NBA

Steve Alexander Nov 1, 2024, 08:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With most NBA teams having played just five games this season, the fantasy basketball season is still in very early days. Even so, there are a lot of early trends to consider, with both surprising and disappointing performances thus far. The slow starts of

ESPN News Services Nov 1, 2024, 12:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — Victor Wembanyama had the second 5×5 game of his career while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Wembanyama had 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 5

Associated Press Oct 31, 2024, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen sat out Thursday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because of lower back spasms. Markkanen is averaging a team-high 18.0 points along with 7.3 rebounds through Utah’s first four games. He signed a contract

Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 31, 2024, 08:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to an undefeated start to the 2024-25 NBA season, prompting conversations about their potential. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Two players — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren — are averaging at least 20 points. Oklahoma City has defeated each

Oct 31, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic superstar Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is sidelined indefinitely, the team announced on Thursday. He will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks and return to play will be based on how he responds to treatment, the team said. Banchero

Oct 31, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has sustained a right abdominal strain and is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team’s injury report indicated on Thursday. Banchero will be re-evaluated on Friday before a final decision his made on his status for

Kalan Hooks, ESPNOct 31, 2024, 03:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball probably isn’t a fan of haunted houses. Editor’s Picks With Halloween settling in, the Hornets franchise decided to prank the 23-year-old on Thursday. Ball was at peace, singing Big Sean and Drake’s “Blessings” as he walked down a hallway.

Shams Charania, ESPNOct 31, 2024, 02:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN. The move will make the 6-foot-5 combo guard an unrestricted free agent in 2025 and creates roster flexibility for a Lakers

Open Extended Reactions It’s that time of year again. Athletes (and at least one actor) are proving they’re just like us when it comes to their affinity for Halloween. Exhibit A: This assortment of costumes from NHL players. Whether it be a nod to Outkast or channeling “Elf,” there has been no shortage of creative

Shams Charania, ESPNOct 31, 2024, 10:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages in recent days as he progresses toward a season debut, sources told ESPN. Embiid, who has not played this season due to what the team has called left knee management, is expected to work

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterOct 31, 2024, 08:29 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Open Extended Reactions FOR MOST OF his 13 years in the NBA Bradley Beal has had a good sense of who he is as a player. An elite shooter and scorer.

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 31, 2024, 12:45 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 CLEVELAND — With the game all but decided early in the second half,

Associated Press Oct 31, 2024, 02:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren gets tired of addressing what he considers a manufactured rivalry with Victor Wembanyama, but he understands the hype. Wembanyama is 7-foot-3, and Holmgren is 7-foot-1. Wembanyama was last year’s Rookie of the Year for the San Antonio Spurs, and

ESPN News Services Oct 30, 2024, 11:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Someone asked coach Tom Thibodeau before New York’s game Wednesday night what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along. Thibodeau didn’t sound worried. A couple hours later, Towns showed why. In only his fourth game

Kendra Andrews, ESPNOct 30, 2024, 10:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors have picked up the third-year option for second-year guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday. Podziemski was drafted by the Warriors with the 19th pick in the 2023 draft and has since become a key rotational player

Shams Charania, ESPNOct 30, 2024, 08:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After being waived by the Boston Celtics out of training camp, six-year NBA veteran Lonnie Walker IV will sign a contract with Zalgiris Kaunas of the Euroleague, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN on Wednesday. Walker’s deal with the

Associated Press Oct 30, 2024, 05:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter‘s NBA career. With Mahmud Mollah’s plea Wednesday, three people — including Porter – have now publicly admitted their roles in the scandal. Porter

Jamal Collier, ESPNOct 30, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — An MRI showed Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist, which will result in him being sidelined for at least 10 days. Ball suffered the injury while bracing for a fall after