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The massive risks and rewards behind this Anthony Davis trade

16 June 2019

After a monthslong trade demand, Anthony Davis is on his way to Los Angeles, and the Lakers finally got their man. But at what cost?

Sources: Lakers reach deal for Pelicans' Davis

16 June 2019

The Pelicans have agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks -- including the No. 4 overall selection in Thursday's draft -- league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

LaVar Ball: Lonzo trade will be Lakers' worst move

16 June 2019

LaVar Ball ripped the Lakers after learning his son Lonzo Ball will be part of a trade for Anthony Davis, predicting that it will be "the worst move" the Lakers have ever made and guaranteeing that they "will never win another championship."

AD deal solidifies Lakers' favorite status in Vegas

16 June 2019

A day after Vegas oddsmakers, in anticipation of a potential trade for Anthony Davis, installed the Lakers as favorites to win next year's title, the team moved from +400 to +350 favorites after the trade was announced.

What stays in Vegas? The Raptors, 1 more night

15 June 2019

The NBA champion Raptors extended their celebratory trip to Las Vegas and will return to Toronto in time for a victory parade and rally in the city on Monday.

Vanderbilt's Garland: I'm best guard in draft

16 June 2019

Vanderbilt's Darius Garland granted private workouts to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers in L.A., sources told ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

GM says Warriors' outlook on Klay, KD unaffected

14 June 2019

General manager Bob Myers says the Warriors are going to do everything in their power to re-sign Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant, despite their injuries.

How the Anthony Davis trade changes the next NBA title chase

16 June 2019

The Lakers have acquired Anthony Davis from the Pelicans. Who won the deal, and what does it mean?

Social media reacts to AD trade: 'NBA is a 365 operation'

16 June 2019

The deal that sends Anthony Davis to the Lakers was described as "the first domino" to fall in what's expected to be a crazy offseason.

NBA invites 20 prospects to 2019 draft green room

14 June 2019

These prospects are projected by NBA teams as likely first-rounders.

Vince Carter's guide for young ballers trying to survive in the NBA

13 June 2019

The NBA legend details all the early pitfalls in a young player's career, and how to avoid them.

According ESPN's NBA Draft Projections, these 2019 prospects will see the floor often, no matter which team takes them

16 June 2019

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Decimated Warriors already on to 'unfinished business'

14 June 2019

The Warriors' dynasty had to end one day, and a Game 6 loss and catastrophic injuries to two of their biggest stars have all eyes already focused on next season.

NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition

14 June 2019

What's next for Toronto, Golden State and the rest of the NBA? We're ranking every team heading into a pivotal offseason across the league.

Lowe: Can any team possibly replicate what the Raptors just pulled off in the NBA Finals?

10 June 2019

When a Raptors reboot failed, they started winning. Zach Lowe traces Toronto's unconventional path to a title.

Seven takeaways from Lakers' reported trade for Anthony Davis

16 June 2019

Here are seven takeaways on the reported blockbuster trade sending New Orleans star forward Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package of three players, three first-round Draft selections and two first-round swaps of Draft picks:

Reports: Pelicans agree to trade Anthony Davis to Lakers

16 June 2019

The Pelicans will send Anthony Davis to the Lakers after all. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report that New Orleans will send the 26-year-old superstar to Los Angeles in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks.

LeBron James reacts to Anthony Davis trade: 'Just the beginning'

16 June 2019

LeBron James' streak of teaming up with superstar talent will reportedly continue in Los Angeles. This time, that talent is joining him, as the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and a war chest of draft picks.

Instincts, 'it factor' see Ty Jerome to first-round potential

16 June 2019

A few years back, Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett was watching a player at a camp in Pennsylvania when his attention got diverted.

Consensus Mock Draft: A week out, an established eight

16 June 2019

We're on the other side of the NBA Finals, which means it's time to get ready for Thursday, June 20 as the 2019 NBA Draft quickly approaches. Eight of the 10 mock drafts have updated since our last look after the Lottery, which provides us with a little more clarity.

Injured Warriors brace for unclear summer

15 June 2019

Steve Kerr still considers Golden State an ideal fit for Kevin Durant.

Raptors' title sees Canada set viewing, spending records

15 June 2019

The final numbers are in, and the NBA Finals were a smashing success for Canada all the way around.

Five things we learned from Game 6 of The Finals

15 June 2019

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Five things we learned from the Toronto Raptors�� 114-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena:

Calif. authorities seek battery charge against Masai Ujiri

14 June 2019

Authorities will push for a battery charge against Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri after the executive was accused of pushing and hitting a sheriff's deputy in the face as he tried to get onto the court when his team won the NBA title in Oakland, an official said Friday.

Redeemed and restored Masai-and-Kawhi combo lead Raptors to 2019 title

14 June 2019

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Twice in their short time together, Masai Ujiri and Kawhi Leonard felt the need to bond with an embrace. The first was last summer when they met, the gambling team president greeting the star forward with the wounded reputation. It was welcoming and friendly enough, but not much more meaningful than an obligatory bro hug.

Life In Boston After The Anthony Davis Trade

16 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics refused to make Jayson Tatum available in Anthony Davis talks, as we discussed in our story about the blockbuster Lakers trade, and they’ve done so for a very specific reason. Adam Himmeslbach of the Boston Globe reports that the C’s simply weren’t willing to risk Tatum and, in general, the bounty it […]

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How The Anthony Davis Trade Impacts The Draft Lottery

15 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Jarrett Culver of the Texas Tech Red Raiders The Lakers have agreed to acquire Anthony Davis from the Pelicans in exchange for a package headlined by Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft. Though already enormous by any standard, that deal could also have a profound impact on the 2019 NBA Draft. Jonathan Givony of ESPN has […]

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Lakers To Acquire Anthony Davis For Package Including Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram

15 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Update #3, 11:08 pm: I’ve updated the body of the article with a number of details about the draft picks that the Pelicans will acquire. Update #2, 7:35 pm: Wojnarowski reports that Ingram is expected to be back on the court in July and a full go by training camp. Ingram’s 2018-19 campaign ended prematurely […]

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D’Angelo Russell ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Return If Nets Sign Kyrie Irving

15 June 2019 - Austin Kent

D'Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets As speculation about Kyrie Irving signing with the Brooklyn Nets grows, there’s one player that would be significantly affected. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York writes that, in such a scenario, D’Angelo Russell would be ‘highly unlikely’ to remain with the team. Russell, who could be a restricted free agent this summer if the Nets […]

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Jimmy Butler To Decline 2019-20 Player Option

14 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler will turn down his 2019-20 player option, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. As expected, Butler will hit unrestricted free agency this summer. By turning down his $19.8 million player option, Butler could be in line for a new max contract with a substantial raise in 2019-20, whether he seeks […]

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Report: Kyrie Irving ‘Prepared’ to Sign With Brooklyn Nets

14 June 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Kyrie Irving is reportedlly “prepared” to sign on the dotted line in Brooklyn as a free agent next month. Irving, 27, parted ways with his agent and is expected to join Roc Nation. Kyrie and the Boston Celtics are headed into a summer of deep uncertainty, after trudging through an unhappy and disappointing 2018-19 campaign. […]

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Who’s The Best Rising Freshman?! 🤔 Bronny James, Mikey Williams, Elijah Fisher & More!...

14 June 2019 - Ryne Nelson

mike williams bronny james rising freshmen Bronny James, Mikey Williams, Elijah Fisher, Gabe Cupps and several others make up an insanely loaded Class of 2023. Peep their highlights in the video above and let us know: Who’s the best rising freshman?

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Knicks Pick Up Team Option On Allonzo Trier

14 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Allonzo Trier of the New York Knicks The New York Knicks have exercised their 2019-20 team option on Allonzo Trier, Shams Charania of The Athletic writes. The undrafted guard caught on with the club after the draft and established himself as a rotation scorer early in the 2018-19 campaign. Trier will earn $3.6 million in his sophomore campaign, after averaging 10.9 points […]

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Raptors’ Masai Ujiri Accused of Striking Bay Area Cop After Game 6

14 June 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Video of a physical altercation between Masai Ujiri, Raptors president of basketball ops, and an Oakland sheriff’s deputy was captured Thursday night after Toronto won the NBA championship with a 114-110 Game 6 victory against the Golden State Warriors. Cops are calling it “misdemeanor battery on an officer.” Ujiri watched his team clinch from the […]

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Dubs Could Offer Both Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson Full Max Deals

14 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors Update #1, 2:19 pm: According to Klay Thompson’s father, Mychal Thompson, there’s ‘no question’ that the Splash Brother will re-sign with the Warriors. Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle corroborates Windhorst’s report that the team is expected to offer a full five-year max deal. Despite Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson both suffering substantial injuries […]

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Draymond Green: ‘We Went Out Like Oakland Would Want Us to Go Out’

14 June 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Battered and bruised, the Warriors finally succumbed Thursday night, as the Toronto Raptors won Game 6 of the NBA Finals 114-110 to claim their first ever championship. Draymond Green says Golden State went down fighting, “like Oakland would want us to go out.” Steve Kerr, perhaps not-so-jokingly, suggested the Dubs “just need to take a […]

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We Got NOW: The WNBA Has Reached a Tipping Point 📈

14 June 2019 - Cassie Kent

It’s no grand secret that NBA players have more stardom, greater salaries and better perks than their female counterparts. In recent years, the inequality has made for some pretty striking headlines: “WNBA superstars make less than an entry-level NBA referee,” “WNBA All-Star makes 12x her salary playing a season overseas,” “NBA player salaries make up […]

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Kawhi Leonard: ‘A Lot of People Doubted Me’

14 June 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Kawhi Leonard is an NBA champion again, and lamented that “people doubted” him and insinuated that he “faking the injury” that ultimately led him to leave San Antonio and join the Raptors. Leonard, 27, ignored the noise and led Toronto to its first ever title and took home his second NBA Finals MVP. Kawhi says […]

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‘I’m a Champion’: Kyle Lowry Silences His Critics

14 June 2019 - Marcel Mutoni

Kyle Lowry reached the pinnacle of his sport Thursday night in Oakland, helping lead the Raptors to their first NBA title in franchise history. Lowry says his critics can say whatever they want, but it won’t matter: “I’m a champion.” The veteran point guard, sitting beside Finals MVP teammate Kawhi Leonard, reflected on a wild […]

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Bol Bol Receives Final Green Room Invitation, List Set At 20

14 June 2019 - Austin Kent

Keldon Johnson of the Kentucky Wildcats Update #1, 4:40 pm: Jonathan Givony of ESPN writes that Bol Bol has received the 20th and final green room invite. The NBA continues to progress toward a list of 20 green room invites ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft. Most recently, Jonathan Givony of ESPN reports, the league has extended offers to Georgian center […]

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Anthony Davis, LeBron James Top Plays from Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans

16 June 2019

Finals Film Room: Raptors Win

15 June 2019

The film room crew breaks down the Warriors final play on offense and congratulate the Raptors on winning the championship.

Finals Film Room: Thompson Injury

15 June 2019

The film room crew breaks down Klay Thmpson's unfortunate injury.

Finals Film Room: Defending Stephen Curry

15 June 2019

Mike Fratello breaks down how the Toronto Raptors are guarding Stephen Curry to start Game 6.

Finals Film Room: Lowry Starts Off Hot

15 June 2019

The film room crew reacts to Kyle Lowry scoring Toronto's first 11 points and how that set the tone for the Raptors.

Top Plays of The Finals

15 June 2019

Here are the top 10 plays from the 2019 NBA Finals.

Best of Toronto Raptors Championship Celebration

15 June 2019

Check out some of the best images and sound from the Raptors celebrating their 2019 NBA Championship last night!

State Farm Assists of The Finals

15 June 2019

Check out the 10 top assists from the 2019 NBA Finals.

AT&T Dunks of The Finals

15 June 2019

Check out the top 10 Dunks from the 2019 NBA Finals.

Kumho Handles of The Finals

15 June 2019

Check out the top 10 Handles from the 2019 NBA Finals.

Report: Lakers to target Kemba Walker in FA - Kemba Walker | CHA

16 June 2019

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Kemba Walker will be one of the Lakers' top targets when free agency begins June 30.

Knicks exercise Allonzo Trier's team option - Allonzo Trier | NY

14 June 2019

According to Shams Charania, the Knicks have exercised Allonzo Trier's team option for the 2019-20 season.

Warriors expect Klay to miss 9-10 months - Klay Thompson | GS

14 June 2019

According to Chris Hayes of Yahoo Sports, the Warriors expect Klay Thompson (knee) to miss as many as 9-10 months.

Agent: Klay Thompson tore left ACL in Game 6 - Klay Thompson | GS

14 June 2019

Klay Thompson tore the ACL in his left knee during Game 6 on Thursday, according to his agent Greg Lawrence.

Award Man Gets Paid: Kawhi wins Finals MVP - Kawhi Leonard | TOR

14 June 2019

Kawhi Leonard took home Finals MVP during a series-clinching 114-110 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday, scoring 22 points with six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes.

Pascal Siakam scores 26 in Finals victory - Pascal Siakam | TOR

14 June 2019

Pascal Siakam scored 26 points with 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and three 3-pointers in 46 minutes against the Warriors in a series-clinching win on Thursday.

Kyle Lowry comes up big, scores 26 in win - Kyle Lowry | TOR

14 June 2019

Kyle Lowry scored 26 points with seven rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and four 3-pointers in 42 minutes against the Warriors on Thursday.

Bet on Yourself: Fred VanVleet scores 22 - Fred VanVleet | TOR

14 June 2019

Fred VanVleet was outstanding off the bench in a Game 6 win over the Warriors on Thursday, scoring 22 points with two rebounds, one assist and five 3-pointers in 34 minutes.

Steph Curry scores 21 in last game at Oracle - Stephen Curry | GS

14 June 2019

Stephen Curry struggled in a season-ending 114-110 loss to the Raptors on Thursday, scoring 21 points with three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block, three turnovers and three 3-pointers in 42 minutes.

Draymond Green triple-doubles in loss to Raps - Draymond Green | GS

14 June 2019

Draymond Green triple-doubled in a loss to the Raptors on Thursday, finishing with 11 points, 19 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, two blocks, eight turnovers and one 3-pointer in 44 minutes.

Kevon Looney will play in Game 6 on Thursday - Kevon Looney | GS

13 June 2019

Kevon Looney (chest) will play in Game 6 on Thursday.

Goran Dragic picks up $19.2 million option - Goran Dragic | MIA

13 June 2019

Goran Dragic picked up his $19.2 million option for the 2019-20 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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