Losing taking an emotional toll on Fred Hoiberg, Bulls 9:59 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close 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. print MIAMI -- Fred Hoiberg prides himself on keeping a … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Apr. 8 Friday, April 08, 2016 So it is going to be awfully tough to figure out who to spend your money on for tonight. There are just so many bargains out there with close to 20 playable options under $5,000 salary. The Spurs and Clippers are basically resting their entire starting unit for this game, so that will be something to target. We also didn't … [Read more...]

Kerr to meet with team, inclined to rest players 9:14 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- With the Golden State Warriors having wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, coach Steve Kerr said he is leaning toward resting his … [Read more...]

Finally: a $38,000 leather, snakeskin and 18-karat gold Kobe hat We've spent the last four months preparing to say goodbye to the one and only Kobe Bryant, but I'm embarrassed to say that I never considered what I see clearly now is the finest possible way to bid farewell to the future Hall of Famer: by making and marketing a leather Kobe hat that costs more than the per capita income of a … [Read more...]

Patrick Ewing thinks he'd be a 'great fit' to coach the Knicks Patrick Ewing is a Hall of Famer who was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, a Georgetown graduate who developed into one of the most skilled offensive and defensive centers of his era, and who since his retirement has spent more than a decade working as an assistant on the staffs of respected coaching lifers … [Read more...]

Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Warriors Win No. 70 Guster drummer and hoops head Brian Rosenworcel is filling in for Dr. A this morning. Enjoy. It’s the silly season in the NBA, a time when random off nights surface not only from NBA starters but also from Rotoworld studs like Steve Alexander, who was a late scratch tonight. Fortunately Dr. A tapped a random, unqualified musician to cover his Dose … [Read more...]

Warriors top Spurs for 70th win; chase for 73 still alive 4:07 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Early, way before beating the San Antonio Spurs 112-101 to secure the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors appeared out of … [Read more...]

After loss to Warriors, Spurs plan full lineup for Sunday rematch 1:40 AM ET Michael C. WrightESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M print OAKLAND, Calif. -- The San Antonio Spurs opted against resting their starters to maintain a rhythm heading into the playoffs, but the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]

Kobe gifts signed kicks to CP3 10:04 PM ET print Kobe Bryant has received many gifts on his farewell tour, but he has turned into a prolific gift-giver as well, handing out signed sneakers to other players from around the league. That trend continued after the Los Angeles Lakers played back-to-back games against their Staples Center rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, with Clippers guard … [Read more...]

NBA Playoff Picture: Bulls, Rockets nearly out of disappointments With less than a week left in the NBA's regular season, several games per night make a big difference in the fights for playoff berths and seeding. This post catches you up on everything that matters to these races. GAMES THAT MATTERED A LOT Bulls on parade Priceline, looking for reasonably priced vacation packages: After … [Read more...]