Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 31, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis participated in parts of Friday’s practice — the Boston Celtics‘ first since advancing to the NBA Finals earlier this week — and coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s pleased with the center’s recovery from a right calf strain. “He’s getting better,”
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2024, 11:29 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Open Extended Reactions Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have gone from long shots to Western Conference champs, but they’re underdogs against the Boston Celtics in a star-studded NBA Finals matchup. The Celtics opened
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2024, 11:11 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 MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks left no doubts while taking the final step toward the superstar’s first NBA Finals
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2024, 08:00 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
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNMay 29, 2024, 09:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning the interview process for the franchise’s head-coaching opening, securing permission to interview two top candidates on the team’s list: Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Cavaliers are planning
Associated Press May 29, 2024, 05:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Washington Wizards hired Brian Keefe as their coach Wednesday, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season. Keefe was in his first season as an assistant coach for the Wizards
Associated Press May 28, 2024, 11:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday night to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards had 29 points, 10 rebounds and
NBA Insiders May 29, 2024, 12:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Western Conference finals roll on as the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided a sweep by beating the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 in Tuesday’s Game 4. Anthony Edwards scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points (including 20 in the second half before fouling out) to
May 28, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II is out for Tuesday’s Game 4 of the Western Conference finals due to a sprained neck he suffered in Sunday’s Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Jason Kidd. Lively suffered the injury when Timberwolves
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterMay 28, 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 Open Extended Reactions LUKA DONCIC SURVEYS the court after receiving the inbounds pass from near his own baseline, quickly locking eyes with his speedy Dallas
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 10:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INDIANAPOLIS — Thanks to some late heroics from Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics have advanced to the NBA Finals for a second time in three years. Brown, who finished with 29 points, had a block on Andrew Nembhard and then hit Derrick White for
Jamal Collier, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 06:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said guard Tyrese Haliburton will not play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night because of a sore left hamstring. It’s the second straight game Haliburton has missed since he aggravated a hamstring injury
May 27, 2024, 01:17 PM ET Two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died of cancer at the age of 71, the NBA announced Monday. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position.
Associated Press May 26, 2024, 11:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Sunday night for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. The Mavericks closed with a
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterMay 26, 2024, 03:34 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 DALLAS — Anthony Edwards has a plan for what the Minnesota Timberwolves need
Field Level Media May 25, 2024, 02:21 PM ET Stan Van Gundy’s wife of 35 years died Aug. 16, at which time her cause of death was said to be “unexpected.” Friday, with months to reflect on Kim Van Gundy’s passing, the former NBA coach and current television analyst revealed more about the circumstances of
ESPN News Services May 25, 2024, 11:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions INDIANAPOLIS — Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left and make a game-saving steal as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night. The Celtics, who overcame an 18-point deficit, took a
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNMay 25, 2024, 02:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Indiana Pacers All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton missed Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night because of a hamstring strain. Haliburton’s availability for Game 4 on Monday is also in serious question, sources told ESPN. The Pacers and