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Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 07:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, his agent, Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management, told ESPN on Wednesday. Holiday is declining his $37.3 million player option for 2024-25 to

Field Level Media Apr 10, 2024, 03:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The LA Clippers will be without significant firepower for Wednesday’s rematch against the visiting Phoenix Suns. The Clippers ruled out forwards Paul George (left knee soreness) and Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation) and guard James Harden (right foot inflammation). In addition, guard Russell

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As part of a failed process to assume majority ownership, Minnesota Timberwolves minority partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted financial projections forecasting a sizable retreat in roster payroll that majority owner Glen Taylor believed would jeopardize the franchise’s ability to compete for a

Tim Bontemps, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 04:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday afternoon that Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, who is currently under investigation by the league following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past several months, could be banned from the league permanently if what he’s accused of

Andrew Lopez, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 03:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — The San Antonio Spurs will hold rookie Victor Wembanyama out of Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of right ankle injury management. The Spurs are playing on a back-to-back and are being cautious with Wembanyama, who has played

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterApr 10, 2024, 08:00 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

Apr 10, 2024, 11:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Timberwolves‘ Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t planning to play Wednesday night after being cleared for full-contact activity, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but a return this weekend is possible. Towns has been out since March 4 and underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in his left knee

ESPN News Services Apr 10, 2024, 11:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young is nearing a return and could play as soon as Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Young had been sidelined since surgery to repair a torn ligament in a finger on Feb.

Apr 10, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to the last Power Rankings of the 2023-24 NBA regular season! The Boston Celtics have dominated the Eastern Conference standings and this season’s Power Rankings, holding the No. 1 spot since November. Will they be able to show that same level of consistency throughout the

Kendra Andrews, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 02:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Three-point shooting has been synonymous with the Golden State Warriors over the past decade. With two of the most prolific perimeter shooters in NBA history, it’s part of their game plan every night. But it doesn’t always work. Against the Los

ESPN News Services Apr 10, 2024, 07:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s left Achilles tendon is fully intact, and the Milwaukee Bucks star’s return to play will depend on how quickly his left calf strain heals, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday night’s victory over the Boston Celtics in the third

NBA Insiders Apr 10, 2024, 01:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A potential Western Conference play-in tournament preview unfolded Tuesday night as the Golden State Warriors traveled to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in their final home game of the season. This was the fourth time these two teams have faced

ESPN News Services Apr 9, 2024, 10:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Bucks and Boston Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night. The Celtics also became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo shot the only two free throws of the game,

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterApr 9, 2024, 08:55 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 — Anthony Davis was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers‘

Jamal Collier, ESPNApr 9, 2024, 08:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan said he has not had any contact with the University of Kentucky about its men’s basketball coaching vacancy and reiterated his commitment to the Bulls prior to the team’s game Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. “I have

Associated Press Apr 10, 2024, 12:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis‘ double-double streak has ended at 61 games. Sabonis had eight points and 13 rebounds in Sacramento’s 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Sabonis owns the seventh-longest streak of double-doubles in NBA history.

ESPN News Services Apr 9, 2024, 11:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 51 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame an early 21-point deficit with a dominant second half to beat the Washington Wizards 130-121 on Tuesday night. Edwards had 30 points in the second half. Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished

Jamal Collier, ESPNApr 9, 2024, 09:34 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the Milwaukee Bucks‘ 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics in the third quarter Tuesday night because of an injury to his left calf. Antetokounmpo was heading up the court following a made 3-pointer from Celtics guard Derrick White when the