9:39 PM ET Projected No. 1 pick LaMelo Ball conducted an individual workout with the Minnesota Timberwolves, owners of the top selection in the upcoming NBA draft, on Wednesday in Southern California, sources told ESPN. It was the first private workout Ball granted an NBA team. He previously met and interviewed with the Timberwolves, Golden
5:30 PM ET Former San Antonio Spurs superstar Tim Duncan has decided to step away from his position as a full-time assistant coach for the team, a source said, confirming a New York Times report. Duncan, part of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, spent last season on coach Gregg Popovich’s staff. However, he
Kira Lewis talked with The Step Back about the NBA Draft process, the genesis of his blazing speed and the challenges of eating six meals a day. You’d be hard-pressed to find another prospect this year who’s rocketed up draft boards the way Kira Lewis Jr. has. As recently as April, ESPN was slotting him
If you’re in need of a good laugh, watching NBA players throw out the first pitch at baseball games is sure to do the trick. Over the years, we’ve seen some incredible moments when athletes or celebrities take the mound at a baseball game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Well, while 50 Cent
10:00 AM ET The Oklahoma City Thunder are promoting assistant Mark Daigneault to become the franchise’s next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Daigneault’s elevation to replace the departed Billy Donovan completes a rapid six-year rise within the franchise, which included a five-year run as the OKC Blue’s G League coach, where Daigneault had
Mind Games is a series that explores different psychological elements that shape the whys of the league we love and the hows of the game we sometimes hate. Kawhi Leonard went to the Los Angeles Clippers with visions of becoming the first player to be Finals MVP with three different teams. We know how that
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Serge Ibaka #9 and Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) 5 candidates to replace Matt Nagy as Bears head coach by Brad Berreman The Lakers will try to add a veteran big man from Toronto this offseason. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
8:50 PM ET Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Tim Bontemps The Phoenix Suns have had discussions about acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources told ESPN. Talks have been ongoing and continued to gather
Celtics immortal Tommy Heinsohn has unfortunately passed away. The Boston Celtics have as many NBA legends to their name as any franchise in the history of sports, and one of the starts that shone brightest was Tommy Heinsohn, who touched multiple generations of fans in the state of Massachusetts. The man who bled Celtic green
2:51 PM ET Two-time Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn, who won 10 NBA titles over his 20 seasons as a player and coach for the Boston Celtics, has died. He was 86. The team confirmed Heinsohn’s death on Tuesday. Heinsohn, who may be just as well known for his decades as a color commentator for
If the Bulls want to make the playoffs next season they need to nail the No. 4 pick in the draft. Here’s how Chicago should construct their big board. The hiring of Billy Donovan should usher in a healthy new era of Bulls basketball. Of course, Chicago needs to upgrade their roster talent if they
12:32 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee city attorney is recommending a revised offer to settle a lawsuit brought by Milwaukee Bucks‘ guard Sterling Brown, who was taken to the ground, shocked with a Taser and arrested during an encounter with police in 2018. City Attorney Tearman Spencer is recommending a $750,000 payment
The Last Dance Limited Blu-Ray gift set includes deleted scenes from the never-before-seen uncut Stuart Scott x Michael Jordan “Sunday Conversation” from June 1998. ESPN’s Emmy-winning Michael Jordan docuseries The Last Dance will receive a special limited time Blu-ray gift set release on Nov. 10 and the box set includes over four hours of bonus features. One
11:59 PM ET The NBA and players’ union have reached an agreement in principle to begin the 2020-21 season, the two sides announced Monday night. The deal calls for free agency to begin Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. ET, two days after next week’s NBA draft. As was agreed to last week, the regular
1:52 PM ET Health officials around the NBA have expressed concern for how to prepare players for a potential 72-game regular season with a training camp that starts on Dec. 1, less than a month away — especially for the teams that haven’t played games since March and the two conference champions. “It’s going to
The Knicks desperately need an infusion of talent. Fortunately, New York has two first-round picks to work with in the 2020 NBA Draft. If the Knicks want to make a leap into the playoff picture anytime soon, they desperately need to add talent in this year’s NBA Draft. The good news for fans in New
Sports fandom has been irreparably changed this year and it’s not just about declining television ratings. What can we learn from the NBA as a sample case? The NBA Finals drew its lowest viewership in decades. Despite the Finals featuring the league’s biggest star in LeBron James and its most iconic franchise in the Los
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 15: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Tyrese Maxey will almost certainly be a first-round pick. As the 2020 NBA Draft draws closer, Kentucky will send another potential lottery pick into the fold in the form of combo guard Tyrese Maxey. A deadly slasher with
Oct 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) holds up the MVP trophy after game six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers won 106-93 to win the series. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Should the Atlanta Braves trade for Kris Bryant?
Onyeka Okongwu is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. What lottery teams could use him to bolster their frontcourts? 2020 is a weird time to be a big man. Though big, bulky centers are often important to help a team through the regular season, they’re rarely helpful on the biggest stage.
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 10: Head coach Mike Miller of the New York Knicks and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Fantasy Football: 5 bold predictions for Week 8 by Dustin Baker The New York Knicks might be able to add a veteran by taking on a bad
Nick Young trolled Donald Trump with an infamous Swaggy P moment. On Nov. 7, 2020, the United States of America made history by voting out the presidential incumbent, Donald Trump. But on March 25, 2014, Nick Young made NBA history by creating one of the greatest memes of all time. Little did he know it
With the news of the New Orleans Pelicans actively shopping Jrue Holiday, here are five trades which both sides couldn’t refuse. It seems that Jrue Holiday isn’t in the New Orleans Pelicans’ long-term plans. After failing to crack the playoff field despite being invited to the Orlando bubble, newly-appointed executive David Griffin has shifted towards
The Minnesota Timberwolves own the No. 1 and No. 17 overall picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. This is who they should prioritize selecting. The 2020 NBA Draft is less than one month away and, in an ironic twist, the team that owns the first overall pick is probably the last team in the league
If the Minnesota Timberwolves make the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft available, these five teams should consider trading up for it. The 2020 NBA Draft is just over two weeks away, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are basically on the clock already. Not only do they have several prospects to consider with the
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Alabama’s Trey Sanders hospitalized after car accident by John Buhler LeBron James paid tribute to Chicago rapper King Von, who died on Friday. Chicago rapper King Von was one of three people shot and killed in Atlanta early Friday morning in an altercation involving police officers trying to break up
5:18 PM ET After an offseason of major change for the Houston Rockets, the team’s new general manager and head coach emphasized that the franchise’s primary goal remains the same: Chase a championship with a roster that features perennial MVP candidate James Harden as the franchise centerpiece. “For the last eight years or so, our
Chicago Bulls’ forward Ron Artest (L) TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images) Ravens front office must do more to help Lamar Jackson succeed by Rucker Haringey Metta Sandiford-Artest was working two jobs as a rookie in the NBA. The artist formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace has changed his name once more to
2:33 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Currently holding the No. 7 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA draft, Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver says that “moving up is definitely an option.” One possible target has been training in the team’s backyard throughout the pandemic: top prospect LaMelo Ball — whose mentor and manager, Jermaine Jackson
The Cavaliers need it keep it simple in the 2020 NBA Draft. They should take the best player available no matter what position they play. Some Cavaliers fans might be under the impression that the presence of Darius Garland and Collin Sexton should stop the team from drafting a guard with the No. 5 pick.