LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates the team’s win against the Las Vegas Aces with forward Candace Parker #3 and guard Chelsea Gray #12 at Staples Center on August 01, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Ja Morant is already thinking about his next contract. Ja Morant‘s first season with the Memphis Grizzlies may not be in the books yet, but the Rookie of the Year frontrunner is already thinking about his future. With the official NBA restart just over a week away and social media
Giants corner Deandre Baker on Commissioner’s Exempt List following offseason arrest by Joseph Birdsall DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 06: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during play against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on March 06, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
7:15 AM ET This is an NBA award season unlike any other. On top of that, the league has loosened positional designations, allowing voters more flexibility in crafting ballots. With MVP, Rookie of the Year and the other major awards covered last week, let’s look at the five-man teams. All-NBA First team G: LeBron JamesG:
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Eagles display a Kobe Bryant mural at their team facility. Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has a place in the Philadelphia Eagles‘ team facility. Many of us have still not fully processed the tragic passing of Bryant, his daughter Gianna and
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 24: Dion Waiters #11 of the Miami Heat in action against the LA Clippers during the first half at American Airlines Arena on January 24, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and
6:51 AM ET The NBA unveiled its bubble-like campus to the 22 teams who were invited to finish the season in Orlando, Florida, nearly four weeks ago. Since then, players, coaches and other key personnel have settled in and found unique ways to keep themselves busy when they’re not practicing or working out. But what’s
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 08: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 08, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
J.R. Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) J.R. Smith is thriving inside the NBA bubble because of course he is. J.R. Smith fully embodies that shooters are always going to shoot their shot, no matter what. Inside of the NBA bubble down in Orlando, Smith has resurfaced as a member of the Los Angeles
What numbers would be a successful season for Nick Foles? by Max Bevington Duncan Robinson is an absolute flamethrower in his first game back by Steven Kubitza BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 13: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics TD Garden on February 13, 2020 in
Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar on Commissioner’s Exempt List following offseason arrest by Mike Luciano Lou Williams, #23, LA Clippers, (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Lou Williams and Kendrick Perkins have taken their beef to social media The Los Angeles Clippers star’s 10-day quarantine is underway, and in the meantime he’s attacking all of his detractors
6:55 AM ET As they face the reality of a sea of red ink playing in empty or near-empty arenas for the 2020-21 season, some NBA owners are quietly preparing to find cash to weather the storm. Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has informed fellow owners of a deal he’s considering with Goldman Sachs
The NBA is returning incredibly soon, but it definitely won’t be the same – at least not initially. While most aspects of the game will hopefully return to normal as soon as next season – and other fun surprises like the return of Jamal Crawford and Michael Beasley to the Brooklyn Nets (the latter of
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 05: Domantas Sabonis #11 and Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers warmup for an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 05, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to
Entire Michigan State football team entering quarantine isn’t a good sign for season by Scott Rogust You need to see this video of Lebron James casually icing his nether region by Steven Kubitza MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 04: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts to an officials call during the second half of
6:45 AM ET After a 4½-month hiatus, the NBA season resumes Thursday in Orlando, Florida. The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans tip things off, followed by a nightcap between the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers. The Clippers’ duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had ample time to recover from nagging injuries during
Serge Ibaka, Toronto Raptors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Serge Ibaka and Jusuf Nurkic are mortal enemies inside of the NBA bubble. Tensions rose between Serge Ibaka and Jusuf Nurkic inside of the bubble and it almost burst! The NBA world now resides inside of the Orlando bubble. It’s like going on vacation except
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on in the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on February 20, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
3:50 PM ET Associated Press The NBA is handing down one-day quarantines to players who forget to go to their designated locations for the daily coronavirus test — with Dallas‘ Kristaps Porzingis the latest to get that penalty. Porzingis missed Dallas’ scrimmage on Sunday because of his forgetfulness. Denver‘s Paul Millsap had to sit out
Joel Embiid can lead the 76ers to an NBA Title. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) The 76ers have a lot of high-end talent but fitting the pieces together is a challenge for head coach Brett Brown. That makes Philadelphia vulnerable. Any team that can trot Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons out in the same starting
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: DECEMBER 09: Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green #23 pauses in between plays in the second quarter of their NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) With the Golden State Warriors not having qualified
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this
10:55 AM ET The NBA has placed Lou Williams on 10-day quarantine after the LA Clippers guard was investigated by the league for what he did while on an excused absence from the Orlando, Florida, campus. The league announced Williams’ quarantine on Sunday, three days after Williams was photographed by the rapper Jack Harlow at
Check out Jordan Henderson’s amazing mural at Anfield by Alexander Wolz LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers stands on the court during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on February 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won 112-103. NOTE TO USER: User
7:22 PM ET The NBA is investigating what LA Clippers guard Lou Williams did while on an excused absence from the Orlando, Florida, campus, so it can assess the length of his re-quarantining process, multiple sources told ESPN on Saturday. Williams was photographed at an Atlanta gentleman’s club on Thursday night by the rapper Jack
MADISON, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 11: Bol Bol of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Second-round pick Bol Bol looks great in a scrimmage against the Wizards, and fans on
Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images Bol Bol was apparently too dominant for the NBA’s liking. Only one official scrimmage into his NBA career, the legend of Bol Bol has already grown taller than the rookie’s massive 7-foot-2 frame. On Wednesday, as the sports world lovingly welcomed professional basketball back into its arms (from six feet
1:45 PM ET Note: This article was originally published on December 12, 2019. It has been updated to reflect the selection of Tom Thibodeau on July 25, 2020. The New York Knicks have found their next sideline leader, and it’s someone who has plenty of history with the team. Sources tell ESPN that the Knicks
Nikola Jokic, #15, Denver Nuggets, (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) The Denver Nuggets may not be a top-tier contender but they’re definitely ready to play spoiler in the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets’ odds of making it through the Western Conference seem slim. 538 gives them just a three percent chance of making it to the