Julius Randle is everything for the New York Knicks – for now at least. Randle entered the NBA in the 2014 draft. Selected seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, the former Kentucky Wildcat was a bowling bowl on the offensive end, viewed as a seriously unique athlete. But there were question marks, too. Criticisms
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures to a referee during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Beal makes it crystal clear what he thinks about the trade rumors by Bre’ana Singleton The Atlanta Hawks are opening an investigation into the LeBron
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports UFC 258: 3 keys to victory for Kamaru Usman by Dale Murphy Trae Young might not have gotten the foul call he wanted in the Atlanta Hawks’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks, but he did nutmeg Kristaps Porzingis twice. There’s been great energy around matchups between the Atlanta Hawks and the
2:56 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have hit their first true challenge of their title defense, with Saturday’s 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat marking the third defeat in their past four games since Anthony Davis aggravated his Achilles tendinosis and suffered a calf strain in his right leg. A question
DeMarcus Cousins, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photos-USA TODAY Sports) 3 ways Jalen Hurts is an immediate upgrade over Carson Wentz for Eagles by Matt Lombardo DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets are expected to part ways in the coming days. Only 25 games into his Houston Rockets tenure, and former All-Star center DeMarcus
Feb 20, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, argues with referee Marc Davis (8) as Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington looks on during the second half at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets won 102-100. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Latest update on J.J. Watt is bad news for
Ahead of the Washington Wizards’ game against the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook’s pregame outfit had social media buzzing. When it comes to Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook, he always catches the attention of NBA Twitter. Whether it was dancing during a delay during which the scorer’s table at Madison Square Garden began smoking or air balling a
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images NBA players hesitant to endorse COVID vaccine by Bre’ana Singleton Howie Roseman might want to stay off Eagles Twitter after Carson Wentz trade by Josh Hill Inspired by Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards Over & Back explores the best players on the worst NBA teams. Last season, Bradley
8:36 PM ET Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will not play in Saturday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets because he is “not feeling well,” the team announced just after the start of the game. Curry, who went through pregame warm-ups, was scratched just prior to tipoff and replaced in the starting lineup by
Julius Randle is everything for the New York Knicks – for now at least. Randle entered the NBA in the 2014 draft. Selected seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, the former Kentucky Wildcat was a bowling bowl on the offensive end, viewed as a seriously unique athlete. But there were question marks, too. Criticisms
Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz. (Mandatory Credit: Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports) Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington as TUF coaches sounds like television drama gold on paper by Thomas Albano Cowboys: How realistic is a Russell Wilson trade to Dallas in 2022? by John Buhler Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is showing us how to beat Shaquille O’Neal
If Charles Barkley were to pick the reserve players out of the Western Conference, he would select Jordan Clarkson over Anthony Davis. On Thursday, the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game were revealed. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets will serve as team captains. But on Feb.
2:48 PM ET Kevin Durant will miss his fourth consecutive game on Sunday, sitting out against the Los Angeles Clippers as he continues to get treatment on a strained left hamstring. Steve Nash said on Saturday that the plan was for Durant to continue to do strengthening exercises while being monitored for any inflammation. Nash
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports 3 surprise cuts the Bills could make this offseason by Brad Berreman With the All-Star Game just weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be without Anthony Davis for at least 4 weeks. Los Angeles Lakers fans can breathe a little easier knowing that their superstar big man hasn’t
NBA Twitter had fun at the expense of Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. After a strong start to the 2020-21 campaign, the Milwaukee Bucks are falling back down to earth at rapid speed. Things started to go downhill once point guard Jrue Holiday was sidelined after entering
PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 11: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 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 terms and
11:02 PM ET Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray dropped 50, and so did Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Both were career highs in scoring. Murray accomplished his in a 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Embiid did it in a win over the Chicago Bulls. 1 Related This is the second time this month
The Lakers will want to consider adding a big man while Anthony Davis remains out with his calf injury. The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealt a tough blow regarding Anthony Davis. The All-Star big man is out at least four weeks with a calf strain and it is possible the injury lingers. Now the
Julius Randle is everything for the New York Knicks – for now at least. Randle entered the NBA in the 2014 draft. Selected seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, the former Kentucky Wildcat was a bowling bowl on the offensive end, viewed as a seriously unique athlete. But there were question marks, too. Criticisms
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports 3 surprise cuts the Steelers could make this offseason by Rucker Haringey DeAndre Hopkins recruiting former Texans teammate J.J. Watt to Cardinals by John Buhler The next three San Antonio Spurs’ games have been postponed due to a four-player COVID-19 outbreak. The sports world continues to be affecting by the COVID-19
10:25 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN In a season full of dominant performances for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, none have been more dominant than the display he put forth Friday night against the Chicago Bulls. Embiid finished with a career-high 50 points to go along with 17 rebounds, five assists, two steals, four blocks and
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is having a career season and his torrid scoring stretch has put him in exclusive company with Michael Jordan. Zach LaVine has been on a tear this year and should make the All-Star team for his efforts. One of the league’s leading scorers with an average of 28.5 points per
2:06 PM ET The NBA is expected to share with teams a draft of the league’s second-half schedule as early as this weekend, or likely next week, sources told ESPN. The NBA released only the first half of the schedule in order to build in flexibility to make up games postponed due to health and
It has been another rough season for the Detroit Pistons. Their 8-19 record has them just a half-game ahead of the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference basement. They recently traded away Derrick Rose, while their talented rookie point guard Killian Hayes remains out with an injury and Blake Griffin’s tenure in Detroit has seemingly
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 30: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers (facing camera) is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning three point shot against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 30, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Trailblazers defeated the Bulls 123-122. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will participate in the 3-point contest before the NBA All-Star Game. The much-debated NBA All-Star Game will be taking place on March 7 in Atlanta, along with the Slam Dunk Contest, the Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest. Unlike in years past, the Slam Dunk Contest will be taking
7:27 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant were named the captains for next month’s NBA All-Star Game on Thursday night. James and Durant will pick their respective teams from the remaining 22 All-Stars between now and the All-Star Game, which the NBA officially announced earlier
Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Jessica Pegula, daughter of Bills and Sabres owners, pulls off massive Australian Open upset by John Buhler Bucs nearly cut Leonard Fournette until Antonio Brown stepped in by Cole Thompson The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the precipice of moving center Andre Drummond, possibly to the Toronto Raptors. With the Cleveland Cavaliers
Kevin Durant (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Mets fans will love Marcus Stroman’s quote on getting ready for 2021 by Braulio Perez The Brooklyn Nets star saw the trailer for the new “Mortal Kombat” movie, and he had some thoughts about it. Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit North America nearly a year ago, the
Devin Booker wasn’t worried about Giannis Antetokounmpo making a game-winning jump shot. On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns clung to a one-point lead over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks with 2.8 seconds left in the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 47 points to lead the Bucks at that point, and both teams had struggled to stop their