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Shams Charania, ESPNDec 11, 2024, 10:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is expected to miss several weeks with a right ankle injury, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Barnes was injured in the third quarter of Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks when he landed on center Karl-Anthony Towns while

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNDec 11, 2024, 11:25 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of

Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 11, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The old saying goes, “Time heals all wounds” — unless you’re a fan of the New York Knicks and Trae Young is involved, then it just makes them fester. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Young, public enemy No. 1 for Knicks fans, returns to Madison

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 11, 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 AMEN THOMPSON TROTS back in transition defense a half-step too slow, when LA Clippers guard Norman Powell catches a pass on the

NBA Insiders Dec 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re nearing the end of 2024, but nowhere close to the end of what’s been an intriguing 2024-25 NBA season. After a slow start, the Milwaukee Bucks have made a comeback in the Eastern Conference standings. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, after an

Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 10, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Bucks are heading to Las Vegas for the second consecutive season, beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. The Bucks will be the only team returning to Las Vegas, where they

Associated Press Dec 11, 2024, 12:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2024, 05:12 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 INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of

Dec 10, 2024, 12:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The No. 1 prospect in high school basketball is off the board — and he’s going to BYU. A.J. Dybantsa, who is also the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, chose the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas.

Jul 12, 2024, 01:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s 2024 in-season tournament tips off on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and will culminate in the championship game on Dec. 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Last year’s inaugural event saw LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers win the first NBA Cup on Dec.