2:29 AM ET Ohm Youngmisuk Close ESPN Staff Writer Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate
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11:58 PM ET DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons overcame a 19-point halftime deficit for the first time in more than 30 years, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93 on Tuesday night to keep their playoff hopes alive entering the final day of the NBA regular season. The last time Detroit accomplished this feat was March 31,
2:42 AM ET DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA legend who refused to go on a retirement tour, had no choice but to have his career celebrated Tuesday night in what he confirmed afterward was the final home game of his career. It started the second that Nowitzki, the sixth-leading scorer in NBA history, stepped
9:49 PM ET Magic Johnson shocked the NBA world Tuesday night when he abruptly stepped down as Los Angeles Lakers team president. Players and personalities around the league shared their thoughts on a surprising twist to an already drama-filled season in Lakerland. @thekidet is the quote 🐐 https://t.co/45bsbIdcxY — Jared ❌.X. Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) April 10,
9:26 PM ET Associated Press WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. Wall spoke to reporters at halftime of the Wizards’ last regular-season game Tuesday night. He said his goal is to
11:38 PM ET NEW ORLEANS — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was injured early in Tuesday night’s 112-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs this weekend, coach Steve Kerr said. The Warriors initially called the injury a mild foot sprain, but Kerr
6:30 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Clippers have claimed guard Rodney McGruder off waivers, although he won’t be eligible to play for Los Angeles in the postseason. McGruder averaged 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 66 games for the Miami Heat this season. He’s been with them for three seasons.
11:27 AM ET Israeli wing Yovel Zoosman has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft. “I am extremely happy to share that I will be declaring for the 2019 NBA draft in June,” Zoosman told ESPN. “Until then, I am totally committed and focused on helping my
10:35 AM ET Kentucky Wildcats sophomore forward PJ Washington, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder this season, is entering the NBA draft, he announced on social media Tuesday. Washington thanked his Kentucky coaches, teammates and fans for “helping a kid from Dallas see his dreams come true.” Go do your thing, PJ. 🉑✍🏽💙#DreamBIG pic.twitter.com/3WZXs5ix5x —
3:32 PM ET You know what I remember? Back before he made basketball matter in Miami, catapulting the Heat from a regional team to an international one. Back before he became Michael Jordan in the 2006 Finals, carrying Shaquille O’Neal to a championship. Back before he put together the most interesting sports team South Florida