The panel discusses the latest from the Clippers closing their facility, the future of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship plus segments with Kenny Smith and a live report from Malika Andrews in the Orlando bubble.
ESPN’s Malika Andrews and Bobby Marks join The Woj Pod to discuss the Orlando restart, including the Lakers, Clippers and Bucks championship aspirations, the 76ers leadership, the Nets future and much more.
Several players don't trust that their teammates will adhere to the NBA's campus protocol, Brian Windhorst tells Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon (38:45). The crew also discusses big decisions that Victor Oladipo and Bradley Beal must make, and if any coaches will voluntarily forgo the chance to go to Disney.
Nets general manager Sean Marks said the organization is committed to sending a group to Orlando for the NBA restart in late July, despite several players saying they will not make the trip.
Nets center DeAndre Jordan has tested positive for COVID-19 and opted out of next month's NBA season restart, he said Monday. Teammate Spencer Dinwiddie also tested positive but has yet to officially rule himself out, he told The Athletic.
Ten years after "The Decision," Brian Windhorst, Kevin Arnovitz and Nick Friedell recount the unforgettable week that nearly ended with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh choosing the Chicago Bulls over the Miami Heat.
Wilson Chandler has informed the Nets that he will not participate when the season resumes so he can remain with his family.
The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason.
Ten years ago, on live television, LeBron James made his now infamous decision to leave Cleveland and "take his talents to South Beach." It was one of the most consequential, most awkward, and most divisive moments in sports media history. The long, drawn-out broadcast drew ire from Cavaliers fans - who felt their homegrown star had betrayed them - and also from casual observers who disliked the idea of an athlete wielding that level of influence. So how did "The Decision" actually come to be? Ahead of this Sunday's new episode of "Backstory," Don Van Natta takes us behind the production, introduces its key players, and examines how the event forever changed the way NBA stars interact with the public.
Vince Carter says he is officially retiring after 22 seasons in the NBA.
Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson, who was released by the Suns in February, has agreed to a deal with the Nets, sources told ESPN.
With the date and protocol in place, the NBA is rolling toward restarting the 2019-20 season. Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss the varying coalitions involved, the stress and pressure to move forward and the next steps as Orlando looms.
Chris Carlin was joined by Jared Dudley to offer his thoughts on the NBA resuming this summer amidst the social justice issues from a player's perspective, reaction to Avery Bradley's comments and more.
Larry Hardesty reacts to the top news stories of the day including Rob Manfred Adam Silver & Roger Goodell's comments on Mike Greenberg's "Return of Sports Special" and more.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 46 | 18 | .719 | - | W4 |
| Boston | 43 | 21 | .672 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 26 | .600 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 30 | 34 | .469 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 21 | 45 | .318 | 26 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(1) | Nic Claxton | C | Georgia |
| 2(26) | Jaylen Hands | PG | UCLA |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 34 | .469 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2016-17 | 20 | 62 | .244 |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
