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Associated Press Jan 2, 2025, 07:51 PM ET NEW ORLEANS — Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play Friday night at home against the Washington Wizards, ending a 23-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain. “I will be playing tomorrow for sure. No doubt and I’m excited just to put the jersey

NBA insiders Jan 2, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A new year means fresh starts, and for some teams, that means a reset for the second half of the NBA season. For others, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, it means more opportunities to steadily climb toward the postseason. In

Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s first round of All-Star voting was released Thursday afternoon, and in the latest sign of a transition in eras in The Association, both LeBron James and Stephen Curry rank third at their respective positions. James sits third overall in the West frontcourt voting — still in a starting spot —

Shams Charania, Senior NBA InsiderJan 2, 2025, 11:18 AM ET Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey has sustained a broken fibula in his left leg, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Ivey, 22, will miss at least most of the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN. The Pistons and Ivey are currently not ruling out a

Associated Press Jan 1, 2025, 06:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Willie Green got the text from his father early Wednesday. The first part wished him Happy New Year. The second offered prayers for New Orleans. That’s how the coach of the Pelicans found out about the horror happening in his city. “I’m

ESPN News Services Jan 1, 2025, 09:30 PM ET Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey sustained what appeared to be a severe injury to his left lower leg in the fourth quarter of a 105-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Orlando’s Cole Anthony slipped and fell as he and Ivey went for the

Associated Press Jan 1, 2025, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson won’t play for the New York Knicks against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night because of right calf tightness. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Knicks ruled out their All-Star point guard about 40 minutes before the game, with the

NBA Insiders Jan 1, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Some teams across the NBA are looking to ring in the new year with continued success, while others are hoping to re-up resolutions for 2025. After slow starts, the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are looking to leave 2024 behind and hop

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJan 1, 2025, 12:53 AM 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 OKLAHOMA CITY — Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, beaming with admiration of an All-NBA rival, didn’t hesitate when asked about Oklahoma City’s

Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets–Heat game on Sunday night. The league also handed out $145,000 in fines