Brian WindhorstMay 13, 2025, 02:17 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books The estate of late Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen has formally put the team up for sale with the proceeds going to philanthropic endeavors, the team announced Tuesday. Allen died from … Read more
May 13, 2025, 02:02 PM ET Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our betting buzz file — with contributions from David Purdum, Doug Greenberg and … Read more
Duke • Fr • 6’9″ / 205 lbs Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st PPG 19.2 RPG 7.5 APG 4.2 3P% 38.5% The narrative has now changed in Dallas and Nico Harrison has been saved. Cooper Flagg is not only good enough to help Dallas win now (because when you’re building around … Read more
Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves trailing against the Golden State Warriors at halftime, but were able to rally for a 117-110 win in Game 4 on Monday. During halftime of Game 4, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards delivered a passionate speech that may have lit a fire under his teammates. “I told them, ‘We … Read more
Many an NBA DFS strategy on Tuesday will hinge upon the availability of Donovan Mitchell (ankle), who is a game-time decision after sitting out the second half of Cleveland’s Game 4 loss. With or without him on the court, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers will look to stamp their tickets to a second straight Eastern … Read more
The New York Knicks are one game away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000, thanks in large part to the fourth-quarter heroics of star guard Jalen Brunson. The winner of the 2025 Clutch Player of the Year award for his regular season efforts in crunch time has managed to up his game … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to … THE NEW YORK KNICKS AND THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES … The Knicks haven’t … Read more
May 13, 2024, 08:36 PM ET CHICAGO — The Dallas Mavericks — with just a 1.8% chance at the top pick — won the NBA draft lottery Monday night, earning the chance to select projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg next month. The San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets will pick second, third … Read more
Getty Images Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum appears to have suffered a serious lower leg injury in Monday’s Game 4 playoff loss against the New York Knicks. With the Celtics trailing the Knicks in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, Tatum crumbled to the floor while pursuing a loose ball. He immediately grabbed at … Read more
Ramona ShelburneMay 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News THE WAY RUSSELL WESTBROOK left Oklahoma City isn’t a sore spot for anyone in town. Not the way it was when Kevin Durant left in 2016, or James Harden in 2013. Those departures were … Read more
Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery despite entering the night with only a 1.8% chance to do so, and this unlikely event made the team’s war room explode with cheers from controversial general manager Nico Harrison and the rest of the front office. The moment when they officially found out they … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks front office just got the biggest escape hatch. Monday night, with a 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Mavericks jumped from having the 11th-best odds in the Draft Lottery all the way to getting the top pick with the chance to select presumed … Read more