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Shams Charania, ESPNDec 11, 2024, 06:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Phoenix Suns are among the teams that Jimmy Butler‘s agent has indicated in NBA circles that the six-time NBA All-Star is open to as a destination as the Miami Heat listen to trade offers, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday. As reported in

NBA Insiders Dec 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re nearing the end of 2024, but nowhere close to the end of what’s been an intriguing 2024-25 NBA season. After a slow start, the Milwaukee Bucks have made a comeback in the Eastern Conference standings. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, after an

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

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2024, 05:12 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 INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Shams Charania, ESPNDec 7, 2024, 04:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, the team announced Saturday. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be reevaluated in four weeks. The team said his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.

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

Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 6, 2024, 08:00 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

Shams Charania Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dec 5, 2024, 09:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Brooklyn

Associated Press Dec 5, 2024, 11:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. On Thursday, he passed a player who had the same remarkable skill. Denver’s superstar center moved past Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and