11:33 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Boston Celtics announced Sunday morning that Kemba Walker is doubtful for Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings with a neck sprain after his collision with teammate Semi Ojeleye during Friday night’s loss in Denver. Walker fell to the ground and hardly moved after running headfirst into Ojeleye’s
As of this writing, James Harden is averaging 38.4 points per game. Yes, 38.4. He’s within striking distance of 40 – a number that would put him in the most rarified of air, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player in NBA history to accomplish this feat. Of course, Wilt averaged over 40 twice
1:58 AM ET MEMPHIS — The Los Angeles Lakers‘ 109-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday resulted in a historically triumphant moment in LeBron James‘ 17-year career as well as a historically perplexing one. On the one hand, the Lakers’ 14-2 start to the season is the best that any one of James’ teams
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been battling a shoulder condition known as impingement. What is it and how long will it take to recover? The Brooklyn Nets announced on Friday that star point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the next three games, extending his total streak to seven, secondary to a diagnosis of impingement
10:09 PM ET Zach LaVine scored a career-high 49 points on 13 3-pointers and hit the game-winner to beat the Hornets on Saturday, just one night after the Bulls guard was temporarily pulled in the first quarter of Friday night’s loss to the Heat. Coach Jim Boylen removed LaVine midway through the first quarter of
As of this writing, James Harden is averaging 38.4 points per game. Yes, 38.4. He’s within striking distance of 40 – a number that would put him in the most rarified of air, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player in NBA history to accomplish this feat. Of course, Wilt averaged over 40 twice
11:10 AM ET The NBA is engaged in serious discussions with the National Basketball Players Association and broadcast partners on sweeping and dramatic changes to the league calendar that would include a reseeding of the four conference finalists, a 30-team in-season tournament and a postseason play-in, league sources told ESPN. These scenarios would come with
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 06: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on October 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
1:01 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY — Anthony Davis hit a season-high four 3-pointers, including a clutch four-point play with less than 3 minutes to go, in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 130-127 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. And the team is urging Davis to let it fly even more often from the outside.
As of this writing, James Harden is averaging 38.4 points per game. Yes, 38.4. He’s within striking distance of 40 – a number that would put him in the most rarified of air, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player in NBA history to accomplish this feat. Of course, Wilt averaged over 40 twice
10:13 PM ET Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker was strapped to a backboard and stretchered from the court late in the second quarter in Denver on Friday night. Walker ran into teammate Semi Ojeleye with his head down and appeared to suffer a neck injury. There was no immediate word from the team on
With each passing day, it becomes more and more apparent how much pressure Deandre Ayton faces once he’s finally able to return for the Phoenix Suns. For a guy who hasn’t played since the team’s season opener, Deandre Ayton remains the hot topic of conversation among the Phoenix Suns fanbase. That’s typical for any No.
Nov 21, 2019 The Philadelphia 76ers mobbed Furkan Korkmaz after his winning buzzer-beater in Portland on Nov. 2, but what they have cherished more than the win is the night that unfolded afterward. Tobias Harris organized a gathering at a local club to celebrate. Every player on the trip came but Al Horford, who says
A month into the regular season, the race for Defensive Player of the Year remains fluid. Even as longtime contenders and preseason favorites further assert their will defensively, a group of position-less wings and dogged guards are making a major impact on that side of the floor, too. More or less, it comes down to
1:31 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN MILWAUKEE — Triple-doubles are nothing new for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Thursday’s stood out as the Bucks beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 137-129. Antetokounmpo’s 24 points and 19 rebounds were impressive, but his career-best 15 assists most caught the attention of coach Mike Budenholzer on a night Antetokounmpo became the first
Pau Gasol was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday after being unable to return from foot surgery. Is this the end of his playing career? Future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday afternoon after being unable to successfully recover from a surgical procedure to repair
The Boston Celtics had a crowded roster last year, but Marcus Smart and Brad Wanamaker have turned backcourt depth into a positive this time around. Last year, the Boston Celtics simply had too many mouths to feed. What was supposed to be the alpha team in the Eastern Conference — coming off a stunning 2018
9:29 PM ET When Nike took over as the NBA’s official jersey manufacturer three seasons ago, the company introduced the concept of “City” jerseys, new looks for each team that tied in to the local community in some way. Those jerseys have been refreshed every season (though there have been a couple exceptions), and this
As of this writing, James Harden is averaging 38.4 points per game. Yes, 38.4. He’s within striking distance of 40 – a number that would put him in the most rarified of air, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player in NBA history to accomplish this feat. Of course, Wilt averaged over 40 twice
Rookie Cam Reddish has not been shooting well. This is weird because he’s supposed to be good. I want to find out what’s up. Okay. Yeah. So, Cam Reddish is a rookie. He plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He shoots basketballs, and he’s not very good at doing it. This is a bad thing. Now
12:16 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN CHICAGO — Derrick Rose wasn’t the only visitor to receive a big reception at the United Center on Wednesday during the Chicago Bulls’ 109-89 win against the Detroit Pistons. So did his former teammate, Luol Deng. Deng was celebrated on a night when the Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons 109-89
TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers stretches before the game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
3:28 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers had to wait 138 days but they finally got to see what life is like with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the court together. “That s— was fun as hell,” an amped Patrick Beverley said coming off the court. The Clippers needed to overcome a
A month into the regular season, the race for Defensive Player of the Year remains fluid. Even as longtime contenders and preseason favorites further assert their will defensively, a group of position-less wings and dogged guards are making a major impact on that side of the floor, too. More or less, it comes down to
7:55 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — It finally happened. After more than two seasons and in his 172nd NBA game, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons made a 3-pointer. The moment Philadelphia fans have been waiting for came with 8:20 to play in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s game at the Wells Fargo Center
The Dallas Mavericks are still figuring out how their two stars fit together, which could be a terrifying prospect for the rest of the NBA. Integrating a second star, even one as unique as Kristaps Porzingis, into a system already so firmly tied to one player presents challenges skill alone can’t resolve. Featuring a big
7:00 AM ET LUKA DONCIC CROSSES the half-court line and surveys the defense, setting up a high ball screen on the right wing by using a nifty crossover and hesitation dribble to leave the defender on his heels. Time for a highlight. It is Nov. 11 and the Dallas Mavericks are trailing by five points
Before the season, Basketball Insiders pinpointed five statistics that could be worth watching in the 2019-20 season. These statistics each helped tell the story of last season and could be vital in determining the standings of the current campaign. A month into the season, here’s an update on how those five statistics, and the impact
1:05 AM ET LOS ANGELES — LeBron James completed his triple-double collection on Tuesday. With 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the first player in league history to log a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams, according to the
In an amusing clip, Robin Lopez and Wesley Matthews of the Milwaukee Bucks show off their wrestling skills before taking the floor. No NBA player finds themselves drawn into more high jinks than the Bucks‘ Robin Lopez. Whether it is fighting seemingly every single mascot in the NBA or being fooled into signing a document