Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Time for another edition of the NBA mailbag. Throughout the NBA season, I will be answering your questions about the latest, most interesting topics in basketball. You can tweet me directly at @kpelton, tweet your questions using […]
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‘Point Zion’ lauded for ‘tremendous’ efforts in win
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans’ experiments with Zion Williamson as their primary ball handler this season have mostly been relegated to him getting a rebound and pushing it up or the team going with it off of dead balls and free throws. But Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, with starting point guard […]
Paul George dominates again as Los Angeles Clippers defeat Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Clippers ran their home record to 20-8 this season, pushing past the Phoenix Suns 113-103 in a battle of the second- and third-place teams in the Western Conference standings. Thursday night’s NBA results Updated NBA standings WATCH: Thursday night’s best plays and performances Phoenix Suns 103 – 113 Los Angeles Clippers For […]
Green on Rapinoe’s criticism: ‘I’m on their side’
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. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said Thursday that he believes his tweets about women’s sports and the pay-gap with […]
Lakers to unveil championship banner on May 12
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. Seven months after winning the franchise’s 17th title, the Los Angeles Lakers will finally unveil their 2020 NBA championship banner, the team announced. Prior to Thursday’s rematch […]
When can indoor sports resume?
Lockdown: James Cleverly on possibility of 'last lockdown' When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. […]
NBA West contender tiers: Biggest threats to the Lakers
Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) is a professor and an NBA analyst for ESPN. The race for the NBA’s Western Conference title is wide open. While the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers remain the favorites, they’ve got injury problems and they’re dropping in the standings. Meanwhile, a fascinating group of challengers are hoping to dethrone LeBron James […]
Why Tiger Roll is running on Thursday at Aintree and not in Grand National race
Tiger Roll had the chance to make history on Saturday and become only the second horse after Red Rum to win the Grand National three times – so why is he running at Aintree on Thursday? The decision not to run Tiger Roll in the Grand National itself was made by the horse's owner Michael […]
Shaq’s random act of kindness inside jewellery store is going viral
One lucky man has unexpectedly enjoyed the fruits of Shaq’s labour while purchasing an engagement ring. The Lakers legend was in a Zales jewellery store on Wednesday (AEST), when he spotted a male customer purchasing an engagement ring for a special someone. So, he whipped out his black card and took care of the cost […]
Stephen Hendry vs Xu Si LIVE: Latest World Snooker Championship qualifier score updates
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Stephen Hendry continues his quest to return to […]