7:41 AM ET How well do you know the top prospects in Thursday’s 2019 NBA draft (7 p.m. ET on ESPN)? Let’s test your knowledge with the latest edition of shot chart trivia, featuring six players in ESPN’s top 100 rankings. This shot chart data, courtesy of Synergy Sports Technology, features NCAA prospects during the
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6:58 AM ET The NBA comparison game is tricky in any draft. No two players are identical, and it’s easy to talk yourself into or out of a prospect just because he reminds you of someone else. But for a player as unique as Duke’s Zion Williamson, comps are even more challenging. Williamson is this
11:43 PM ET The Milwaukee Bucks are trading guard Tony Snell and the 30th pick in Thursday’s draft to the Detroit Pistons for forward Jon Leuer, a league source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pistons now have the 15th and 30th picks in the draft. Milwaukee saves $4 million in salary this year, and remove
9:45 PM ET The cast of Space Jam 2, which will star LeBron James, will include his new teammate, Anthony Davis, as well as Portland star Damian Lillard, Warriors swingman Klay Thompson, and James’ Banana Boat pal, Chris Paul, according to multiple reports. WNBA great Diana Taurasi will also have a role, as will the
4:45 PM ET In trading for Mike Conley, the Utah Jazz announced themselves as a legitimate contender to make the Finals next season and swiped the first domino in what is set up to be an interesting and unpredictable point guard market. To review: Utah traded Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, Grayson Allen, the No. 23
8:04 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — With a lack of consensus after the first three picks, Thursday’s NBA draft (7 p.m. ET on ESPN) comes with major questions surrounding potential trades throughout the first round. Last weekend’s Anthony Davis trade agreement between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers only added to
12:18 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski The Memphis Grizzlies have traded guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver and Jae Crowder, the 23rd pick in Thursday’s draft and a future first-round pick, league sources told ESPN. The Jazz will send a protected 2020 first-round pick to the Grizzlies, league sources told
11:22 AM ET Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton is declining his $13 million player option and will become an unrestricted free agent, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Wednesday. The 27-year-old Middleton is represented by Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports. Middleton and the Bucks are planning to work together toward a new long-term deal,
10:02 AM ET A virtual sports betting game featuring NBA highlights and footage will debut next season in U.S. and European gaming and lottery markets, the league and NBPA announced Wednesday. “NBA Last 90” will drop contestants into the final 90 seconds of a simulated matchup between two NBA teams and offer wagering propositions on
6:07 AM ET The 2019 NBA draft is Thursday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN), and there’s little consensus after the top three picks. Last weekend’s Anthony Davis trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers has also shaken up the proceedings, with New Orleans now holding two of the top four picks and open