Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 29, 2023, 02:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions After a month’s worth of group stage games, the field for the knockout portion of the NBA’s in-season tournament is set. The Indiana Pacers will host the Boston Celtics on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the New Orleans Pelicans traveling to face
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ESPN News Services Nov 29, 2023, 12:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Point differential took on real meaning in the NBA on Tuesday night, when some teams looking to stay alive in the inaugural in-season tournament needed to win — and win big — in order to advance. Not everyone involved was in love with
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2023, 07:07 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — The Adelson family has had advanced discussions about buying a significant share of the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN. Mark
Kendra Andrews, ESPNNov 29, 2023, 12:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul was ruled out of his team’s 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings early in the third quarter because of lower left leg soreness, the team announced Tuesday night. Paul first exited the game with 19
Nov 28, 2023, 05:40 PM ET Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss multiple weeks with a right ankle sprain, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ball fractured the same ankle last season, but imaging revealed that this injury is only a sprain. Editor’s Picks 1 Related More evaluation will be needed to determine
Associated Press Nov 29, 2023, 12:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a hard fall that left him hobbling off the court on Tuesday night with a bruised right hip. Edwards was hurt when he tried to dunk on Oklahoma City’s Kenrich Williams, drew a foul and lost
Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN Staff WriterNov 28, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author of New York Times best-selling books “League of Denial” and “Game of Shadows” Co-winner, 2004 George Polk Award Open Extended Reactions In response to questions about its business practices in China, the NBA
Field Level Media Nov 28, 2023, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks because of an ankle injury. Tuesday’s game is the second in a row that Butler will miss. He also sat out Miami’s 112-97 setback to the
Nov 28, 2023, 10:32 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams called out his team for its lack of “fight” after another blowout loss, saying his players are not honoring “the organization and the jersey.” Williams delivered a brief but passionate statement to reporters Monday night after Detroit’s 126-107 home loss to
Tyler Fulghum Nov 28, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re about a month into the NBA season. Time flies when you’re making bets. Some interesting and surprising storylines have already developed for bettors. Let’s take a look at a handful that are worth noting. The Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are