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Open Extended Reactions Ryan Kalil, the two-time All-Pro center for the Carolina Panthers, has harbored a passion for filmmaking since he started making stop-motion videos as a child. While still active and protecting star quarterback Cam Newton, Kalil created Mortal Media in 2016 with his longtime friend, NBA All-Star Blake Griffin. The 14-year NBA veteran’s

Tim BontempsFeb 26, 2025, 11:48 PM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast.

Associated Press Feb 26, 2025, 11:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Shaedon Sharpe has been one of the NBA’s most gifted young dunk artists since he was selected seventh by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft. But he reached a new level Wednesday night — literally. Sharpe’s vicious one-handed slam

ESPN News Services Feb 26, 2025, 09:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s hottest teams. The Pistons (33-26) won their eighth

Open Extended Reactions Kyrie Irving faced his former teammate Luka Doncic on Tuesday and chose special fan-designed kicks for the occasion. Editor’s Picks 1 Related A year ago, the Dallas Mavericks guard put a silhouette of his Anta Kai 1 on his Instagram story writing: “let me see what y’all can create on this beautiful

Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Timberwolves are shoring up their roster ahead of the stretch run, converting two-way guard Jaylen Clark to a standard contract while planning to pick up notable free agent guard Bones Hyland. The Timberwolves have agreed to a fully guaranteed, two-year deal with Clark, the 6-foot-4 swingman who has showcased tremendous

Open Extended Reactions Klay Thompson is paying tribute to those who helped him overcome a difficult injury. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Moments after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-99, a game in which Thompson dropped 22 points and snatched eight rebounds, he was greeted by someone who helped him return to basketball

Dave McMenaminFeb 26, 2025, 03:38 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — After Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 107-99 win over his former

NBA insiders Feb 26, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With just over six weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, most teams are now focusing on the postseason while others are cutting their losses and zeroing in on the upcoming draft and offseason. Coming out of the All-Star break, teams and players

NBA insiders Feb 26, 2025, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA world was turned upside down Feb. 2 when the Dallas Mavericks traded five-time All-Star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future pick. The deal sent shockwaves through the league, leading to ongoing discourse about