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What the Lakers' early exit tells us about their future with Luka

Dave McMenaminMay 2, 2025, 10:00 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. THE SHOT CLOCK ticked under one second, and in an attempt that would be considered outrageous for some, and […]

Betting public backing heavy underdog Pacers

David PurdumJun 5, 2025, 10:47 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA Finals as one of the biggest long shots in the past 20 seasons. The betting public thinks they have a chance. The Pacers are 5-1 underdogs to beat the Oklahoma City […]

In aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Clint Capela doing all he can to help

Scott Olson/Getty Images Houston Rockets center Clint Capela had been inactive on Twitter for 10 days. But as the wind and rains brought on by Hurricane Harvey pulverized his city, Capela put his fingers to work, pelting his more than 27,000 followers with messages on Sunday. “First off, I was just trying to help the […]

Dwight Howard's deal with Lakers now official

Dwight Howard has officially rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure. The eight-time All-Star center and 15-year NBA veteran agreed to a contract with the Lakers on Monday. The non-guaranteed deal comes with a stern caveat from the Lakers that if Howard disrupts the team, he will be gone, league sources […]

Lawyer: Bryant crash photos shared 'for a laugh'

LOS ANGELES — An institutional “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to shoot and share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others, a lawyer for Bryant’s widow told a jury on Wednesday. […]

Steve Kerr buys minority stake in Mallorca

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Aug 22, 2023, 10:35 AM ET Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has become a shareholder in Real Mallorca, the LaLiga club said Tuesday. Mallorca reorganised its ownership structure last month, with president Andy Kohlberg becoming majority shareholder after acquiring the shares of former Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. – […]

Giannis spurs Greece rout in Olympic qualifying

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a player intent on leading Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008. Antetokounmpo had 32 points in 19 minutes, going 11-of-11 from the field, as Greece rolled to a 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in Group B of the Piraeus, Greece, Olympic qualifying tournament. Thomas Walkup added […]

Sources: Durant expected to miss 1-2 weeks

Shams Charania, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 01:47 PM ET Phoenix Suns All-NBA forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss one to two weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN. Durant suffered the injury while landing on a San Antonio Spurs player’s foot in the Suns’ victory Tuesday night. The Suns will now play […]

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga escalated quickly — here’s what we know and what could be next

Jimmy Butler’s six-season tenure with the Miami Heat appears to be nearing its end. Butler, who led Miami to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, was suspended by the team Friday for “conduct detrimental to the team,” one day after indicating to the Heat that he would like to be traded. Butler, who arrived […]