Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker will make his season debut Sunday afternoon against the New York Knicks. Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Walker, who has been out since the end of last season due to an ongoing strengthening program for his left knee, will play about 20 minutes. “Right around there,” Stevens said before the game. “We’re not asking him […]

Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print. SOMETIME IN OCTOBER 2019, Joe Boylan, then an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans, received an unexpected text from Brandon Ingram — one of the franchise’s new stars, acquired months earlier in the Anthony Davis trade. “I trust you now,” the message began. Ingram urged Boylan to […]

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Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from Thursday night’s game against the New York Knicks after appearing to yell at […]

As Friday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers wore on, Ben Simmons was nowhere to be seen. Through three quarters, Simmons had eight assists but only four points on just three shots, and he appeared well on his way to a fifth straight game with single-digit shot attempts in a continuation of what has been a quiet […]

Five Washington Wizards have tested positive for COVID-19, two people with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The people requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the diagnoses. The Wizards, who are scheduled to play Cleveland on Sunday and Monday, have had their last two games postponed “in accordance with the league’s Health and […]

ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league has discussed having players receive COVID-19 vaccines to educate and influence the public regarding its safety and effectiveness. “There have been discussions. It’s something we’re particularly focused on,” Silver said at a virtual conference hosted by Sportico. […]

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 Michigan State University. Follow him on Twitter »  Ohm’s chat archive » After his […]

Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2018 Appears regularly on ESPN Chicago 1000 NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable for the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. It is the first time since Jan. 5 that Irving’s status leaves room for him to be available to play. Irving has missed the Nets’ past six games. […]