2:30 PM ET ESPN News Services Dallas Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic will not play Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a left thumb sprain, according to the team. Doncic played through the injury during Friday’s loss to the Miami Heat but said afterward that he had trouble catching the ball. “I didn’t know how
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1:10 PM ET Chasson Randle will sign a contract with the Golden State Warriors, his agent, Darrell Comer of YouFirst Sports, told ESPN. Randle has reached a settlement with Tianjin of the Chinese Basketball Association, Comer said, and will be granted a FIBA letter of clearance as soon as his request is processed in Switzerland.
2:37 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON — Since the moment James Harden became a member of the Houston Rockets in October 2012, the team has been almost exclusively built around him and his prodigious talent. That has led to plenty of Rockets victories on the back of Harden’s incredible offensive displays. And when Houston has
2:20 AM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With LeBron James‘ gold No. 23 uniform folded on his chair behind him, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant reflected on beating one of his idols for the first time as the Grizzlies avoided a season sweep in what could be an NBA playoff preview. “That’s big bro — the
1:49 AM ET BOSTON — Off nights for James Harden haven’t often ended well for the Houston Rockets over the years. That’s why the Rockets pounced on the opportunity to pair Harden with another recent MVP, acquiring Russell Westbrook for Chris Paul and a package of draft picks last summer. That deal paid dividends for
1:05 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant is “absolutely devastated” by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed, her lawyer said in a statement Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that
10:29 PM ET NEW YORK — For a New York Knicks team that rarely has cause to celebrate, Saturday night was a reminder that maybe not all is lost. There are still young, hungry players on the roster looking to prove they should be a part of the rebuild rather than fodder for trade. Mitchell
6:45 PM ET ESPN News Services Major North American professional sports leagues are talking to health officials and informing teams about the coronavirus outbreak that has led to the first reported death in the U.S. Officials from the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball say they are all consulting with the Centers for Disease Control
3:40 PM ET The New York Knicks and forward Maurice Harkless won’t come to an agreement on a contract buyout, which means the coveted wing player remains unavailable to join a contender for the playoffs, league sources tell ESPN. Several teams — including the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers — had interest in signing Harkless if
8:00 AM ET Nick DePaulaESPN Every season, brands build out remarkably detailed themed sneakers, speaking to a player’s nuanced childhood story or a distant memory still fueling their path today. And then there’s Zion Williamson’s lighthearted, lightweight Air Jordan 34. The face of the Pelicans’ franchise and leading ambassador of Jordan Brand since signing on