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Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 5, 2024, 04:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will be suspended for three games without pay for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA announced on Tuesday. “Mutual respect is paramount to the relationship between players and media in

NBA Insiders Nov 5, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The first couple of weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season have been anything but predictable, with a few preseason contenders having some shaky starts. In the East, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are still struggling to find their perfect partnership as the Milwaukee Bucks

Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff WriterNov 4, 2024, 11:03 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich’s indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 09:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game, and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday vs. the Clippers and Wednesday in Houston, sources told ESPN. Popovich,

Kendra Andrews, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions GATHERED AT THE Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas during summer league, the Golden State Warriors held one of their first offseason workouts. The workouts were often quiet, usually consisting of individual, one-on-one drills. But in mid-July, practice was the different. It was

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 3, 2024, 06:24 PM ET Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis said his home was burglarized and his possessions were stolen during Saturday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Portis shared the news on his social media accounts Sunday afternoon, posting a surveillance video of his front door and asking fans to send

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 3, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut Monday against the Phoenix Suns, barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Sunday. George, a nine-time NBA All-Star, suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on Oct. 14 in Atlanta, when

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 3, 2024, 12:26 AM 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. The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson

ESPN News Services Nov 3, 2024, 12:12 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was involved in an altercation with a local columnist in the locker room after the 76ers’ 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, shouting at him during an exchange of words before eventually shoving him. “We are aware of reports

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 08:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon, league sources told ESPN on Saturday. He is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, sources said. Jackson suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Friday’s 125-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterNov 1, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Open Extended Reactions THE DENVER NUGGETS’ franchise player sits at his locker after a preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, alone with his thoughts. Nikola Jokic’s chronically sore right wrist is

ESPN News Services Nov 1, 2024, 11:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jaylen Brown had 25 points in the Boston Celtics‘ 124-109 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, but he saved his biggest shots for after the game. The star guard took issue with former teammate Grant Williams, who plowed into Jayson Tatum

Kendra Andrews, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 06:29 PM ET Warriors guards Stephen Curry and De’Anthony Melton will miss their third consecutive game when Golden State faces the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Both have been out since Oct. 27. That night, Curry sustained a left peroneal strain against the LA Clippers that forced

ESPN News Services Nov 1, 2024, 12:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SALT LAKE CITY — Victor Wembanyama had the second 5×5 game of his career while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Wembanyama had 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 5

Oct 31, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic superstar Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is sidelined indefinitely, the team announced on Thursday. He will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks and return to play will be based on how he responds to treatment, the team said. Banchero

Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterOct 31, 2024, 08:29 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Open Extended Reactions FOR MOST OF his 13 years in the NBA Bradley Beal has had a good sense of who he is as a player. An elite shooter and scorer.

Shams Charania, ESPNOct 31, 2024, 10:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages in recent days as he progresses toward a season debut, sources told ESPN. Embiid, who has not played this season due to what the team has called left knee management, is expected to work

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterOct 31, 2024, 12:45 AM 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 CLEVELAND — With the game all but decided early in the second half,