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Source: Morant is Grizz player in burglary string

Feb 20, 2025, 06:36 PM ET Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country, a league source confirmed to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The Daily Memphian reported […]

Luka to sit vs. Blazers for injury management

Dave McMenaminFeb 20, 2025, 04:33 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. PORTLAND — Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play Thursday against the Trail Blazers because of left […]

Jimmy Butler's return to Miami, a Finals preview and the intriguing storylines to watch this NBA season

Feb 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” became a huge hit for its dramatic storytelling in Formula 1’s midfield, focusing on the teams not involved in the championship chase but under high pressure with huge financial stakes and major names involved. You could do a similar documentary on the second half of […]

'The Jordan room': $23.5 million Scottsdale mansion includes display of 290 Jordan sneakers

A 21,410-square-foot mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona, hit the market last month with a sneakerhead’s dream amenity. Editor’s Picks The property includes what is called “the Jordan room,” a museum-quality display of 290 Michael Jordan sneakers. Its shelves can hold up to 325 pairs, and the display “was crafted with $300,000 of meticulous detail,” according to […]

McClung's 4 perfect dunks clinch historic 3-peat

Michael C. WrightFeb 15, 2025, 11:36 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN FRANCISCO — Mac McClung dialed up a retro move Saturday night in setting the tone to make NBA history as the only player to win three consecutive slam dunk […]

Why Damian Lillard might be the 3-point (contest) king

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, the last time the NBA All-Star Game was held in the Bay Area, nine-year-old Damian Lillard was there. Shooting 3s, of course. With the weeklong jam session festivities taking place in town, Lillard’s father, Houston, allowed him to stay home from school for the week. Among those activities: a 3-point competition for […]

Draymond lauds Butler as a 'franchise changer'

Ohm YoungmisukFeb 14, 2025, 12:42 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 […]

Back in L.A., Knecht says trade 'felt like a movie'

Dave McMenaminFeb 13, 2025, 01:51 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. SALT LAKE CITY — In the span of a week, Dalton Knecht went from playing for the Los Angeles […]

Simmons ready to help Clips play 'high level' ball

Feb 11, 2025, 09:14 PM ET INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Ben Simmons opened a new chapter with the LA Clippers on Tuesday, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets last weekend. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft is expected to make his debut either Wednesday at […]