'A season of evolution': What Klay's sixth-man role means for the Warriors

Kendra Andrews, ESPNFeb 29, 2024, 08:00 AM ET WHEN THE Golden State Warriors celebrated inside the home locker room following Stephen Curry’s latest heroics, Klay Thompson sat alone at his locker with a towel draped over his head. It was Feb. 10, and Curry had just hit a last-second, game-winning 3-pointer to send the Chase […]

'Hard Knocks': Giants' bold trade attempt with Pats for No. 3 pick fell short

Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterJul 23, 2024, 11:35 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. The New England Patriots had options to trade the No. 3 overall pick, right up until several hours before the 2024 […]

'He's very mature': What would Patriots get if they draft QB Drake Maye at No. 3?

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can […]

'I still can get up there': The NBA coaches that rattle the rim — and one that can windmill

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 20, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM “YEAHHH!” ORLANDO MAGIC players hollered in unison as coach Jamahl Mosley turned and started his approach, chopping his feet to check the grip on the […]

'If you see Cedric Maxwell, tell him I hate him': The Lakers-Celtics rivalry is thriving in the NBA Finals

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 14, 2024, 01:32 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. It was the day of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and […]

'Is this good enough for Mom?' How his mother's memory inspires Falcons All-Pro Chris Lindstrom

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterDec 16, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The gym fell silent after Chris Lindstrom, playing for Shepherd Hill Regional High School of Dudley, Massachusetts, took […]

'It was natural reaction': Wharton catches child after Chiefs-Panthers

J.J. Post, ESPNNov 26, 2024, 05:12 PM ET A total of four touchdown passes were thrown during the Kansas City Chiefs’ dramatic 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but the most important catch at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, came after the game. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Fans clamored around […]

'Keeping receipts': Pelicans, Naji Marshall troll Jimmy Butler after win

Anthony Gharib, ESPNMar 23, 2024, 02:28 AM ET The New Orleans Pelicans kept receipts after defeating the Miami Heat 111-88 on the road Friday night. The Pelicans — particularly Naji Marshall — remembered comments made by Jimmy Butler after the Heat’s win last month. Marshall replied to a video of a Butler soundbite with a […]

'That's for you': Jefferson TD pays tribute to Moss

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 17, 2024, 01:25 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He […]