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Inevitably, Curry ($59,606,817) and Butler ($54,126,450; estimated) dominate the Warriors’ payroll. It will cost the Warriors more than $2 million a week just for their two veteran stars, leaving little in the way of spending power for the other 16 spots. And much of what they do have left will go to Draymond Green, who … Read more
Some of Tatum’s loved ones wouldn’t normally be inside the Celtics locker room after a game, but an exception was made to comfort him after he suffered what the team called a lower-body injury late in a 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. His mother, stepfather Marcus “Jake” Barnes and trainer Drew … Read more
May 14, 2025, 10:01 PM ET BOSTON — Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics connected on 22 3-pointers — tied for the most … Read more
Gary Washburn: Without Jayson Tatum, #Celtics roll to a 127-102 win over #Knicks and are money for those who bet the BOS (-4.5) line. Derrick White 34, Jaylen Brown 26, Payton Pritchard 17, Jrue Holiday 14, Al Horford 12, Luke Kornet 10, 9 reb, 7 blk; Karl-Anthony Towns 24, Jalen Brunson 22, Mikal Bridges 19, … Read more
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Story: Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets, Raptors, Rockets, Blazers, Bulls, Hawks, and more following the NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Draft Combine on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba… – 10:20 AM
Getty Images There’s been much discussion about the increased physicality during the 2025 NBA playoffs, and we now have a visual representation of that phenomenon. New York Knicks forward Josh Hart took an elbow to the face in Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup with the Boston Celtics, leaving him bloodied as he lay on the floor. … Read more
The Golden State Warriors are facing elimination on Wednesday night and star guard Steph Curry has already been ruled out for Game 5 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But there is some hope on the horizon: Curry, who has not played since straining his hamstring in Game 1, was re-evaluated on Wednesday … Read more
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin Gregg Popovich last NBA Coach of the Year winner to win championship same season in 2013-14 with Spurs. 2015: Mike Budenholzer (Hawks, lost ECF). 2016: Steve Kerr (Warriors, finals). 2017: Mike D’Antoni (Rockets, 2nd rd). 2018: Dwane Casey (Raptors, 2nd rd). 2019: Budenholzer pic.x.com/OMgy1mXsTG – 10:06 PM
With the surgery on the right Achilles tendon he ruptured on Monday now complete, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is officially on the road to recovery. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Tatum shared a postsurgery photo on Instagram on Wednesday, expressing appreciation for the well-wishes offered to him by the NBA community and beyond. “Thankful … Read more
Stephania BellMay 14, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Close Stephania Bell is a senior writer and injury analyst for ESPN. Stephania is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame and a certified orthopedic clinical specialist and strength and conditioning specialist. She also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. For the … Read more
Jeff BorzelloMay 14, 2025, 07:45 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. CHICAGO — Multiple projected NBA draft picks publicized their stay-or-go decisions Wednesday, with likely first-round selections Carter Bryant and Thomas Sorber and projected second-rounders Drake Powell and Labaron Philon headlining a group that told reporters … Read more
