WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 30: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Cowboys staffers doubling down on safety measures as virus rages on by Cole Thompson Could Russell Westbrook really get traded for John Wall? The Houston Rockets are on the verge of blowing it all up and starting over
Danny Ainge is up to his usual shenanigans leading up to the NBA Draft With the 2020 NBA Draft lacking the usual star power, more teams are trying to move down or completely out of the first round in exchange for proven talent. However, there’s still plenty of value and potential depth pieces to be
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Nick Foles carted off field with scary injury after being slammed to turf by Vikings by Mark Powell NBA Trade Grades: Rockets deal Robert Covington to Blazers by Gerald Bourguet Giannis Antetokounmpo has another sidekick in Milwaukee, and its Jrue
5:11 PM ET The Boston Celtics and forward Gordon Hayward have agreed to push the deadline for his $34 million player option for the 2020-21 season back from its original deadline of 5 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Thursday, league sources told ESPN. By extending the deadline for another two days, both sides get a
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 09: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the game at Target Center on January 9, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms
TEMPE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 14: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Dana White Contender Series S4E10 live results and highlights by Amy Kaplan The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly locked in on Anthony Edwards. The Minnesota Timberwolves did end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft,
7:41 PM ET The Houston Rockets feel no pressure to trade James Harden or Russell Westbrook regardless of the superstars’ strong desire for fresh starts with different franchises and are “willing to get uncomfortable” as training camp opens and the season begins, sources told ESPN. The Rockets front office, led by recently promoted general manager
This year’s NBA Draft prospects are in need of professional nicknames to begin branding their NBA careers. NBA Draft Twitter offers up their best suggestions. Nicknames have always been an integral part of fan-to-player relationships in professional sports. Giving someone or something a name inevitably ties you closer to them and makes you feel a
It’s tough for teams to find bargains in NBA free agency. These five players are going to get oversized contracts before the start of next season. Only a select number of NBA franchises can effectively build their rosters through free agency. Destinations like Los Angeles and Miami can attract max-level stars who can outperform their
The Milwaukee Bucks paid a hefty price to get Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA trade moratorium lifted on Monday, and it didn’t take long for the deals to come crashing through the gates. There was Dennis Schroder heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul joining the Phoenix Suns, the Detroit
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Group of Five power rankings: Which undefeated team has best playoff argument? by Dante Pryor It’s feeling more and more likely that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetekounmpo will sign a max extension with the team. The NBA offseason has already been electric, with multiple teams making big-time trades to
8:34 PM ET After turning down the chance to become the first $50 million a year player in league history, Houston Rockets guard All-NBA guard James Harden has made it clear to ownership that he’s singularly focused on a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. As Harden’s conversations with the Nets stars Kevin
James Harden, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) Even with a victory, the Lions still need to fire Matt Patricia by Cole Thompson James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets would send shockwaves throughout the NBA. If James Harden is dealt by the Houston Rockets, it just might be to the Brooklyn Nets. According
Montrezl Harrell, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, might be on the move this offseason. Very rarely would the reigning Sixth Man of the Year fresh off an appearance in the Western Conference semifinals consider leaving one of the biggest contenders in the 2020-21 season, but that’s exactly the situation that could present itself
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar responded to rumors spread by tennis star Nick Kyrgios about him potentially heading down to South Beach. This year’s NBA free agency class isn’t as exciting and groundbreaking as it was a year prior. Sure, Anthony Davis is technically on the open market, but the expectation is he’ll return to the
11:53 PM ET The Milwaukee Bucks promised reigning back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo a reshaped roster to try to transform regular-season success into a championship push. In the span of hours as Monday night bled into Tuesday morning, the Bucks reached agreements on acquiring two significant players, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday and Sacramento Kings
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Latest Antonio Brown drama makes you wonder why Buccaneers think he’s worth the trouble by Mike Luciano If Jrue Holiday gets moved, he’ll be heading to the Eastern Conference. The New Orleans Pelicans have a solid
1:17 PM ET Adrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Follow on Twitter Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Chris Paul, sources told ESPN. The deal sends Paul and Abdel Nader to the
The San Antonio Spurs own the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. With a rebuild on the horizon, here are five young guys they can prioritize. For the first time in 23 years, the San Antonio Spurs failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Kawhi Leonard trade two years ago signaled that
Trading for Dennis Schroder is a clever move by the Lakers. Here are the top three ways he’ll help LeBron James and his teammates. Dennis Schroder isn’t a perfect NBA player, but he’s close to a perfect addition for the Lakers. Los Angeles is going to benefit from their decision to trade for the talented
Danny Green, #14, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Packers gifted awful pass interference call and still couldn’t score (Video) by Braulio Perez The Lakers already know how they want to replace Danny Green in their starting lineup. Their primary plan is very bad news for the Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA isn’t permitting
7:00 AM ET On June 27, 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo was unknown to the general public. Most scouts had only been able to observe a handful of games in person or via grainy footage on the internet. Seven years later, the No. 15 pick in that NBA draft has won his second consecutive MVP award and
Oct 6, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrates after making a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Sean Payton provides update on Drew Brees’ status by Cole Thompson
The Los Angeles Clippers forward showed that he has a sense of humor about his NBA career Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has taken a ton of flak in recent months. Between not putting up superstar-level production inside the NBA bubble, to the Clippers shockingly blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets
9:52 PM ET Fresh off a championship in his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star big man Anthony Davis has declined to pick up the final year on his contract and will enter free agency this week, league sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. Davis, 27, averaged 27.7 points, 9.7
Joe Harris could help out several contenders this offseason. Some might derisively call Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris a one-trick pony, but his one trick is so impressive that it’s allowed to be a reliable scoring presence on a team that has made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Harris will be
Victor Oladipo has denied a recent report and publicly committed to the Indiana Pacers. Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers are clearly heading for a split, but for the time being, at least they’re trying to stay together for the kids. On Thursday, reports surfaced that Oladipo repeatedly asked other teams, “Can I come play with
5:35 PM ET As Houston Rockets star James Harden considers his uncertain future with the franchise, the Brooklyn Nets are rising to the top of his list as a possible trade destination, sources told ESPN. The idea of joining Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn is resonating with Harden, sources said. Durant and Harden
The Heat need to add an impact player at No. 20 if they want to win the Eastern Conference and return to the NBA Finals next season. Erik Spoelstra and his coaching staff know the Heat found a successful formula in the Bubble en route to an Eastern Conference title. That means Miami doesn’t need
Fred VanVleet is the best guard available in free agency this season. Will the Toronto Raptors be able to retain their versatile star? Any NBA team with cap space available this offseason will take a long look at the possibility of adding Fred VanVleet. He may not be a superstar capable of changing a franchise’s