Newly released emails and text messages in the case against attorney Michael Avenatti suggest that Nike officials were making under-the-table payments to handlers and families of top college basketball prospects.
Attorneys representing Michael Avenatti filed a motion Wednesday that alleges that a Nike employee at least approved payments to former Duke star Zion Williamson and former Indiana star Romeo Langford when they were still in high school in February 2017.
Jaxson Hayes wants to swap jerseys with LeBron. Coby White wants to learn to play the piano. Cam Reddish is looking forward to facing Kevin Durant. Get to know the NBA's top rookies.
Mark your calendars because the NBA schedule has been unveiled. Here are our can't-miss games for 2019-20.
The Clippers and Lakers will play at Staples Center on Dec. 25, sources told ESPN. Other Christmas Day games include Bucks at 76ers and Celtics at Raptors, sources said.
Christmas Day games set for 2019-2020 NBA season include Clippers-Lakers, Pelicans at Nuggets, Celtics at Raptors, Bucks at 76ers (Malika Andrews) and Rockets at Warriors (Tim MacMahon).
A blown sneaker, two false starts and a lawsuit all led a generation's most hotly pursued athlete to the brand that Jordan built.
Sources close to LeBron James told ESPN they were "shocked" at David Griffin's characterization of the superstar in a Sports Illustrated story published Thursday.
40-year-old Drew Brees on his budding relationship with 19-year-old Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson: “I think there's a kinship, regardless of the generational gap. There's a kinship because I'm in a different sport and yet I understand the pressures. So if I can be there as a resource for him or any of those guys, I'm happy to take on that responsibility. … Certainly I am always gonna be there for Zion. And whatever I can do to help guide, to help advise, to help mentor, I'm there.” Then Brees added with a laugh, “If he wants to go 1-on-1, I'll do that too.”
Zion Williamson has signed a multiyear partnership with video game NBA 2K, joining a list of elite, active NBA athletes that includes LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson signed a multiyear partnership with "NBA 2K" that includes appearances at consumer events, social activations and various in-game initiatives. He joins a list of elite, active NBA athletes with similar deals, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and James Harden, as well as NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal.
Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson joined Drew Brees and the Saints for a basketball-themed quarterback challenge on Monday.
Pelicans guard JJ Redick is the latest big name to pull out of consideration for Team USA's basketball roster ahead of FIBA's World Cup in September.
New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday that he won't be able to accept the invitation to join the depleted USA Basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup in September.
Sean Payton chats with Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, who came to check out the Saints' first training camp practice along with Pels VP David Griffin, coach Alvin Gentry and fellow rookie Jaxson Hayes. The two teams share a headquarters and practice facility. ... No word on whether Zion will fill in for Michael Thomas for a couple snaps at receiver.
New Pelicans guard JJ Redick said he's "thrilled beyond belief" to be invited to join USA Basketball for the FIBA World Cup and that he's mulling the decision amid his family's transition to New Orleans.
Before Zion Williamson committed to Jordan Brand, several shoe competitors made offers on total deals that extended well into the nine-figure range, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
