Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goals
New Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team’s mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, “It’s more fun to win.”
Edwards (sick) sits, now ineligible for NBA awards
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he won’t reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.
Spurs rest Wemby on back-to-back, top Clippers
Victor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99.
Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exiting loss
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday’s loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.
👀 Detailing six free agency options for LeBron
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he “talked seriously” with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix’s head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.
Just foolin': Wizards sorry about $10K shot 'skit'
The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools’ “skit” in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted…
Grizzlies' Clarke arrested on drug, traffic charges
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Trail Blazers fined $100K for early Hansen contact
The NBA has fined the Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant GMs Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks for illegal contact made with Yang Hansen in December 2023, two years…