It appears that if Marcus Morris signs a lucrative deal, twin brother Markieff Morris also gets a taste of the money. There’s a belief that twins do everything together and share the same things. Well, the latter certainly holds true with the NBA‘s powerful sibling duo of Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris. The two were
The Lakers and Clippers both have the talent to win an NBA title this season. Which Los Angeles team has the edge at each spot on the floor? The dust of NBA Free Agency is beginning to settle and both franchises located in Los Angeles have reloaded in hopes of winning an NBA Championship. It
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 21: Lou Williams (23) of the LA Clippers brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 21, 2020
5:56 PM ET Free-agent center Hassan Whiteside has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Whiteside, while averaging 30.0 minutes, led the NBA with 2.9 blocks per game and finished third with 13.5 rebounds last season while with the Portland Trail Blazers. His 25.07 PER was eighth best
Victor Oladipo Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images Big East basketball power rankings 2020: Can anyone challenge Villanova? by Mike Phillips Big Ten basketball power rankings: Can Illinois duo best Luke Garza and Iowa? by Mike Phillips Victor Oladipo has reportedly been trying to force his way out of Indiana. The Indiana Pacers have
Much of this article initially appeared in a longform fiction project written by Bryan Harvey for You Can’t Eat the Basketball. Since then, the piece has been revised to account for Victor Oladipo’s current wishes to escape the Indiana Pacers. The car sat on the side of the road, in the gravel between worn asphalt and dry,
5:26 PM ET ESPN News Services Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson underwent surgery on Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery from a season-ending tear to his right Achilles tendon, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dr. Richard Ferkel, a noted specialist on ankle injuries, performed the surgery in Los Angeles
Photo by Brent Lewin/Getty Images Taysom Hill is tight-end eligible in some fantasy leagues by John Buhler LaMelo Ball had better hope he’s the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 2020 NBA Draft is finally here. Although the draft will be held virtually, with commissioner Adam Silver in the ESPN studio to
Cade Cunningham headlines a group of five NCAA basketball freshmen who are already slam-dunk future NBA Draft lottery picks. We’ve been here for quite a while but the one-and-done era of NCAA basketball continues on and it’s not stopping this year with the arrival top recruit Cade Cunningham at Oklahoma State. While not every National
Christian Wood is reportedly headed to the Houston Rockets via a sign-and-trade, but how will he fit next to James Harden? The Houston Rockets have a lot of upheaval going on, with a new coach, a new GM and their two stars (James Harden and Russell Westbrook) alternating in trade rumors. Any notable additions outside
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 21: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Ball don’t lie: 3 worst calls from Week 11 in the NFL by Mark Powell DeMarcus Cousins will make his return to the NBA with the Houston Rockets. While they have been navigating trade rumors for
1:31 PM ET ESPN News Services Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season. Cleveland will host in 2022 and Salt Lake City will do so in 2023, both of those sites
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bruce Arians admits Tom Brady needs to play better by Braulio Perez Anthony Davis could structure his new contract with the Lakers in a way that will help them land Giannis Antetekounmpo next summer. Fresh off winning another NBA Finals title, life is good for the Los Angeles Lakers. With
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts in the first half against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Davante Adams stands up for Marquez Valdes-Scantling after he received death threats by Braulio Perez Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry didn’t hold back in saying he cried after learning Klay Thompson suffered another season-ending injury. In what feels like an absolute gun punch, the Golden State Warriors will be
2:20 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI — Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat are working on a contract extension, the team said Tuesday. Once the deal is finalized it will likely guarantee Adebayo at least $168 million over the next six seasons and perhaps as much as $200 million in that span. Adebayo will make
Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images The Whiteboard: NBA’s 3 unpredictable Western Conference playoff teams by Gerald Bourguet Ben Simmons‘ sister may have just teased the 76ers with some massive incoming trade news to come on Tuesday. The NBA offseason has already been downright electric, with some huge trades going down which will have a major
Aug 17, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets’ Jerami Grant, left, drives against Utah Jazz’s Georges Niang during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Nets agree to re-sign sweet-shooting guard Joe Harris on 4-year deal
The Detroit Pistons had fans scratching their heads with their puzzling free agency strategy, as opposed to their solid approach in the draft. Every NBA offseason, there’s at least one organization that leaves fans, talking heads and experts scratching their heads in befuddlement. Last year, the New York Knicks were that organization after they signed
9:10 PM ET The Sacramento Kings have declined to match the Atlanta Hawks’ four-year, $72 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Hawks signed Bogdanovic to the offer sheet Sunday, according to sources. Bogdanovic is a versatile offensive wing built for the modern NBA — a volume
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. With the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards on Wednesday night. Despite rumors that the Wolves did not want to use this pick and would’ve preferred to trade down in
The Denver Nuggets saved their offseason by bringing back Paul Millsap. Coming off a Western Conference Finals appearance, the last thing the Denver Nuggets wanted to do this offseason was take a step backward. Nikola Jokic has been a superstar for years, but Jamal Murray’s unforgettable ascension within the NBA bubble signaled this team was
1:53 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Now that Fred VanVleet is officially back with the Toronto Raptors, he is excited about the fact that the team finds itself in a familiar position: being doubted and overlooked. “I’m excited about what we’ve got,” VanVleet said Tuesday morning during a virtual news conference commemorating his new four-year, $85
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Michigan State-Maryland canceled due to ongoing COVID issues with Terps by Braulio Perez Reports this week continue to state both Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Gordon Hayward could end up being traded before the new season begins next month. Now that the NBA Draft has come and gone, hoops
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Markieff Morris #88 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns continue strong offseason, re-signing Dario Saric by Brad Berreman Markieff Morris is coming back to the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t rested on their laurels after taking home yet another championship,
Here are five options for the Dallas Mavericks’ first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Coming off Luka Doncic’s exhilarating first trip to the NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks‘ main focus is building a contender around their future MVP. While free agency and the trade market will be key in coming seasons, that sense of
11:14 PM ET New Golden State Warriors swingman Kelly Oubre, Jr. had a parting shot for Phoenix Suns owner Robert Saver on the day he was officially introduced as a member of his third team in just over a week. Oubre, who was acquired by the Warriors in a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder
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5:51 PM ET DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, a source told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. A two-time All-NBA center and four-time All-Star, Cousins has only played in 78 regular season games over the last three seasons due to a myriad of leg injuries. Cousins most recently tore his ACL
The Oklahoma City Thunder are sending Ricky Rubio back home to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Phoenix Suns dumped Ricky Rubio to get their hands on Chris Paul, but luckily for the well-respected veteran, he won’t have to spend any time dealing with yet another rebuild. Okay, so maybe the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t an established playoff