Evan Turner is retiring and getting his start as a coach in Boston. Even though his ability to guard several positions on the floor and distribute the ball is attractive, Evan Turner’s waining offensive game did a number on his value in free agency. With the former No. 2 overall pick realizing his best days
The Celtics can survive without Kemba Walker in the regular season, but their hopes of making a deep playoff run do hinge on the point guard’s health. Kemba Walker isn’t the Celtics‘ best player, but he is a crucial piece to their championship puzzle. Even a team with Boston’s depth can’t thrive without their best
4:01 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA announced its national TV schedule for the first three days of the season — Dec. 22, 23 and 25 — Wednesday afternoon, featuring nine games involving most of the league’s biggest names. Opening night will see the Warriors open the season by travelling to Brooklyn to face the
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 11: A detail view of official Spalding NBA logo basketball on the floor during a preseason game between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 11, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Bulls 105-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
After finishing with the NBA’s fourth-worst record in 2019-20, the Atlanta Hawks went on a spending spree this offseason. But was it too much, too soon? Last December, one “high-ranking” Atlanta Hawks official told second-year point guard Trae Young that help was on the way, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. They weren’t kidding.
Although cap space was tight around the league, these five teams came out ahead after NBA free agency. Heading into 2020 NBA free agency, it appeared as though few teams would be able to make significant upgrades. Only a handful of squads had any salary-cap space at their disposal, and the free-agent class could be
7:00 AM ET The NBA returns to regular-season action on Dec. 22 following an abbreviated offseason — one that saw the draft and the start of free agency compressed into the same week — with some uncertainty. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the league is facing decisions about how to undertake a campaign outside the
ALERT. ALERT. ALERT. The NBA’s 2020-21 season is scheduled to begin in less than a month. If it feels like we just crowned the 2020 NBA Champions, that’s because we did. The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 17th championship on October 11, just over a month ago. Still, the new season kicks off in less
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 04: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Cowboys linebacker suspended 2 games for PEDs by John Buhler Given his huge contract and injury history, the Wizards aren’t trading John Wall. With or without star guard Bradley Beal, the Washington Wizards are quietly building a nice
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8:45 PM ET The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule is set, and all five matchups are packed with star power. Zion Williamson makes his Christmas Day debut as the New Orleans Pelicans face the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat. Stephen Curry, back from a broken left hand, leads the Golden State Warriors against reigning two-time
NBA commissioner Adam Silver came out and said there’s no data to back the idea that league ratings were down due to an increase in social justice messages. The 2019-20 NBA campaign turned out to be a memorable one, with the Los Angeles Lakers ending things with an NBA Finals victory. Another title for LeBron
7:30 PM ET The 2020-21 NBA season is fast approaching, with play scheduled to begin on Dec. 22. As teams prepare for the upcoming campaign, many will be wearing new threads on the court. Nike and Jordan Brand have been unveiling their new looks across the league throughout the offseason, as various franchises will see
The Boston Celtics negotiated a sign-and-trade with the Charlotte Hornets to open up a massive trade exception. What can the Celtics do with that space? The Charlotte Hornets officially have their man and the Boston Celtics suddenly find themselves in a prime position to add another star after the two teams successfully completed a sign-and-trade
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 12, 2020 in New York City.Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is
6:18 PM ET Olgun Uluc Andrew Bogut has announced his retirement from professional basketball. Widely regarded as one the greatest and most successful players in Australian basketball history, Bogut made the announcement on his Rogues Bogues podcast on Tuesday morning, choosing to put an end to a professional career that spanned 15 years. It was
Colby Covington (ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images) Ohio State playing Michigan State trending in the wrong direction by Patrick Schmidt Colby Covington calls out LeBron James once again. The sports world has been having its fair share of poking fun at former NBA star Nate Robinson following his knockout loss to Jake Paul on the
6:33 PM ET LOS ANGELES — LeBron James could be one and done playing the 1 for the Los Angeles Lakers. The newly acquired Dennis Schroder says he intends to start at point guard for the defending champions. “I did this off the bench stuff already in two years with OKC,” Schroder, the reigning Sixth
The Sacramento Kings are giving De’Aaron Fox a max extension. The first maximum contract extension of 2020 NBA free agency is in, and it belongs to De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the fourth-year point guard, who was eligible for a rookie-scale extension as a member of the 2017
The Sacramento Kings snagged one of the best remaining free agents in Hassan Whiteside. Hassan Whiteside’s NBA journey has officially come full circle with the Sacramento Kings. From second-round draft pick to playing overseas to carving out a niche in the G League to his rise to prominence with the Miami Heat to being slightly
3:54 PM ET After initially planning for a limited number of fans to be in attendance for home games, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reversing course and will open the season with the arena empty, the team announced Monday. “For months, we have worked in close collaboration with Chesapeake Energy Arena, the City of Oklahoma
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The Portland Trail Blazers are rolling the dice on Rodney Hood. The Portland Trail Blazers bought low on Rodney Hood after an up-and-down stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he rewarded that trust by showing he can be an efficient scorer when called upon. While Portland trading for Enes Kanter and Robert Covington might’ve led
6:18 AM ET Who are the NBA free agents to watch in 2021 and 2022? The 2020 free-agent class featured less star power than normal, as the league blitzed through a condensed transaction period featuring the draft and free agency in the same week. The 2021 class has more hype, potentially featuring names such as
The Phoenix Suns were quiet to start free agency but got a great pickup in Jae Crowder. He’s not the marquee free-agency signing some were hoping for in the wake of the Chris Paul trade, but make no mistake about it: Jae Crowder is a sneaky-good addition for the Phoenix Suns. It was a quiet
The Phoenix Suns are having a strong offseason, and the signing of Dario Saric is another solid complementary move. The centerpiece move of the Phoenix Suns’ offseason is the trade for Chris Paul, but they haven’t rested on that notable laurel. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns have now signed restricted free agent forward
3:53 PM ET The Boston Celtics have traded Gordon Hayward and second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for a conditional 2022 second-round draft pick. The sign-and-trade agreement creates a $27.9 million trade exception for the Celtics, the largest in NBA history. Hayward, 30, declined his $34.2 million player
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 28: Nate Robinson suffers a knockout against Jake Paul in the second round during Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. presented by Triller at Staples Center on November 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Triller) Watch as referee saves Norma Dumont from nearly flashing
The Philadelphia 76ers have landed Dwight Howard in free agency. The Philadelphia 76ers have needed a capable backup for the minutes when Joel Embiid is off the floor for years now. They wanted it with Boban Marjanovic. They thought they had it when they signed Al Horford. Now, they’ll turn to an aging, former MVP