12:42 AM ET Stephen Curry has set the bar so high for himself that nobody seems surprised anymore when he puts up eye-popping numbers on a nightly basis. The latest example came Monday night during a 123-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, as the Golden State Warriors star guard poured in 41 points. The
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
Nets forward Kevin Durant. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports 3 moves Seahawks need to make during NFL Draft to hold off the Rams by Matt Verderame NBA fans think they found Kevin Durant’s burner account liking tweets saying he’s better than Stephen Curry and the evidence is damaging. Kevin Durant is one of the
A decade ago, Kevin Durant unleashed beast mode and gave local New Yorkers a highlight reel for the ages at the “mecca” of basketball, Rucker Park. Maybe Kevin Durant was meant to be in New York from the beginning. During the 2011 NBA lockout, the current Brooklyn Nets star toured different parks in New York to shoot
10:34 PM ET ESPN News Services WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook became the only player with multiple 20-assist, 20-rebound games in NBA history — Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player with one — and the surging Washington Wizards moved closer to Indiana in the Eastern Conference playoff standings by beating the Pacers 154-141 on Monday
Daryl Morey, Philadelphia 76ers. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) LeBron James still doesn’t sound sure about his injured ankle in postgame update by John Buhler Daryl Morey and LeBron James see the NBA’s play-in tournament differently. After Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recently ripped the upcoming play-in tournament to shreds, Philadelphia 76ers president
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