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ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2023, 08:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists. The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28,

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 30, 2023, 12:25 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions The New York Knicks are acquiring forward O.G. Anunoby in a trade that sends RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick to the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Andrew Lopez, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 09:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORTLAND, Ore. — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Friday that Victor Wembanyama will sit out back-to-backs for a couple of weeks and remain on a minutes restriction, as the team continues to be cautious with the rookie center’s ankle injury. Wembanyama landed

Associated Press Dec 29, 2023, 11:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns, with Bradley Beal back on the court, beat Charlotte 133-119 on Friday night to hand the Hornets their 10th consecutive loss. Beal, who missed the previous five games because of a sprained right

Dec 29, 2023, 12:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Bradley Beal will return to the lineup Friday night against the Hornets. He’s been out just over two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain landing on the foot of Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo‘s while attempting a 3-pointer. That was

ESPN News Services Dec 29, 2023, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Nikola Jokic was perfect from the field and free throw line, finishing with 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets posted their highest point total of the season in a 142-105 win over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies

Tim Bontemps, ESPNDec 28, 2023, 10:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — When the Detroit Pistons entered the visiting locker room at halftime of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, it looked like they had a chance to not only shock the world but avoid landing in a dubious place in the history

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 28, 2023, 12:28 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are expected to exercise their option to acquire controlling ownership interest of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Lynx as soon as Thursday, sources told ESPN. Lore

ESPN News Services Dec 27, 2023, 06:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, has died. He was 88. His death Wednesday was announced by Herb Kohl Philanthropies, which did not give a cause but said he died

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 27, 2023, 08:31 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Mark Cuban beamed about forming a “great partnership” hours after the NBA board of governors approved the sale of the

ESPN News Services Dec 27, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is away from the team indefinitely after suffering lacerations to his face and hand from dog bites on Christmas Day, the team said Wednesday. “Aaron is in good condition and will remain away from the team while he

Dec 27, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re a week out from 2024, and every NBA team is writing its New Year’s resolutions as the season is far from over and a fresh start is welcomed … for some more than others. The Boston Celtics are seemingly untouchable as they top the rankings

Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 26, 2023, 09:50 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored

Dec 26, 2023, 04:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was named Western Conference player of the week Tuesday after leading a struggling Memphis squad to its first three-game winning streak this season. Morant made his season debut this past Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, returning from a 25-game suspension

Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterDec 25, 2023, 11:15 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic reached the 10,000-point milestone in the fewest games of any player since Michael Jordan. Doncic

Kendra Andrews, ESPNDec 25, 2023, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Members of the Golden State Warriors rolled their eyes as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made his way to the foul line. He was about to attempt his 15th and 16th free throws. Jokic ended the game taking, and making, 18 free

Jamal Collier, ESPNDec 25, 2023, 04:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Knicks lost their first three games against the Milwaukee Bucks this season, but on Christmas Day, Jalen Brunson played like a man determined to prevent that streak from extending to four. Brunson finished with 38 points, the most

Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderDec 25, 2023, 08:36 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Open Extended Reactions Beyond individual counseling sessions, suspended Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is participating in periodic virtual meetings designed to chart his progress toward reinstatement that include team, league and union officials, sources