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Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Feb 10, 2025, 06:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In a split decision announced Monday, a three-person arbitration panel has sided with prospective Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owners Marc Lore and Alex

Feb 10, 2025, 02:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was upgraded from questionable to probable for Monday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Doncic’s much-anticipated debut since last week’s stunning trade has been delayed as he rehabs from a left calf strain. Doncic last played on Dec. 25

Dave McMenaminFeb 10, 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 THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS stunned the basketball world by dealing for franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic five

Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Feb 9, 2025, 09:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks star power forward/center Anthony Davis is expected to sit out multiple weeks because of a left adductor

Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined for the next week due to a left calf injury, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Antetokounmpo will not play in next weekend’s All-Star Game. Antetokounmpo already had been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia

Ohm YoungmisukFeb 9, 2025, 02:38 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

Dave McMenaminFeb 8, 2025, 09:12 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 LOS ANGELES — The Lakers said Saturday night that their trade with the Charlotte Hornets for

Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Feb 7, 2025, 03:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions THE GOLDEN

ESPN News Services Feb 8, 2025, 12:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren‘s return from injury makes the NBA-best Thunder even better. Last season’s runner-up for rookie of the year was back in Oklahoma City’s starting lineup Friday night after missing nearly three months due to a pelvic fracture. The versatile

Tim MacMahonFeb 7, 2025, 04:33 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 — For the first time in his career, Anthony Davis‘ arrival to a franchise hasn’t resulted in celebrations in the city. In Dallas, the

NBA insiders Feb 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NBA trade deadline is officially behind us with a whirlwind of deals that have left much to be discussed as we continue through the rest of the regular season. The blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony

Ohm YoungmisukFeb 7, 2025, 12:18 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

Open Extended Reactions LeBron James was the first pick of the new-look 2025 NBA All-Star draft Thursday night and was soon joined by a now former teammate — Anthony Davis. James and Davis were among the big names selected by Shaquille O’Neal as the “Inside the NBA” crew picked three of the four All-Star teams

Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania. Hunter, 27, is having a career-year in his sixth season in the NBA, averaging highs in points (19), 3-point attempts (6.7) and 3-point percentage

NBA insiders Feb 5, 2025, 09:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After a monthslong back-and-forth with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler was finally traded to a new team Wednesday night. He joins Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, with Butler immediately signing a two-year, $121 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The multiteam

Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Feb 5, 2025, 08:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Jimmy Butler saga with the Miami Heat ended Wednesday night when he was traded to the Golden State Warriors as part of

Open Extended Reactions The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards, ending his tenure as one of their franchise cornerstones in a multiplayer deal that sends Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Bucks also sent rookie guard AJ Johnson, their first-round draft selection last year, and a pick swap to

Dave McMenaminFeb 5, 2025, 03:09 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 LOS ANGELES — When LeBron James subbed out of the first quarter of Tuesday’s eventual 122-97