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Analytics will have a greater impact on some teams choices tonight more than others. ESPN's Ben Alamar surveyed executives to find out who in the NBA uses draft analytics the best.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
65-17, 1st in Southwest
- 3/27W 118-86
- 3/30W 104-103
- 4/1L 100-83
- 4/3W 120-104
- 4/5W 96-94
- 4/7L 108-102
- 4/10W 105-99
- 4/11L 96-83
- 4/15W 104-101
- 4/18W 102-82
- 4/21L 121-105
- 4/23W 119-100
- 4/25W 122-104
- 4/29W 110-96
- 5/2L 116-108
- 5/4W 113-92
- 5/6W 100-87
- 5/8W 112-102
- 5/14L 119-106
- 5/16W 127-105
- 5/20L 126-85
- 5/22W 95-92
- 5/24W 98-94
- 5/26L 115-86
- 5/28L 101-92
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Brady, Shiffrin, LeBron to vie for ESPY awards
Tom Brady, Jose Altuve, Alex Ovechkin and James Harden will vie for the best male athlete award at the ESPYS, while Mikaela Shiffrin, Sylvia Fowles, Chloe Kim and Julie Ertz are nominated for the women's award.
Is LeBron To Houston Ruled Out?
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss if LeBron James going to Houston is out of the picture, if the Astros can get any better than this, if the Angels are failing Mike Trout and more.
Is CP3 Snitching On LeBron?
Tony Reali and the national panel debate if Chris Paul is leaking information about LeBron preferring LA over Houston, preview the NBA Draft, discuss Julio Jones hanging out with T.O. and much more.
Is Chris Paul A Tattletale?
Dan Le Batard, Papi and Izzy Gutierrez question if Chris Paul is telling people that LeBron wants to play in LA, if Jay-Z can make Puma a legitimate competitor, how teams should feel about Doncic comparing himself to LeBron and much more.
How the Rockets can get LeBron (2:22)
Stephen A. 'could see Houston winning' Finals next season (1:10)
Could CP3 successfully recruit LeBron to Rockets? (2:03)
MJ leads best No. 3 picks (0:43)
Which teams are the most analytical when it comes to the NBA draft?
The Rockets lead the way in our rankings of the most analytical NBA teams when it comes to the draft, but it's the Spurs, and general manager R.C. Buford, whose makeup has had a ripple effect throughout the league.
All the places LeBron James could take his talents in July
LeBron James' decision on where to play next season could shake up the NBA. Where will the King find his throne? We look at the most likely options.
The lofty numbers behind Harden's MVP win (0:51)
Lowe Post: Kerr On Title, Struggles Vs. Houston, The Future, More
Zach talks to Warriors coach Steve Kerr about another championship (:30), the struggles against the Rockets (22:20), re-connecting with Kevin Durant (34:30), the future of the team (39:45) and much more.
Can the Rockets land LeBron without gutting their team?
What would have to happen for LeBron to join James Harden and CP3? Kevin Pelton looks how Houston might build a juggernaut.
Lue intends to be back with Cavs next season
The Cavaliers coach took a nine-game medical leave of absence during the regular season but said Friday night that he intends to be back on the sideline next season.
Can the Warriors get Ariza at a discount? (2:12)
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
First baseman Dirk Nowitzki won't be able to run the bases during his annual celebrity baseball game tomorrow, but he plans on getting at least one at-bat. He says there have been some "ups and downs" in his rehab from ankle surgery.
Players vote Harden as NBA MVP for 2nd time
James Harden was named winner of the MVP award by the NBPA on Wednesday, following voting by the league's players. Harden was also voted MVP by his peers in 2015.
Should Rockets give CP3 the max? (2:15)
RR: Finals & Burner Accounts
Russillo on if the Rockets were really that close to the Warriors and if LeBron and the Cavs have any chance in the Finals plus he talks burner accounts and rap beefs.
Burner season in Philadelphia
Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Andrew Han and Tim MacMahon try to figure out the wild story of 76ers GM Bryan Colangelo allegedly using Twitter accounts to leak info (4:30), if there are realistic due process options (19:00) and speculating on the nature of how this alleged scandal came to light (30:30) and the best player of the postseason so far (47:00).
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Oakland's Kendrick Nunn has worked out for the Pistons, Suns, Nets, Bulls and Thunder thus far. Nunn, one of the NCAA's top scorers last season, has workouts scheduled with the Nuggets, Kings, Mavs and Rockets and will work out in front of nearly 100 pro personnel at the Impact group workout this week.
Morey: Rockets will have pick of many free agents
While Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said he's always looking for ways to improve a club that fell a game short of reaching the NBA Finals, he said Wednesday that he and head coach Mike D'Antoni would be fine welcoming back the same core group.
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
Rockets GM Daryl Morey was asked if he has any burner accounts. His answer: "I get myself in enough trouble with my regular account."
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
Mike D'Antoni tells ESPN that Rockets forward PJ Tucker played through a ton of pain in Game 6, with 3 cracked teeth. He ended up having 3 root canals before Game 7.
2017-18 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 65 | 17 | .793 | - | L1 |
| New Orleans | 48 | 34 | .585 | 17 | W5 |
| San Antonio | 47 | 35 | .573 | 18 | L1 |
| Dallas | 24 | 58 | .293 | 41 | L4 |
| Memphis | 22 | 60 | .268 | 43 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.42nd
Rebounds Per Game43.5Tied-18th
Assists Per Game21.5Tied-26th
Points Allowed103.9Tied-6th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 65 | 17 | .793 |
| 2016-17 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2014-15 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
| 2013-14 | 54 | 28 | .659 |