|
Jul 26, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the NBA, alleging that the league breached its contract by declining its offer for a new media rights deal and instead signing with Amazon.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
Russell Westbrook's deal to join the Denver Nuggets will be a two-year, veteran minimum contract with a player option for 2025-2026, his agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
Russell Westbrook was in Denver on Friday to sign a two-year, $6.8 million deal with the Nuggets, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
Charles Barkley said he would listen to NBA partners ESPN, NBC and Amazon if the remainder of his current 10-year, $210 million contract with TNT Sports is not honored.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the NBA, alleging that the league breached its contract by declining its offer for a new media rights deal and instead signing with Amazon.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
Breaking down the favorites, the contenders and the upset candidates for men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics.
|
|
Jul 26, 2024
ESPN examines the tensions navigated by the NBA and other leagues that align with authoritarian governments.
|
|
Jul 25, 2024
Photos of Anthony Edwards' dunk over Kevin Durant in Team USA practice made waves on social media.
|
|
Jul 25, 2024
The NBA announced an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon on Wednesday. What's next for the league and its fans?
|
|
Jul 25, 2024
Steve Kerr put Team USA through an aggressive practice Thursday and said "it's time" for his team to raise its intensity level.
|
|
Jul 25, 2024
From LeBron to Luka, Kobe to KG, here are our top players of the past 25 years.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia told Sportico that he has his sights set on bringing hockey back to Arizona.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers when it expires in August 2025.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Kevin Durant practiced Wednesday, and coach Steve Kerr said there will be a "big collaboration" in determining when the program's all-time leading Olympic scorer will make his debut for Team USA.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Tom Thibodeau, who has been at the forefront of the Knicks' resurgence in his four seasons as coach, has reached a three-year contract extension, sources told ESPN.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams exactly how he did it.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Hawks rookie guard/forward Nikola Djurisic had surgery on his left foot and is out until at least November.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension that will take him through the 2027-28 season, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency told ESPN on Wednesday morning.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams exactly how he did it.
|
|
Jul 24, 2024
The NBA's next potential dynasty could get costly, but Boston has options to avoid a historic payroll and tax bill.
|
|
Jul 23, 2024
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George spoke to the media after signing new contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers.
|
|
Jul 23, 2024
Zach Edey and Reed Sheppard have emerged as the top betting favorites to win Rookie of the Year.
|
|
Jul 23, 2024
Reggie Jackson has agreed on a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Pelle Larsson broke a tie by scoring from the lane in overtime to give Miami a 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday and hand the Heat their first NBA Summer League championship.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Kevin Durant's timeline to play for Team USA keeps getting pushed back as he recovers from a right calf strain, but he will absolutely be on the Olympic roster when it is set this week, as coach Steve Kerr told reporters Monday that "he'll fit right in."
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Team USA beats Germany in final preparation game before heading to the Olympics in Paris.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
LeBron James put on another display of dominance Monday night, leading the United States to a 92-88 victory over Germany in London, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists against the current FIBA World Cup champions.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Team USA takes on Germany in a final preparation game before heading to the Olympics in Paris.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday said it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video to carry NBA games on Turner Sports.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Team USA takes on Germany in a final preparation game before heading to the Olympics in Paris.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
LeBron James has been selected to be the Team USA flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Monday.
|
|
Jul 22, 2024
Our NBA Insiders break down the biggest surprises and disappointments from 2024 summer league as it comes to a close in Vegas.
|
|
Jul 21, 2024
Celtics forward Sam Hauser has agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension.
|
|
Jul 21, 2024
Six-year veteran Josh Okogie is back at NBA summer league to test his skills -- behind the camera.
|
|
Jul 20, 2024
Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension that could become worth as much as $269 million.
|
|
Jul 20, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers sat Bronny James on Saturday, determining that the rookie had seen enough in-game competition in Las Vegas, and summer league coach Dane Johnson added that after "two pretty good games ... we can work on different things with him."
|
|
Jul 20, 2024
LeBron James made a driving layup with eight seconds left to lift Team USA to a 101-100 victory on Saturday.
|
|
Jul 20, 2024
Team USA continues its preparation for a run at a fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball.
|
|
Jul 20, 2024
With its unique visuals and sheer size, the new "Halo Board" at the Intuit Dome is a sight to behold.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
With its unique visuals and sheer size, the new "Halo Board" at the Intuit Dome is a sight to behold.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said he "hated" seeing Paul George leave on a personal level, but made it clear he believes the retooled roster surrounding Kawhi Leonard and James Harden can contend as the team enters its new home this season.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
The two former Finals rivals are clicking as teammates, and Steve Kerr is leaning on the duo.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
The Grizzlies have traded former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to the Nets in a cap-clearing move.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
The Grizzlies have traded former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to the Nets in a cap-clearing move.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
The Grizzlies have traded former lottery pick Ziaire Williams to the Nets, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, a cap-clearing move.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
Kevin Durant was able to practice with Team USA for the first time Friday as he recovers from a right calf injury with coach Steve Kerr hoping he can get into one of the team's last two tune-up games before the Paris Olympics.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
Will Victor Wembanyama bring multiple titles to San Antonio? Will he be a Spur for life? ESPN's panel predicts an elite career for the 7-foot-4 big man.
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
If we were doing a top 100 list in 2050, which current athletes who didn't make this year's list are likely to be included?
|
|
Jul 19, 2024
South Sudan have suffered a major blow ahead of the Olympics as their headline player, the Phoenix Suns' Bol Bol, is out of the roster for Paris for undisclosed "personal reasons".
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
The Team USA men's national basketball team's jersey numbers contain a long list of legendary players.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
All of the latest on Team USA's quest for a fifth straight gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
ESPN BET released its win totals for the 2024-25 NBA season with the Celtics on top.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
Bronny James is garnering a lot of interest at sportsbooks to win Rookie of the Year.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
The Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell Westbrook, who is expected to join the Nuggets after Utah waives the former MVP.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
Are the Los Angeles Lakers a good bet to surpass their win total? Will the Pistons have a breakout year? Here are some win total bets to consider ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
Who tops our list of the top athletes since 2000? We're unveiling the top 25, including our voters' pick for the No. 1 spot.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
From Alex Sarr to Reed Sheppard, this year's rookie class is showing off for the Las Vegas crowds this summer.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
What are league insiders buzzing about at NBA summer league in Las Vegas?
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
Bronny James played his best game as a Laker on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting as Los Angeles snapped an 0-5 start to summer league play.
|
|
Jul 18, 2024
Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died Wednesday. He was 84.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Bucks forward Khris Middleton reportedly is recovering from arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Bucks forward Khris Middleton is recovering from arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles, sources confirmed to ESPN.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Team USA improved to 3-0 in their warmup tour before the Paris Olympics with an impressive 105-79 victory over medal contender Serbia on Wednesday.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Team USA defeated Serbia with Stephen Curry putting on a clinic in Abu Dhabi as both teams gear up for Paris 2024.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Team USA is in Abu Dhabi for an exhibition game against a Serbian squad led by NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
He once scored 71 points in a game. Seven days later, he scored 99. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as the soon-to-be three-time MVP, ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA -- even five decades after his tragic death.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the "second apron" provision in the new CBA, saying it helps keep the league balanced and competitive.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
With the start of free agency behind us, our NBA insiders break down some of the biggest remaining questions for all 30 teams this offseason.
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will be the best?
|
|
Jul 17, 2024
Wizards rookie big man Alex Sarr finished 0-for-15 from the field, the most attempts without a make in a summer league game since at least 2017.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Jontay Porter, the former Raptors player banned by the NBA for sports betting, had his request to be allowed to play professional basketball in Greece denied by a federal judge Tuesday.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
The Mavs said Kyrie Irving broke his left hand while training earlier this month and is out indefinitely.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Lindsey Harding, head coach of the Sacramento Kings G League affiliate, has agreed on a deal to become an assistant with the Laker, sources told ESPN.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks and free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Attorneys for Jontay Porter have asked a judge in New York to modify his release to allow him to play for Promitheas BC in Greece.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
NBA veteran guard Patrick Beverley is signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC of the Israeli Basketball Premier League after a 12-year NBA career.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
The Celtics star joked about the time James let him down.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will it be?
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
For nearly 20 years Nate Robinson has been fighting a silent battle -- one he didn't realize until recently could end his life.
|
|
Jul 16, 2024
Jaylen Brown said he and teammate Derrick White "are good" after the Finals MVP was critical of USA Basketball's decision to select White over him.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Knicks owner James Dolan criticized the NBA's revenue sharing policies, its 8% cut of the new $74.6 billion media deal and a streaming package that he says threatens RSNs.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
The New York Knicks and free agent guard Cameron Payne agreed to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Denver Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes II underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Clippers president Lawrence Frank was "very disappointed" Team USA replaced Kawhi Leonard, saying he wished they would've given him more time.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Denver Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes II underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achille
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Team USA beat Australia 98-92 in an exhibition Monday at Etihad Arena, but a glaring weakness remained evident in the victory.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, has been shut down for the rest of the Vegas Summer League with a sprained right wrist.
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will it be?
|
|
Jul 15, 2024
From Alex Sarr to Reed Sheppard, this year's rookie class is showing off for the Las Vegas crowds. Here's how our analysts rate their performances.
|
|
Jul 14, 2024
Celtics guard Derrick White arrived at Team USA training camp Sunday after being called up to the team following the exit of Kawhi Leonard.
|
|
Jul 14, 2024
U.S. men's basketball team coach Steve Kerr called the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump a "demoralizing day for our country."
|
|
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin Durant missed Team USA practice again Saturday with a calf strain and likely won't play when the Americans face Australia in a friendly set for Monday.
|
|
Jul 13, 2024
Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes, the No. 22 pick in this year's draft, suffered a torn Achilles in his summer league debut Friday and is likely to miss the season, sources confirmed to ESPN.
|
|
Jul 13, 2024
Bronny James said he will welcome any assignment in his first season as a professional, as long as he has the chance to play and improve as a basketball player.
|
|
Jul 12, 2024
The second edition of the NBA Cup will tip off on Nov. 12. Here's what you need to know.
|
|
