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What was behind the Butler trade, and what each team does now
Zach Lowe breaks down everything that went into the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade and the paths forward for the resurgent Timberwolves and rebuilding Bulls.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
The Bulls made the right decision but the wrong trade
Chicago needed to rebuild, but it didn't need to accept such a lackluster package for a franchise player.
Bulls
NBA
Bulls executives prioritizing emotions over franchise.
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman point out Chicago's ugly position by trading away Butler and firing Tom Thibodeau because of personal feelings.
Top Headlines
NBA draft
NBA Draft
NBA draft grades for all 30 teams: Who did best, who did worst?
After a crazy night of surprising picks and big trades, Chad Ford hands out his grades.
NBA Draft
Rating teams from best to worst in NBA draft picks
Which teams were the biggest winners and losers in the draft? Kevin Pelton has the facts on the best and worst decisions of the night.
NBA
Canceled workout cause for C's passing on Jackson?
Celtics president Danny Ainge and Josh Jackson share their sides to Jackson's missed workout with the team.
Red Sox
MLB
MLB
The Big Papi Fame Index: Who can rival David Ortiz?
With the Red Sox honoring Ortiz's No. 34 today, we look at who can eventually reach his star power, who has already surpassed it and which future Hall of Famer doesn't have a chance.
Red Sox
MLB
David Ortiz's top 10 career moments.
Check out some of the classics from Big Papi's time with the Red Sox.
MLB
If the Red Sox retired numbers like the Yankees do ...
Imagine a world where Boston handed out as many plaques as they do in the Bronx. Who would be in Fenway Park's Monument Park?
NFL
Barnwell: The NFL's top QB deals ... and a little reality
Derek Carr got a massive deal Thursday, but he also taught us a lesson in NFL contracts.
Knicks
NBA
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Phil Jackson isn't saving the Knicks
Jackson is losing it. Or, when it came to building teams instead of coaching them, perhaps he never had it.
Knicks
NBA
Stephen A.: Jackson continues to hoodwink Knicks fans.
Stephen A. Smith isn't happy with the players Jackson passed on before taking Frank Ntilikina.
Lonzo Ball to Lakers
NBA draft
Lakers
NBA
Fans should remember son Lonzo Ball is no LaVar
While LaVar Ball boasts that his son is better than Magic Johnson, Lonzo Ball -- a pass-first, shoot-second guard -- hopes to be "half" the player his new Lakers boss was back in the day.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
The night Lonzo became a Laker
From a shoe change to countless interviews and a super proud father -- the No. 2 pick was the star of the 2017 draft.
nba draft 2017
Lonzo's whirlwind draft experience.
Ball and his father, LaVar, spent the 48 hours leading up to the draft living the entire process, which culminated in their dream of Lonzo being selected by the Lakers.
Follow live: Oregon State, LSU tangle in CWS rematch
Top-seeded Oregon State faces LSU in a College World Series rematch four days after the Beavers' 13-1 rout of the Tigers.
Body Issue 2017
Body Issue 2017
Isaiah Thomas: 'If I were 6-5, I'd be the best player in the world'
Thomas might be only 5-foot-9, but his dominant stats for the Celtics last season meant he often seemed larger than life. After posing for the ninth annual Body Issue, Thomas explained how his height is actually an advantage to his game.
Celtics
NBA
Don't let Thomas' size fool you.
The Boston guard will not let his short frame stop him from achieving greatness in the NBA.
NHL Draft
Friday, 7 p.m. ET
NHL
Final mock draft
Who will the Devils take first overall? Who will be the first draft pick in Vegas Golden Knights history? Get those questions answered and many more in our final projection of the first 31 picks.
Devils
NHL
Who should the Devils pick first overall in the NHL draft?
After winning the NHL draft lottery, the Devils must choose which prospect to select No. 1 overall. We break down their options and make a call on the top prospect in this year's class.
Golf
Golf
Spieth drains 35-foot birdie.
Jordan Spieth drops to an impressive 9-under par at the Travelers Championship by sinking a long putt.
Golf
Travelers reaps benefits from new PGA Tour rule
A new rule on the PGA Tour requires pros to change up their schedules, and no tournament so far has benefited more than the Travelers Championship with its star-studded field.
Rugby
Match: 3:30 a.m. ET, ESPN
Rugby
Lions making right noises ahead of first Test
It is the most nerve-wracking time in a British & Irish Lions tour, but with the team for the first Test named, the noises coming from the Lions' camp suggest they are confident they can win.
Rugby
All Blacks must fight fire with fire
New Zealanders want the Lions to improve and give the All Blacks a serious challenge. But the greatest pressure the All Blacks will feel is that from the weight of the public wanting them to go out and show the world just how good they are.
Major League Soccer
Rivals of Major League Soccer in 8-bit form
The first MLS Rivalry Week of the 2017 season is upon us, and it's full of contentious clashes.
MLS
Friday's Games
Spanish Primera División
ESPN FC
Messi to pay tax fine, avoid prison sentence
Lionel Messi's 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud will be replaced with a €400-per-day fine -- a total fine of around €255,500.
Barcelona
Soccer
The world without Lionel Messi
Messi is the football version of Gaudi's cathedral, and unlike Barcelona's other monuments, we won't get the chance to visit the iconic No. 10 -- who turns 30 in June -- for much longer.
Title IX
45th Anniversary
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ESPNW
No way to celebrate Title IX: The poor hiring records of select college conferences
A new study released on hiring practices in colleges produced some poor grades and a definitive call to action.
Olympic Sports
Title IX 45th Anniversary Vignette: Florence Griffith Joyner.
In 1988, Florence Griffith Joyner became the fastest person in the world winning three gold medals at the Seoul Olympics. Journalist Christine Brennan discusses the kind of brand Flo-Jo brought with her running.
NFL
Best individual NFL seasons of past 30 years: Where Moss, Manning rank
Randy Moss scored a record 23 receiving touchdowns for the 2007 Patriots, but does it add up to the best WR season of the past 30 years? Football Outsiders ranks the top 10 QB, RB, WR and TE seasons.
NFL Europe
NFL
10 years after NFL Europe's demise, alumni remember league fondly
Even 10 years after it ceased operations, the NFL Europe still brings a smile to the faces of those who experienced it. Kurt Warner, Brad Johnson, Jake Delhomme and others share their stories from the dearly departed developmental league.
NFL
Ranking QBs who benefited from NFL Europe
You might be surprised at the number of eventual NFL starters who can trace a jump-start to their careers to extended playing time in NFL Europe.
NFL
Former WR Yo Murphy knows what he's talking about
When Murphy talks to the athletes he trains about perseverance, he speaks from experience, as he's the only player ever to appear in the championship games of the CFL, NFL Europe and NFL.
Béisbol Experience
MLB
Beltré: 'The love Latino players have for the game is incomparable'
In his 20-year career, Adrián Beltré has become one of the most respected players in MLB. His journey hasn't always been easy.
MLB
Pipo, pelota and the lessons of a long-ago life
In a vibrant family of Cuban transplants, a grandfather's beloved game became a beacon of peace and comfort, and a tutorial for savoring the small things.
Royals
MLB
Olney: Royals won't sell their stars at trade deadline
The Royals can't afford to pay Eric Hosmer and the rest of their pending free agents, but they've earned the right to let the group's final act play out.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees
MLB
Right now, the Yankees are all Aaron Judge and no jury
The Yankees rookie provided his usual fireworks by hitting his major league-leading 25th homer on Thursday, but his teammates offered little help.
Men's College Hoops
Get to know the Class of 2020 ESPN 25
It's a long way until they hit the college hardwood, but the Class of 2020 ESPN 25 will soon be taking over. Power forward Isaiah Todd leads the way for this highly skilled class.
College Football
College Football
The toughest three-week stretches in college football
Penn State will have to navigate a treacherous slate of Michigan, at Ohio State and at Michigan State. And that's not even the hardest three-game run among Power 5 teams.
Texas
NCAAF
The Horns, Kiss, the devil and the battle for the hook 'em sign
KISS frontman Gene Simmons thought it'd be easy to trademark the rock and roll devil hands. Too bad he faced unlikely foes in the Texas Longhorns and the widow of a hard-rock icon.
Looking to 2018
Lakers
NBA
Lakers GM: Trade gives us shot at 2 stars in '18
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said the team's recent trade with the Brooklyn Nets was "the perfect storm for us," saying the resulting salary-cap relief will give the team a shot at signing two max-salary players in the summer of 2018.
NBA Draft
Top five potential stars in 2018 NBA draft
The best prospects and the top storylines lead Chad Ford's guide to the 2018 NBA draft.
NBA
Vin Baker reinventing self as summer camp counselor
The four-time NBA All-Star has gone as far as working at Starbucks as he puts his life back together. Now his comeback story includes directing a summer basketball camp in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.
Fantasy Basketball
NBA draft: Pick-by-pick fantasy basketball reaction
Which players will stuff box scores with fantasy stats as rookies? Whom should you target long term in dynasty leagues? We break down every first-round pick.
Bellator NYC
Saturday, June 24th
MMA
Cheat Sheet: Sonnen vs. Silva
What's at stake when Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva meet in a long-awaited grudge match? Who gets the job done? Brett Okamoto sorts it out.
BELLATOR NYC
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH
Is Aaron Pico the greatest prospect in MMA history?
Just 20, Aaron Pico is set to make his professional MMA debut at Madison Square Garden on Saturday at Bellator NYC. Will the most hyped prospect in the sport actually live up to it?
ESPYs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, ABC
Sparks
WNBA
Leslie an inspiring, transcendent WNBA star.
To commemorate the 25th year of The ESPYS, we celebrate 25 athletes who have made the greatest mark on this quarter century. As one of the first WNBA superstars, Lisa Leslie reached many milestones while being a positive influence on young athletes.
ESPYs
Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPYS on July 12 on ABC!
Tour de France
U.S. cyclist Taylor Phinney's 'final frontier of my own unknown'
Come July, Taylor Phinney will make his Tour de France debut with Cannondale-Drapac. A near career-ending crash in 2014 and multiple injuries this year couldn't deter the three-time Olympian. But he knows this race will be the ultimate challenge.
NFL Nation
Jets
NFL
Derek Carr makes as much as Jets' highest-paid skill players -- 17 of them
The Raiders' ascent is possible for the Jets, but for now there's the fact that Oakland's quarterback makes more per season than a bunch of Jets in sum.
Jaguars
NFL
Blake Bortles running out of time to prove he's Jaguars' long-term QB
Bortles was drafted 33 slots ahead of David Carr in 2014, but while the Raiders QB has a big new contract, Bortles faces a make-or-break 2017.
Giants
NFL
Devin Taylor could prove to be 'great signing' at bargain price for Giants
The former Lions defensive lineman appears to be a low-risk, high-upside signing who could help the Giants' pass rush.
Fantasy Football
2017 draft kit: Rankings, strategy, sleepers and more
It's time! We have everything you need right here to have successful 2017 fantasy football drafts.
REDEF + ESPN
Trust the process and the other Lin
Finding the origin of the key phrase to rebuilding a team and Jeremy Lin's brother takes his shot: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Butler goes to Wolves in draft-night megadeal
- Ainge: Celtics weren't engaged in Butler talks
- Pacers prez: George's remarks 'a gut punch'
- Celtics irked that J. Jackson canceled workout
- Nassar ordered to trial in sexual assault case
- Call from Trump triggers shift in Jets' oversight
- Did Lakers score by getting Hart, Bryant?
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On This Date: June 23, 1996
'Austin 3:16' phrase turns 21
On the 21st birthday (beer drinking age) of "Austin 3:16" we look back at some of the best Stone Cold Steve Austin moments.
ESPYS voting
- ESPN
ESPYS: Vote for the best in sports
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2017 ESPY Awards on July 12 on ABC!
Brazil's baseball phenom
- Luiz Maximiano for ESPN
Meet Brazil's Most Valuable Arm
When MLB's international signing period opens July 2, Eric Pardinho is poised to collect an eye-popping seven-figure payday. Can the 16-year-old pitcher live up to his father's sales pitch?
Tanking in the NFL
- Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports
A tanking guide to the NFL, and a warning
The Jets are shedding established veterans -- and money -- and appear to be aiming for the No. 1 overall pick in 2018. Is it the right move? Even without a lottery in the NFL, tanking isn't so easy.
