Steve Alexander Jan 26, 2024, 02:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Several unexpected players have been returning surprisingly solid fantasy value over the past two weeks, while some huge names have been letting their fantasy managers down by struggling in multiple fantasy categories along the way. Jonathan Kuminga, Kevin Huerter, Julius Randle, Walker Kessler and
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Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 11:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Portland Trail Blazers are letting the 48-hour deadline to file a protest over Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City lapse, confident that they communicated their frustration to the NBA about the final moments of the game, sources told ESPN on Thursday night. In the
ESPN News Services Jan 26, 2024, 12:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wasn’t named an All-Star Game starter Thursday but did hint that he has plans for at least one event in Indianapolis over All-Star Weekend. Curry was wired with a microphone for Golden State’s game Thursday night against
ESPN News Services Jan 25, 2024, 09:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Boston center Kristaps Porzingis sprained his left ankle and left the Celtics‘ game against Miami midway through the third quarter Thursday night. Porzingis, who scored 19 points in 21 minutes of action before getting hurt, quickly went to the locker room
Associated Press Jan 25, 2024, 11:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 123-108 on Thursday night, spoiling Brian Keefe’s debut as interim coach after Wes Unseld Jr. was moved to the Wizards’ front office. “Just got back to our normal self,” Markkanen said.
Jan 25, 2024, 10:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The starting lineups for the 2023-24 NBA All-Star Game have been unveiled — and there are plenty of big names and marquee matchups to look forward to on Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. LeBron James made history by being named to his 20th All-Star
Tim Bontemps, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LeBron James became the first player to ever be named to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, when he was selected for the Western Conference as part of the league’s unveiling of the 10 starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis. James, who surpassed
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJan 25, 2024, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There’s optimism Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons — out for nearly two and a half months — could return to the lineup as soon as Monday against the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN. Simmons is expected to practice with the organization’s Long Island G
Jan 25, 2024, 08:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. will transition to a front office advisory position, the team announced Thursday. Unseld compiled a record of 77-130 since being named head coach on July 17, 2021. The team picked up an option in Unseld’s contract for the 2024-25
ESPN Insiders Jan 25, 2024, 02:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s biggest budding rivalry was on display Wednesday night, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs took on Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time this season. The Western Conference-leading Thunder dismantled the Spurs 140-114, grabbing a 2-0