Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Astros interested in perfect replacement for Framber Valdez by Mark Powell Kawhi Leonard gets caught being super gross on the Clippers bench by Bre’ana Singleton After agreeing to a buyout from the Detroit Pistons, NBA veteran Blake Griffin is rumored to be likely to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. Blake
3:35 PM ET Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert on Friday were both fined by the NBA for being critical of the officiating in Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell, who was also reprimanded for his conduct while exiting the court, was docked $25,000 in the statement by NBA executive vice
Drake’s connection with the NBA is nothing new, and the Association’s stars gave him his props for ‘Lemon Pepper Freestyle’. As the famous saying goes, NBA players wish they could be rappers while rappers wish they could ball professionally. Very few get the opportunity to do both, minus Damian Lillard, Shaq and the select players
8:47 PM ET Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will replace Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker on Team Durant in Sunday’s All-Star Game, the NBA announced on Friday. Booker is unable to play in the game or participate in the 3-point contest because of a left knee sprain. Conley, 33, becomes a first-time All-Star in
The All-Star break is nearly upon the NBA, and the Rising Stars rosters were just announced with several rookies leading the charge. Two players have pulled away by a significant margin in recent weeks, with several first-year players making impacts on winning teams. Let’s take a look at how the rookie ladder has changed over
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with Luka Doncic. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Dirrell and Kyrone Davis fight to split-draw in tactical boxing bout by Jeremy Herriges Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is so enamored with Luka Doncic’s game-winning 3-pointer against the Clippers he’d pay $1 million for the NBA Top Shot version of
As any 22-year-old would, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is putting his resume on display on his new Linkedin profile. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has already put together quite the body of work in his short NBA career. He was the 2018-2019 Rookie of the Year, narrowly beating out Trae Young, who he was
12:04 PM ET Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources tell ESPN. Griffin, 31, has interest from most of the NBA’s top playoff contenders and is expected to make a decision on his next team after conversations with prospective
According to the latest NBA trade rumors, several teams are apparently worried that Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker might be “cooked.” To no one’s surprise, the Houston Rockets are in a dreary state of rebuilding after James Harden forced his way out. They had lost 11 straight games heading into Monday’s contest against the Cleveland
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
Kevin Love is not expected back on the court with the Cavaliers until after the NBA All-Star break. Kevin Love has been on the bench for most of the 2020-21 NBA season. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward appeared in a total of two games before leaving with a calf injury. He has not returned since. The
Feb 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dylan Windler (9) goes up for a shot against LA Clippers forward Mfiondu Kabengele (25) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Michigan football: Wolverines leading Michigan State for 4-star, in-state recruit by Bre’ana Singleton 49ers: Joe Montana weighs
8:44 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The past two years, LeBron James couldn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo on his All-Star team, because the two of them were captains of their respective squads. But this year, with Kevin Durant getting the other captaincy opposite James, he made sure he would be playing alongside the NBA’s two-time reigning Most
When Marcus Morris Sr. came over to the Los Angeles Clippers last season near the trade deadline, he stepped right into the starting lineup at power forward. He started all 19 regular season games – including the bubble – and when the team re-signed him this past offseason, he looked like a lock to remain
After years with no direction, the Chicago Bulls are showing promise, led by Zach LaVine’s All-Star season. This week, in conjunction with the announcement that Zach LaVine had been named to his first All-Star game, players and colleagues from throughout his career showed their support for his journey, from mentor Jamal Crawford to Thaddeus Young.
The hype train for Space Jam: A New Legacy is leaving the station, and we have our first swipe at Michael Jordan’s original. We’re still over three months away from the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, but it’s never too early for the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan discourse to kick up. Naturally, with
8:00 PM ET The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be held Sunday, March 7, in Atlanta. But because of COVID-19, a weekend’s worth of events will be compressed into a single night — the skills challenge and 3-point contest will take place pregame, while the dunk contest will act as the halftime show. All-Star voting
Tyrese Haliburton is a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, and his scoring ability is one of the most important factors in his successful season. I was very wrong about Tyrese Haliburton. Pull up old tweets, reference any discussions I had behind closed doors, read my scouting report on him. All of it leaves
6:58 AM ET A dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more. From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk contest moments, players from generations past and present have left an indelible mark on the game with their ability
The Chicago Bulls might be wary to part ways with Zach LaVine, but they should be open to dealing Thaddeus Young. Here are six teams that could trade for him. In a season dominated by COVID-19, NBA teams may be hesitant to shake up their rosters too much. The unprecedented variance of player performance (and
When the 2020-21 season began, the Cleveland Cavaliers were among the hot topics in the NBA. The Cavaliers burst out of the gate with a 3-0 record and even claimed a convincing 118-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. This hot-start was primarily due to the play of their young guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland.
Feb 13, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) walks towards the court before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Alabama trolls Georgia with special 2nd-and-26 throwback (Video) by John Buhler Kevin Durant has been ruled out
This graphic comparing the Brooklyn Nets roster today to the New Jersey Nets roster in 2002 is absolutely insane and will make you feel incredibly old. The Brooklyn Nets were once again without their third superstar Kevin Durant last night in their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. They managed to withstand a fourth-quarter meltdown
10:25 PM ET NBA Insiders Wednesday night’s NBA slate of games includes numerous intriguing matchups, from the top team in the East facing the top team in the West, the drama of James Harden‘s return to Houston, All-Stars going up against each other with the Chicago Bulls‘ Zach LaVine facing the New Orleans Pelicans‘ Zion
James Harden returned to the Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets for the first time with the Brooklyn Nets, and as expected, the response was mixed. After spending eight years as an NBA superstar and perennial MVP candidate with the Houston Rockets, James Harden returned to the Toyota Center as a member of the
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Shane Bieber between rock and hard place with Indians extension by Brad Berreman The Boston Celtics have been struggling this season and an executive with the organization says that the loss of Kyrie Irving has played a role. The Boston Celtics are not the team anyone expected them to be this
The Boston Celtics have been in an ugly slide with their championship hopes fading. An NBA Trade Deadline deal could be just the thing to right their ship. It’s been a tough stretch for the Boston Celtics lately. Since Jan. 27, they’ve lost seven of 18 games, getting outscored by an average of 2.0 points
2:08 PM ET Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday night’s home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to low back tightness. A source told ESPN that Doncic is still expected to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game even if he sits out Wednesday, which is the Mavs’ final game
When the 2020-21 season began, the Cleveland Cavaliers were among the hot topics in the NBA. The Cavaliers burst out of the gate with a 3-0 record and even claimed a convincing 118-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. This hot-start was primarily due to the play of their young guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland.
Mar 2, 2021 Eric WoodyardESPN Those behind this weekend’s All-Star Game in Atlanta view the event as something bigger than just basketball. To that end, as part of this year’s festivities, the NBA will provide more than $3 million in support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF),