Mar 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) drives to the basket while Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) defends during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs: 1 shocking move Kansas City could make in free agency by FanSided Staff Kyle Kuzma
James Harden joins the Boston Celtics’ ever-expanding list of “the ones that got away.” No disrespect to general manager Danny Ainge, but someone’s got to tell him to stop leaking these things to the press. It’s just not a good look at this point. According to the latest NBA rumors from The Athletic‘s Sam Amick, the
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had an emphatic mic drop against his former team, the Boston Celtics. Irving’s falling out in Boston is well-documented, with former teammates going as far as to (anonymously) rip him for being a bad teammate. Now two seasons removed from that Celtics drama, Irving has pretty clearly won over the
12:05 AM ET ESPN News Services Portland’s Carmelo Anthony moved into 11th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon by hitting a pull-up jumper with 9 minutes, 46 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers’ 125-121 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Olajuwon, a two-time NBA
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
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports After firing Lloyd Pierce, these five candidates should be on the Atlanta Hawks’ radar for their next, long-term head coach. The Atlanta Hawks came into the 2020-21 campaign with heightened expectations. When those optimistic projections didn’t materialize, head coach Lloyd Pierce became the fall guy. It’s both understandable and
11:07 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks because of tendinosis and a calf strain in his right leg, the Los Angeles Lakers said Friday. Davis was examined by team doctors Friday before the Lakers’ first game out of the All-Star break against the Indiana Pacers and
Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports As the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline approaches, the following five teams should be sellers. The 2021 NBA Trade Deadline is nearly upon us, and as trade season heats up, it’s always worth asking which teams should be considered buyers and which are more likely to be sellers. For playoff-caliber
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images LeBron James of Team LeBron stands for the national anthem prior to the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March
PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 20, 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
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 28: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on February 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,
8:20 AM ET Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid‘s MRI showed no structural damage to his left knee, just a bone bruise, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. Embiid’s ACL and meniscus are fine, sources said, but there is no timeline yet on a return. He is still expected to miss time with the
The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a massive freefall. After hitting a home run with the acquisition of Christian Wood, the Rockets appeared to have a solid core with John Wall and Victor Oladipo both looking good coming back from devastating injuries. Wood was even the frontrunner for the Most Improved Player award
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 03: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Wells Fargo Center on March 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
The NBA is not going to be happy with Donovan Mitchell, who said the refs “screwed” the Jazz in an overtime loss to the 76ers. Donovan Mitchell was not having it on Wednesday night. The Utah Jazz guard put up 33 points, got ejected, and then went off on the referees in his press conference
10:08 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid will have an MRI after hyperextending his left knee in Friday night’s 127-101 win over the Washington Wizards, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Embiid was in the midst of the latest dominant performance of his MVP-caliber season, scoring 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting to
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports) Lakers: Alex Caruso explains why he turned down NBA Slam Dunk Contest by John Buhler Stephen Curry and LeBron James have this one thing in common, and you are never going to believe what it is. Everybody and their brother
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 03: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Raiders release Lamarcus Joyner after two seasons by Steven Kubitza Red Sox thank Jackie Bradley Jr. in emotional farewell tribute (Video) by Scott Rogust As the NBA’s trade deadline approaches, do the Los Angeles Clippers
11:32 AM ET Caris LeVert will make his long-awaited Indiana Pacers debut on Saturday, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The guard underwent surgery to remove a small mass on his left kidney in late January. The issue was discovered during a physical exam conducted after he was traded by the Brooklyn Nets as part of
Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Clemson football: Travis Etienne’s NFL Draft stock soars after blazing 40 at Pro Day by John Buhler No matter how it ends, point guard Kyle Lowry plans to retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors. With the 2021 NBA trade deadline looming, one
With the All-Star break over and the second half of the NBA season underway, it’s the perfect time to ponder questions such as what could happen at the trade deadline or how the standings might shake out over the course of the second half. Over the next few months, almost anything and everything could happen.
DeMar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs. (Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) Eagles: Jason Kelce signs new contract and pumps up fans with Instagram announcement by John Buhler DeMar DeRozan really wanted to replace Devin Booker in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Not everybody is happy about Mike Conley Jr. making his first career trip to the
Head coach Gregg Popovich announced that the San Antonio Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge have mutually agreed to part ways. The San Antonio Spurs are returning from the All-Star break to build upon their impressive season in hopes of making a return trip to the NBA playoffs. While that is the goal, one player will not
12:21 AM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Tim MacMahon Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker, increasingly frustrated that he has yet to
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. LaMarcus Aldridge is the latest name to join the list of potentially washed-up former NBA stars who are currently sitting out, awaiting either a trade or a buyout from
8:53 PM ET LOS ANGELES — With the week and a half All-Star break behind him to rest his 36-year-old legs, LeBron James said he’s locked in for the home stretch as the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to defend their title. “It’s go time,” James told reporters on a video conference call Thursday before the
With the All-Star break over and the second half of the NBA season underway, it’s the perfect time to ponder questions such as what will happen at the trade deadline, how the standings might take shape and who will win MVP. With subjects such as those in mind, here are five bold predictions for the
Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Brandt says Cowboys can’t pay Dak Prescott fortune and win big by Brad Berreman Saints trying to extend Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk to help cap by Steven Kubitza Last night’s NBA All-Star Game made it clear that 3-point range isn’t what it used to be and Paul George knows that
Damian Lillard has made a compelling MVP case as Portland has held steady in the West without two of its best players. In an NBA season marked by so much uncertainty, the most successful teams are, largely, the ones best suited to handle adversity. A year like this rewards teams with the cohesion to stave off
6:55 AM ET One of the many criticisms about New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was that he would be unable to adapt his eat-breathe-sleep basketball ways to a new wave of young players. But after being fired by the Minnesota Timberwolves in January 2019, Thibodeau is at the start of a third basketball