Shaquille O’Neal has no shortage of love for Steph Curry. The legendary NBA center explained that Curry’s unpretentious looks and dazzling shots have made him a huge admirer. “Do you know why I love Steph Curry?” O’Neal said to rising WNBA star Angel Reese on the show “Unapologetically Angel.” “Because I’ve never seen that before….
The Miami Heat will be without two of their centers for Saturday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, but an extended absence is not expected. Kevin Love (personal reasons) and rookie Kel’el Ware (illness) have been ruled out for the Heat’s second game of the season, the team announced. Neither practiced on Friday. Love also…
The Silver & Black begin their home season at Frost Bank Center against arch-rival Houston Rockets. The Spurs suffered a season-opening loss to last year’s Western Conference Champions, the Dallas Mavericks, while the Rockets opened the season 1-1. Houston lost its first game of the year to the visiting Charlotte Hornets, who came back by…
The Portland Trail Blazers came so close to their first win of the 2024-25 season tonight, dominating the New Orleans Pelicans for three quarters before falling behind in the fourth quarter and then losing 105-103. Jerami Grant had a strong performance with 34 points on 8:17 three-point shots. Anfernee Simons scored 24 goals but was…
Dave McMenamin, ESPN staff writerOct. 26, 2024, 3:05 a.m. ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. He covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009 to 2014, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com from 2014 to 2018, and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005 to 2009. LOS ANGELES – After scoring at least 35 points…
The Phoenix Suns’ 123-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was the second time in two attempts that they failed to put the past behind them. Just like the season opener, this was the hope of the new Suns, who emerged from last season and wanted to overcome their worst habits. Phoenix scored 38 points…
Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram face increased expectations with Dejounte Murray out. If there was one bad thing about Wednesday’s season-opening win over the Bulls, it was the unfortunate hand injury Dejounte Murray suffered in his Pelicans debut. Luckily for the Pels, there’s reason to believe they can stay afloat while Murray is sidelined. And…
After a dominant and thrilling win over the Portland Trail Blazers in their first game of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are back in action and staying on the road. They take on the Utah Jazz tonight at 6:30 PM PT. There was no one on the Dubs’ injury report in that…
It’s autumn. The leaves are turning to burnt umber, lime, chartreuse, oxblood, Dijon and rust, but NBA trade slop season has come early! A top NBA insider and Liberty Ballers alum, Jake Fischer, dropped his first bombshell of the day, announcing that he is returning to Bleacher Report. And then he surprised us with a…
Shams Charania Dave McMenamin Close Dave McMenamin ESPN staff writer Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. He covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009 to 2014, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com from 2014 to 2018, and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005 to 2009. October 25, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. –…