Carmelo Anthony made history in Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, breaking into the top 10 of the NBA’s all-time scorer list. Carmelo Anthony has written a book, and now he’s one of the top-10 all-time leading scorers in NBA history. Depending on your priorities, it’s difficult to say which feat is more impressive.
Damian Lillard has incredibly high praise of Kevin Durant when he is healthy. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has mad respect for Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. “I think [Kevin Durant] healthy could very well be the best player in the NBA,” said Lillard on The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday. “I mean nobody can
After putting together a loaded roster in their inaugural season, the G League Ignite are already hard at work putting together their next young, talented G League roster. They’ve already brought in two big names in Michael Foster and Fanbo Zeng, but recently added another future star to their squad. As first reported by Shams
3:27 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has heard his name swirl in trade rumors almost from the time he entered the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers four years ago. But now, for the first time, Ball could have a say in his next destination as he approaches restricted free
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are being overlooked in the championship conversation. Here’s why they could shock the world and win the 2021 NBA title. A year ago, the Phoenix Suns just considered themselves fortunate to be invited to the NBA bubble at all. Now, they have legitimate title aspirations. It isn’t
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The regular season is over, so it’s time to make some final picks for 2021 NBA awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. With the 2020-21 regular season in the rearview mirror, NBA awards season is officially upon us! While we won’t know the final tallies on the
The Philadelphia 76ers have come a long way from the days of trusting the process. In fact, they’re only five years removed from their ten-win season. Now, they’ve completely shifted gears and have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. “Every year we’ve gotten better,” said Joel Embiid after clinching. “This year, everything
2:00 AM ET The Los Angeles Lakers‘ repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Golden State Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James’ pick for MVP, Stephen Curry. “I mean, just look at what he’s done this year,” James said after L.A.’s 110-98 win at the New
Kevin Garnett is the definition of undefinable. A seven-footer with a jumper, a center with vision, a man blessed with agility and mobility reserved only for nobility. He’s one of the last great myths of basketball, one of the last players whose every move wasn’t documented on social media but whose path is littered with
The 2020-21 NBA playoffs — and play-in! — are finally here. And this thing is as wide open as ever. But before we lock in the full 16-team field, here’s a look at the first round of the play-in tournament, during which two teams from each conference will secure the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds:
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) 10 of the best moments from The Ultimate Fighter throughout the years by Chad Porto Any time a player joins Michael Jordan in the record books, it’s a good thing. On Sunday it was Steph Curry’s turn as he won the scoring title. Curry’s
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has officially been crowned the NBA scoring title for the 2020-21 season. In a heated contest that cane down to the final day of the regular season, Curry outlasted Washington’s Bradley Beal for the crown. This is an extremely rare accomplishment at Curry’s age. Him and Michael Jordan
12:16 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN A day after watching his longtime friend and teammate Kevin Garnett go into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, longtime Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce joined him in Springfield, Massachusetts. Pierce, along with two-time champion and 11-time All-Star selection Chris Bosh, five-time All-NBA selection Chris Webber, and four-time Defensive
The NBA has announced the creation of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, named after the Los Angeles Lakers icon and all-time leading scorer. The new award will recognize one NBA player for his ongoing pursuit of social justice and values of equality, respect and inclusion. The winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice
11:24 PM ET As the regular season comes to a close, each team has something to play for: seeding or draft picks. With the addition of play-in games to the 2021 NBA playoffs, the scramble for seeding is wilder — and more important — than ever, with almost every game down the stretch having significant
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2021 NBA Playoffs differently. With only two days’ worth of regular-season games left, teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers are approaching the 2021 NBA Playoffs in a completely different manner. Philadelphia has clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. New head coach
After the Celtics loss on Wednesday, the New York Knicks just clinched their 2021 playoff spot, and some Knicks fans are taking it better than others. Who would’ve thought? On Wednesday night, Boston fell to Cleveland (yes, Cleveland, who had been on an 11-game losing streak), which gave the New York Knicks their first playoff
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Several reasons stand out as to
Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs legend Robert Horry deserves recognition for his clutch plays, but he doesn’t belong in the Hall of Fame. The Robert Horry debate has begun once again. In his Hall of Fame induction speech, former Los Angeles Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich went to bat for Horry as a Hall
The Sacramento Kings had an outside chance of avoiding a dubious honor going into NBA’s last weekend. But a loss to the Grizzlies, 116–110 on Thursday night eliminated the Kings from the playoffs for the 15th straight season. That 15 seasons playoff drought tied the Los Angeles Clippers (’77-91) for the all-time NBA record. The
8:15 PM ET On Saturday, Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January, 2020, was presented by Michael Jordan before Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, made a moving speech honoring the former Laker. In addition to Bryant, who won five NBA titles
David Griffin, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Why did Chicago Sky suspend Gabby Williams for entire WNBA season? by Josh Hill David Griffin believes how Zion Williamson has been officiated led to his injury. The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson indefinitely with a broken finger, and executive vice
The Pelicans are hoping a great final week can allow the team to sneak in to this year’s play-in tournament. It is easy to lose track of time given the late start to the 2020-21 NBA season. But the regular season ends next weekend, and the New Orleans Pelicans are one team playing with a
The Houston Rockets finished out their late-season roster moves this week signing Cam Reynolds through the rest of the regular season. Official: The #Rockets today announced they have signed guard Khyri Thomas to a multi-year contract in addition to signing forward Cam Reynolds to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception. Details: https://t.co/cUMxVrI8QG pic.twitter.com/BG6gKi7FXn —
11:47 AM ET As the Los Angeles Lakers seek to win out and avoid the play-in tournament, LeBron James is set for his return Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, according to coach Frank Vogel. James has missed the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, but he practiced Friday and
Alex Rodriguez. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Heather Hardy returns to boxing and looking for answers by Jeremy Herriges Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore have purchased the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor. After spending over a month at the negotiating table, former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore have agreed to buy the
The Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 — headlined by the late Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — is the most accomplished class in history. After more than a year of delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finally, this weekend, the Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine the star-studded Class of 2020
SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 25: (L-R) Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley speak onstage at the 2018 NBA Awards at Barkar Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports) Brian Snitker gives amazing injury update on Ronald Acuña by Mark Powell
Dwight Howard will not be suiting up when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Orlando Magic on Friday night. It was announced by NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations, Kiki VanDeWeghe that the 76ers’ center has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2020-21 season in Thursday night’s altercation
12:56 AM ET Five years removed from a 10-win season, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves atop the Eastern Conference. Friday’s 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic gave Philadelphia its first No. 1 seed in the East in 20 years, something coach Doc Rivers said the team should not take for granted. “It’s an accomplishment. I
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