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ESPN News Services Nov 8, 2024, 12:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he and his teammates expect Gregg Popovich to return soon after a health issue caused the longtime coach to miss three games, including Thursday night’s 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “We don’t hear

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions THE CROWD AT Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee was still standing on its feet, waiting for the outcome of one final possession to determine if the Bucks could stop their losing skid. Moments earlier, Damian Lillard made a go-ahead jumper to give the Bucks a

Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 08:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — With the team on a six-game losing streak, the Bucks are making a change to their starting lineup, inserting second year wing Andre Jackson into the lineup to replace Gary Trent Jr. Jackson, who turns 23-years old next week, will make his

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, and sources told ESPN that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City. James will be on the Lakers’ roster for Friday’s game

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 11:18 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a right hamstring injury, sources told ESPN on Thursday. A full evaluation is coming later Thursday, but the team is bracing for Maxey’s absence. Maxey has typically wanted to

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2024, 03:14 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

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 07:11 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. Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis was ruled

Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 08:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions WHEN THE BOSTON CELTICS convened for training camp in September, it began yet another NBA champion’s quest to repeat for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Now, just two weeks into the 2024-25 campaign, the Celtics will face the franchise whose record-shattering success

Shams Charania, ESPNNov 5, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks because of a right calf strain, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Gordon suffered the injury in the Nuggets’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The loss is a difficult blow to Denver, which

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