5:16 PM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN As part of a seismic organizational overhaul, the Memphis Grizzlies fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff and reassigned general manager Chris Wallace on Thursday. Wallace and vice president of basketball operations John Hollinger were demoted to scouting and senior advisory roles, respectively. The Grizzlies are elevating Jason Wexler to president, overseeing basketball
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4:04 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There’s a part of Kemba Walker that wants to play his entire career with the Charlotte Hornets. There’s another part that wants to compete for an NBA championship before he’s too old. With the Hornets not ready to compete with teams such as the Golden State Warriors,
2:05 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen has been cleared to resume full basketball activities after missing the final two weeks of the season because of a heart problem. The Bulls announced Thursday that he was cleared after examinations by cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and Johns
12:37 PM ET The Phoenix Suns on Thursday announced James Jones as their new general manager after he filled the role on an interim basis this season. Along with Jones’ move, the Suns also announced the hiring of Jeff Bower as senior vice president of basketball operations. Jones will oversee basketball operations, with Bower and
4:33 PM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac has fired coach Dave Joerger after the team’s best season since 2005-06, it was announced Thursday. “After evaluating the season, I determined that we need to move in a different direction in order to take us to the next level,” Divac said in a
10:56 AM ET Fans of the Eastern Conference, take heart! We reveal the fatal flaw for each Western Conference playoff team. You’re welcome, Giannis. Golden State Warriors BOOGIE DOWN: The two-time defending champs are the favorites once more. But there’s a crack in the foundation-and that crack is named DeMarcus Cousins, who has achieved what
10:56 AM ET Sam MillerESPN.com Close ESPN baseball columnist/feature writerFormer editor-in-chief of Baseball ProspectusCo-author of “The Only Rule Is It Has To Work” Some “unbreakable” marks might just be in jeopardy in 2019 … like these three. The record: 73 home runs Most likely to break it: Aaron Judge. Barry Bonds hit 73 in a
12:00 AM ET You Cannot Be Serious is ESPN The Magazine‘s satire page. Because, you know, this whole sports thing? It’s meant to be fun! Chicago Cubs Ivy Salad: Featuring leaves plucked fresh from the outfield wall, this salad is also the only offering in the stadium not drizzled in au jus. Miami Marlins J.T.
9:00 AM ET The runner is standing before he opens his eyes. His morning routine is unvaried: Wake up before the sun rises over the San Gabriel Mountains. Hydrate and eat. Get his temperature taken — with body fat that low, he’s susceptible to bugs. Gear up. Head to the track, weather permitting. He’s eager
10:57 AM ET Nick Bosa won’t be the only defensive force drafted in the first round who disrupts the status quo (and opposing offenses). Whether it’s declaring for the draft before his junior season or openly feuding with his head coach on the sideline, nothing Ed Oliver does is quiet. The Houston defensive tackle can