Adam Silver, in an appearance on TNT's "Inside the NBA" Thursday night, said there is a chance that older NBA head coaches won't be able to be on the bench when the league resumes play due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Who could earn or lose money if the NBA season restarts?
With multiple return-to-play proposals on the table, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss the feasibility of these options, as well as the NBA's real motivations behind each plan. Plus, the crew identifies the teams who could benefit the most from this extended layoff (33:50).
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf issued a new guidance Wednesday permitting the play and practice of professional sports in counties that are under the yellow and/or green phase of reopening.
The governor of New Jersey on Tuesday lifted restrictions on professional sports, setting the stage for training, games and NFL camps.
The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.
The NBA's potential return to Disney World poses a lot of questions. Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps talk about what they've heard from within the league about life inside the bubble, coronavirus testing protocols, and whether it's even worth it for bottom-tier teams to finish out the regular season. Plus, the crew looks at potential playoff matchups and if this year's format could pave the way for 1-16 playoff seeding in the future (28:55).
The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).
Brian Windhorst, Kevin Arnovitz and Tim Bontemps discuss Adam Silver's league-wide conference call before diving into some of the 74 trades, signings and draft picks that have shaped the NBA since "The Decision" in 2010 (15:00).
Allen Iverson celebrated the anniversary of his epic "practice" rant with the perfect PSA.
Like most things associated with Iverson, the real story behind the practice rant is darker and more complicated than is often remembered.
A Kevin Durant return this season isn't completely off the table, according to Nets GM Sean Marks. Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether it's in KD's best interests to come back (15:10), as well as tension in the Jazz locker room and how "The Last Dance" has portrayed interactions between players in the 1990s (35:07).
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume.
The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to offer refunds or credits for unplayed regular-season games at their shared arena because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bulls are hiring 76ers executive Marc Eversley to be the franchise's new general manager, league sources told ESPN.
Kobe Bryant's sneakers from Game 5 of the 2001 NBA Finals are among the items being offered for auction.
Ahead of Episodes 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance," Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and ESPN writer Tim Keown dive deep into the complicated man that was -- and still is -- Dennis Rodman. Plus, the crew discusses the '08 Celtics' group message (27:56) and the real reason why Ben Simmons is hesitant to shoot from beyond the arc (39:45).
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 46 | 18 | .719 | - | W4 |
| Boston | 43 | 21 | .672 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 26 | .600 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 30 | 34 | .469 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 21 | 45 | .318 | 26 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Matisse Thybulle | SF | Washington |
| 2(24) | Marial Shayok | SF | Iowa State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 39 | 26 | .600 |
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 30 | .634 |
| 2016-17 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 72 | .122 |
