12:50 PM ET Steve Alexander Now that the NBA is back in action it’s time to take a look at the latest Risers and Fallers in the world of fantasy basketball. We’re going to focus on what happened in Thursday night’s return to action, as well as what went down just prior to the break.
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12:19 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — As Joel Embiid missed shot after shot throughout the first half Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center — ultimately finishing 1-for-8 in the first quarter and 2-for-14 through the first half — he knew that if he was to have his usual impact, it would
1:17 AM ET PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — As Bones Hyland was completing his post-practice workout on Thursday, Russell Westbrook walked by in his new blue LA Clippers jersey. The addition of Westbrook, the former MVP point guard, has left some uncertainty surrounding Hyland’s role and minutes moving forward with his new team as the Clippers
11:50 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — When 76ers star James Harden saw the news that John Hao — a 20-year-old Michigan State student and huge fan of the future Hall of Fame point guard — had been paralyzed from the chest down in the tragic shooting on the university’s campus earlier this month, Harden
5:18 PM ET PHOENIX — Kevin Durant isn’t ready yet for the curtain to lift on his debut with the Phoenix Suns, but the preparation got serious Thursday as he entered the final stages of his return from a knee injury. Durant took part in all of an intense, two-hour workout and scrimmage in the
11:27 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Lakers‘ first game after the All-Star break got off on the wrong foot for starting point guard D’Angelo Russell. Literally. Russell sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of L.A.’s game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and was ruled out the rest of the night,
9:44 PM ET Associated Press USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup. The Americans clinched a berth in the 32-team field on Thursday night, rallying for an 88-77 win at Uruguay. The U.S. secured one of the seven World Cup berths allocated to the FIBA Americas region. Langston Galloway, who played in
7:04 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN PORTLAND, Ore. — Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson finds inspiration in a Kobe Bryant quote, “Greatness isn’t just on the court, it’s everything you do.” It has shaped Thompson as a creature of habit when it comes to his game preparation. He goes through the same warmup routine each
10:58 PM ET PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Russell Westbrook smiled from ear to ear as he sat in front of the microphone before his introductory news conference on Wednesday. After a tumultuous end to his tumultuous season-and-a-half tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, the new LA Clippers guard said he was happy to be on
11:22 PM ET ESPN News Services MILWAUKEE — During the two years that have passed since he used an antisemitic slur while playing a video game, Meyers Leonard often wondered whether he would ever suit up for an NBA team again. The 7-footer’s gratitude was evident Wednesday after signing a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee