Way-too-early NBA All-Star predictions: Which new faces will we see in L.A.?
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down why Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and eight others could make the coveted weekend in L.A. this season.
Fantasy basketball pickups: Ryan Rollins, Quentin Grimes add instant offense
Fantasy basketball pickups: Ryan Rollins, Quentin Grimes add instant offense
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
76ers star Embiid fined $50K for lewd gesture
76ers star Embiid fined $50K for lewd gesture
The NBA has fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making what the league determined to be a lewd gesture in Friday’s game.
Sources: Hawks’ Young (knee sprain) out 4 weeks
Sources: Hawks’ Young (knee sprain) out 4 weeks
Hawks star Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
OKC’s Jalen Williams has follow-up wrist procedure
OKC’s Jalen Williams has follow-up wrist procedure
Thunder All-NBA wing Jalen Williams underwent a follow-up procedure on his surgically repaired right wrist to remove a screw that was creating irritation during the final stages of his return-to-play process, the team announced Friday.
Ja Morant Suspended One Game Due To Conduct Detrimental To Team
Ja Morant Suspended One Game Due To Conduct Detrimental To Team
The Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team on Saturday.
Coach Tuomas Iisalo reportedly challenged Morant’s leadership and effort following the Grizzlies’ loss to the Lakers on Friday night.
Morant responded to Iisalo in a tone deemed “inappropriate.”
Morant expressed his frustration with the Grizzlies’ coaching staff following the loss.
Doncic in Wilt’s club after another 40-point night
Doncic in Wilt’s club after another 40-point night
Luka Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to open his season with three straight 40-point games, dropping 44 in a 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
Walter approved as Lakers’ owner, closes on sale
Walter approved as Lakers’ owner, closes on sale
After getting league approval, sources told ESPN that Mark Walter has closed on the purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers at a record valuation of $10 billion.
Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets
Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets
The NBA and its partner sportsbook have had ongoing discussions on what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and what betting limits are appropriate for such bets, sources told ESPN.