoffs odds, the best teams in the league, Skylar Diggins-Smith trade rumors and more. The WNBA All-Star break is here, which is a good time to stop and reflect on where this season has gone…and where it’s headed. As we head into the break, we
4:50 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Shaedon Sharpe‘s first summer league with the Portland Trail Blazers is over. The No. 7 pick in last month’s NBA draft has been shut down for the remainder of Portland’s stay in Las Vegas because of a small labral tear in his left shoulder. An MRI performed
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) MLB rumors: Freddie Freeman was duped by agent to leave Braves by Savannah Leigh Atlanta star Trae Young tweeted his reaction to playing ball with Dejounte Murray after the Hawks traded for the Spurs guard. Trae Young has a new backcourt partner in Atlanta and
The Atlanta Hawks of the late 1990s were incredibly unique, loaded with talent and depth but overshadowed by better teams around them. None of the starting five that included Dikembe Mutombo, Christian Laettner, Tyrone Corbin, Steve Smith, and Mookie Blaylock was drafted by the organization. Their talents were all imported from other cities to a
Steph Curry wasted no time roasting Charles Barkley during an interview, which is hilarious. While Charles Barkley has improved his golf swing, it hasn’t improved enough for Steph Curry to give him his due. This week celebrities of all kinds are competing at the American Century Championship, and Barkley bet on himself to finish in
8:00 AM ET NBA 2K23 Summer League kicked off Thursday night with a matchup between Orlando’s Paolo Banchero and Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr., the No. 1 and No. 3 picks, respectively, in last month’s NBA draft. The Magic won 91-77 in the first meeting between two of the NBA’s most anticipated rookies, with Banchero notching
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. (Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports) Devin Booker lands supermax with Suns: Teaming up with Kevin Durant next? by Scott Rogust Nikola Jokic inks richest deal in NBA history with Nuggets: NBA Twitter applauds by Cody Williams The Wizards locked in Bradley Beal to a giant new supermax deal with $251 million