5:29 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers is hopeful Kelly Oubre Jr. will decide to re-sign with the organization this summer after deciding against dealing the 25-year-old swingman prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, despite “high level” interest. “Kelly’s done a great job,” Myers said during a video conference call with
Victor Oladipo, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) Clippers finally get their point guard, land Rajon Rondo from the Hawks by Bre’ana Singleton The Heat have landed a last-second deal to bring Victor Oladipo to Miami in hopes of getting back to championship contention. Just as time expired. This year’s NBA trade deadline
As the trade deadline nears, many teams are looking to acquire a player that will take them to the next level. Whether it’s an outside playoff team looking to lock themselves into a spot, or a team that wants to ascend to contender status, moves are going to be made. It’s one of the biggest
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports 5 players Saints should draft in the first round by Rucker Haringey The bigger deals have yet to take shape but the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings found a smaller swap that works for both sides. While we’re waiting for the real fireworks to being, the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings
10:23 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said that the thinking behind the moves the team made prior to Thursday’s NBA trade deadline — and specifically acquiring Evan Fournier in a deal with the Orlando Magic — was to give a team lacking in confidence a reason to have
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Nuggets fans should be excited about their team’s decision to go “all-in” by acquiring Aaron Gordon. Did the Magic get enough in return? Aaron Gordon isn’t the type of player who can power the Nuggets to an NBA title all by himself, but that’s not what Denver needs him to do. Slotting him in as
Whether the Nuggets can win a title remains to be seen, but with Denver’s core ready to win, cashing for Aaron Gordon should be worth the value he brings. In the seven years since they drafted Nikola Jokić 41st overall, the Nuggets have proven one of the NBA’s best franchises at identifying and developing under-the-radar
12:28 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Dwight Howard flashed a wide smile across his face before the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, receiving his 2020 Lakers championship ring with fellow former Laker Danny Green. It didn’t take long for Howard’s expression to change from cheer to chagrin. Howard, making his return
As the trade deadline nears, many teams are looking to acquire a player that will take them to the next level. Whether it’s an outside playoff team looking to lock themselves into a spot, or a team that wants to ascend to contender status, moves are going to be made. It’s one of the biggest
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Lucas Giolito explains White Sox cocky mentality entering season by John Buhler Luka Doncic hit yet another incredible game-winner to seal the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the LA Clippers, but Twitter chose to go after Pandemic P. Luka Doncic is cold-blooded. The former Rookie of the Year scored 42 points as
The Dallas Mavericks have added another shooter around Luka Doncic, with J.J. Redick coming via a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks are clinging to the eighth spot in the West, and they’ve added a piece at the trade deadline. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Dallas has agreed to a
3:16 PM ET The Houston Rockets are trading guard Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat at the trade deadline, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. Oladipo, 28, is in the final season of a four-year, $85 million contract and can become a free agent this summer. He suffered a ruptured quad injury in
Mar 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Bulls swing for the fences, pull off huge trade for Nikola Vucevic by Ian Levy The Toronto Raptors are in a rare
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Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Kent Bazemore is second Warriors’ player to say he won’t get COVID vaccine by Ian Levy JaVale McGee has been surfacing in a slew of trade rumors. Now the Cavaliers have reportedly moved him to the Denver Nuggets. The Cavaliers have made the first move in their crowded frontcourt, reportedly trading
11:09 AM ET The Orlando Magic are trading All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. The Bulls are sending Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter and first-round picks in 2021 and 2023 to the Magic, sources told ESPN. Vucevic, who is averaging 24.5 points and
As the trade deadline nears, many teams are looking to acquire a player that will take them to the next level. Whether it’s an outside playoff team looking to lock themselves into a spot, or a team that wants to ascend to contender status, moves are going to be made. It’s one of the biggest
The Chicago Bulls pulled off the perfect wholesome “prank” after Zach LaVine was named to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Zach LaVine has already gone through a career’s worth of drama and adversity at the young age of 25. But he has continued to work hard and was finally rewarded with an All-Star nod in
12:31 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry repeatedly insisted Wednesday night that he doesn’t know what will happen between now and Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. But that didn’t stop an air of finality from hanging over the proceedings following a 135-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets, as the greatest player in
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Charlotte Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball could be out for the remainder of the season with a wrist injury. This season, the Charlotte Hornets have transformed from a middling franchise to a playoff contender, and plenty of credit can be given to rookie guard LaMelo Ball. The third overall selection in this past year’s NBA
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s new mansion is absolutely massive by Bre’ana Singleton Cardinals GM Steve Keim somehow thinks A.J. Green has a lot left by Brad Berreman We may not have seen the last of LaMelo Ball in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte Hornets
7:34 PM ET The NBA is investigating coordinating with national pharmacy chains to “to host on-site vaccination clinics for players, team and arena personnel, and household members at team facilities and arenas in the coming weeks and as state eligibility requirements permit,” according to a league memo that was sent to teams Wednesday and was
George Hill, Oklahoma City Thunder. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) NBA rumors: 1 major hiccup preventing Kyle Lowry trade to Heat by Braulio Perez The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly set their own deadline when it comes to fielding offers for point guard George Hill. The 2021 NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, March 25. It feels more
LaMelo Ball was the odds-on favorite to win Rookie of the Year. He still very well may win the award, but his rookie season is likely finished after just 41 games. Ball fractured his right wrist on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Ball hasn’t been officially ruled out for the year, he probably
After ramping back up to playing condition, Blake Griffin is in line to make his Brooklyn Nets debut on Sunday night. After being bought out by the Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin signed with the Brooklyn Nets on Mar. 8. The veteran took some time to get up to par with his conditioning, and now Marc Stein
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly looking to trade injured guard Spencer Dinwiddie at the deadline. The NBA trade deadline takes place this Thursday, and all teams are looking to either to bolster their teams ahead of the playoffs or for the future. The Brooklyn Nets made their big splash earlier this season when they acquired
1:13 AM ET The Toronto Raptors are hurtling toward a roster transformation at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, engaging in talks on multiple fronts centered on separate deals for six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell, sources told ESPN. In the final year of his contract, Lowry’s chances of leaving Toronto in a trade are