Kawhi Leonard is creating for his teammates with the same ruthless efficiency he scores with, and it could be what takes the Clippers to the next level. We know Kawhi Leonard as a mid-range assassin who uses his strength and ball-handling to get to his spots; a multi-positional defender with one of the best steal
3:09 AM ET As if the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t already struggling enough, down two starters heading into Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz, a blowout 114-89 loss only highlighted the rut the defending champions are in. With Anthony Davis (right leg) and Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) sidelined, the Jazz jumped all over
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports 3 surprise cuts the Colts could make this offseason by Brad Berreman The Dallas Mavericks continue to struggle this NBA season and it looks like the organization may be shopping around Kristaps Porzingis. NBA fans had to be excited to see the growth of the Dallas Mavericks this season after the
New York Knicks fans are so enamored with Julius Randle’s breakout season this year that fans broke out an MVP chant in Madison Square Garden. It’s been a long time since New York Knicks fans had a player they could rally around. That’s changed this year with the career-year turned in by Julius Randle. Named
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 18: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) Scott Boras won’t let Juan Soto settle for Fernando Tatis Jr. money by John Buhler 3 realistic Kirk Cousins trades the Vikings should make by Brad Berreman Myles Turner has turned heads with his play for
7:00 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was selected Wednesday to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver chose Booker to take Davis’ spot a day after Booker was snubbed by the league’s head coaches for a reserve spot
With apologies to Immanuel Quickley, Anthony Edwards, Saddiq Bey and a few others, the league’s best rookie is a two-man race. Tyrese Haliburton and LaMelo Ball have staked their claim at the top of the rookie ladder and both show no signs of relinquishing. The two young guards are helping to elevate a mediocre draft
7:09 AM ET ONE MONTH INTO the NBA season, Steve Kerr had seen enough to make a rather grand declaration about the Utah Jazz. The Jazz had just dismissed Kerr’s Golden State Warriors, leading by 36 points after three quarters and cruising to a 127-108 victory on Jan. 23. It was Utah’s eighth straight win,
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Mitchell Trubisky rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency by Cole Thompson Giannis Antetokounmpo disrespectfully looked at Karl-Anthony Towns after this powerful jam. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got T’ed up after staring at Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. Everybody loves a petty jam, especially
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 16: Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during a game against the Sacramento Kings on November 16, 2006 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Chase Center on January 24, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the
7:09 AM ET ONE OF TRAE YOUNG‘S favorite moves is simple. He gets the ball, calls for a screen and turns the corner, putting his defender on his hip as the help comes over to corral the drive. Once he feels his defender behind, he brake-checks, pulling up into a quick shot. A little old
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly shopping around Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors could possibly be interested. This NBA season has not gone as planned for neither the Dallas Mavericks nor the Golden State Warriors. After finishing last year as one of the most exciting young teams in the league, the Mavericks currently hold the
Andre Drummond is available. Repeat. Andre Drummond, the two-time All-Star, four-time rebounding champ, walking double-double and ball-swatter, is available. Not just available. Available for cheap. Cheap in the sense that you wouldn’t have to give up a whole lot of assets outside of matching salaries to get him. You probably won’t do much better for
Blake Griffin is available via trade to any contending team that needs a scoring punch. The Detroit Pistons are in full rebuild mode, and Griffin doesn’t fit that description. At 31 years old and hardly the player he once was, Griffin has rebuilt his game to resemble a point-forward type, testing his range in the
7:21 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA announced the reserve selections for next month’s All-Star Game in Atlanta Tuesday night, a list headlined by Brooklyn Nets star James Harden, as well as center Rudy Gobert and guard Donovan Mitchell from the league-leading Utah Jazz. Harden, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2018, is representing Brooklyn
Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports 3 surprise cuts the Seahawks could make this offseason by Scott Rogust The Charlotte Hornets had to finish last night’s game without Gordon Hayward as he left the game with what appeared to be a hand injury. Gordon Hayward has surprised many NBA fans this season with his outstanding play for
Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Packers: 3 roster moves we can make to clear cap space for J.J. Watt by Rucker Haringey Jamal Murray’s latest 50-point outing was remarkable for a number of reasons. As if 50-point games weren’t special or historic enough, Jamal Murray went and upped the ante on Friday night. In
9:26 AM ET The Houston Rockets will waive DeMarcus Cousins, a source confirmed to ESPN. Cousins, whos is coming back from multiple significant injuries, is averaging career lows of 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds a game in his first season with Houston. A four-time All-Star, the 6-foot-10 big man has bounced around the league the
The Boston Celtics rode Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all the way to a championship. LeBron James captured his first three titles with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and the Miami HEAT. Kevin Durant joined Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the Golden State Warriors and earned his first ring. Last year, Anthony
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Adrian Peterson wants to join the Buccaneers because of Tom Brady by Brad Berreman Tennessee football: Vols offer defensive coordinator job to LSU assistant by Bre’ana Singleton Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says it was his decision to eliminate the national anthem from the team’s pregame routine. The Dallas Mavericks will
Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Cubs PECOTA projections are more generous than fans would think by Steven Kubitza Tom Brady looks like he got super drunk at Bucs Super Bowl parade (Video) by Patrick Schmidt Shortly after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that his organization would no longer play the national anthem before games,
3:06 AM ET LOS ANGELES — After logging 40-plus minutes for the fourth time this month only to see the Los Angeles Lakers lose 127-124 in overtime to the Washington Wizards on Monday night, LeBron James insisted he can handle the workload that’s being asked of him. “I think this whole narrative of ‘LeBron needs
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled this season but Luka Doncic is continually improving and refining his game with versatility and focus. For a bevy of reasons — injuries, health and safety protocols, poor roster construction, underwhelming personnel — the Dallas Mavericks have not been good this season. At 13-15, they’re 10th in the West, 2.5
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports 3 free agents the Chiefs should avoid in the 2021 offseason by Rucker Haringey Draymond Green blasted the NBA’s treatment of players and the double standards regarding trades, specifically the Cavaliers’ situation with Andre Drummond. Draymond Green tied his career-high in assists with 16 last night as the Golden State
Feb 15, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) and Golden State Warriors forward-guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) chases down the ball during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports J.J. Watt to the Titans rumors are heating up by Braulio Perez Jarrett Allen was
7:50 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN The “diverse experience” of newly hired Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is what intrigued president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas to make the move. During Monday’s introductory news conference, Rosas welcomed the former Toronto Raptors assistant to try to turn things around after firing Ryan Saunders following Sunday’s loss in
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
The Bulls have strong interest in trading for Lonzo Ball and here’s how Chicago can swing a deal for the talented Pelicans guard. The Pelicans have decided that Lonzo Ball isn’t worth the contract he’ll be looking for once he hits restricted free agency. The Bulls clearly think otherwise. That’s why they’re being linked strongly
Zach LaVine, #8, Chicago Bulls, (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) WWE NXT results: Adam Cole attacks Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly in main event by Raphael Garcia Zach LaVine wasn’t thrilled with Josh Jackson during the Bulls’ Wednesday night contest with the Pistons. LaVine, who could be in line for his first All-Star appearance, has