LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting
3:25 PM ET LeBron James has become a partner in the Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, a source has confirmed to ESPN. The Boston Globe first reported Tuesday that James and Maverick Carter — his longtime friend and business partner — are now partners at
With only a handful of games being played since Basketball Insiders’ last MVP ladder, one might think that there would be a lack of shake-ups in the rankings over the All-Star break. That couldn’t be further from the case, as several players are making legitimate cases while others near the top are stagnating. Furthermore, MVP-frontrunner
The end seems closer than ever for Blake Griffin but what happens between now and then is still very much an open question. The Detroit Pistons are, once again, not a very good team. They have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and in spite of Jerami Grant putting up big numbers and Mason
Hamidou Diallo is heading from Oklahoma City to Detroit as the Thunder, and the Pistons agreed to a swap deal involving Sviatoslav Mykailiuk and a draft pick. It’s trade time for Oklahoma City and Detroit. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder have agreed to send shooting guard Hamidou Diallo to the Pistons in exchange for
6:53 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA trade market had been quiet in 2021, but the unofficial tipoff to deadline season arrived last week. The Detroit Pistons sent Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Hamidou Diallo. Two lottery-bound teams swapping bench players headed for restricted free
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Oklahoma City Thunder have largely been overshadowed this season. Their brief offseason was highlighted by the departure of Chris Paul and additions to their absurd war chest of
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) NBA trade rumors: Kings are looking into trading Marvin Bagley by John Buhler Illinois basketball vs. Ohio State live stream: Odds, channel, prediction by Mike Phillips Nikola Jokic is the most relatable 7-footer in the NBA these days. The man just wants to eat. Superstar
10:29 PM ET Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III suffered a fractured left hand in the first half of Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced. The third-year big man exited the game with 2:59 remaining in the first half having already registered 12 points on 6-for-9 shooting, three rebounds and one blocked
Between his own team’s struggles and the rookie sensation that has become his brother, LeMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball has fallen out of the spotlight. Yes, the New Orleans Pelicans have disappointed. But that’s not the fault of the elder Ball brother, who has taken his game to new heights this season. If anything, his year-to-year
Luka Doncic hit not one, but two clutch step-back 3s to beat the Boston Celtics. Trailing by 11 points with three minutes left, the Boston Celtics made a late push in Tuesday’s road Tuesday contest against the Dallas Mavericks. Fortunately for the Mavs, Luka Doncic wasn’t letting that comeback happen. When the Celtics went on
Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic ended up being too tall to take part in a prank alongside teammate Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks had plenty of reasons to be happy Saturday night after beating the Denver Nuggets by a final score of 116-103. Luka Doncic and Boban Marjanovic were so happy they decided to
6:56 AM ET We’re 10 days away from the NBA trade deadline. Which contenders will make a splash heading into March 25? One of the season’s biggest moves has already been made, with the Brooklyn Nets signing Blake Griffin last week after the former All-Star forward agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, we’re looking at which teams have the most leverage as we approach the all-important trade deadline. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no longer
On a sleepy regular-season night in January, Frank Kaminsky found himself on top of the basketball world — and on top of Jock MKT’s payout list. A 1,245 percent return on investment in one night. No, that’s not the Reddit community sending Gamestop stock to the moon (then back down, then up again). That’s what
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Multiple teams reportedly call Eagles about Zach Ertz trade by Scott Rogust Red Sox: 1 contract Boston would like to erase by Alicia de Artola The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly getting plenty of calls from teams interested in acquiring Larry Nance Jr. before the trade deadline. The Cleveland Cavaliers remain in
1:44 AM ET After the LA Clippers failed to respond and were routed by a more aggressive and hungrier New Orleans Pelicans squad on Sunday night, Kawhi Leonard said his team’s lack of consistency is “very concerning.” The Clippers never led and trailed by as much as 33 before falling 135-115 to the up-and-down Pelicans
The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Blake Griffin is, for all intents and purposes, a declaration of war. Brooklyn is coming — and every other team with championship hopes this season had better pony up to add as much talent as is humanly possible. As we approach the March 25 trade deadline, demand for established talent
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine’s popularity is quickly rising throughout the NBA but this fan took her obsession so far that the police had to get involved. Zach LaVine was recently selected to participate in his first All-Star Game appearance in his seven-year NBA career. This Sunday, March 7, LaVine will suit up for Team
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Giants putting themselves in tough spot with Leonard Williams tag by Rucker Haringey NBA rumors: Cavs’ asking price may make an Andre Drummond trade hard by Ian Levy Thad Young is one of the most appealing players who could be on the market at the trade deadline. But the Bulls
1:28 AM ET ESPN News Services MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 34 points and threw down another monster dunk as the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-112 on Sunday. At 19 years and 221 days old, Edwards became the youngest player in Timberwolves history with a 30-point
If you’re concerned about the potential extinction of post-up NBA big men and mid-range jumpshooters, fear not. Life, uh, finds a way. If Inside the NBA and the tweets of retired players is your primary source of basketball analysis, you may be under the impression that the NBA is undergoing a massive extinction event. The
LaMelo Ball has been the front-runner for Rookie of the Year almost since the season began, but somehow Draymond Green missed that. Luckily his mom filled him in. It’s hard to miss just how good LaMelo Ball has been this year. His shooting has been much, much better than advertised. He’s averaged 15.8 points, 6.3
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Not many lottery picks who struggle as much as Malik Monk has get to their fourth season with a chance to breakthrough. Monk, who was taken with the No.
Mar 12, 2021 The 2021 NBA trade deadline is on March 25 and teams will have to decide whether they are buyers or sellers in the next few weeks. Key names to watch include former All-Stars such as Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge and Kyle Lowry, as contending teams will look to add players to potentially
The Cleveland Cavaliers are receiving tons of calls about Larry Nance Jr. but it doesn’t seem like they’re willing to budge. The Cleveland Cavaliers have looked like a team in need of a true superstar ever since LeBron James left for the second time in 2018. While their blooming backcourt of Colin Sexton and Darius
The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Blake Griffin is, for all intents and purposes, a declaration of war. Brooklyn is coming — and every other team with championship hopes this season had better pony up to add as much talent as is humanly possible. As we approach the March 25 trade deadline, demand for established talent
Could Andre Drummond be on the Los Angeles Lakers or Brooklyn Nets soon? With the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, rumors are heating up around the league. It’s no secret the Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking out a trade for center Andre Drummond, who is an unrestricted free agent this summer and has been sitting
Nets guard James Harden continues to climb the NBA’s all-time scoring chart, passing a Celtics legend on Saturday. With 24 points against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, James Harden moved up the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Larry Bird in the process. Harden is now 34th in all-time scoring with 21,792 points, one better than
10:49 PM ET NEW YORK — James Harden has passed Larry Bird on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and now sits at 34th overall. Harden reached the milestone by scoring 24 points on Saturday night in the Brooklyn Nets‘ 100-95 win over the Detroit Pistons. “We all know how good Larry was and the things