7:50 AM ET HE WILL LIKELY have his number retired in Miami, deserves a statue in Cleveland and has left an indelible mark on Team USA. But now, 17 years in and past his 35th birthday, the word “Lakers” across LeBron James‘ chest seems to have inspired a transformation. James has embraced playing a position,
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10:18 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said eight deputies allegedly took or shared graphic photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene, but he ordered them deleted. “That was my No. 1 priority, was to make sure those photos no longer exist,” Villanueva told NBC News for
6:09 PM ET Among the NBA’s short-term recommendations to teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, players should utilize fist-bumps over high-fives with fans and avoid taking items such as pens, balls and jerseys to autograph, according to a memo to teams obtained by ESPN. Among larger concerns being addressed in NBA front offices
6:53 PM ET SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Stephen Curry became the most accomplished player in NBA history to participate in a G League practice as he suited up for the Santa Cruz Warriors on Monday morning. The star Golden State Warriors guard went through the entire practice without any issues and appears to be on
5:54 PM ET The Memphis Grizzlies signed veteran forward Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, the team announced Monday. They took advantage of his addition immediately. Tolliver had 12 points and three rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench and was 4-of-5 from 3-point range as Memphis defeated the Hawks in Atlanta 127-88. 2 Related
2:45 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Celtics All-Star guard Kemba Walker could return to the court Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Boston’s first five games following the All-Star break with left knee soreness. Walker participated in the team’s practice Monday morning, and the Celtics were formally listing him as probable for the
2:02 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN CHICAGO — After dealing with a boatload of injuries, the Chicago Bulls will have a familiar face back in the lineup on Monday night against Dallas. Otto Porter Jr. is set to play after being sidelined with a left foot fracture since Nov. 6. Although he has missed 51 total
9:18 AM ET The future of the NBA is bright. The short list of emerging basketball superstars age 22 and under includes Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum and Trae Young. But while four of those guys are playing meaningful games right now, Young and his Atlanta Hawks teammates are careening toward the
9:54 AM ET The New York Knicks have officially named former player agent Leon Rose as their new president. Terms of Rose’s deal were not disclosed. The Knicks announced that Rose, formerly the co-head of CAA’s basketball division, will “oversee all basketball operations and personnel for the team.” In a letter to the team’s fans,
2:06 AM ET NEW ORLEANS — The Los Angeles Lakers needed every bit of LeBron James‘ 34-point, 13-assist, 12-rebound triple-double Sunday to stave off Zion Williamson‘s career-best 35 points in L.A.’s 122-114 win to sweep the season series against the New Orleans Pelicans. After it was all over, James and Williamson met for an embrace