EVERY MORNING BEFORE Lonnie Walker IV Reports on one of the greatest pressure cookers in professional sports — a Los Angeles Lakers The team is determined to atone last season for its mistakes and save the dying days of LeBron JamesHis career is a meditation with a mantra. “Dominate your day.” The home, which is … Read more
THE SHOT CLOCK In the final minutes of the third quarter, the action is wrapping up in an early November tilt among the world champions Golden State Warriors The perpetually morbid Orlando Magic. The Magic are currently in the middle of a 13-6 run Wendell Carter Jr. Transfers the ball to the back of the … Read more
Brian Windhorst works with an ESPN Insiders team to sort through the news and life in the NBA. Just a few minutes before the Cleveland CavaliersThe owner Dan Gilbert addressed players in the locker-room at the home opener last month. He talked about the excitement ahead of the season, before becoming serious and telling them … Read more
TAMPA — As the Tampa Bay Lightning To become the first NHL team since 1983 to win three straight Stanley Cups, they believed they needed all the luck they could muster. They asked the Lightning faithful for the ultimate act of fandom: to lend their lucky charms to help the team. 2 Similar Given how … Read more
DALLAS — Superstar guard Luka DoncicParticipated in full Dallas MavericksWednesday was his first practice since straining his left leg. This gave him hope that he will be able to return to the field for Game 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Utah Jazz. Doncic, who was injured in the April 10 regular season finale, has gradually … Read more
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Boston CelticsGuard Marcus SmartHe is considered the Defensive Player Of The Year by, who is the most prominent defender on the NBA’s top defense. The same goes for Mikal BridgesThe Phoenix SunsThe fourth-year wing of the franchise and top NBA All-Defensive player. Based on the past history of this award, … Read more