NBA

Shams Charania Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Dec 27, 2024, 12:59 AM ET Dallas Mavericks All-NBA guard Luka Doncic will be reevaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain in Wednesday’s

The NBA got the Christmas gift it was hoping for Wednesday. In a Boxing Day announcement, the league said it posted its most-watched Christmas Day slate in five years with an average of 5.25 million viewers across its five games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+. That reportedly adds up to a viewership increase

Steph, LeBron remind sports world NBA reigns supreme on Christmas originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Nostalgia in the NBA isn’t reserved for stocking stuffers but the grand present every child, teenager and adult can’t wait to see ripped open, warming the hearts of all. The past opened its doors wide

NBA insiders Dec 24, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s Christmas Day slate has been highly anticipated since the 2024-25 schedule was announced in August. The five-game schedule is filled with superstar matchups, highly anticipated rivalries and a few holiday debuts for some rising stars. Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a handful of

Zion Williamson is almost ready to return. The New Orleans Pelicans said that Williamson has “begun the return to play” phase of his recovery from a hamstring strain Tuesday. He’s going to be considered “week-to-week” moving forward, though it’s unclear when he will actually take the court again with the team. He is set to

Joel Embiid won the NBA’s MVP award in 2023 [Getty Images] Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team’s 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee. Embiid was given a third foul against him by referee Jenna Schroeder when he charged Victor Wembanyama, knocking the Frenchman to the floor

Dec 22, 2024, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is already building up. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who’ll be linked to possible trades. Teams

Moritz Wagner has been a key player off the bench for the Orlando Magic this season. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood) The Orlando Magic have suffered another major injury blow, with forward Moritz “Moe” Wagner suffering a season-ending ACL tear, the team announced Sunday. Wagner was diagnosed with the injury after an MRI on Sunday morning, and

Steph pays tribute to Bay Area legend Henderson after Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After his monstrous fourth quarter carried Golden State to a 113-103 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry joined “Warriors Postgame Live” to recap the much-needed victory. To wrap up the interview, Curry took some time

Dec 20, 2024, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Sixers star Joel Embiid was in top form in his return to the starting lineup Friday night, scoring a game-high 34 points to lead Philadelphia to a 108-98 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets. Embiid, sporting a black protective mask after a one-game absence due to

Should the league be concerned about declining TV ratings? (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward. Fact or Fiction: Something is

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup wrapped up on Tuesday night in Las Vegas and there were interesting takeaways both on and off the court. Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh (of The Big Number) to react

Field Level Media Dec 19, 2024, 01:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA, where a big three combination of players often proves successful on the court, has a big three in terms of franchise value, too. The Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers are the league’s most valuable franchises by

Fresh off winning the NBA Cup, Damian Lillard is joining an exclusive club. The Milwaukee Bucks point guard has agreed to a lifetime contract extension with Adidas, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. With the deal, Lillard becomes the fourth active NBA player with a lifetime shoe sponsorship, joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who hold lifetime

LAS VEGAS — The joy was undeniable on the faces of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, as the streamers came from the heavens of T-Mobile Arena in the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks clinching the NBA Cup with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They needed it, not as a dress rehearsal for

NBA insiders Dec 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions 2024 is coming to a close, but there’s plenty of basketball that will be played in the New Year. There have been a couple of surprises in the first few months of the 2024-25 NBA season, including a few “rebuilding” teams, like the Atlanta

Joel Embiid has played in six of Philadelphia’s 23 games this season. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday that All-Star center Joel Embiid will be re-evaluated in approximately one week for the sinus fracture he suffered Friday. Embiid will remain sidelined during that time frame. The 76ers didn’t offer a

Steph, Draymond elated by Warriors’ trade for ‘competitor’ Schröder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – It’s apparent that the newest member of the Warriors, Dennis Schröder, is excited about becoming teammates with future Hall of Famers Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Schröder’s joy, however, pales in comparison to the elation felt