In an interview with FanSided, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he believes Luka Doncic could one day surpass Dirk Nowitzki as the greatest Mav of all time. Ever since the Dallas Mavericks traded up to take Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft, one question concerning him and Dirk Nowitzki has been on everyone’s
“The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, airs on Sunday. But MJ isn’t the only legendary athlete deserving of such an honor. The Last Dance will be tied for the longest documentary, in terms of hours on air, ESPN has ever produced in their “30 for 30” series,
1:26 AM ET Associated Press After 15 years in professional basketball, Andrew Bogut is close to making a decision on when to end his career. The new coronavirus and subsequent postponement of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo isn’t making it any easier. The 35-year-old Bogut, a 2005 No. 1 draft pick by Milwaukee and who
6:27 PM ET THE PITCH WAS as audacious in 1997 as it would be today. A producer for NBA Entertainment wanted to do an all-access, season-long documentary with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls as they headed into what was likely to be their final season together. In the huddles as Phil Jackson coached. Behind
ESPN’s The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries on the Michael Jordan Bulls and their final championship season, premieres Sunday, Apr. 19. ESPN has been creative in their basketball coverage since the NBA season was suspended, helping put together and air the NBA2K Players Tournament and the NBA HORSE Challenge. However, the real prize is this
7 Jun 1998: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls walks on the court during the NBA Finals Game 3 against the Utah Jazz at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 96-54. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport What is ESPN’s The Last Dance and how can I watch it? by
Watching Michael Jordan play basketball was always a transformational experience. We could all use some of that transformation, now more than ever. A year or so ago, my husband was so upset that all he could do was lie on our couch and weep, his stomach doubled over and shaking. I rubbed his back and
6:52 PM ET The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls are one of the most famous and popular teams in NBA history. Led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and coach Phil Jackson, the Bulls became a worldwide phenomenon. The last run for that Bulls squad is captured in “The Last Dance,” a 10-part
3:23 PM ET The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are finalizing a plan to withhold 25% of each player’s paycheck beginning May 15, sources told ESPN. A formal ratification of the plan was underway Friday, but details are in place to deliver a gradual reduction in player salaries should the force majeure provision
After a video of nuns playing basketball in Sevilla made the rounds on the internet, impressionist Frank Caliendo jumped on the comedic opportunity. Frank Caliendo is back at it again. The comedian, actor and impressionist has dropped some content into our collective non-sports void in the form of color commentary on a circulating video of
7:55 PM ET Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA remains committed to resuming the season but that there is still no timetable for a possible return or even a deadline for canceling the 2019-20 suspended season. Following the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting held via video conference Friday, Silver said the league is still not
If you’ve been keeping up with us for the past week or so, Basketball Insiders is ranking every position possible in the NBA. Last week, we took a look at players who were the best from their respective positions. This week, we’re taking a look at the other personnel’s effect on how the season turns
2021 NBA Draft prospect Jalen Green will be heading into the G League next season as the NBA unveils its new pro pathway to the league. What was supposed to be a pivotal day in college recruiting has been hijacked by the NBA, as top 2021 draft prospect Jalen Green has decided to forgo the
10:00 AM ET ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance” will debut on April 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The 10-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the the Chicago Bulls‘ dynasty through the lens of the final championship season in 1997-98. The Bulls allowed an NBA Entertainment crew to follow the
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 25: Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 25, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
11:30 PM ET The NBA HORSE Challenge began with eight players with unique skill sets. Two NBA All-Star point guards (Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder) didn’t make it past the quarterfinals. Ditto for Hall-of-Famer Tamika Catchings and future Hall-of-Famer Paul Pierce. Ultimately, Utah Jazz point guard Mike
This week, Basketball Insiders is taking a look at various positions among players in the NBA and ranking who is the best of the best. Our writers have previously used very specific guidelines to rank the best players by position in the NBA. Today, we’re taking a look at the point guards. The floor generals.
10:51 AM ET California high school star Jalen Green, the No. 1 prospect in the 2020 ESPN 100, is making the leap to a reshaped NBA professional pathway program — a G League initiative that will pay elite prospects $500,000-plus and provide a one-year development program outside of the minor league’s traditional team structure, sources
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting everyone around the world, and the Utah Jazz certainly aren’t exempt. If the impasse between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell is legit, here are five Gobert trades that might make sense. Rarely do we find the Utah Jazz at the center of the league’s discord. But in today’s climate, many
Many of us are coping with quarantine and social isolation by spending a lot more time in the kitchen. Here, the staff of The Step Back shares some of their favorite NBA-themed recipes. At The Step Back, our brilliant and creative team of basketball writers have been managing this period of quarantine, social isolation and
Cole Anthony’s NBA draft stock plummeted with a difficult season at UNC. However, a different role in the NBA could let him thrive. When scouting prospects, one of the more difficult tasks to decipher is scalability. Most prospects receive more touches in college than in the NBA, and as a result, see a dip in
8:33 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN The world will get to see “The Last Dance,” starting this weekend. But Michael Jordan and the rest of the Chicago Bulls knew 1997-98 would be their last dance together from the very beginning of that championship season. Speaking to “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts on Thursday, Jordan said
12:26 PM ET Gregg Popovich delivered a powerful message in a conference call with a group of local workers who needed it more than most this week. Popovich, ever quick with a dig and a quip publicly, dug into his arsenal of stories from “some tough games” to provide the staff of the San Antonio
Even if the NBA regular season is canceled, we’ve seen enough to start assessing the first seasons of notable rookies. What did the Memphis Grizzlies see from Brandon Clarke? The young Grizzlies’ core gelled into a playoff contender more quickly than anyone anticipated, turning all their optimistic upside into a 32-33 record and a hold
2:35 PM ET For five-time NBA champion Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the parallels between the coronavirus pandemic and the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the early 1990s are apparent. “The same issues we had then, we have now where bad information, myth about ‘it couldn’t happen to us in the black community,’ not being educated enough
This week, Basketball Insiders is taking a look at various positions among players in the NBA and ranking who is the best of the best. Our writers have previously used very specific guidelines to rank the best players by position in the NBA. Today, we’re taking a look at the point guards. The floor generals.
12:06 PM ET The Chinese Basketball Association is facing another setback in its efforts to resume play in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Sources told ESPN that league officials met overnight to discuss the fate of its season, which has been on hold since Jan. 24, and elected to postpone its schedule again, this
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 14: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the daily briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task Force in the Rose Garden at the White House April 14, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced that he is halting funding for World Health Organization WHO. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MLB teams
8:16 AM ET Who is Michael Jordan‘s real competition for the greatest NBA player of all time? MJ’s last championship run with the Chicago Bulls is captured in “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary series debuting on ESPN on Sunday (9 p.m. ET). That sixth and final title helped Jordan earn a strong claim for
11:04 AM ET Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Nick Friedell Close ESPN Staff Writer Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse