Nice assist – NBA All-Star events to help HBCUs
Mar 2, 2021Eric WoodyardESPN Those behind this weekend's All-Star Game in Atlanta view the event as something bigger than just basketball.To that end, as part of this year's festivities, the NBA will provide more than $3 million in support...
Steve Kerr clears health and safety protocols, rejoins Golden State Warriors before conference finals
May 15, 2022Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has cleared health and safety protocols. He rejoined the Warriors on Sunday as they begin to prepare for the Western Conference finals.Kerr tested positive for COVID-19...
Who are the most underrated players in fantasy basketball this season?
Catawampus. It's one of my favorite words. And right now? I get to use it. Because that's clearly the word that best captures the current condition of our beloved winter pastime.Meaning askew. Awry. That something seems a little... oh,...
Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Love commit to Team USA; one spot left on...
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love have committed to joining Team USA's 12-man roster for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Excel Basketball agent Mike Lindeman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, with a source saying Bucks...
Cleveland Cavaliers officially buy out Andre Drummond, salute veteran’s ‘professionalism’
CLEVELAND -- Center Andre Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers.Drummond, who hasn't played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on...
Portland Trail Blazers send CJ McCollum to New Orleans Pelicans as part of trade
11:06 AM ETAndrew LopezESPN The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers, the teams announced Tuesday.The Pelicans are sending out guards Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Didi Louzada in the deal....
Portland Trail Blazers in talks to hire Chauncey Billups as head coach
LA Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers are progressing in contract talks to make him the next head coach of the team, sources told ESPN.The Blazers offered Billups the job Friday night, sources said, and president...
Brooklyn Nets assistant Royal Ivey interviews for Texas Longhorns men’s basketball job, sources say
Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Royal Ivey interviewed for the open Texas head-coaching position on Sunday, sources told ESPN. The interview was held on Zoom.Ivey was a key player on the Longhorns' 2003 Final Four team, before embarking on a...
Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul ruled out for Game 1 vs. LA Clippers
Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers, the team announced on Saturday.Paul was placed into the league's health and safety protocols on...
Zion Williamson vows to stay true to himself and more Quotes of the Week
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson seeks inspiration from the Japanese manga character Naruto, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant shuts down retirement speculation and more quotes of the week."No matter what the world is saying, I have to remember...
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