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. NEW YORK — One day after he requested a trade, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will not play in Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards […]

Here we go again. After Kevin Durant requested a trade this past summer, then rescinded that request, it’s Kyrie Irving’s turn. The Brooklyn Nets point guard has told the team he wants to be dealt ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline, and that if he’s not, he plans on leaving Brooklyn in free agency this summer, sources […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has told the franchise that he wants to be traded ahead of Thursday’s deadline, a source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Irving had previously requested to be sign-and-traded ahead of the season, sources said, before deciding to opt into the final year of his four-year max contract. He was suspended eight games earlier in the season […]

The question was specific, yet Jamal Murray broadened the scope. After Thursday night’s win over Golden State, he was asked whether this iteration of the Nuggets was different, considering that role players such as Vlatko Cancar were willing to sacrifice their individual opportunities for greater team success. Murray’s answer spoke volumes about the state of the Nuggets, who sit atop […]

Missing rugby star Levi Davis "posted a blackmail and death threat video" just days before disappearing. Davis, who appeared on the X-Factor in 2019, has been missing since October 29. He was last seen leaving a pub in Barcelona. It has now been revealed that he posted a video on Instagram just days before his disappearance in which he said […]

Bowling legend Pete Weber dominated his sport in an incredible career – but will still be best remembered for his legendary taunt at a young heckler. The American maverick is one of the greatest ten-pin bowlers in history and captured a new audience with his eccentric style on the lanes. Weber, 60, claimed 10 major championships and became one of […]

Michael Malone might coach Nikola Jokic in the All-Star Game. He might get the rare chance to coach against him, too. Malone and the staff of the Denver Nuggets have clinched their trip to Salt Lake City for All-Star weekend. Malone will coach Team LeBron — the team that will be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James — […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters The South African women’s cricket team captain Dane van Niekerk will not feature in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup after failing a key fitness test. The 29-year-old is one of the key components of the Proteas side, and is one of the best players in the world. […]

Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) is a professor and an NBA analyst for ESPN. At some point soon — likely sometime next week — LeBron James will sink one of the most historic field goals or free throws in NBA history. As that shot falls through the goal, the 38-year-old superstar will surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league’s all-time leading scorer. […]

Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. NEW YORK — LeBron James isn’t the only Los Angeles Lakers player making remarkable moves in the record books while the team remains pedestrian in the standings. Guard Russell Westbrook (8,972) passed […]