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Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterAug 2, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Team USA, the most scrutinized basketball team on the planet, often isn’t evaluated just on whether they win but by how many points they

Associated Press Aug 2, 2024, 06:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The Paris Olympics are over early for Japan’s Rui Hachimura. Japan’s basketball federation said in a statement Friday morning that Hachimura would not play against Brazil due to a left calf injury. The team said Hachimura felt discomfort in his calf

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterAug 1, 2024, 01:04 PM 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 — A statue depicting Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant

ESPN News Services Aug 1, 2024, 10:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced on social media Thursday. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve

Aug 1, 2024, 08:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions All 12 teams have now played two group stage games at the 2024 Olympics, and one thing looks clear: Team USA remains on track for a fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball. Led by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, Team USA has secured

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 31, 2024, 08:38 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions LILLE, France — Team USA is through to Tuesday’s Olympic basketball quarterfinals after a 103-86 victory over South Sudan secured that berth on Wednesday. The game

Associated Press Jul 31, 2024, 06:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Serbia had tried to match the pace of the U.S. team in its Paris Olympics opening loss. It made sure not to repeat the same mistake against Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Serbia romped to a 107-66 victory in men’s basketball at

Associated Press Jul 31, 2024, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — The U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball team fell to 0-2 in pool play in the Paris Olympics with a 19-17 loss to Poland on Wednesday night. Jimmer Fredette cut the lead to 1 with about 90 seconds left before Michał Sokołowski made a

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 31, 2024, 05:02 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions LILLE, France — Worrying about which superstar player might not play on a given night isn’t Team USA’s problem, it might end up the trademark. This

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 31, 2024, 03:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed on a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension that will guarantee him $131 million over the next five seasons, his agent Derrick Powell told ESPN on Wednesday. Allen becomes third key Cavaliers player — along with Donovan

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 31, 2024, 02:53 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Open Extended Reactions LILLE, France — Jayson Tatum went from out of the rotation to a starter for Team USA. Coach Steve Kerr promised Tatum would play Wednesday against

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 31, 2024, 12:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent guard Luke Kennard has agreed on a one-year, $11 million contract to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Kennard, a key floor spacer for a franchise expecting to contend in the Western Conference, averaged 11 points, 3.5 assists

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJul 31, 2024, 07:50 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions Team USA needed a late basket by LeBron James to avoid being upset by South Sudan 11 days ago. The U.S. was a 43.5-point favorite in that exhibition game in London

Associated Press Jul 30, 2024, 07:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — The U.S. men’s debut in Olympic 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games was one to forget. The Americans fell to Serbia 22-14 on Tuesday night in their opening game of these Olympics after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Games. Marko Brankovic

Jul 30, 2024, 05:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Knicks on Tuesday re-signed Precious Achiuwa, with his representative, Raymond Brothers, telling ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that it’s a one-year, $6 million deal. Achiuwa ended last season as a key member of the Knicks’ rotation after he was acquired by New York in the

ESPN News Services Jul 30, 2024, 01:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — France got a game-tying four-point play by Matthew Strazel at the end of regulation, and Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 18 points in overtime to lift France over Japan 94-90 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Strazel, whose four-point

ESPN News Services Jul 30, 2024, 07:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Greece’s hopes of advancing to the men’s basketball knockout round at the Paris Olympics suffered a devastating blow Tuesday with an 84-77 loss to Spain. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Greece, which fell to 0-2 in Group A. After

Associated Press Jul 29, 2024, 06:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PARIS — Chase Budinger has never forgotten how badly he played in his first NBA game. He’ll have only good memories from his Olympic debut. The former Arizona and professional basketball player and his partner, Miles Evans, beat host France in straight sets on