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Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 11, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The old saying goes, “Time heals all wounds” — unless you’re a fan of the New York Knicks and Trae Young is involved, then it just makes them fester. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Young, public enemy No. 1 for Knicks fans, returns to Madison

NBA Insiders Dec 11, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re nearing the end of 2024, but nowhere close to the end of what’s been an intriguing 2024-25 NBA season. After a slow start, the Milwaukee Bucks have made a comeback in the Eastern Conference standings. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, after an

Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 10, 2024, 10:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Bucks are heading to Las Vegas for the second consecutive season, beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. The Bucks will be the only team returning to Las Vegas, where they

Associated Press Dec 11, 2024, 12:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who

Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 10, 2024, 05:12 PM 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 INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of

Dec 10, 2024, 12:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The No. 1 prospect in high school basketball is off the board — and he’s going to BYU. A.J. Dybantsa, who is also the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, chose the Cougars over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas.

Jul 12, 2024, 01:13 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA’s 2024 in-season tournament tips off on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and will culminate in the championship game on Dec. 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Last year’s inaugural event saw LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers win the first NBA Cup on Dec.

ESPN News Services Dec 9, 2024, 09:47 PM ET TORONTO — Raptors forward Scottie Barnes left Monday night’s 113-108 loss to the New York Knicks midway through the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on

Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 9, 2024, 06:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd on Sunday for second on the NBA’s all-time assists leaderboard, and the San Antonio Spurs rewarded him with a neat tribute Monday. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Paul reached the 12,092-assist milestone with his third assist of the game —

Associated Press Dec 9, 2024, 12:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Edwards’ comments came after the Timberwolves’ 107-90 win at Golden State on Friday. The two-time All-Star is averaging 26.4 points,