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Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions THE CROWD AT Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee was still standing on its feet, waiting for the outcome of one final possession to determine if the Bucks could stop their losing skid. Moments earlier, Damian Lillard made a go-ahead jumper to give the Bucks a

ESPN News Services Nov 8, 2024, 12:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he and his teammates expect Gregg Popovich to return soon after a health issue caused the longtime coach to miss three games, including Thursday night’s 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “We don’t hear

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 08:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — With the team on a six-game losing streak, the Bucks are making a change to their starting lineup, inserting second year wing Andre Jackson into the lineup to replace Gary Trent Jr. Jackson, who turns 23-years old next week, will make his

Nov 7, 2024, 06:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled out star guard Ja Morant because of hip soreness for their game Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Morant played just 24 minutes in Wednesday’s 131-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving in the third quarter because of what the

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There is optimism that San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell could make his season debut on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Vassell, the Spurs’ second-leading scorer last season at 19.5 points per game, underwent offseason surgery to repair a

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, and sources told ESPN that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City. James will be on the Lakers’ roster for Friday’s game

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 11:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a right hamstring injury, sources told ESPN on Thursday. A full evaluation is coming later Thursday, but the team is bracing for Maxey’s absence. Maxey has typically wanted to

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions THE CHICAGO BULLS were closing in on their first win of the season as Josh Giddey brought the ball up the floor, looking to extend a nine-point lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. With 6:12 remaining in the Oct. 25 matchup, Giddey gathered the ball

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2024, 03:14 AM 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

ESPN News Services Nov 7, 2024, 02:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a little extra motivation for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and he made it clear why. “I don’t like them,” Morant said after scoring 20 points in a 131-114 win at the FedExForum. “They

ESPN News Services Nov 7, 2024, 12:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — When asked what it has been like to play four NBA games in six days, rookie Zaccharie Risacher had a succinct response: “I’m tired.” Risacher should have been fatigued after enjoying the biggest night of his young career during the Atlanta

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2024, 12:44 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 MEMPHIS — After the Memphis Grizzlies‘ 131-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

ESPN News Services Nov 7, 2024, 12:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW ORLEANS — Taking their cues from Jarrett Allen, the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated the first 9-0 start to a season in franchise history by pouring water bottles over coach Kenny Atkinson’s head in the locker room. There will be much bigger games, with

Anthony Gharib, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 11:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Three years after a memorable playoff series, Trae Young is still finding a way to butt heads with fans of the New York Knicks. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The bad blood has remained even though the characters have largely changed. Most notably, Young is

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 09:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren left Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left ankle injury, and he will not return. Duren appeared to slip on the floor in the early moments of the game and went down. He

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 07:11 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 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis was ruled

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 05:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle. Hendricks suffered the season-ending injury midway through the third quarter of a 110-102 loss to Dallas on October 28th when he

Andre Snellings, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 12:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions James Harden was the NBA MVP back in the 2017-18 season. In basketball terms, that was a lifetime ago. Harden has not made an All-NBA team since 2019-20 season and has not been an All-Star since the 2021-22 season. But you look up, a