2:06 PM ET It started eight months ago with a tweet: Chris Murphy, a Democratic U.S. senator from Connecticut, told the world how much he enjoyed Draymond Green‘s op-ed in The Washington Post labeling the NCAA “a dictatorship” and calling for increased compensation to college athletes. Green reached out to Murphy’s office to thank him
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9:59 AM ET Vince Carter confirmed that he has retired from the NBA, ending his 22-year career. Carter announced his retirement on the Ringer’s “Winging It With Vince Carter” podcast, saying he is “officially done playing basketball professionally.” Carter, 43, initially announced last year, when he signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, that
8:15 AM ET ESPN.com staff The NBA season is on hold for the time being and will have a unique look if play resumes in the bubble at Disney World in late July. So while we’re waiting things out, we thought now would be a good time to look into each team’s best season against
7:48 PM ET Forward Jabari Parker and center Alex Len, both members of the Sacramento Kings, said Wednesday they’ve tested positive for the coronavirus. “Several days ago I tested positive for COVID-19 and immediately self-isolated in Chicago which is where I remain,” Parker said in a statement released by the team. “I am progressing in
10:39 PM ET NEW YORK — New York Knicks president Leon Rose said Wednesday that he intends to have the next permanent coach of the franchise in place by the end of July. Speaking in his first interview since being hired in March, Rose told MSG Network’s Mike Breen that he intends to have “two
1:42 PM ET Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has tested positive for the coronavirus, he said in a statement Wednesday. “I recently tested positive for the Covid virus and am currently in quarantine,” his statement said. “I’m doing well, feeling well and progressing well. I plan to join my teammates in Orlando for the resumption
9:43 AM ET The New York Knicks have hired CAA’s William Wesley as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser, the team announced Wednesday. Wesley has been a consultant in the coaching division of CAA for 13 years and has a long professional and personal relationship with new Knicks president Leon Rose. Rose and Wesley worked together
3:45 PM ET Guard Luguentz Dort signed a multiyear contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced on Wednesday. Dort, 21, began the season on a two-way contract with the Thunder. After making a positive impact off the bench, he became a full-time starter at shooting guard in January while typical starter Terrance Ferguson
12:58 PM ET The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association on Wednesday said they’ve agreed that continuing to discuss and fight systemic racism will be a focal point during the league’s restart in Orlando, Florida. “The group that met agreed in principle that the goal of the season restart in Orlando will be to
12:54 PM ET Free-agent center Tyler Zeller is signing with the San Antonio Spurs for the rest of the season, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Zeller, a six-year veteran, had not played this season. He was in the Nuggets’ training camp but was waived in October. Zeller, 30, has career averages of 7 points