4:28 PM ET There is no structural damage to Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s left knee after his awkward landing during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe on Wednesday. The ligaments in Antetokounmpo’s knee are sound, and a timetable for his return is unclear, sources told
Month: June 2021
Matt Sullivan’s new book, Can’t Knock the Hustle, makes for a very engaging read on the Brooklyn Nets, its stars, and the modern NBA When the Brooklyn Nets signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the summer of 2019, they immediately became one of the best and most interesting teams in the NBA. However, the Nets
(Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images) The gritty Memphis Grizzlies showed flashes of greatness this year, but there are three key moves they need to make this offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies put up a valiant effort in the 2021 NBA playoffs despite having the league’s third-youngest roster. Memphis’ roster is largely secured for next season
10:05 PM ET ATLANTA — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an apparent left leg injury in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. With just over 7 minutes remaining in the third quarter and the Bucks trailing 62-52, Antetokounmpo jumped up to contest an
MLB superstar Trevor Bauer is currently under investigation for assault … after a woman claims the Cy Young winner got physical with her earlier this year. But, sources close to the case say Bauer is adamant the encounter was nothing more than consensual, rough sex with someone he met online. We’re told they hooked up
According to reports out of Bosnia, Jusuf Nurkic has threatened to leave the Portland Trail Blazers if Damian Lillard leaves town. Portland Trail Blazers fans have been losing their minds over the past week, as reports have stated that Damian Lillard could end up leaving town. Due to issues with the front office and the
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers would be a juggernaut if they traded for Damian Lillard, but that deal with the Portland Trail Blazers isn’t going to happen. The whole NBA world is buzzing about the possibility of the Portland Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard. The star point guard is uncertain about being
After Scottie Pippen calls Phil Jackson a racist, Shaquille O’Neal is weighing in to give his side of things. It appears no one is safe when it comes to NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen and his recent barrage of comments towards players and coaches of past and present. One of the latest to receive
12:01 AM ET After a tough Game 3 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Atlanta Hawks found their way in Game 4, despite their star guard, Trae Young, being sidelined with a bone bruise after twisting his ankle on an official’s foot on Sunday. Lou Williams led all scorers as Atlanta claimed a 110-88 victory
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 29: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is injured against Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clipper reacts during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
Will Kawhi Leonard play in Game 6 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns? The forward’s injury status still looms large over the series. The Clippers and Suns NBA Playoff series will continue on Wednesday with Game 6 in Los Angeles. The big question: Will Kawhi Leonard play? The simple answer is: It’s not
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Davante Adams posts cryptic tweet about the future and Packers fans are concerned by Patrick Schmidt If the Los Angeles Clippers are to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs, they’ll have to keep doing it without Kawhi Leonard, who has been ruled out of Game 6. LA Clippers forward Kawhi
5:28 PM ET The Portland Trail Blazers formally introduced Chauncey Billups as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday, with almost all 30 minutes of his news conference focused around the controversial background and details of his hiring, his relationship with star point guard Damian Lillard and his vision to elevate the Blazers into a
The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery is on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Find out which teams have the most at stake with the complete list of odds. Three years ago, the NBA changed its Draft Lottery system to provide each of the three worst teams in the regular season equal odds of landing the first overall
The Phoenix Suns had a golden opportunity to close out the LA Clippers in Game 5 and advance to the NBA Finals. Now their resilience will be tested. Resilience and poise have been staples for the Phoenix Suns all season long. As a younger team, with four of their top-seven rotation players experiencing playoff basketball
Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Bucks vs Hawks prediction, odds, spread, line, over/under and betting info for Game 2 by Josh Hill 3 cheap under-the-radar trades the Braves can make to win the deadline by John Buhler Rick Carlisle will make his triumphant return to the Indiana Pacers
2:40 AM ET PHOENIX — After scoring a playoff-career-high 41 points on seven different Phoenix Suns defenders to help the LA Clippers stave off elimination, Paul George took a well-deserved seat with 1:14 remaining in Monday night’s Game 5 when he was greeted by a line of Clippers coaches all congratulating him one-by-one. Finally, Ty
Here is how Aaron Rodgers could get the last laugh when it comes to the Green Bay Packers. It may seem absolutely ludicrous, but yes, there is a way reigning NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers can totally screw over the Green Bay Packers this fall: He can exercise his option to opt-out of the 2021 NFL
Play video content Charges With Rex Chapman Stephen Jackson says “the tears will never go away” when it comes to George Floyd … with the ex-NBAer breaking down as he opened up about his close friend’s death. Of course, Jackson and Floyd grew up together in Houston, TX … and Stak often referred to him
Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman all reacted to the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 5 win over the Phoenix Suns to keep their NBA title hopes alive. The goal for the Los Angeles Clippers was simple — win Game 5 to keep their NBA title hopes alive. After winning their first
Vernon Maxwell, Philadelphia 76ers. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Tribute to the Kings: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Anderson Silva live results and highlights by Thomas Albano Mets savage the Nationals on Twitter after Francisco Lindor smashes 2 homers by John Buhler Nobody celebrates a Utah Jazz loss quite like former Houston Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell. With
The Houston Rockets could acquire some necessary star in Ben Simmons this offseason, and here how it can happen. The Houston Rockets were given a harsh dose of reality this season. After reaching the playoffs in 2019-20, they were the worst team in the NBA, finishing this year with a 17-55 record. Injuries, the James
5:28 PM ET The Philadelphia 76ers‘ Ben Simmons has informed the Australian Olympic basketball team that he will not participate in the Tokyo Games. Coach Brian Goorjian said in a statement that he and Team Australia “understand and support his decision.” “The best thing for everybody right now is for him to go on and
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks. (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) NBA rumors: Warriors might trade James Wiseman, No. 7 pick for Pascal Siakam by John Buhler Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young has an injured ankle heading into Game 4 Tuesday. The Atlanta Hawks lost Game 3 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals at home on Sunday night
John Calipari, Kentucky Wildcats. (Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) College coaches have not fared well in the NBA. Which current coaches will likely try to make the jump and are attractive to the NBA? As difficult as it is for college basketball players to take the next step and succeed in the NBA, it’s
Damian Lillard may be traded this offseason, but probably not to the Golden State Warriors. With Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard not exactly thrilled with the franchise hiring Chauncey Billups as their next head coach, he could ask for a trade, but he is probably not going to the Golden State Warriors. Lillard may
James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors, Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Who is Dee Devlin? by Maria Morales The Golden State Warriors could trade James Wiseman and the No. 7 overall pick to the Toronto Raptors for former All-Star Pascal Siakam. Needing to make the NBA Playoffs after a two-year postseason absence, the Golden
Scottie Pippen just unleashed some serious allegations against Phil Jackson … claiming the legendary NBA coach is a “racist” in a bombshell interview Monday. The ex-Chicago Bulls great has been going OFF on his former team over the past week … including making a bold claim that Jackson’s decision to set up a game-winning play
3:15 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN ATLANTA — An MRI on the sprained right ankle of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young revealed a bone bruise in his foot Monday afternoon, and he’ll be listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. “That’s the head of our
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