Cavs-Warriors rematch is nothing like what we saw in 2015 10:35 AM ET Every NBA Finals decides the highest team honor in basketball, but only a few decide bigger-picture history. This is one of those Finals. Golden State is chasing a repeat, a grueling feat that on its own vaults a team into exalted territory. As the culmination of a record 73-win season, it would give these Warriors a … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: Cavs Finals Preview Pod Thursday, June 02, 2016 The Cavs may have more firepower on offense, but things might get dangerous on defense against the best offense in the league. We break down which players in the rotation could see their playing time altered. There's also some matchup stuff on what coach Ty Lue will do with his guys. Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy … [Read more...]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry aren't classic 'rivals.' So what? No, Stephen Curry and LeBron James aren’t exactly “rivals” at this point. This isn’t a criticism of either player, nor is this another insipid statement on how today’s super-soft NBA has become too darn collegial for another old man’s tastes. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Nah, it’s … [Read more...]

George on Team USA spot: 'To give it a shot' 12:56 PM ET ESPN.com news services Paul George was unsure his body would allow him to vie for a spot on Team USA after the grind of the NBA season, but with the Games two months away, he says is going to give it "a shot." The 26-year-old Indiana Pacers All-Star guard/forward, who suffered a gruesome right leg injury in a Team USA scrimmage … [Read more...]

Knicks hire Hornacek, praise hoops acumen 11:45 AM ET New York Knicks president Phil Jackson praised Jeff Hornacek's "basketball acumen" while announcing on Thursday that Hornacek will be the team's new coach. Hornacek, 53, will be the Knicks' fifth coach in six seasons. He will be the second coach Jackson has hired since taking over as team president late in the 2013-14 season. "Jeff has a … [Read more...]

Cavs and Warriors rematch is nothing like what we saw in 2015 10:35 AM ET Every NBA Finals decides the highest team honor in basketball, but only a few decide bigger-picture history. This is one of those Finals. Golden State is chasing a repeat, a grueling feat that on its own vaults a team into exalted territory. As the culmination of a record 73-win season, it would give these Warriors a … [Read more...]

Draft Preview: NBA Draft Ranks: SG The shooting guard position is a deep group again this year, including the two players who dominated the National Player of the Year voting in Buddy Hield and Denzel Valentine, along with a talented group of underclassmen. Here is a link to the point guard rankings. One thing that is a bit different than what we’ve seen in past years is that there are a lot more … [Read more...]

Sources: Knicks, Hornacek agree to 3-year deal 11:46 PM ET NEW YORK -- The Knicks and Jeff Hornacek have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. There is no fourth-year option on Hornacek's deal, sources say. The Knicks are expected to announce the agreement and hold a news conference for Hornacek by the end of the week, according to sources. … [Read more...]

Some oblivious Lyft riders didn't realize Shaq was their driver Shaquille O'Neal is recognizable not only because he's a world-famous athlete and media personality, but because he's 7-1 and weighs more than 300 pounds. Forget the four championships and 15 All-Star selections — people know Shaq just because he's so big. It figures that anyone with some knowledge of American popular culture … [Read more...]

The Warriors are unstoppable...or are they? (Podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed The NBA Finals are upon us, and oh, there are legacies to be built. On one hand, the 73-win Golden State Warriors, owners of the best regular season in NBA history, defending champions coming off a brutal seven-game series with Oklahoma City. On the other, LeBron … [Read more...]