Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Could the New Orleans Pelicans still sneak into the play-in games? by Steven Kubitza Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam surprised his mom with an awesome gift for Mother’s Day. Much like during the holiday season, sports fans look forward to seeing their favorite athletes surprise their moms with gifts for
3:25 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The final few possessions that Talen Horton-Tucker was involved in during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 101-99 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday mimicked the situation his team finds itself in as the regular season winds down. Things might not have gone as planned up to this
1:11 AM ET NBA Insiders The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an unfamiliar position for a defending champion, as the final days of the season see the wounded Western Conference power eyeing the improved health of LeBron James while fighting for playoff positioning. Meanwhile, teams like the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards find
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Explaining the Stanley Cup playoff bracket: How do the NHL playoffs work? by Dave Stevenson Rasheed Wallace has identified the elephant in the room with the Los Angeles Lakers. Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace knows exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers need to win big in
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets remain one of the favorites to win the 2021 NBA championship for several clear reasons. The Brooklyn Nets enter the final week of the regular season just trying to get healthy. James Harden is expected back at some point as the team looks to hold onto the
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 26: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on April 26, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
3:54 PM ET LeBron James will give his injured right ankle one more day of rest Tuesday, when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New York Knicks. James is targeting a return on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin. Frank Vogel said James was a full participant
Damian Lillard has incredibly high praise of Kevin Durant when he is healthy. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has mad respect for Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. “I think [Kevin Durant] healthy could very well be the best player in the NBA,” said Lillard on The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday. “I mean nobody can
After nine seasons at the helm, the Portland Trail Blazers could be parting ways with long-time head coach Terry Stotts. Barring a deep playoff run of sorts, it seems as though the Portland Trail Blazers will have a new head coach next season instead of Terry Stotts. According to The Athletic, Stotts is one of a
9:47 AM ET Tech entrepreneur Marc Lore and baseball star Alex Rodriguez’s 30-day exclusive negotiating window to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor has ended without a formal deal. Both sides are continuing to negotiate in good faith in an attempt to reach an agreement and it is possible extension to the window could
Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports With the NBA final week of the 2020-21 season, and we are here to tell you why Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves should be the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. The 2020-21 NBA regular season is set to reach its conclusion by the end of the week,
The Phoenix Suns may draw the short stick when it comes a potential first-round matchup. Even if this is the best season the Phoenix Suns have had in a decade, they are on the precipice of a potentially horrendous first-round matchup come playoff time. With the 2020-21 NBA regular season entering its final week, the Suns find themselves two
10:50 PM ET Oscar Robertson has owned the record for most career triple-doubles since 1961-62. Now, the Big O will share that record with Russell Westbrook. And that might only last two days because Westbrook will go for sole possession of the record on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. It had become an afterthought of
There is a chance the Boston Celtics don’t even make the Eastern Conference Playoffs this year. After falling to the Miami Heat in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals down in the Orlando bubble, the Boston Celtics are on the verge of missing out on the 2021 NBA Playoffs entirely. With four games left in the 2020-21 NBA regular
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr heaps on the compliments for Joel Embiid ahead of the MVP race. Before the Philadelphia 76ers played the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some flattering words to say about the Sixers’ big man. Hours before the matchup, Kerr made it clear that
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to keep veteran forward Anthony Tolliver on the roster for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The Philadelphia 76ers are going to need all hands on deck as they look for a strong finish to the season. One set of those hands belong to forward Anthony Tolliver. According to Shams Charania
6:05 PM ET The Boston Celtics say forward Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. The injury, which was diagnosed over the weekend, is expected to require surgery later this week, according to the team. It’s a massive blow to a Celtics team
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is welcomed by Devontae Cacok #12 during pre-game warm-ups before the start of a basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on April 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. James is expected to return after missing over a month
7:00 AM ET The NBA play-in tournament races — more importantly, the races to stay out of the play-in — sure make the regular season’s final week compelling. The Miami Heat took a huge step in securing their top-6 seed — and avoiding a spot among Nos. 7 to 10 — by defeating the seventh-seeded
With the NBA season winding down, there is limited left time for rookies to make their cases for the Rookie of the Year award. In all, three rookies are leading the charge and will likely be named the top three rookies of the season. Without further ado, let’s take a look at how the race
1:00 AM ET With the addition of play-in games to the 2021 NBA playoffs, the scramble for seeding is wilder — and more important — than ever, with almost every game down the stretch having significant postseason implications. Play-in matchups following Sunday’s games Play-in games to be held May 18-21 • How the play-in tournament
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook tied legend Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in NBA history on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook has been on a roll ever since joining the Washington Wizards via a trade with the Houston Rockets this offseason. The veteran point guard has been putting up triple-doubles on a consistent basis, thus
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – MARCH 18: Luca Vildoza of Baskonia during the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague match between Zenit St Petersburg and TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz at Sibur Arena on March 18, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Photo by Anatolij Medved/BSR Agency/Getty Images) First Pitch: Francisco Lindor and the endless pressure of playing in New York
The New York Knicks and Julius Randle have been such a phenomenal fit this season. Julius Randle is about to get paid big time, and the New York Knicks are well aware of this. Randle signed a three-year deal with the Knicks during 2019 NBA free agency worth $62.1 million. In the midst of his breakout
3:53 PM ET With the addition of play-in games to the 2021 NBA playoffs, the scramble for seeding is wilder — and more important — than ever, with almost every game down the stretch having significant postseason implications. Here’s a breakdown of all the key games from Saturday and what the results mean for the
With the NBA season winding down, there is limited left time for rookies to make their cases for the Rookie of the Year award. In all, three rookies are leading the charge and will likely be named the top three rookies of the season. Without further ado, let’s take a look at how the race
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Jordan Love’s people hyping him with Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers comparisons by Cole Thompson The New Orleans Pelicans will be without phenom forward Zion Williamson indefinitely. With a shot at the play-in tournament on the horizon, the New Orleans Pelicans suffer a brutal blow in
David Griffin, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Why did Chicago Sky suspend Gabby Williams for entire WNBA season? by Josh Hill David Griffin believes how Zion Williamson has been officiated led to his injury. The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson indefinitely with a broken finger, and executive vice
7:36 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN ON OPENING NIGHT in Indianapolis, New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett stood wide open in the left corner before taking a crosscourt pass and gathering for the shot. Despite Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday closing hard, Barrett rose and fired a high-arching shot that hit all net and gave the
Lakers forward Anthony Davis. (Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Bellator 258: Michael “Venom” Page destroys Derek Anderson’s nose for doctor stoppage victory (Video) by Adam Stocker The Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the latest injury update on Anthony Davis, whose back spasms won’t keep him out long. Injuries haven’t been