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ESPN's Voepel, Walt Frazier, Ebersol win Gowdy

8:23 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CLEVELAND — ESPN’s Mechelle Voepel, Hall of Famer and longtime New York Knicks broadcaster Walt “Clyde” Frazier and longtime NBC executive Dick Ebersol were named the Naismith Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Media Award winners Friday afternoon here during All-Star Weekend. “I am really appreciative of the honor because it […]

Giannis 'all good' after ankle issue in Greece win

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points in 19 minutes before leaving midway through the third quarter with an ankle issue in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia in the Group C finale for both teams at the EuroBasket tournament Thursday.

Trade tracker: Grades, details for all deals

ESPN staffOct 1, 2023, 01:05 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print We are less than a month away from the start of the 2023-24 NBA season, and to top off one of the busiest offseasons the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns convened in a blockbuster three-team deal to shake […]

Group C winners: Takeaways from Team USA's win over Puerto Rico

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterAug 3, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Kevin Durant didn’t fully understand he would be playing three Olympic basketball games 130 miles from Paris until he reported to Team USA training camp last month in Las […]

Paul passes Kidd for second in career assists

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 SAN ANTONIO — Chris Paul glanced up as a rookie in a game at Utah and read the words: “John Stockton, all-time steals and assists leader.” “I’m […]

Risers and fallers: Russell Westbrook turns back the clock

Jan 10, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Welcome to this week’s roundup of the biggest risers and fallers in fantasy basketball! As the season unfolds, player performances continue to shake up the rankings and impact fantasy rosters. Whether it’s a breakout star making waves or a struggling veteran losing ground, staying ahead of the trends is […]

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 […]

Watts, Sonics icon and Seattle fixture, dies at 73

Mar 15, 2025, 06:18 PM ET SEATTLE — Donald “Slick” Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died. He was 73. Watts’ son Donald, who played for Washington, announced his father’s death Saturday on social media, writing: “You did so much for so many of […]

Montenegro easily triumphs against Hungary

After his great execution against Croatia, Hungary neglected to do likewise in the meeting that he played liquor against Montenegro, making the meeting simple for Montenegrins. Montenegro was indicated altogether better in all quarter-finals and finished the match with 72-48 triumph. The most recognized in this square of Montenegrins were Vucevic and Dubljevic with 13 […]