Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named MVP a.k.a ‘Most Valuable Philadelphian’
5:30 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia’s City Council decided to give Joel Embiid an MVP award Thursday morning. But rather … Read more
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Celtics say Horford available to play in Game 2
12:35 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Boston Celtics say center Al Horford is available to play in Game … Read more
Celtics’ White to miss Game 2 for birth of child
MIAMI — Marcus Smart is hoping to play. Al Horford is likely to remain out. And Derrick White headed home … Read more
Study: NBA owners have $10 billion in China
8:00 AM ET Mark Fainaru-Wada Close ESPN Staff Writer Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author … Read more
ESPN study finds NBA owners’ investments in China exceed $10 billion
8:00 AM ET Mark Fainaru-Wada Close ESPN Staff Writer Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author … Read more
Wiggins, Warriors limit Luka for Game 1 win
2:19 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — On a night that every Golden State Warriors player to play meaningful … Read more
Warriors wisdom and old-school magic: How Golden State took it to Dallas in Game 1
SAN FRANCISCO — Something has dawned on Stephen Curry as the Golden State Warriors stage their first legitimate title quest … Read more
Barnes, Cunningham headline All-Rookie 1st team
8:45 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, the 2021-2022 NBA Rookie of the Year, highlights the league’s … Read more
Mavs again fined for bench-decorum violations
SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time this postseason, the NBA has fined the Dallas Mavericks for violating rules regarding … Read more
C’s Smart probable, Horford doubtful for Thu.
5:35 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Boston Celtics said Marcus Smart is probable to play in Game 2 … Read more
Betting tips for NBA Western Conference finals: Warriors-Mavericks, Game 1
All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. What you need to know for Game 1 Interesting interior: The Warriors are … Read more
DJ Strawberry has never lived in his famous father’s shadow
DJ Strawberry is very, very used to people seeing his full name, Darryl Strawberry Jr., and doing a double take. … Read more
‘Jimmy had his fingerprints on that’: How Butler took over Game 1
MIAMI — Jimmy Butler is worth the drama. That isn’t exactly how Erik Spoelstra termed Butler’s game on Tuesday night, … Read more
Butler-led Heat ride 39-14 third quarter to G1 win
1:37 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Boston Celtics exited their locker room at halftime Tuesday night firmly in … Read more
Silver: NBA working with WNBA for Griner release
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that he is working “side by side” with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to try … Read more