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Open Extended Reactions NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that he likes the idea of shortening games to 40 minutes by going from 12-minute quarters to 10. “As we get more involved in global basketball, the NBA is the only league that plays 48 minutes. And I would be — I am — a fan

NBA insiders Jan 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re one week from the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and while there haven’t been any major moves leading up to Feb. 6, there have been developments across both conferences. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Sacramento Kings are open to trade talks regarding

Dave McMenaminJan 28, 2025, 09:10 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 PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis exited Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia

Jan 28, 2025, 03:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Sacramento Kings are expected to open up talks for a potential De’Aaron Fox trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Fox, 27, has one year left on his contract before he hits free agency in the summer of

Ohm YoungmisukJan 28, 2025, 01:47 PM 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 a graduate of

Open Extended Reactions The Miami Heat are suspending forward Jimmy Butler without pay for an indefinite period of time after the disgruntled star walked out of practice Monday, the team announced. It’s the third time Butler has been suspended by the Heat in recent weeks and comes after he was expected to return from his

Open Extended Reactions The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again on Monday, the third suspension for their disgruntled star over the past month but the one that appears to signal the end of his six-year tenure with the team. The Heat said the latest suspension — triggered by Butler walking out of practice after hearing

Open Extended Reactions Reigning two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will compete in this year’s event at All-Star weekend in San Francisco, sources tell ESPN. McClung, who signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic in October, will look to claim the first ever dunk contest three-peat. The return of McClung means the

Associated Press Jan 25, 2025, 08:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — When Vince Carter‘s preferred Nos. 6, 12 or 23 were not available as a freshman basketball player at Florida’s Mainland High School, he took some advice from his mother, Michelle. “My mom told me: ‘Find a number and make it famous,'”

Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls and did not return after injuring his left pinky finger. George did not play the final five minutes of the first half and did not begin the third quarter on the court with

Ohm YoungmisukJan 26, 2025, 01:48 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 a graduate of

Jan 26, 2025, 12:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Unhappy with his current status with the Phoenix Suns, center Jusuf Nurkic said he hasn’t spoken with head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months, going so far as to say the two “don’t have a relationship.” Nurkic, who started 23 games this season before being moved

Tim MacMahonJan 25, 2025, 10:21 PM 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 DALLAS — The Boston Celtics readily admit that the aftermath of their championship celebration has impacted their intensity this season. “We were a lion last

Michael C. WrightJan 24, 2025, 07:58 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Grizzlies ruled out star guard Ja Morant for Friday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans because of cold symptoms. The team also announced

Michael C. WrightJan 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M Open Extended Reactions IT’S LATE IN the evening on Jan. 15, and Tony Parker is walking down a hall at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The sleeves of his

NBA insiders Jan 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NBA Rivals Week concludes Saturday with four exciting matchups, including a 2024 Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. After a dominant return to France, which included a 30-point, five-rebound outing against the Indiana Pacers, Victor Wembanyama and the San

Dave McMenaminJan 24, 2025, 07:00 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 BARELY A MONTH into his first season with the Miami Heat, LeBron James‘ supernova trajectory, from

Open Extended Reactions LeBron James extended his record to 21 All-Star selections Thursday night when he was again named a starter for this year’s midseason showcase of the NBA’s biggest names. James, who turned 40 last month, extended his record after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 19 selections last season. He will be joined in the Western