Malika Andrews
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The Nets are keeping two courtside seats empty for the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, “Gigi.” The seats held open tonight are the same ones Kobe and Gigi sat in the viral clip of Kobe coaching Gianna.
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Marcus Smart is screaming at someone in the Celtics locker room — or several people. The yelling continues as Smart exits the locker room, swearing.
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“We might never win another one. It's fine. We did it. We did what we're supposed to do. And I’d rather do it this way — win one this way than go somewhere else in a super team and win two or three.”
@SportsCenter
conversation with Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo:
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It’s not every day you get to share the screen with your sister.
Welcome to ESPN,
@kendra__andrews
. I’m endlessly proud of you. From NBA Today:
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Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if he felt “unstoppable” after his son, Liam, was born earlier this week.
“Now that I have a baby I kind of feel sleepy,” Giannis said.
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James Harden, on whether or not he belongs in the MVP conversation: "I am the MVP."
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There’s a good 3.5 minutes left of halftime, Ja Rule is mid-song and Giannis is already out shooting.
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Last week, 20-year-old John Hao’s life was changed forever. He was one of the students shot at Michigan State University and was left paralyzed from the waist down. Hao is a huge fan of James Harden, and when Harden heard Hao’s story, he stepped in:
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Before the season, Gary Payton II was considering applying for a job with the Warriors… but not as a player. Here’s the story (via NBA Today):
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“I didn’t back down from the challenge and going up against the best shooter this game has ever seen — and shooting from the NBA line to show all those young kids to not be scared in doing something that has never been done before.”
Interview with Steph and Sabrina:
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Anthony Edwards vs. Ja Morant? Two of the most exciting young players in the game. Yes, please.
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A concussion, an orbital fracture, a ligament tear in his thumb… Joel Embiid is the definition of tough. This is remarkable.
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Bruce Brown has agreed to a 2-year, $13M+ deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN.
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Trophy ceremony interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo — NBA Champion and Finals MVP
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Donovan Mitchell, on Instagram, thanks folks who have reached out since the news of his positive test for COVID-19.”Hopefully people can continue to educate themselves and realize they need to behave responsibly both for their own health and the well being of those around them..”
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Sources: Roughly 100 NBA employees — based in New York — are on strike today, in solidarity with the NBA and WNBA players pushing for social justice. They will be spending the day calling elected officials.
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An absolutely wild sequence from the Brooklyn Nets...
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After Draymond Jr. brought towels to the whole team the other night, he got his own (pint sized) chair this afternoon in Phoenix:
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable on this afternoon’s injury report.
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With Klay Thompson’s return quickly approaching, Steph Curry, in his own words, on his Splash Brother:
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“Basketball is not the main thing in my life. It’s something that I’m good at.”
Conversation with the Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic for NBA Today:
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Game balls are being put away, as the Bucks decide to boycott game 5 against the Magic.
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Here is the NBA restart court in Orlando: the spaced out chairs are the socially distanced bench, Black Lives Matter is written on the court.
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Free agent forward/center Jeff Green has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Jason Glushon of
@GlushonSM
tells ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the second year.
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The Celtics are all wearing these T-shirts for practice. “We are BG”
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Assuming
@JJ_Redick
gets any sleep is like assuming you can’t afford great insurance with
@statefarm
#ad
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For the first time, rings will be handed out to the Summer League champions. We got an exclusive look on NBA Today. What do you think?
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Let’s do this!
ESPN will launch 'NBA Today' - a new
@ESPNNBA
studio show - Monday, Oct. 18
Hosted by
@malika_andrews
with
@KendrickPerkins
,
@mrvincecarter15
,
@chiney
,
@ZachLowe_NBA
,
@wojespn
&
@ramonashelburne
Mon-Fri | 3p ET | ESPN
*Debut episode to air on ESPN2*
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Karl-Anthony Towns said that he “hasn’t been in a good place” since his mother went to the hospital. Towns said he’s lost 6 other family members to COVID.
“I'm the one looking for answers to try to keep my family well informed & make all the moves necessary to keep them alive."
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers credited the zero positive COVID-19 tests (since the last results were announced July 13th) to the NBA’s testing protocols, mandatory masks and constant symptom checks. “Maybe we should send our game plan to the White House,” Rivers said, smiling.
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Sabrina Ionescu: “If you can shoot, you can shoot. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl.”
💪🏾🙌🏾
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Kevin Durant says that he is playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Joel Embiid has not played in Denver since 2019.
Embiid is out with left knee soreness, source says. Sixers training staff had concerns while watching Embiid during his warm-up routine and made decision for him to sit out vs. Denver today, sources said. Sixers are without Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris.
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James Harden has become the first player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple double in their debut with a team.
And Kevin Durant has 42 points.
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Kyrie Irving said a few days ago, he and James Harden made a decision: "I just looked at him and said, 'You're the point guard, and I'm going to play shooting guard. That's it."
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Trae Young on shimmying before his three: "I had a lot of time," he said, smiling.
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The best part of NBA Christmas Day:
Fun media note:
@malika_andrews
(ESPN) and her sister
@kendra__andrews
(The Athletic) are both covering tonight’s Clippers-Nuggets game. Pretty sure I’ve never seen two siblings cover the same game in my 23+ years on the NBA.
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Giannis: “Against Boston, you can go down 1-0 and still be fine; but against Toronto, it's hard to be in that spot when you lose the first game in your home.”
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Bam Adebayo’s shoulder the X-rays were negative, the team says.
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Tristan Thompson brings his firsthand experience guarding Nikola Jokic in the Western Conference Finals to NBA Today. He has some advice for the Miami Heat:
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Only in the NBA: Right after the second quarter buzzer sounded, Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant, got into a shouting match with former NFL player and current Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe. Referees and security intervened.
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“I’ve seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months.”
Karl-Anthony Towns talks candidly about the death of his mother, losing six other family members to COVID, why he made videos about his family’s experience, and playing without his mom in attendance:
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Hawks star Trae Young will play in Game 6 tonight vs. Milwaukee, sources tell
@wojespn
and me. Young missed the last two games with a bone bruise in his right foot.
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From the cutting room floor of our
@SportsCenter
convo: Giannis discusses this moment Suns coach Monty Williams. “I had the people stop the music and stop the champagne… I told him, ‘I feel like there's a good chance we might running back next year.’ More:
After losing a heartbreaking NBA Finals, Suns head coach Monty Williams went to the Bucks’ locker room to personally congratulate them on their championship.
This man is all class and someone a coach at any level should look to as a role model.
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The dunk contest judges had intended for the second round of the “dunk off” between Aaron Gordon and Derrick Jones Jr. to end in a tie.
“But somebody didn't do it right,” one judge, hip-hop artist Common said.
Story with
@ramonashelburne
:
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As reported on NBA Today: CJ McCollum told ESPN that since his interview over the weekend with the TNT Crew, Zion Williamson reached out and the two have spoken.
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Blake Griffin, who has done PSAs encouraging COVID-19 vaccines, tells ESPN he did his own research early on and felt comfortable getting vaccinated. He said it’s an individual decision, but added he believes it’s an integral part of moving forward.
Science agrees.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to undergo further imaging on his left knee tomorrow, sources told ESPN.
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Kevin Durant said that he initially thought his shot at the end of regulation was a three.
"But my big ass foot stepped on the line," Durant said, in part. "I just saw how close I was to ending their season with that shot."
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and is out for the game, per team.
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Bucks’ Khris Middleton, after earning first All-Star trip, says he is committed to Milwaukee despite market size:
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The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Christmas Day, league sources tell ESPN.
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Kevin Durant's 48 points are now the most in a Game 7 in playoff history, per
@ESPNStatsInfo
.
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That clean impala that Devin Booker rolled up to Game 1 of the Finals in? She has a name… and don’t expect to see her again unless the Suns win it all.
Full interview airs tonight on NBA Countdown.
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Zion Williamson says he will cover the salaries of Smoothie King Center staff.
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The X-Rays on Kyrie Irving's ankle were negative, Steve Nash says. He will undergo further testing and treatment.
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The Bucks wear shirts with “enough” written on the front and the names of Thousand Oaks shooting victims on the back for warm ups in Los Angeles.
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Pelicans are picking up Jahlil Okafor’s team option for the 2019-2020 season, league sources tell ESPN. The New Orleans staff is impressed by the way Okafor has reworked his body and the improvements he’s made on the defensive end of the floor.
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The confetti dispensers are being rolled away. The Heat defeat the Lakers 111-108 and the Finals are headed to a Game 6.
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The Raptors will begin the 2020-21 season in Tampa, Masai Ujiri says in a statement.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, one win away from his first NBA title: “We kept our composure, we kept fighting. This is the NBA Finals, so you got to give everything you got. And that’s what the team did tonight.”
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LaMarcus Aldridge announces he is retiring from the NBA. He writes he played his last game with an irregular heartbeat.
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A new mural across the street from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Giannis on Khris Middleton, the closer, in part: “I want to be a winner. I have the whole game to be ‘the guy.’ I don't care about being the guy in the fourth quarter. I trust Khris to death. If Khris asks for the ball, better give him the ball.”
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In 41 years, Kobe Bryant identified with Italy and Los Angeles, No. 8 and No. 24 – but it all started at Lower Merion High School.
@espn
story on the day I spent at Bryant's alma mater:
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The Timberwolves announce Karl Anthony Towns mother, Jackie, has died after a battle with COVID-19.
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Pretty cool: The Milwaukee Bucks are offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible fans 16+ who are attending the game against the Nets on Sunday (on ABC) at Fiserv Forum, the team says.
Bucks President Peter Feigin: “We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated...”
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A virtual fan in the audience for Game 1 of the NBA Finals: Former President Barack Obama
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The Raptors are discussing a variety of ways to respond to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in a team meeting -- including potentially not playing against the Celtics on Thursday. Story with
@TimBontemps
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“I am not a system player. I am a system.”
Full comment from James Harden:
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The 76ers say Ben Simmons has been suspended for one game for “detrimental conduct” to the team.
Simmons will not play the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans Wednesday night.
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Update: Cole Buckley, 21, was arrested and charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon for throwing a water bottle at Kyrie Irving, according to Boston PD. Buckley will be arraigned Tuesday in Boston Municipal Court.
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Regardless of the outcome, major salute to Jose Alvarado. Really impressive series.
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Your new home for the NBA on ESPN.
NBA Today debuts in one week!
Catch
@wojespn
,
@ZachLowe_NBA
,
@KendrickPerkins
,
@Rjeff24
,
@mrvincecarter15
,
@chiney
and
@ramonashelburne
on Oct. 18 at 3 PM ET on ESPN2, Oct. 19 at 3 PM ET on ESPN.
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The Bucks statement, in print: “When we take the court and represent Milwaukee and Wisconsin, we are expected to play at a high level, give maximum effort and hold each other accountable... In this moment, we are demanding the same from our lawmakers and law enforcement.”
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There were loud clanks — like someone throwing items — coming from the Celtics’ locker room.
Marcus Smart is screaming at someone in the Celtics locker room — or several people. The yelling continues as Smart exits the locker room, swearing.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out for Game 6 tonight vs. Atlanta, the Bucks say.
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Was Jrue Holiday worried the pass for Giannis’ clutch alley-oop was too high?
“Nah. They don’t call him The Freak for nothing.”
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Kyrie Irving, when asked about his vaccination status: “I’d like to keep that stuff private.”
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Eastern Conference All Star starters: Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Bradley Beal and Kyrie Irving.
Western Conference: Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard.
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A statement from the Milwaukee Bucks owners: “We fully support our players and the decision they made...”
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Jordan Poole — 29 points
Steph Curry — 26 points
Klay Thompson — 21 points
The Warriors’ offense is cooking.
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James Harden is available to play today and make his debut with the Brooklyn Nets, the team says.
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Khris Middleton, in his own words, on why he is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks:
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Why didn’t Jimmy Butler want to hold the Eastern Conference Finals trophy?
“I play for Mr. O’Brien… You can take the All-Stars… You can take the All-NBA. All defensive team, don’t care. I really only want to win a championship.”
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Jimmy Butler is a bad, bad man.
An All-Time game from him. 45 points in 45 minutes.
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Nets GM Sean Marks said that the Nets are talking to Kyrie Irving and James Harden about contract extensions.
Marks said he is “confident” by the time training camp starts, Brooklyn’s ‘Big 3’ will be under contract with the Nets long-term. Durant already signed his extension.
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Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the NBA Draft tonight. It’s an honor to play a small part in telling the stories of 58 remarkable men alongside
@KendrickPerkins
@JayBilas
@wojespn
&
@BobbyMarks42
.
And I may be the first—but I won’t be the last. We will keep pushing forward
Thursday,
@malika_andrews
makes history on the 50th anniversary of
#TitleIX
as she becomes the first woman to host the
#NBADraft
telecast on ESPN
#ThatsaW
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Ja Morant has returned to the Grizzlies bench and is wearing a boot on his left foot.
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