Karl Malone has a problem with Zion Williamson’s usage. It’s hard to find even one bad thing to say about New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, as the former No. 1 overall pick and highlight machine is becoming one of the league’s best power forwards while helping change the culture in New Orleans. Somehow, Utah
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PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Moda Center on January 16, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
4:17 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN New Indiana Pacers wing Caris LeVert roamed the practice facility sidelines Tuesday for the first time as a member of the squad — and after an MRI recently revealed a small mass on his left kidney. Though LeVert is out indefinitely, the 26-year-old sees the situation as something bigger than
2:08 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving rejoined the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, saying he took a leave of absence in part because he “just needed a pause.” Irving practiced with the team and could play Wednesday in Cleveland. He has missed the past seven games, five while away from the team
Caris LeVert will be out indefinitely for the Indiana Pacers. The Indiana Pacers‘ new arrival, Caris LeVert, will have to wait a while longer to make his debut with his new team. On Saturday, the team announced the 26-year-old guard will be out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney.
After trade rumors surfaced in recent months, Ben Simmons is reportedly ecstatic to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. The James Harden-Houston Rockets dramatic saga finally reached its conclusion on Wednesday night, as they completed a blockbuster four-team trade that sent the disgruntled superstar to the Brooklyn Nets. For the past month, reports indicated that the
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 14: Shake Milton #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph,
1:33 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN Under normal circumstances, some kid and his family would have left the Barclays Center on Martin Luther King Day with a story for the ages. For starters, there was no school for the holiday as three former MVPs, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Kevin Durant, went toe to toe in
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 28: Kevin Porter Jr. #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) This Chad Henne stat will blow your mind after wild Chiefs win by Mike Luciano Kevin Porter Jr. has likely played his final game with the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers have quite the promising future, as the
1:05 AM ET NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and James Harden are jelling at an impressive pace — and the history books back that up. On Monday, they became the first duo to score 30-plus points in each of their first two games with a franchise as the Nets defeated the Bucks
It didn’t take Luka Doncic long to pass Michael Jordan on this all-time list. No, Luka Doncic hasn’t passed Michael Jordan on any “greatest players of all time” lists just yet. He’s only in his third season. But he did pass the GOAT on one impressive all-time list, and it didn’t take him very long to
7:05 AM ET Jrue Holiday was conflicted. Then a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, he mulled for two weeks last summer whether to commit to the NBA’s restart in Orlando, Florida. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holiday’s wife, Lauren, was five months pregnant and could sense his discomfort over leaving the family.
Kevin Durant and James Harden went off in Harden’s first game with the Brooklyn Nets. When the Brooklyn Nets pulled off a four-team blockbuster trade for James Harden, there were understandable concerns — not only about their egos and personalities clashing, but also how a team with Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be
After 10 games, the Knicks find themselves with an even record and on-court cohesion — things that should be celebrated after decades of misery. The room’s pitch black. You’re blindfolded and barefoot. You need to get to the other side but the floor is covered with LEGOs. How you got into this predicament remains unclear
7:06 AM ET James Harden is a Brooklyn Net, finally answering the biggest question hovering over the early part of this NBA season. The next question is how Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving share the court. The Nets answered part of it in Harden’s debut Saturday night against the Orlando Magic, as The Beard
All it took was one game from James Harden for Brooklyn Nets fans to get “trade Kyrie” trending on Twitter. The dream trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving could be trimmed to a duo, according to Brooklyn Nets fans on Twitter. “Trade Kyrie” was trending on Saturday night after Harden lit up
Brandon Ingram is morphing into a star before our very eyes. With the selection of Zion Williamson in the 2019 NBA Draft and the decision to give Brandon Ingram a max contract, the New Orleans Pelicans are banking on the prize of the Anthony Davis haul and their 285-pound bulldozer giving Stan Van Gundy a
5:25 PM ET NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable for the Brooklyn Nets game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. It is the first time since Jan. 5 that Irving’s status leaves room for him to be available to play. Irving has missed the Nets’ last six consecutive games. If Irving plays
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 16: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts at the start of the first half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center on January 16, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for the coronavirus. Karl-Anthony Towns‘ tragic experience with the coronavirus has taken another nasty turn, as the Minnesota Timberwolves star has tested positive for COVID-19 himself. He sent out the following message ahead of Timberwolves’ home game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies that has been postponed. “Prior to tonight’s game,
2:03 PM ET Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone cited the “flexibility” provided by the historic haul of first-round draft picks the franchise received in the James Harden trade as the reason he chose to deal the perennial MVP candidate to the Brooklyn Nets over other offers. In the four-team trade officially finalized Saturday, Houston
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game
12:15 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN When Ja Morant sprained his left ankle against the Brooklyn Nets back on Dec. 28, he nearly willed himself back onto the court — despite suffering a grade 2 sprain that caused him to be ruled out for the next 3-to-5 weeks. So it came as little surprise to Morant,
LeBron James is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon, but the finish line is in sight. No athlete ever really wants to hang it up. But no one can play forever, not even the absolute monolithic superstars that grace whatever sport they dominate throughout their careers. LeBron James’ career will one day be spoken
6:08 PM ET Indiana Pacers wing Caris LeVert is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney, the team announced Saturday. The mass was found during a physical prior to the Pacers finalizing the trade to acquire LeVert. He will undergo further tests. “On behalf of my family and myself,
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Would Seahawks hiring Anthony Lynn stop Russell Wilson from cooking? by Brad Berreman Get your first look at
4:26 PM ET ESPN News Services Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden will start Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic, according to coach Steve Nash. Harden had been listed as questionable to play while the players involved in the trade that sent him from Houston to Brooklyn this week awaited completion of their physicals. The Nets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Christian Wood calls Shaq a ‘casual’ for not knowing his game (Video) by Mike Luciano Kyrie Irving appears to be ending his sabbatical soon. The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving tandem didn’t play together for long before the
LeBron James, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) What will the Seahawks do now that Brian Schottenheimer is gone? by Cole Thompson Indians: Francisco Lindor explains what went wrong with contract talks in Cleveland by Trent Tetzlaff LeBron James went all Stephen Curry on the Houston Rockets defense by looking away. When the Los
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) in the first half of game five of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Rockets acquire Victor Oladipo from Pacers after trading away
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