Sep 29, 2025, 06:12 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — While the Golden State Warriors’ front office remains in the late stages of a contentious contract negotiation with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, the team’s veteran stars expressed confidence that a September distraction won’t derail their ultimate goals. “I don’t think anyone is winning a championship … Read more
Ohm YoungmisukSep 29, 2025, 05:13 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of … Read more
Unlike actual velociraptors, which lived only in the Cretaceous period, the Toronto Raptors of recent seasons have seemed to be stuck between eras. Entering recent trade deadlines, it has not been clear whether they’d act as buyers or sellers (or both in different transactions). They’ve chased disgruntled stars and chased lottery balls. But all that … Read more
The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason when they traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a first round pick to the Phoenix Suns to add Kevin Durant to their roster in June. The trade was an indication that, after being the No. 2 seed in the West a season … Read more
Getty Images Nikola Jokić has become the NBA’s best player over the past five seasons, winning three MVP awards and finishing second in the other two years. His consistent excellence has made the Nuggets a perennial contender (and the 2023 NBA champions), and they have built everything around him. When he turned down a three-year, … Read more
Tim MacMahonSep 29, 2025, 03:12 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM DALLAS — The buzz at the Dallas Mavericks’ media day focused on the beginning of Cooper Flagg’s NBA career, but coach Jason Kidd made a point to temper … Read more
Michael C. WrightSep 29, 2025, 03:20 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN ANTONIO — Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox expressed doubt Monday at media day regarding his potential availability for the team’s Oct. 22 season opener at Dallas due to a … Read more
Brian WindhorstSep 29, 2025, 02:46 PM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books HOUSTON — Kevin Durant said he envisions himself signing a contract extension with the Rockets and described how a bond and respect level with coach Ime Udoka led him to engineer a … Read more
Tim BontempsSep 29, 2025, 02:17 PM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. … Read more
Jeff KassoufSep 29, 2025, 01:34 PM ET Close Jeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics. LA Clippers forward Chris Paul is one of four new minority … Read more
Getty Images With the return of the NBA and college basketball just weeks away, hardcore fans wonder if they get to see the legendary Red Panda for their halftime entertainment. After suffering an injury in a fall over the summer, Red Panda is on track to return for the 2025-26 season. Red Panda, whose real … Read more
The Golden State Warriors’ 2025 media day is here and, using history as guide, fans are prepared for another unique look from Jimmy Butler. Editor’s Picks 1 Related In recent years, Butler has become the NBA’s undisputed king of media day trolling. In 2023, he had the internet buzzing with his “emo Jimmy” transformation, which … Read more