The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to have a new owner, and that guy is Alex Rodriguez. It is a new dawn of a new day for Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, as former MLB All-Star and three-time AL MVP Alex Rodriguez is about to become one of the owners of the moribund franchise. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports
4:07 PM ET Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant suffered a left thigh contusion in the first quarter Sunday against the Miami Heat and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Durant appeared to get tangled with Miami’s Trevor Ariza when he drove toward the basket for a layup in the first quarter.
Mychal Thompson tried his best to get Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, as evidenced by a childhood photo. Mychal Thompson spent the better part of five seasons of his 13-year playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won two NBA championships. His son, Klay Thompson, was selected by the Golden
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Kike Hernandez blasted his first HR for the Red Sox (Video) by Braulio Perez Yermin Mercedes’ hot start with White Sox continues with outrageous blast (Video) by Alicia de Artola The Bucks are once again without star Giannis Antetokounmpo Thursday night as he continues to deal with soreness. The
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 15: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the
1:50 AM ET Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry scored 47 points on Saturday night, becoming the first player since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to score at least 30 or more points in 10 straight games at age 33 or older. Curry, in his 12th NBA season, acknowledged this is one of
The seventh edition of The Defensive Player of the Year Watch for Basketball Insiders is here! In this week’s ranking, there’s not much change beyond the addition of the formerly-injured Philadelphia 76ers star, Joel Embiid. It’s impossible to leave him off of this list and it should come as no surprise if he ends the
Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) LeBron James hints at impending return with ominous Instagram warning by Ian Levy Miami Heat fans are concerned after Victor Oladipo hurt his knee vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the Miami Heat won on Thursday night, it was not without a price, as shooting guard
PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 11: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat takes a shot in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 11, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
1:15 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — After Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored 44 points to lead his team to a 119-114 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, overcoming a spectacular 47-point performance from Stephen Curry in the process, Tatum said it was a thrill for him to go toe-to-toe with the future
According to one report, many around the NBA expect Zach LaVine to turn down a contract extension with the Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine’s focus coming into the 2020-21 NBA season was getting the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs. They’re technically on the precipice, sitting in the final play-in spot in 10th place in the Eastern
5:57 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers will not visit President Joe Biden at the White House to celebrate their 2020 NBA championship when the team travels to Washington, D.C. for a game against the Wizards later this month, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. Scheduling challenges and continued
The seventh edition of The Defensive Player of the Year Watch for Basketball Insiders is here! In this week’s ranking, there’s not much change beyond the addition of the formerly-injured Philadelphia 76ers star, Joel Embiid. It’s impossible to leave him off of this list and it should come as no surprise if he ends the
From one legend to another, Michael Jordan will do the honors of presenting Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on May 15. The late Kobe Bryant is set to receive one of basketball’s highest honors, and who better to present him than one of the greatest (arguably, the greatest)
Outstanding news has arrived for the Los Angeles Lakers, as superstar Anthony Davis is on the verge or returning to action. Injuries have unfortunately had a negative impact on the Los Angeles Lakers this season. In addition to LeBron James‘ high-ankle sprain, the group has been without fellow standout Anthony Davis since Feb. 14. Missing
9:55 AM ET An MRI on the right ankle sprain of Donovan Mitchell revealed no structural damage, but the Utah Jazz guard is expected to miss several games before he is cleared to return, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Mitchell suffered the injury during the third quarter of Friday’s 119-111 win over the Pacers when
On an ESPN podcast, Joel Embiid said he believes he should win the NBA’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards. Joel Embiid is nothing if not confident. It’s why his trademark celebration is raising his arms in front of the crowd, Gladiator-style, as if to ask: “Are you not entertained?” The Philadelphia 76ers has
Even though the LA Clippers are on a four-game winning streak, ‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Charles Barkley is not buying them as contenders. The LA Clippers had a huge 113-103 win over the second-place Phoenix Suns on Thursday. As of this writing (following their win over the Houston Rockets on Friday), the Clippers are in
With a versatile perimeter defense, lethal 3-point shooting, and two stars at their peaks, the L.A. Clippers have become the team to beat in the West. Due to both the emergence of new faces in the West and the weight of their own postseason failures last summer, the L.A. Clippers seem to be flying under
1:59 AM ET DALLAS — Tom Thibodeau, the notoriously gruff first-year New York Knicks head coach, cracked a hint of a grin when asked about his demeanor following a 117-109 win Friday night over the Dallas Mavericks. It was New York’s fifth consecutive victory, marking the franchise’s longest winning streak in seven years. The Knicks,
The seventh edition of The Defensive Player of the Year Watch for Basketball Insiders is here! In this week’s ranking, there’s not much change beyond the addition of the formerly-injured Philadelphia 76ers star, Joel Embiid. It’s impossible to leave him off of this list and it should come as no surprise if he ends the
Indiana Pacers’ player Myles Turner did a mother a strange but endearing favor by signing her baby’s head. Talladega Nights, anyone? The sports world has its fair share of crazy (but mostly well-intentioned) fans, whether it’s a Cleveland Cavaliers supporter preemptively getting a “2015 NBA Champs” tattoo or parents who named their newborn child “ESPN.” In
5:11 PM ET Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell needed to be helped off the floor and into the locker room by teammates during the third quarter of Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a right ankle injury. He did not return. X-rays were negative on Mitchell’s ankle, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources
Kawhi Leonard broke out a goofy grin during the Los Angeles Clippers’ win, despite sitting the entire game. What’s got him so tickled? Every once in a blue moon, Leonard reminds the world that he is not, in fact, a robot, and he can display human emotion. It may just be a fleeting moment that
2:09 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the 2020 class of honorees — led by Michael Jordan honoring Kobe Bryant. Jordan, who spoke at Bryant’s memorial service in February 2020, will also introduce Baylor women’s coach Kim Mulkey, making
The Atlanta Hawks had quite the offseason. After a dreadful 2019-20 season in which they finished 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, Travis Schlenk completely overhauled his roster. When the free agent market opened up, the Hawks dished out $158.2 million to bring in some immediate upgrades. The first big splash was the highly sought-after
Stephen Curry shoots 3s for breakfast, so to no one’s surprise whatsoever, he set a new 3-point record for the league last night. The Golden State Warriors handily beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 147-109, and the star of the show was none other than Stephen Curry. Shocker. Two days after surpassing Wilt Chamberlain to become
Golden State Warriors rookie center James Wiseman is done for the season after tearing his meniscus. The Golden State Warriors turned an uncharacteristically down season last year into the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, which they used on Memphis big man James Wiseman. Like many other rookies before him, Wiseman struggled in
9:46 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has been cleared for full-contact practice and his return to game action is imminent, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Thursday. It’s been a while since Vogel has had a reason to smile when asked about the health of his players — the latest
Over more than two decades, the design of sweat has become central to the evolution and reputation of NBA 2k. To sweat in sports is to grind. At the end of Game 7 in the 2016 NBA Finals, an emotional LeBron James speaks to Doris Burke with a bit of moisture on his left temple.