Is this finally the Clippers' year?
The Clippers are the NBA's best team so far. Is this the year Chris Paul and Blake Griffin break through in the West and contend for a title?
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Sources: NBA post-election email stresses values
An email was sent to NBA corporate offices worldwide earlier this week from commissioner Adam Silver to reiterate the league's core values and commitment to equality and diversity, sources say.
Oden: I'll go down as biggest bust in NBA history
Former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden said this week he'll be remembered as the "biggest bust in NBA history."
Horford eyes return 2 weeks after concussion
Al Horford is expecting to travel with the Celtics and perhaps return to play on a two-game road trip that starts Saturday after a two-week absence for a concussion.
Heat G Dragic expected to be out with bum ankle
The Miami Heat expect to be without injured point guard Goran Dragic on Saturday against the Utah Jazz.
Wizards' Wall to sit vs. Bulls; Beal out vs. Cavs
Wizards guard John Wall will play Friday against the Cavs but sit Saturday against the Bulls as the team tries to watch his minutes.
Wolves' Rubio (elbow) practices, may play Sat.
Timberwolves PG Ricky Rubio might be able to return Saturday after a five-game absence due to an elbow injury.
Best plays from Friday's NBA action
Best plays from Friday's NBA action
Three defenders can't stop Kyrie
Three defenders can't stop Kyrie
Best plays from Friday's NBA action
LeBron gets the steal and slam
LeBron gets the steal and slam
Big stars scoring like never before
Anthony Davis and James Harden are among a group of NBA stars setting new scoring marks in the young season.
Oden surprisingly candid in rare interview (2:36)
#NBArank: Who's No. 1 -- Steph or LeBron?
Our countdown of the top 200 players in the NBA reaches No. 1. Who will be the best player in 2016-17?
Why LeBron James is still King of the NBA (1:49)
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Is LeBron the most interesting man in sports? (2:10)
Wade gets standing ovations, wins in Miami return
Dwyane Wade scored 13 points to lead the Bulls to a 98-95 win over the Heat and was loudly cheered in his first game back in Miami, calling it "one of the weirdest games I've ever played in."
Riley sends Wade email before homecoming
Dwyane Wade confirmed before Thursday's game that he received Pat Riley's email -- but he hadn't read it yet.
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Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Are Wade, Riley being passive aggressive?
Are Wade, Riley being passive aggressive?
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade's return to Miami was nothing short of 'weird'
Wade's return to Miami was nothing short of 'weird'
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade schools Winslow, finishes with sensational reverse layup
Wade schools Winslow, finishes with sensational reverse layup
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade heavily booed as he ices win with free throws
Wade heavily booed as he ices win with free throws
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade scores first points in Miami as visitor
Wade scores first points in Miami as visitor
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade: 'Weirdest basketball game I've ever played'
Wade: 'Weirdest basketball game I've ever played'
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Wade receives resounding ovation from Miami crowd
Wade receives resounding ovation from Miami crowd
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Butler well aware Wade is open behind him
Butler well aware Wade is open behind him
Wade says first game back in Miami 'just weird'
The Bulls guard and wife Gabrielle Union say Miami is home because of friends, family and the weather.
Cousins and Randle get into heated exchange after game (1:19)
Steph Curry puts on another long-range clinic in Denver
Since going 0-for-10 from deep a week ago, Stephen Curry can barely miss. After the Warriors' easy win in Denver, add another seven 3s to his tally.
A year to the day, Kevin Durant's streak comes to an end
Kevin Durant scored at least 20 points in 72 straight games. That ranked among the best streaks in NBA history, but it was snapped Thursday.
Durant's 20-point streak ending part of the territory (1:35)
#NBArank: Davis a highly rated star
The Pelicans are struggling this season, but Anthony Davis gives fans a big reason to watch New Orleans.
LeBron on election result: 'Have to do our part'
LeBron James discussed Donald Trump's victory, saying "he's the guy, and we all have to figure out a way that we can make America as great as it can be."
Behind the scenes of the Cavs' White House visit (4:04)
LeBron cherishes time at White House (2:31)
Cavs honored by Obama as part of 'amazing' day
President Barack Obama congratulated the Cavs on their world championship Thursday, and he also thanked them for cementing the '96 Bulls as the greatest team of all time.
Obama appreciative J.R. Smith shows up with shirt on (0:43)
Will the Lakers actually make the playoffs this season?
How likely are the Lakers to make the playoffs in their first season without Kobe Bryant? Kevin Pelton examines the pros and cons.
Mozgov's spectacular one-handed slam (0:20)
Pelicans breathe big sigh of relief after first win
It didn't come easily, but two-plus weeks into the NBA season the Pelicans finally have a victory after hanging on Thursday night in Milwaukee.
Jalen & Jacoby: Pau Gasol Doesn't Fit in San Antonio (1:25)
Brandon Jennings: Helping opponents up shows 'too much respect'
When the Knicks' Willy Hernangomez tried to help an opponent, his teammate let him know there's an advantage in having a tougher, old-school mindset.
Nuggets protest last-second loss to Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets would like a second chance at the final moment of a loss in Memphis.
Griffin on OKC return: Clippers 'my main focus'
As the Clippers prepare to depart for Oklahoma City, Blake Griffin brushed aside notions that those close to him would be recruiting the five-time All-Star to his hometown team next season.
Westbrook stepping up as leader for Thunder (2:16)
'Half rebuilding' Mavericks hope to make playoffs
Dallas is trying to accomplish dual goals: Give Dirk Nowitzki a respectable twilight and develop talent for the post-Dirk future.
Knicks surprise U.S. Army veteran with service dog (0:49)
Heat jerseys carry more than a name (5:51)
Strobe-light training: From Michael Jordan to Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard is crushing the competition in isolation this season. How? It all goes back to a training regimen pioneered by Michael Jordan.
Dwyane Wade returns to Miami
Le Batard: D-Wade-Pat Riley relationship
ESPN Radio's Dan Le Batard discusses Stan Van Gundy's reaction to the presidential election, Dwyane Wade's relationship with Pat Riley, Wade's return to Miami and the Heat's Big Three era.
Gregg Popovich is the NBA's most 'woke' coach
His upbringing in integrated neighborhoods and traveling the world as player and coach opened his eyes.
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#NBArank: Karl-Anthony Towns, Blake Griffin knocking on door to top 10
Karl-Anthony Towns is rising fast in the rankings. Is he ready for the top 10?
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LeBron passes Kobe as the youngest ever. Bryant held the previous record at 32 years, 160 days. twitter.com/SportsCenter/s…
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Andrew Bogut on current levels of political polarization (mentions Enes Kanter situation)
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LeBron passes Kobe Bryant to become the youngest player to reach the 27,000-point milestone. pic.twitter.com/XDhIhMXglx
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
The Knicks face a Celtics team without Al Horford and Jae Crowder. They're fully healthy, so this seems like a good opportunity to steal a road win against an Atlantic Division foe.
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Andrew Bogut on his vote if he happened to have one and the shocking result
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KING JAMES! LeBron becomes the youngest player in NBA history to reach 27,000 career points. pic.twitter.com/umUtBt6MWj
LeBron gets the steal and slam
LeBron James sees Marcin Gortat's pass all the way, gets the steal and finishes with the emphatic slam.
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Andrew Bogut, who started his career in Wisconsin, offered some thoughts on why the Midwest flipped to Trump
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
That's an interesting way to customize a jersey:
Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer
A few other draft prospects to watch in the Arizona-Michigan State game. Super athletic freshman PG Kobi Simmons may be the bounciest player in CBB. Freshman wing Rawle Alkins is a physically imposing. And Spartan freshman Josh Langford has terrific handles for a 6-5 guard.
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Per @JoshuaBRobbins, Jeff Green now starting over Aaron Gordon? Green's teams have all bn worse when he steps on th… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford (concussion) said he'll travel with the team on upcoming two-game road trip.
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LeBron's Veterans Day kicks are too crispy 👌 (Via @SportsCenter) #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/xbDJYWRf80
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LeBron James on why the Cavs White House visit meant so much & how President Obama has changed how he sees the world espn.com/video/clip?id=…
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
Iman Shumpert was not reacting to the fact that the podium was portable in the video that went viral Thursday, but to the way the White House workers immediately responded to President Barack Obama's request to move it: "He said 'team' and three guys were over there. He said 'team' and that s--- was gone."
Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer
Two potential freshmen lottery picks -- Arizona's Lauri Markkanen (ranked No. 12 in our Top 100) & Michigan State's Miles Bridges (ranked No. 13) -- square off in the opening game. A few NBA scouts feel Bridges has talent on par with Jaylen Brown & Justise Winslow. Markkanen is a super skilled, fluid 7 footer from Finland.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics big man Al Horford (concussion) went through an individual workout before Friday's game but will not play vs. Knicks. Coach Brad Stevens said he'll huddle with docs later to see if Horford has a chance to play on upcoming two-game road trip. Stevens: "If he's available or has a chance of being available, he comes on the trip. If not, he doesn't have a chance of being available, he won't come."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics coach Brad Stevens on why he tweaked Boston's starting lineup: "We haven't started well the last two games. … Marcus [Smart] and Kelly [Olynyk], I think that, from my evaluation of the other night, I thought they were probably our two best defenders in the game the other night. I'd like to start off with that mindset right out of the gates."
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
J.R. Smith on why he didn't give the tattoo T-shirts to President Obama: "It wasn't the time and place for it."
Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer
I'm here in Honolulu at the Armed Forces Classic for my first scouting event of the 2017 NBA Draft season. First up is Arizona-Michigan State 7 pm ET on ESPN.
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
The Boston Celtics, shorthanded due to injuries and struggling defensively, have tweaked their starting lineup vs Knicks. Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart move in alongside Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, and Amir Johnson. Rookie Jaylen Brown and Tyler Zeller to the bench.