NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Don’t be surprised if … Westbrook continues revival, Huff, George are top-50 players
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
Garnett rejoins Timberwolves as team ambassador
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role as team ambassador, involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts, and content development.
Rockets’ Udoka fined $25K for blasting officials
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA said Wednesday.
Rivers: Struggling Bucks don’t need big changes
Bucks coach Doc Rivers isn’t planning to make any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that dropped Milwaukee to 11-16 on the season.
👀 Why Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here’s why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
Sources: Hawks’ Young to return Thu. vs. Hornets
Hawks star Trae Young, who has missed 22 straight games with a sprained right MCL, will make his return Thursday night against the Hornets, sources told ESPN.
Regrets, old wounds and a new team: Inside Klay Thompson’s final chapter
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates NBA Cup title with Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller
New York’s first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans.
