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Associated Press Nov 21, 2024, 12:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Taylor Jenkins has moved to the top of the Memphis Grizzlies coaching ladder. With Memphis’ 117-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, Jenkins, in his sixth season as the Grizzlies’ coach, captured his 215th win, moving him past Lionel

ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee early in the second half of Wednesday night’s 117-111 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies, and he did not return. Sixers officials said further testing will be done Thursday. It was the same knee

Associated Press Nov 20, 2024, 10:32 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers leading scorer Norman Powell was out of Wednesday night’s lineup against the Orlando Magic with a hamstring injury. Coach Tyronn Lue said Powell would also miss Friday’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Powell got hurt during the

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 20, 2024, 08:45 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 07:49 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next week as the team waits for inflammation in his surgically repaired foot to calm down, coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday. Williams was limited to 43 games last season before undergoing season-ending surgery on his

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for a period of time but is still working to feel physically ready for his season debut from double ankle surgeries in the offseason, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Middleton has increased his on-court activity

Associated Press Nov 20, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star posted on X and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages. James has 159 million followers

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 20, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s stint without a center will soon come to an end with 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein on the verge of

ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2024, 12:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore left foot. The team said the tests and his absence are precautionary and an effort to protect Williams, 23,

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 08:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent, Darrell Comer of Tandem, told ESPN. Payton, the No. 10 pick in the 2014 draft, went to training camp with the Pelicans and rejoins the team after recent

NBA Insiders Nov 20, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re one month into the 2024-25 NBA season, and in just a few weeks a lot has unfolded in both conferences. The second edition of the NBA Cup kicked off last week, once again unveiling some flashy courts. Group stage games will end Dec.

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 20, 2024, 03:11 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After Lakers guard Dalton Knecht tied an NBA rookie record

ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2024, 12:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career Tuesday night in a win over Memphis. The NBA recordholder for triple-doubles reached the milestone late in a 122-110 victory. The 36-year-old Westbrook finished with 12 points, 10

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 20, 2024, 12:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions On the very first day of purchasing the Phoenix Suns for a valuation of $4 billion in February 2023, owner Mat Ishbia made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, pairing the future Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Finals MVP with franchise cornerstone Devin

Nov 20, 2024, 12:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was critical of the Grizzlies‘ response to him tripping rookie center Zach Edey in Friday’s win, calling out Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins for being “too emotional.” The foul, which was upgraded to a flagrant 1 the following day after

Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 19, 2024, 09:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Before the Cleveland Cavaliers put their perfect 15-0 start to the season to the test Tuesday night at TD Garden against the defending NBA champion Celtics, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked what he hoped to get out of the game. “We

Associated Press Nov 19, 2024, 07:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Mavericks guard Luka Doncic returned to the lineup for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup game against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing the previous game because of a right knee contusion. After a four-game slide, the Mavericks have won two straight after Sunday’s

Associated Press Nov 19, 2024, 07:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was declared out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the third straight game he missed for personal reasons. The 7-foot, three-time Most Valuable Player leads the Nuggets in points (29.7), rebounds (13.7) and assists (11.7).