DALLAS, TEXAS – MAY 02: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings leave the court against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on May 02, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 11: Terrence Clarke #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats handles the ball against Iverson Molinar #1 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of their second round game in the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Floyd
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum played like a man possessed as he dropped 60 points to lead one of the biggest comebacks in NBA history against the Spurs. Jayson Tatum delivered the Boston Celtics‘ scoring performance of the century on Friday night. The forward matched Larry Bird for the most points in a single game for
7:00 AM ET Andrew Lopez Ohm Youngmisuk Close ESPN Staff Writer 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
Three teams in the Eastern Conference are expected to compete for a spot in the NBA Finals. The Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks are clearly head-and-shoulders above the next tier of teams in the East. Still, those organizations are not going to just lay down and concede defeat. Last year the Miami HEAT
7:00 AM ET The NBA regular season ends May 16. But we still have so much to figure out! Will the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets or Milwaukee Bucks secure the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference? Can the surging Phoenix Suns outduel the Utah Jazz in the race for the Western Conference’s top seed?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center on February 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph,
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry faces off against Washington Wizards whiz Bradley Beal in close race for NBA scoring leader. Both Curry and Beal know a thing or two about carrying teams on their backs. Curry’s insane statistics in April alone make you wonder why he’s not more frequently talked about in the MVP
The Washington Wizards got an emphatic win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it’ll be Rui Hachimura’s devastating dunk on Anthony Davis that gets remembered. When Rui Hachimura is old and gray, he’ll be able to show his grandkids that time he posterized one of the best big men in the game. If ever a
8:57 PM ET In an epic showdown among some of the league’s most talented stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 49 points to outduel Kevin Durant‘s 42 points and lift the Bucks to a 117-114 victory over the Nets on Sunday. The game — which came down to the final seconds — was one that many considered
Since starting the season at a miserable 17-32 mark, the Washington Wizards have won 12 of their last 14 games. The unlikely run gave the team a shot at the postseason that would’ve seemed laughable just mere weeks ago. Now, the team is on the verge of making the play-in tournament. Let’s take a look
2:08 AM ET DALLAS — Luka Doncic couldn’t hardly believe the box score from the Dallas Mavericks‘ 125-124 win over the Washington Wizards. He wasn’t too amazed by his 31-point, 12-rebound, 20-assist triple-double despite joining an exclusive club with that line. The only other players in NBA history to record 30-point, 20-assist triple-doubles: Oscar Robertson,
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant gave a place of honor to his Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award above other awards in his loaded trophy case. At first glance, the tweet is a simple nod to Kevin Durant’s new gaming setup. On closer inspection, it might be proof of what the Brooklyn Nets forward truly values. We’re
12:41 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — Behind a franchise record 152 points, the Indiana Pacers handed the Oklahoma City Thunder the largest home loss in NBA history on Saturday, 152-95. The 57-point margin is tops the previous mark of 56, set by the Celtics over the Bulls in 2018 and the SuperSonics over the Rockets
Since starting the season at a miserable 17-32 mark, the Washington Wizards have won 12 of their last 14 games. The unlikely run gave the team a shot at the postseason that would’ve seemed laughable just mere weeks ago. Now, the team is on the verge of making the play-in tournament. Let’s take a look
9:53 PM ET The LaMelo Ball campaign for Rookie of the Year is officially back on. The Charlotte Hornets point guard dazzled in Saturday’s 107-84 win over the Detroit Pistons, his first game action in six weeks while recovering from a fractured right wrist. Ball finished with 11 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and
Kevin Porter Jr., Houston Rockets. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Genesis Cabrera HBP has clear injury ramifications for Bryce Harper by Alicia de Artola Raiders deny front-office ‘friction’ over Alex Leatherwood pick by John Buhler Kevin Porter Jr. went off Thursday night for 50 points to shock the NBA world and help the Rockets take
Kings leading scorer De’Aaron Fox is set to miss multiple games because of health and safety protocols, leaving Sacramento in need of a playoff miracle. The Sacramento Kings already had a tough path to making the NBA playoffs this year. Now their hopes of sneaking into the play-in games have been all but dashed. Star
7:00 AM ET Anthony OlivieriESPN.com MONTHS AFTER THE 1998 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan sat on one side of a giant table inside a Manhattan conference room. It was the site of a bargaining session between NBA owners and players. The league was embroiled in a lockout. The season was in jeopardy. But Jordan had other
Top 2022 prospect Emoni Bates is projected as a future No. 1 NBA Draft pick. What does his decommitment from Michigan State mean for his pro future? The best basketball player you haven’t seen yet just made a huge decision related to his future. Emoni Bates, the No. 1 rated player in the 2022 recruiting
In the NBA Draft, late-lottery teams typically face tough decisions. The late lottery is usually home to teams with some – albeit not a whole lot – of talent. Ideally, teams in the late lottery are up-and-coming, allowing them to either draft based on need or take a chance on someone they can bring along
Enes Kanter made Portland Trail Blazers history with a record-setting night on the boards. Simply put, Enes Kanter was absolutely unstoppable on the boards Saturday night. Finishing with a staggering 30 rebounds, Kanter made history both for himself and the Portland Trail Blazers in the team’s 118-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Not only was
Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony bares all in a raw memoir that details his rise to the top of basketball stardom. Who knew the big man had such a big heart? Carmelo Anthony plans to release his life story, titled “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,” on September 14. Anthony co-wrote the book with D. Watkins
12:04 AM ET Jayson Tatum‘s 60-point performance on Friday night was nothing short of spectacular. Along with tying Larry Bird’s Celtics franchise record for points in a game, he helped Boston overcome a 32-point deficit in a 143-140 OT win over the San Antonio Spurs. He trails only Devin Booker as the second-youngest player with
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly bringing back former fan favorite Anderson Varejao for one more run. The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to end a four-game losing streak Friday night against the Washington Wizards. But a recent report has fans focusing on something other than the game. NBA insider Shams Charania broke some fairly shocking news
Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports Orioles: Trey Mancini hits first home run since 2019 (Video) by Scott Rogust Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker did not hold back while facing Kylie Jenner in Pop-a-Shot. The Phoenix Suns currently have a hold on second-place in the Western Conference despite their loss to the Los Angeles Clippers
Deandre Ayton has adapted his game as the Suns have improved. Will it be enough for Phoenix to win an NBA title? No NBA team has improved more drastically from last season to this one than the Phoenix Suns, who after missing out on the playoffs for a decade — and at times serving as
10:50 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — At halftime of Friday night’s game here at TD Garden between the Celtics and San Antonio Spurs, the only history anyone would’ve thought might happen on this night would be Boston setting one for margin of defeat. Instead, a dismal first half only set the stage for a
After two consecutive years of being the seventh or eighth seed in the Eastern Conference and quickly exiting the playoffs after an uncompetitive first-round series, the Orlando Magic broke up the core of those teams at this year’s trade deadline. Gone are stalwarts like Nikola Vucevic, who became a two-time All-Star during his time in
They didn’t get him at the trade deadline, but the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are set to renew pursuit of Kyle Lowry this summer. As the Toronto Raptors started to go downhill, Kyle Lowry was pursued by contending teams at the trade deadline. A deal did not get done for the looming unrestricted free