From time to time there are things that surface in the NBA landscape that requires a little debate, we call that Point – Counter Point. We have asked two our of writers to dive into the topic of NBA expansion, which for the first time since 2004 when the NBA allowed Charlotte to have a
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 28: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 28, 2020 in New York City. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-111. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Tacko Fall rejects Russell Westbrook at the rim (Video) by Steven Kubitza
Desmond Bane was regarded as an NBA-ready prospect without high-level upside. Weeks into his career, his ceiling is looking much, much higher. In the months leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft, Desmond Bane out of TCU quickly became one of the more thoroughly discussed prospects. Bane was widely regarded as a second-round prospect through
2:45 AM ET After his playoff struggles in the NBA bubble, LA Clippers guard Paul George said he had to come back “with vengeance” this season to address the fact that “people saw weakness” in him. A highly motivated George continued his torrid start to the season by making 8-of-14 shots and scoring 26 points
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Saints coach Dan Campbell emerging as favorite for Lions job by Mike Luciano James Harden thanked the fans in Houston after his departure for Brooklyn. James Harden’s trade request was finally granted, as the Houston Rockets traded their
LeBron James, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) What will the Seahawks do now that Brian Schottenheimer is gone? by Cole Thompson Indians: Francisco Lindor explains what went wrong with contract talks in Cleveland by Trent Tetzlaff LeBron James went all Stephen Curry on the Houston Rockets defense by looking away. When the Los
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) in the first half of game five of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Rockets acquire Victor Oladipo from Pacers after trading away
2:24 AM ET The Los Angeles Lakers came into Friday with the third-best 3-point percentage in the league and were hot from the outside once again in their win over the New Orleans Pelicans, hitting 15 3s in their 112-95 win. LeBron James was responsible for two of them, going 2-for-6 from deep, which caused
The Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans have leveraged superstar trades into a huge number of draft picks. But how far ahead of the pack are they? The past two years have seen a succession of enormous, superstar trades in the NBA, with Anthony Davis, Paul George, Russell Westbrook (twice), Chris Paul
For the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard has been exactly what the doctor ordered. Boston sported, arguably, the NBA’s worst bench unit a season ago. Despite a fearsome-foursome of Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker, their lack of depth hurt them all season long. It stood in direct contrast to their Eastern Conference
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports 5 defensive coordinator candidates the Las Vegas Raiders need to hire by Brad Berreman Jerry West has been sued by a man claiming he helped recruit Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers and wasn’t paid. Now he’s released an ugly voicemail as proof of his claims. Any NBA news broken by TMZ
After the LA Clippers’ upset loss in the playoffs last season, Paul George has quite publicly taken on a leadership role for the team. It wasn’t long after the spectacular failure of the NBA bubble that Paul George peeked his head out into the internet and once again upped the ante. In an interview with
10:18 PM ET After 17 years with rival Coca-Cola, pitching a variety of products, LeBron James is signing with rival PepsiCo, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers star is expected to promote the Mountain Dew brand, which has developed into one of the NBA’s prime sponsors after PepsiCo took over as its official
By adding James Harden to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets have assembled a historically unique Big 3. As the situation with the Houston Rockets unraveled in the past few days, the Brooklyn Nets swooped in and pulled off an enormous trade to land James Harden. They gave up an enormous amount of
Just another wild Wednesday in the NBA, courtesy of the Houston Rockets. James Harden made it clear he no longer wanted to play in Houston, which came to a head after the Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Harden essentially left his postgame press conference with a mic drop, stating he
7:00 AM ET Anthony OlivieriESPN.com Willie Cauley-Stein was in fifth grade when he packed up his bag for a trek across Spearville, Kansas, a tiny blip of a town — population: 800 — just up US-50 from Dodge City, which passes for a metropolis in a blur of flatlands and windmills. Cauley-Stein was headed to
It’s early in the season and the Chicago Bulls have shown some much-needed promise given fan frustration in recent seasons. It’s also the first year under leadership from the new president of basketball operations, Arturas Karnisovas. That was step one, and a massive step itself, toward fixing the organization’s recent struggles. Karnisovas also moved on
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
After James Harden orchestrated his way to the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets fans got revenge by giving bad reviews to his unopened restaurant. Following the Houston Rockets‘ 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, James Harden sat at the podium to say that the team was “not good enough,” and the situation couldn’t be fixed
12:04 AM ET The short-handed Houston Rockets were good enough Thursday night to win their first game after James Harden’s trade request was granted. The Rockets, who had only nine available players due to injuries and the pending arrivals of newcomers, capped off what first-year head coach Stephen Silas called “a crazy 48 hours” with
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Nylon Calculus: KD, Kyrie and James Harden are a historic Big 3 by Ian Levy The NBA world was rocked on Wednesday after the Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. LeBron James has finally responded. While NBA fans all over the country were taken aback and celebrated
December 17, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Brodie Lee’s 8-year old son just signed an AEW contract by Sam Gladen Megan Rapinoe reacts to tribute from Alabama football star Najee
After a rocky start to the season, Steph Curry and Draymond Green finally look like themselves. Is that enough to keep the Warriors in the playoff picture? The beginning of any NBA season has a way of inducing overreaction, even if the conclusions fly in the face of reason. The urge to make definitive proclamations
1:57 PM ET Shooting guard Eric Gordon said he believes the trade that sent former franchise cornerstone James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets allows the Houston Rockets to have “a real direction” under first-year head coach Stephen Silas after a chaotic start to the season. “Obviously, you could tell from the summer and since the
The Cleveland Cavaliers are now flush with big men, so which one should they trade first? As part of the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up a future second-round pick and guard Dante Exum to the Rockets while acquiring center Jarrett Allen and forward Taurean Prince
The Detroit Pistons were one of the NBA’s most competitive franchises at the turn of the century, appearing in six straight Eastern Conference Finals between 2002-2008 and winning the NBA Finals in 2004. But, since that run, the Pistons have been one of the least relevant teams in the league, having not won a playoff
Killian Hayes, Detroit Pistons. (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Is LeBron James really going to buy the Atlanta Dream from Kelly Loeffler? by Ian Levy Chan Gailey’s resignation is positive sign for Tua Tagovailoa by Cole Thompson Killian Hayes’ rookie season with the Detroit Pistons might be over after only seven games. A rough
11:39 AM ET Associated Press The Boston Celtics expect their unplanned weeklong hiatus because of coronavirus-related issues to end Friday, when they’re scheduled to play host to the Orlando Magic. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, in a radio interview Thursday, said “it looks like we’re moving in the right direction.” Boston had three games that
No, there’s no teeth to Bradley Beal trade rumors yet, but NBA fans can dream. After James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team mega-deal, NBA fans wondered who would be the next start-caliber player dealt. While there’s plenty of choices, the most popular may be Washington Wizards star Bradley
Michael Porter Jr. was once thought to be the next great prospect, injuries stalled him initially, but now he is ready for the spotlight. The Denver Nuggets are ready. After compiling talent through the draft — whether in the lottery (Jamal Murray) or second round (Nikola Jokic) — they surged to a surprise trip to