Silver: Impact of Durant joining GSW a concern 9:17 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed concern about the impact of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors and indicated that changes are needed in the … [Read more...]

Ben Simmons brings LeBron-like buzz to much-maligned Sixers 12:41 AM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. LAS VEGAS -- There are two issues with “Mini-LeBron,” Denzel Valentine's first stab at a nickname for Philadelphia 76ers wunderkind Ben Simmons: 1. He’s two inches taller than James, his Klutch Sports “big bro.” 2. Eric Bledsoe … [Read more...]

Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim 10:57 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown found one way to ease his struggles with finishing at the rim early in his pro career. Brown, the No. 3 pick in last month's NBA draft, took a no-look bounce pass … [Read more...]

Popovich transcript: Spurs coach talks about 'sublime' Duncan 5:00 PM ET In typical Tim Duncan fashion, the San Antonio Spurs legend didn't show up for his own retirement gathering (don't call it a news conference, because the Spurs didn't). Tuesday's official farewell to Duncan consisted of Gregg Popovich chatting with reporters gathered at the Spurs' practice facility. Pop was … [Read more...]

Popovich bids farewell to 'irreplaceable' Duncan 6:31 PM 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 SAN ANTONIO -- Wearing a black shirt emblazoned with a picture of Tim Duncan with a caption underneath reading "Impossible Is Potential," San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich … [Read more...]

Heat's Udonis Haslem addresses Wade's departure, future with Bosh 4:31 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA MIAMI -- And then there was one. "I don't really wear it as a badge of honor," Miami Heat captain Udonis Haslem said of his distinction as the lone remaining player from … [Read more...]

Haslem says Wade's exit could've been avoided 3:31 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA MIAMI -- Longtime Miami Heat captain Udonis Haslem believes Dwyane Wade's free-agency departure to Chicago could have been avoided, but that his close friend and former teammate was dealing … [Read more...]

Horford: No problem with Hawks fans or Dwight 10:03 AM ET ESPN.com news services Everyone had their own theories for why Al Horford left the Atlanta Hawks for the Boston Celtics. Two of them -- that Hawks fans weren't good enough and he didn't want to play with Dwight Howard -- can be taken off the list. After Horford agreed to a four-year, $113 million contract with Boston on July 2, his … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: Las Vegas Monday Review Pod Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Even though Kris Dunn didn't play due to a concussion, Ed Isaacson (@NBADraftBlog) provides his thoughts on this year's most impressive rookie. We'll also go over some of the other noteworthy performances and how Ed feels about it. We also saw D'Angelo Russell go off. Time to buy it? Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher … [Read more...]

Lakers' Brandon Ingram facing more physical challenges 2:20 AM ET LAS VEGAS -- In Brandon Ingram’s Las Vegas Summer League debut last week, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward and No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft operated on the perimeter without much resistance from the opposition. In return, he took a few open shots or dished to teammates but played calm and with poise. However, in … [Read more...]