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Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 02:31 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

Associated Press Dec 11, 2024, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions AMEN THOMPSON TROTS back in transition defense a half-step too slow, when LA Clippers guard Norman Powell catches a pass on the

Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 10, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Bucks are heading to Las Vegas for the second consecutive season, beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. The Bucks will be the only team returning to Las Vegas, where they

ESPN News Services Dec 10, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee reached the semifinals of the

Associated Press Dec 8, 2024, 08:05 PM ET MIAMI — The Cleveland Cavaliers lost forward Evan Mobley in the first half of Sunday’s game at Miami with a left ankle sprain. The Cavaliers announced at halftime that he would be out for the second half. Mobley had four points in 12 first-half minutes. Mobley came

ESPN News Services Dec 9, 2024, 09:47 PM ET TORONTO — Raptors forward Scottie Barnes left Monday night’s 113-108 loss to the New York Knicks midway through the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on

Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 09:00 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Chris Paul glanced up as a rookie during a game at Utah and read the words: “John Stockton, all-time steals and

Associated Press Dec 9, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Edwards’ comments came after the Timberwolves’ 107-90 win at Golden State on Friday. The two-time All-Star is averaging 26.4 points,

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 8, 2024, 08:23 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. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will sit out Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 05:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — After 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 108-100 win against the Bulls on Sunday, he admitted it’s been a difficult process for him mentally to go through trying to get his left knee to a

Shams Charania, ESPNDec 8, 2024, 12:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has sustained a significant low left ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Ingram will miss extended time with the injury, sources said. He was hurt in Saturday night’s 119-109 loss to the Oklahoma

Associated Press Dec 7, 2024, 11:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Luka Doncic‘s 79th career triple-double moved the Dallas Mavericks star past some impressive NBA talent. Doncic had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second straight triple-double as the Mavericks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 125-118

ESPN News Services Dec 7, 2024, 10:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Washington Wizards, who snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 122-113 win over the Denver Nuggets. Starters Jamal Murray (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (calf) were out for

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2024, 05:53 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

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 7, 2024, 12:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — For a third straight time this season, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in a competitive game with the Boston Celtics. And, for a third straight time, it was the defending champions who made enough plays down the stretch, this time for a

Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterDec 6, 2024, 07:45 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out Friday’s game at Sacramento because of bilateral low back soreness, the team announced. Wembanyama took

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 01:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — As Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton prepares to make his season debut Friday night here at TD Garden against the defending champion Boston Celtics, the three-time All-Star admitted his rehab process over the past several months has been difficult following offseason surgeries