LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during the NBA game at Staples Center on December 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Heat defeated the Lakers 96-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Month: August 2020
8:00 AM ET With six first-round series done in the 2020 NBA playoffs, let’s bounce around some positives and negatives we haven’t covered in other places (i.e., enough about The Process). We’ll have more on the Jamal Murray–Donovan Mitchell firestorm before Tuesday’s Game 7. The Mavs are here … right? Through four games against perhaps
The LA Clippers closed out a tough series against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 to win the series. The Dallas Mavericks made this a better first-round playoff series than anticipated, but were ultimately outmatched by the LA Clippers. Despite the Clippers losing Marcus Morris early in this Game 6 clincher, the loss of Kristaps
In Game 6, the Denver Nuggets forced a Game 7 against the Utah Jazz thanks to Jamal Murray. When the Utah Jazz built a 3-1 series lead, it seemed like the Denver Nuggets‘ season was dead in the water. Instead, Jamal Murray willed them back from the brink for the second straight game, forcing a Game 7
Damian Lillard suffered a knee injury in the Blazers’ rough Game 4 loss to LA The Blazers’ struggles could very well carry over to Game 5, as Portland had little to no answer to LeBron James’ sheer willpower to give the Lakers a commanding 3-1 lead on Kobe Bryant day, honoring the Mamba the best
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Yadier Molina embraces Adam Wainwight after complete game on 39th birthday by Mark Powell Luis Robert’s walk-off puts him in same conversation as Sammy Sosa by Mark Powell LeBron James had nice words for his brother Carmelo Anthony on
2:04 AM ET The Western Conference quarterfinals matchup between the No. 3 Denver Nuggets and No. 6 Utah Jazz is going to a Game 7. After the Nuggets swept the regular-season series against their Northwest Division rivals 3-0, the Jazz took a 3-1 series lead — only for the Nuggets to tie the series. While
LeBron James posted a note from Colin Kaepernick, thanking him for his solidarity on social justice issues. LeBron James has become the most outspoken athlete on the planet when it comes to fighting for social justice, but he wasn’t the first. On Friday night, James shared a handwritten note he received from Colin Kaepernick, who
Phoenix Suns players were given quite the surprise from family members. If you need reason to smile today, NBA fans, leave it to the Phoenix Suns to deliver that for you in quite the heartwarming way. The young Phoenix team continues to make sensational plays on the hardwood, with Devin Booker emerging as one of
Monty Williams gave his Phoenix Suns a heartfelt speech after they went 8-0. No matter what happens, nobody can ever take this bubble experience away from the Phoenix Suns. After a 128-112 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Devin Booker and the Suns moved to a perfect 8-0 during the NBA restart in Orlando,
9:24 PM ET As the LA Clippers watched a 23-point lead shrink to six with just over nine minutes left in Game 6, Kawhi Leonard didn’t need to say much. The reigning NBA Finals MVP closed out the Dallas Mavericks by making four consecutive shots to fuel a series-clinching 17-7 run and propel the Clippers
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Lebron James shares handwritten note of thanks from Colin Kaepernick by Alicia de Artola The Connecticut Sun quoted Dr. Martin Luther King in their pregame statement. The NBA is getting a ton of credit after its players chose to sit out of playoff games on Wednesday, and rightfully so
Brett Brown is out as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Who should replace him? Following their first-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers officially fired head coach Brett Brown on Monday. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the move is a precursor to further restructuring within a freeform, chaotic front
Just four years ago, the Philadelphia 76ers had a ton of picks, lots of promising young players, and unlimited flexibility. How did they end up here? When Sam Hinkie resigned as the Philadelphia 76ers’ general manager in April 2016, the team was wrapping up one of the worst seasons in NBA history. They would finish
12:19 PM ET Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is set to play in Sunday’s Game 1 against the Boston Celtics after previously being uncertain because of a sprained left ankle. Coach Nick Nurse told reporters that he didn’t expect any limitations on Lowry in Sunday’s game. “We’re going to have to see how it goes
Luka Doncic isn’t a fan of Marcus Morris’ words or actions in this series. The Dallas Mavericks had a rough game on Tuesday night. They were blown out by the Los Angeles Clippers 154-111 in a pivotal Game 5. Luka Doncic had a less than stellar follow up to his magical Game 4. Doncic finished
Clifford Robinson, most notably a Portland Trail Blazer over his 18 NBA seasons, has died at age 53. Tragedy hit the NBA on Saturday, as Chris Haynes of Yahoo! reported former Portland Trail Blazer Clifford Robinson has died at the age of 53. The University of Connecticut, Robinson’s alma mater, confirmed the news. The cause
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 22: Marvin Williams #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks grabs the jersey of James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic as referee Kevin Scott #24 and Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House
The Milwaukee Bucks shifted gears back to basketball and bounced the Orlando Magic out of the playoffs in Game 5. Game 5 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic was supposed to be played Wednesday evening but a multisport solidarity strike sparked by the Bucks decision to boycott changed everything. After two days of negotiations,
3:38 AM ET LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As Jacob Blake Sr. remembers it, barely any time had passed from the time the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play their game Wednesday in protest of the shooting of his son by the police to when his phone rang and the Bucks were on the line.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: The NBA remembers former Portland Trail Blazer Clifford Robinson, former Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson, and actor Chadwick Boseman who all three passed away this week before the start of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic during the
PJ Tucker and Dennis Schroder ejected from Thunder-Rockets Game 5 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) UFC Vegas 8: Alex Caceres continues submission trend with RNC of Austin Springer (Video) by Adam Stocker Game 5 has taken a turn for the ugly with the Dennis Schroder and PJ Tucker ejections With the Houston Rockets making
The Houston Rockets clamped down on the Thunder offense and used a 34-point win to take control of their first-round series. The Houston Rockets were certainly hoping for more than a split out of the first four games of their first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. But the return of Russell Westbrook for Game
9:13 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN News of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday didn’t reach reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo until days later with the Milwaukee Bucks star, who is on a social media blackout for the postseason. Once he became informed that Blake, who is Black, was shot seven times
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best sports photos from this week. (Photo by Ira L. Black – Corbis/Getty Images) Luis Diaz of Columbus Crew is on his knees and has his hands in the air to pray while Ronald
7:17 AM ET After three days off, the 2020 NBA playoffs resume Saturday when the Milwaukee Bucks face the Orlando Magic. These games were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday but were postponed after the Bucks chose not to play Wednesday afternoon in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, with teams across the
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 28: Miami Heat player LeBron James (L) speaks to U.S. President Barack Obama (R) during an event to honor the NBA champion Miami Heat in the East Room at the White House on January 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama congratulated the 2012 NBA champions for claiming their third
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 27: The Black Lives Matter logo is seen on an empty court (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Details on NBA players’ plan to restart revealed by Mike Luciano Members of the NBA central office are starting to strike. The NBA and WNBA ground to a halt over the
Alvin Gentry may be coaching for his job in Orlando. The plan was all set for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. Zion Williamson was going to show up right away and make everyone forget about Anthony Davis. Instead, he didn’t make his debut until January and the team got off to a disastrous 6-22
If the Pelicans do want to trade Lonzo Ball, these five teams could have some interest. The New Orleans Pelicans wilted in the NBA season resumption bubble, with just two wins in eight games as their last couple games were rendered irrelevant to playoff eligibility. Much of the attention was on Zion Williamson, and the
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