1:02 AM ET WASHINGTON — Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant spoke proudly Thursday about the opening of an after-school facility that bears his name and the opportunity to be a force for change in his old neighborhood. Durant spent Wednesday night presiding over the opening of College Track at the new Durant Center in
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11:24 PM ET The Golden State Warriors met with former President Barack Obama on Thursday in Washington. The visit, in Obama’s office, lasted about an hour. The Warriors contingent included the players and coach Steve Kerr. Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he doesn’t think his team will land four players in the All-Star Game after
8:59 PM ET Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will serve as team captains of the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 17 in Charlotte, North Carolina, after receiving the most votes in their respective conferences. James led all players in voting, and Antetokounmpo led the Eastern Conference vote. The
7:56 PM ET WASHINGTON — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is doubtful his team will get four players voted into next month’s All-Star Game in Charlotte. “I doubt it,” Kerr said prior to Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards. “I don’t think so, to be honest with you. I don’t think it’s been that
7:19 PM ET The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is just weeks away, and we’ve got you covered from roster unveils all the way to the final bucket. Here’s everything you need to know for All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina: Captains, starters unveiledThe captains and starters are set for the 2019 All-Star Game. How will
6:13 PM ET Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie met with a specialist Thursday and expects to meet with another Friday or early next week to determine the extent of a right thumb injury and whether a procedure is necessary, league sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nets said in a statement that Dinwiddie has a
8:56 AM ET NBA InsidersESPN.com Can James Harden continue his incredible scoring run? How good are the Houston Rockets with a healthy Chris Paul? Our experts answer the big questions about The Beard and this team before they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN). 1. What do you find most interesting
5:00 PM ET Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was fined $25,000 on Thursday for escalating an on-court altercation by pushing Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng in the face on Tuesday. Booker and Dieng were each assessed a technical foul and ejected after the incident, which came with 5:24 remaining in the third quarter of the
5:04 PM ET New York Knicks rookie Allonzo Trier apologized Thursday for sending a profane Twitter message to a fan after a loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The message addressed a defensive breakdown late in the fourth quarter that led to a key 3-pointer for Houston in the Rockets’ 114-110 victory. “Getting
1:10 PM ET Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee will be out for the season, the team announced Thursday. An MRI taken Thursday revealed the injury, and Oladipo will undergo surgery at a date to be determined. Can the Pacers still compete in the East with their