Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 9, 2023, 12:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Before Wednesday night’s showdown between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, who entered the day tied for first place in the Eastern Conference, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said he felt it was the perfect time for his team to be tested by
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Nov 8, 2023, 11:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tyler Herro‘s hot start to the season was interrupted Wednesday night by another injury. The Miami Heat guard rolled his right ankle on a first-quarter drive, went to the locker room and didn’t return to the team’s 108-102 win against the Grizzlies in Memphis, Tennessee. Speaking
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Jamal Collier, ESPNNov 8, 2023, 07:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Before the Phoenix Suns arrived to the United Center for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, they had already determined they would not extend Bradley Beal’s minutes limit if the game went into overtime. So, when the game got
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Andrew Lopez, ESPNNov 9, 2023, 12:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama walked into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning for the San Antonio Spurs‘ shootaround and understood the history that filled the building. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called it the best place to play basketball, and while Wembanyama agreed, noting
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 9, 2023, 01:18 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 HOUSTON — The Los Angeles Lakers‘ nightmare of a road trip continued with
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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2023, 08:06 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns anticipates that slugger Pete Alonso will be his Opening Day first baseman next year as the 28-year-old
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Associated Press Nov 8, 2023, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold praised Craig Counsell and said he hopes their friendship lasts a lifetime while discussing how the organization will move forward without its longtime manager. Arnold was speaking at Major League Baseball’s general manager meetings in Scottsdale,
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Associated Press Nov 8, 2023, 07:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Philadelphia Phillies have decided two-time Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper is the team’s first baseman of the future, which means the franchise also is moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the
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Associated Press Nov 8, 2023, 04:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Tuesday. The 71-year-old Washington becomes the oldest current manager. He led the Texas Rangers from 2007-14, winning two AL pennants and going 664-611. He spent the past seven seasons
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