#  @ramonashelburne Ramona Shelburne Ramona Shelburne posts on X about nba, espn, to the, wnba the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::17507250/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -99% - [--] Month [---------] +235% - [--] Months [----------] +0.21% - [--] Year [----------] -73% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::17507250/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -15% - [--] Month [--] +200% - [--] Months [---] +63% - [--] Year [---] +77% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::17507250/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.11% - [--] Month [-------] +0.90% - [--] Months [-------] +0.28% - [--] Year [-------] -0.09% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::17507250/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [nba](/list/nba) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [musicians](/list/musicians) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) **Social topic influence** [nba](/topic/nba), [espn](/topic/espn) #1458, [to the](/topic/to-the), [wnba](/topic/wnba) #30, [los angeles](/topic/los-angeles), [league](/topic/league), [night](/topic/night), [los angeles lakers](/topic/los-angeles-lakers), [kobe bryant](/topic/kobe-bryant), [star](/topic/star) **Top assets mentioned** [Intuit Inc. (INTU)](/topic/$intu) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who denied asking for a trade and thanked the Clippers for the opportunity to play the last two and a half years in his hometown. In life not even just basketball when things don't work out there are ways to end things in relationships without having to crack each other. Okay maybe we just don't see a future with each other. Maybe we just outgrew each other whatever the case may be. I feel like other situations weren't like that. And that's why I can respect Steve and L and TLu because they didn't put me in a weird position as much as everybody tried to" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018911442540597312) 2026-02-04T04:56Z 416.6K followers, 842.4K engagements "Paul George called to congratulate Kawhi Leonard on winning a championship and then it took on a life of its own. After countless text messages phone calls and two meetings at Drakes house 👀 they were both home in LA. Heres why that meant so much. http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/28458552/paul-george-comes-home http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/28458552/paul-george-comes-home" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1217458085813350402) 2020-01-15T14:46Z 416.4K followers, [----] engagements "A few weeks ago James Harden was waxing poetic about his time in LA telling ESPN how blessed hed felt to play in his hometown. I believe he was genuine in those sentiments. But this is a business decision for all involved. Garland is [--] years younger and gives the Clippers more of a future. Harden gets a chance to play for a contender and a better chance to earn some long term security. Everyone involved knew this summer how tradable that partial guarantee on the second year of Hardens contract made him. All in all a very different kind of exit than his last few exits. BREAKING: The Los" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018856357701816501) 2026-02-04T01:17Z 416.4K followers, 434.8K engagements "Harden said he didn't want to feel like I was holding the Clippers up in their future. I wanted them to actually have a chance to rebuild and get some draft capital. In Cleveland I see an opportunity to win in the East they got a very good team coaching staff all of the above. So as much as I wanted to stay in LA and give it a goIve never won one before. As a basketball mind I think we have a bit better chance" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018911789082390543) 2026-02-04T04:57Z 416.4K followers, 341K engagements "Harden said of his time in LA: We had a hell of a two and a half years. We didn't reach the goals that we all wanted to reach but I think we built some great memories had some great wins and fun moments for all of us. At the end of the day it is a business and I think both sides got what they wanted are in a great place and are very happy. I'm excited about Cleveland I'm still trying to chase my first championship and do whatever it takes to win" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018912196554887228) 2026-02-04T04:59Z 416.3K followers, 112.7K engagements "One postscript: Harden said he went into the Clippers facility this afternoon to get some shots up and get treatment. Everyone knew a trade was imminent and staffers all came over to say their goodbyes. It was an emotional scene. The whole time he was wearing Clippers gear. Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who denied asking for a trade and thanked the Clippers for the opportunity to play the last two and a half years in his hometown. In life not even just basketball when things don't work out there are ways to end things in relationships Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018933818171027907) 2026-02-04T06:25Z 416.4K followers, 323.7K engagements "Nneka Ogwumike and WNBPA staff went to Nashville tonight to check in on Athletes Unlimited players alongside fellow executive committee members Alysha Clark and Brianna Turner discussing ongoing CBA negotiations. Will be interesting to see what comes out of what a source described as an important pulse point meeting with a large contingent of WNBA players" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019644999135351171) 2026-02-06T05:31Z 416.3K followers, 31.8K engagements "Catching up on some WNBA news. Two days ago the players association posted a video about the [----] NBA All-Star Game strike. Thats obviously quite relevant to today because WNBA players are weighing a strike as CBA talks have stalled and the NBA All Star game is next weekend in Los Angeles. In the video the host notes As the WNBPA approaches what could be its first-ever strike the lesson from [----] is clear: if the moment is right and the world is watching thats when players take the shot. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUV_GHbgpYt/igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019845552322802117) 2026-02-06T18:48Z 416.6K followers, 17.3K engagements "Wizards have been evaluating their young core deciding when they were ready to really compete. This and the Trae Young trade make it clear that next season is that time. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis Jaden Hardy D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton AJ Johnson Malaki Branham Marvin Bagley III [--] first-round picks and [--] second-rounders sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/sfrQQubI5i BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis Jaden Hardy D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019121833354883570) 2026-02-04T18:52Z 416.6K followers, 99.7K engagements "Reporting on NBA Today: According to Clippers sources Aspiration bid almost double the $550 million that Intuit successfully bid for the naming rights to the new building. The Clippers chose to go with the more well-established company & brand" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1965140774531858550) 2025-09-08T19:50Z 416.6K followers, 1M engagements "On the day his Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game [--] of the World Series Mark Walter took the next step in purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers presenting to a sub committee of owners Friday sources told ESPN. If approved by the full BOG next week the $10 billion sale could be approved by the end of the month. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46710374/sources-mark-walter-presenting-lakers-bid-nba-committee https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46710374/sources-mark-walter-presenting-lakers-bid-nba-committee" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1981798368822370717) 2025-10-24T19:02Z 416.6K followers, 910.4K engagements "Adding to @alexaphilippou recap from yesterday ESPN has obtained some of the information that was was presented to players at yesterdays meetingsummarizing the WNBAs current positions The WNBA and WNBPA met for about three hours Monday a gathering one source close to the situation described as "helpful" as both sides work toward a new CBA. Who was there what they discussed next steps and more: https://t.co/hkONWnjebY The WNBA and WNBPA met for about three hours Monday a gathering one source close to the situation described as "helpful" as both sides work toward a new CBA. Who was there what" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018776072444400008) 2026-02-03T19:58Z 416.6K followers, 622.8K engagements "Why James Harden's tenure -- and an era -- is over with the Clippers. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47840039/james-harden-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-cleveland-cavaliers-darius-garland https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47840039/james-harden-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-cleveland-cavaliers-darius-garland" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019854083231006986) 2026-02-06T19:21Z 416.6K followers, 114.8K engagements "Adam Silver says that were getting awfully close to the 11th hour in WNBA collective bargaining negotiations" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2022783095049462228) 2026-02-14T21:20Z 416.6K followers, 65.9K engagements "Within the last week the Lakers contacted the Spurs to discuss a Kawhi Leonard trade. As one source put it they basically shut the door on us" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1009885902435278848) 2018-06-21T19:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Lakers officially informed LiAngelo Ball he will not be on their Summer League team last night. They were determined to make this a basketball decision but as one source put it obviously theres more to it than basketball. In other words the LaVar effect was real" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1010190585901154306) 2018-06-22T15:59Z 416.6K followers, 15.5K engagements "Update from this mornings story. The Lakers re-engaged the Spurs Wednesday in aggressively pursuing Kawhi Leonard. Story w/ @wojespn coming shortly on ESPN. This is the first contact between the teams since the Spurs shut the door on them after an initial call" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1012139534027354112) 2018-06-28T01:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Kobe Bryant will have a lot to say about LeBron in due time. For now he says in all caps I LOVE IT" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1013586158700249088) 2018-07-02T00:52Z 416.6K followers, 12.5K engagements "How did the Lakers close this Magic Johnson went to one of LeBrons houses in LA late Saturday night and met with him for several hours" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1013597953104101376) 2018-07-02T01:39Z 416.6K followers, 16.1K engagements "The Lakers all planned to congregate at their facility last night for free agent calls. Magic was expected to be there. Instead he was at LeBrons house closing" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1013598406437003264) 2018-07-02T01:41Z 416.6K followers, 11.9K engagements "Some more context to the Magic-LeBron meeting Saturday night. LBJ was already strongly considering the Lakers but wanted to look Magic in the eye and see if they could find a trust before making a decision per sources close to the situation" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1013625984250101760) 2018-07-02T03:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "All that said LeBron did tell the Lakers on Saturday night that he likes Lonzos game and is excited to play with him" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1013900649224761344) 2018-07-02T21:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "On the morning of July 1st Lakers controlling owner @JeanieBuss woke up at [--] a.m. and couldnt go back to sleep. If @KingJames chose the @Lakers everything shed done to remake the franchise would be validated. If he didnt. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24052392/how-lebron-james-decision-instantly-changed-los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-nba http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24052392/how-lebron-james-decision-instantly-changed-los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-nba" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1016877055231733760) 2018-07-11T02:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Would be nice if some of Serenas male counterparts had her back and admitted theyve said a lot worse to the umpire. I know Ive heard A LOT worse from NBA players directed at refs" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1038554172637892608) 2018-09-08T22:26Z 416.6K followers, 17.2K engagements "Hes here A little past his due date but so worth waiting for 😊 Clearly he just wanted to be an October kid. We hear its a good month for baseball and babies ⚾ Please welcome Daniel Charlie Barich to the world. He made his debut on October [--] at 6:24 pm at [--] lbs [--] oz" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1047552369741914112) 2018-10-03T18:22Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Anthony Davis Sr. doesn't want son joining Celtics cites treatment of Isaiah Thomas - via @ESPN App https://es.pn/2UCfLxX https://es.pn/2UCfLxX" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1091491184474697729) 2019-02-02T00:19Z 416.6K followers, 12.4K engagements "Lets all make a pact to never speak of this Super Bowl again k" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1092257036367101957) 2019-02-04T03:02Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Five years ago Adam Silver debuted as NBA commissioner. Since then hes been approached by NFL owners several times about running football. He said no. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25994987/adam-silver-given-thought-inquiries-nfl-owners http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25994987/adam-silver-given-thought-inquiries-nfl-owners" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1096078113744666624) 2019-02-14T16:06Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Nobody and I mean nobody had a sense Magic was gonna do this today" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1115783407202590720) 2019-04-10T01:07Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Kevin Durant is out for at least Game [--] of the WCF source tells ESPN. Hes not being re-evaluated until Thursday so its unlikely he plays Game [--] either" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1127987986845454345) 2019-05-13T17:24Z 416.6K followers, 10.5K engagements "The Lakers have decided they will not hire a President of Basketball Operations to replace Magic Johnson a team source told ESPN. General manager Rob Pelinka will continue in his role reporting directly to ownership. Pelinka had previously reported to Johnson" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1129499335387783168) 2019-05-17T21:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Just spoke to Nicole Curran the wife of Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the incident with Beyonc last night. She was in tears. Said she had been getting death threats on social media all night this morning she disabled her IG account just to make it stop" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1136696108355244032) 2019-06-06T18:07Z 416.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "Curran says she then went to go get them those drinks. There was no hostility. I was trying to be a good hostess she said. Ive never experienced cyber bullying like this. I cant believe our players go through this. That kids go through this" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1136698357038981120) 2019-06-06T18:16Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Kevin Durant has a right lower leg injury. Out the rest of tonight. MRI tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1138274167009112065) 2019-06-11T02:38Z 416.6K followers, 10K engagements "Durant just left on crutches with a walking boot" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1138277944739225600) 2019-06-11T02:53Z 416.6K followers, 13.4K engagements "The people that questioned whether he wanted to get back and play were wrong. Hes one of the most misunderstood people. Hes a good teammate and Im lucky to know him. Bob Myers on Kevin Durant" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1138298292318527489) 2019-06-11T04:13Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Warriors believe Kevin Durants MRI on Tuesday will confirm a torn right Achilles tendon league sources tell me and @wojespn" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1138324532333142016) 2019-06-11T05:58Z 416.6K followers, 13.4K engagements "Warriors owner Joe Lacob I have experienced a lot since owning this team. Some lows and many highs. Tonight was incredible pride in the resiliency of our team. And respect for KD coming back with our backs against the wall. But I am also so unbelievably sad about the KD injury" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1138325002548260865) 2019-06-11T06:00Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Three years ago Draymond Green texted Kevin Durant after the Warriors lost Game [--] of the Finals. This time Kevin Durant called Klay Thompson https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26971803/decimated-warriors-already-unfinished-business https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26971803/decimated-warriors-already-unfinished-business" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1139580711826935811) 2019-06-14T17:09Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements "Gonna be interesting to see the details on the Picks LA just gave NOLA. From what I understand the Pelicans didnt want Lakers FRP next year. But through pick swaps they essentially have control of the Lakers draft for the next [--] years" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1140028434225123328) 2019-06-15T22:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "For the Lakers this is a massive gamble on one year with Anthony Davis & LeBron James. I say gamble because all you have to do is look back at their recent historythe Dwight Howard Steve Nash trades to see how this could go very wrong. But if it goes right" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1140029009830404096) 2019-06-15T22:51Z 416.6K followers, 11.3K engagements "Lonzo throwing lobs to Zion is everything the NBA needs" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1140030906511421441) 2019-06-15T22:58Z 416.6K followers, 15.9K engagements "LeBrons Lakers #6 jersey will likely be the highest selling jersey in the NBA next year after his Lakers #23 was this year. 🙏🏾 🙏🏾" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1144431290839474176) 2019-06-28T02:24Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Magic Johnson says he will help the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency in any way he can but he is not permitted by NBA rules to be part of official team meetings with prospective free agents. Johnson said he has not been asked by the Lakers or owner Jeanie Buss to participate" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1144722576800792576) 2019-06-28T21:41Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Johnson says A friend of mine called and says Kawhi wants to meet with you Johnson told ESPN. I said no problem. Im available if thats what this man wants. But I got a great life. Im not trying to mess with anybodys job" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1144722960709611520) 2019-06-28T21:43Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Heres a quick breakdown: Magic (no longer employed by the Lakers) and Anthony Davis (not yet a Laker) can call meet text FT with Kawhi or other FAs on their own. They just cant formally represent or be part of Lakers meeting" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1144785504509943808) 2019-06-29T01:51Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Knicks and owner Jim Dolan were not prepared to offer Kevin Durant a full max contract due to concerns over his recovery from the Achilles injury league sources tell me and @wojespn. Knicks officials are in Los Angeles tonight meeting with free agents such as Julius Randle" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1145471388356100096) 2019-06-30T23:17Z 416.6K followers, 50.3K engagements "Iguodala is a former Rob Pelinka client. If his stay in Memphis is short dont be surprised to see Lakers get involved Golden State is trading Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies league source tells ESPN. Warriors are sending a [----] protected first-round pick in the [----] (protected 1-4) [----] (protected 1) and [----] unprotected. Golden State is trading Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies league source tells ESPN. Warriors are sending a [----] protected first-round pick in the [----] (protected 1-4) [----] (protected 1) and [----] unprotected" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1145539568340537345) 2019-07-01T03:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "If you need any reminder that the NBA is a business the Warriors trading Andre Iguodala to Memphis to clear out room for DLo is it. Theres deep sadness in Golden State at the prospect of this group w/out him. Hes held in extremely high regard by the staff & players" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1145549465656254464) 2019-07-01T04:27Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements "The Heat is still working on options to complete the Jimmy Butler sign and trade with Philadelphia according to a league source. Out of respect for Goran Dragic the Heat are working with him and his representatives to find a trade partner by July 6" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1145564848769519616) 2019-07-01T05:28Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Paul George asked the Thunder for a trade within the last few days and according to sources OKC felt it had no choice but to find a deal to reboot rather than risk a bad situation all year long with an unhappy star" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147395706828623878) 2019-07-06T06:43Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Lakers are expected to bring back Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a two year $16 million deal per league sources" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147399443215335424) 2019-07-06T06:58Z 416.6K followers, 17.4K engagements "JaVale McGee has agreed to return to the Lakers where hell likely start at center league sources tell ESPN. Its a two-year $8.2 million deal with a player option" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147404085378703361) 2019-07-06T07:17Z 416.6K followers, 36.7K engagements "Much will be made of the Lakers and Raptors end of this. But as of about [--] hours before Leonard chose the Clippers Friday night his camp was asking the Lakers to delay the AD trade until Sat/Sun sources tell ESPN. No reason given. Just a condition" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147472689654665216) 2019-07-06T11:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "How Kawhi pulled Paul George away from OKC https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27130335/how-kawhi-pulled-paul-george-away-okc https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27130335/how-kawhi-pulled-paul-george-away-okc" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147550499219972097) 2019-07-06T16:58Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements "The Lakers meeting with Kawhi Leonard was Tues afternoon at a hotel in Westlake Village. Only Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka were there at KLs request. The location had been switched from El Segundo at KLs request w/ in [--] hrs. It appears KL met with PG nearby same day" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1147622846090190849) 2019-07-06T21:46Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "For those that dont know LA area codes: [---] and [---] are the main ones. [---] is the cool one. [---] is the rich one. [---] [---] & [---] are the real ones 💯 [---] vs. [---] The battle of LA is real. https://t.co/hu7WseiZ0F [---] vs. [---] The battle of LA is real. https://t.co/hu7WseiZ0F" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1154192033382359040) 2019-07-25T00:49Z 416.6K followers, 14.8K engagements "What if I told you there wasnt just one tape that brought Donald Sterling down but hundreds of them And we have some youve never heard before in this five-part @30for30 podcast that drops Tuesday You can listen to the trailer and subscribe now at http://30for30podcasts.com/sterling http://30for30podcasts.com/sterling" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1162496317719031808) 2019-08-16T22:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Clippers are doing to the Warriors tonight what the Warriors used to do to everyone" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1187589578422542336) 2019-10-25T04:39Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Paul George called to congratulate Kawhi Leonard on winning a championship and then it took on a life of its own. After countless text messages phone calls and two meetings at Drakes house 👀 they were both home in LA. Heres why that meant so much to George" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1217455955371274241) 2020-01-15T14:38Z 416.6K followers, 10.8K engagements "Speaking to residents in Calabasas who heard the helicopter crash this morning that killed Kobe Bryant describing it as a falling noise and that you could tell something was wrong" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1221540535652909056) 2020-01-26T21:08Z 416.6K followers, 15.7K engagements "Sheriff here says the manifest of helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant indicates [--] people were aboard" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1221563681688784896) 2020-01-26T22:40Z 416.6K followers, 12.9K engagements "Kobe Bryant didn't just have an iron will or unyielding confidence in himself. He believed he could bend the universe to his will. And dammit he often did. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28569693/kobe-bryant-never-stopped-trying-inspire https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28569693/kobe-bryant-never-stopped-trying-inspire" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1221870849625600000) 2020-01-27T19:01Z 416.6K followers, 27.3K engagements "Kobe Bryant has been a part of the Lakers for [--] years. Most employees knew him well and are grieving. It was a lot to ask to come in for an event of this magnitude while things were so raw" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1221929558259257349) 2020-01-27T22:54Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The last time an NBA game was cancelled under such circumstances was in [----] after the Boston Marathon bombings. Before that you have to go back to the Kennedy assasination" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1221931363709775873) 2020-01-27T23:01Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "A tuba player and drummer just showed up at the memorial here outside Staples Center" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1222378649766301696) 2020-01-29T04:39Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Lakers couldnt call anyone when they learned of the crash that killed Kobe and [--] others. There were still [--] hours to go on their flight home. All they had was each other. Heres how everyone made it through the awful week that followed. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28602308/how-lakers-made-game-five-days-kobe-bryant-death https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28602308/how-lakers-made-game-five-days-kobe-bryant-death" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1223292572711309312) 2020-01-31T17:10Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Tacko Fall says that Aaron Gordon dunk was not planned. I was scared for my life" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1228885071991623681) 2020-02-16T03:33Z 416.6K followers, 82.1K engagements "Just spoke to dunk contest judge @common who tells @ESPN We thought it was going to be tied. We were like This is a tie .But somebody didnt do it right. I dont know who it is. 👀👀👀" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1228893023645208577) 2020-02-16T04:05Z 416.6K followers, 13.9K engagements "Dunk contest judge @Candace_Parker who gave Aaron Gordon a 10tells ESPN I aint throwing anyone under the bus . buttttt check the score card" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1228905549435195392) 2020-02-16T04:54Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Can we get @common to do the All Star introductions every year" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1229215541715505157) 2020-02-17T01:26Z 416.6K followers, 10.1K engagements "Yep they fixed the All Star Game" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1229255193272967168) 2020-02-17T04:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Nearly a month has passed since Kobe died and the finality of it is still sinking in. It's as unbelievable to read now as it was when the news broke on Jan. [--]. The headline was like a cognitive break. Monday the world will try to find the right words. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28751929/the-stories-people-closest-kobe-bryant-keep-remembering https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28751929/the-stories-people-closest-kobe-bryant-keep-remembering" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1231811039869587456) 2020-02-24T05:20Z 416.6K followers, 16K engagements "LeBron James had a gym built for him on the Warner Bros lot this summer when he was filming Space Jam [--]. Each morning hed work out before filming the first sign he had a lot to say still. This weekend was his loudest statement yet. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28866416/how-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-made-their-biggest-statement-yet https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28866416/how-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-made-their-biggest-statement-yet" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1236850435597590529) 2020-03-09T03:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Philadelphia 76ers star @JoelEmbiid has decided to pledge $500K to COVID-19 medical reliefto help survival and protection efforts in the community. AND hes committed to helping Sixers employees who will suffer financial hardship in light of the franchises salary reductions" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1242477747550556160) 2020-03-24T15:45Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "For two decades footage from the Bulls Last Dance sat in a vault in Secaucus NJ. Michael Jordan controlled the rights and wasnt ready to make a documentary. But on the day of the Cavs championship parade in [----] he finally said yes. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1251558429560168448) 2020-04-18T17:09Z 416.6K followers, 24.6K engagements "How did Adam Silver then the head of NBA Entertainment convince MJ to film the 97-98 season He gave him the one thing that matteredcontrol. Our agreement will be that neither one of us can use this footage without the other's permission" Silver said. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1251566851869380608) 2020-04-18T17:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Corporation about restarting the remainder of its season at Disneys ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando Florida in late July NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said Saturday" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1264232165094522880) 2020-05-23T16:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "NBA in talks to resume play at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29213517/nba-talks-resume-play-disney-espn-wide-world-sports-complex https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29213517/nba-talks-resume-play-disney-espn-wide-world-sports-complex" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1264236160831811585) 2020-05-23T16:46Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "@ArashMarkazi Correction: Las Vegas is officially stupid" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1269170342498455554) 2020-06-06T07:32Z 416.6K followers, 14K engagements "Duncan Robinson wasnt even a good high school player. Now hes one of the best 3-point shooters in the league. Heres how he went from Division III to the NBA and how Heat coach Erik Spoelstra helped him believe he belonged. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29707109/nba-playoffs-miami-heat-duncan-robinson-steps-sunlight https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29707109/nba-playoffs-miami-heat-duncan-robinson-steps-sunlight" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1301201320104226816) 2020-09-02T16:52Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "That was a worse ending than Game of Thrones" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1301333451618971650) 2020-09-03T01:37Z 416.6K followers, 10.5K engagements "Heres what I wanna say about the Harden-DAntoni-Morey era Rockets. They went for it. In an era where several teams seemed to want to wait out the Golden State dynasty. Houston constantly took big swings trying to challenge them. We should respect that" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1304973723313733632) 2020-09-13T02:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Danny Green missed his Steve Kerr/Paxson moment 😳" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1314772468272263168) 2020-10-10T03:39Z 416.6K followers, 35.6K engagements "For eight months Warriors owner Joe Lacob has worked on a secret project Operation Dub Nation: safely return fans amidst the pandemic. The team is prepared to spend $30 million to test [-----] on game days with a rapid test thats [--] percent accurate. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30308543/golden-state-warriors-submit-plan-home-game-testing-allow-50-percent-fan-capacity https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30308543/golden-state-warriors-submit-plan-home-game-testing-allow-50-percent-fan-capacity" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1327232157857718273) 2020-11-13T12:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Breaking his own news 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨I'm glad that I can announce that I'm staying with my #HeatNationFamily 📝❤🏀🔥 @MiamiHEAT Lets finish the job we started😤💪 #LetsGoHeatnation #heatnation #heatfamily #305 https://t.co/ltV769phXF 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨I'm glad that I can announce that I'm staying with my #HeatNationFamily 📝❤🏀🔥 @MiamiHEAT Lets finish the job we started😤💪 #LetsGoHeatnation #heatnation #heatfamily #305 https://t.co/ltV769phXF" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1329923181201612800) 2020-11-20T23:02Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Amazing to see @MarcGasol coming back to the Lakers the team that originally drafted him. traded him for his older brother. now coming back to LA where he can hang with Pau . and Paus newborn daughter" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1330675059187351552) 2020-11-23T00:50Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Sixers All Star center Joel Embiid who has a three-month-old-son told ESPN he plans to self quarantine from his family until he is certain he didnt contract the virus.Embiid sat next to Curry during the game. Curry spent the first quarter on bench before Sixers were made aware of a positive test sources said. Curry then left the court-area and headed into isolation. Curry spent the first quarter on bench before Sixers were made aware of a positive test sources said. Curry then left the court-area and headed into isolation" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1347409778763386883) 2021-01-08T05:08Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Atlanta Dream close to being sold; co-owner Senator Kelly Loeffler expected to have no further association with team sources say https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/30744823/atlanta-dream-sale-close-being-finalized-wnba-says https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/30744823/atlanta-dream-sale-close-being-finalized-wnba-says" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1351736957500461057) 2021-01-20T03:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "How did Pau Gasol become Uncle Pau to Kobes family https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30760714/pau-gasol-kobe-bryant-bond-brothers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30760714/pau-gasol-kobe-bryant-bond-brothers" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1353759179379417088) 2021-01-25T17:38Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "And then theres this amazing quote from Hakeem Olajuwon. I know from his last name that we are from the same tribe the Yoruba tribe. His last name which in Yoruba is spelled Adetokunbo means the crown has returned from overseas Olajuwon said. https://theundefeated.com/features/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-greek-freak-wants-to-go-back-to-his-nigerian-roots/ https://theundefeated.com/features/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-greek-freak-wants-to-go-back-to-his-nigerian-roots/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1417690424928391176) 2021-07-21T03:38Z 416.6K followers, 16.5K engagements "The Bucks drafted & developed Giannis. Then they built a stadium and team around him that convinced him to stay. Now theyve won a title. Thats a great example for any franchise in any sport" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1417699898640588802) 2021-07-21T04:16Z 416.6K followers, 11.6K engagements "Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year $196 million supermax contract extension sources told ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1427600611931934726) 2021-08-17T11:58Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "James Worthy on the postgame show after the Lakers triple OT loss to the Kings. I just want to go home.that is not team basketball. That is not a winning formula" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1464486546065690626) 2021-11-27T06:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Reporting w/ @wojespn: The Golden State Warriors are taking every legal course of action to discover how video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole during a scuffle at practice on Wednesday was made public sources told ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1578468373800792064) 2022-10-07T19:32Z 416.6K followers, 36.6K engagements "Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. [--] pick in [----]. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1636800149489090560) 2023-03-17T18:42Z 416.6K followers, 2.5M engagements "The Portland Trailblazers are in agreement with free agent forward Jerami Grant on a 5-year $160 million contract his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports tells ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1674906433421475841) 2023-06-30T22:23Z 416.6K followers, 3.2M engagements "Joel Embiid the NBAs reigning Most Valuable Player has committed to play for Team USA at the Paris [----] Olympics sources told ESPN on Thursday. Embiid informed Team USA executive director Grant Hill of his decision on Thursday morning sources said just days after the two quietly met for close to an hour in Ft Collins Colo. where the Sixers are holding training camp. Embiid who was born in Cameroon and holds both French and American citizenship has been at the center of an intense recruiting battle over which country he will represent at the Olympics. He ultimately chose to represent the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1709959678518825242) 2023-10-05T15:52Z 416.6K followers, 7.7M engagements "Full ESPN story w/@TimBontemps on Joel Embiid signing a massive $192.9 million extension to remain with the @sixers through [----]. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41339812/sources-joel-embiid-sixers-reach-3-year-1929m-extension Former NBA Most Valuable Player @JoelEmbiid has agreed on a three-year $192.9 million maximum contract extension to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers sources told ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41339812/sources-joel-embiid-sixers-reach-3-year-1929m-extension Former NBA Most Valuable Player @JoelEmbiid has agreed on a three-year $192.9 million maximum" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1837101639355781559) 2024-09-20T12:08Z 416K followers, 58.9K engagements "Wrapping my head around this with everyone else but the biggest thing to know is the Lakers have been led by generational superstars throughout their history and this was an opportunity too good for them to pass up after the Mavericks called. Also worth noting Mavs GM Nico Harrison worked closely with Kobe Bryant throughout his career and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was obviously his agent. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a [----] first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885927526176059803) 2025-02-02T05:45Z 416.6K followers, 758.9K engagements "Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. Im told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from @ShamsCharania" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885953725266583855) 2025-02-02T07:29Z 416.6K followers, 595.2K engagements "Lakers had been looking for a big but once they got Luka this week they knew exactly what kind of big they wanted. From what Ive heard in Lukas initial basketball conversations he told Lakers GM Rob Pelinka he played best when he had a vertical lob threat. When Charlotte called saying they liked Knecht and might be willing to discuss Mark Williams the deal came into place" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887374722750386248) 2025-02-06T05:36Z 416.6K followers, 2.4M engagements "The Lakers had previously looked at more veteran slower/older bigs. But when Luka explained how much playing with Lively and Gafford opened things up for him in Dallas LA felt like this was the move that would give them a shot this year and beyond" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887375316353417727) 2025-02-06T05:38Z 416.6K followers, 655.6K engagements "Also of note: Lakers coach JJ Redick did some mentoring of Williams at Duke" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887376110595301407) 2025-02-06T05:41Z 416.6K followers, 349.3K engagements "This detail from @WindhorstESPN was incredible:" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1887988324415193146) 2025-02-07T22:14Z 416.2K followers, 800.9K engagements "Teams do not like to cancel trades especially those as significant as the Lakers-Charlotte trade for Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht. But LA gave up a lot to get Williams they needed to feel confident hed be healthy enough to be their starting center for the next 5-10 years. After a thorough evaluation of his health they were not" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888415586431975592) 2025-02-09T02:32Z 416.6K followers, 1.8M engagements "Tyrese Haliburton says hes deleted all social media apps off his phone since his last post on June [--] (after Game 1) tho he admitted occasionally he has logged on to catch up on WWE news" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935912871994548493) 2025-06-20T04:09Z 416.6K followers, 469.6K engagements "Two important quotes here from Luka Doncics manager Lara Beth Seager: The Lakers leadership team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive of Luka since we arrived in L.A. We've spent a lot of time talking and getting to know each other over the last few months and we've formed a strong working relationship. Championships are won when you work together. We all share that same goal. Luka loves playing with LeBron and has learned so much from him. He has nothing but the utmost respect for LeBron and considers it an honor to be his teammate" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1943757881658241515) 2025-07-11T19:42Z 415.6K followers, 67K engagements "WNBA players including Kelsey Plum had been discussing the Pay Us What You Owe Us t-shirts for over a week according to multiple sources. They settled on the idea at a breakfast Saturday morning that very few players on Team Clark attended because of the early start. But just to make sure sources said Nneka Ogwumike Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier went by the Team Clark locker room before the game to make sure others were on board with the idea & plan. They were" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1947430583577305112) 2025-07-21T22:56Z 416.6K followers, 888.7K engagements "If youre not following Napheesa Colliers press conference right now you should be. Wow. Dont know when Ive ever Ive seen an active player take such direct and personal aim at a league and commissioner" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1973075271503806839) 2025-09-30T17:19Z 416.6K followers, 289K engagements "This shot of Clayton Kershaw grabbing his heart while running in to celebrate a World Series championship in his final game got me" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984839945618641139) 2025-11-02T04:28Z 416.6K followers, 160K engagements "While it doesnt seem like there are any immediate consequences to another formal or informal extension of WNBA CBA talks because training camps dont open until AprilIm starting to hear increasing concern about how this delay could affect scheduling next year. In other words if theres no CBA theres no schedule and arenas start to give dates away to other events. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009831451219636461 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009831451219636461" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2009831451219636461) 2026-01-10T03:35Z 416.3K followers, 50.1K engagements "Theres also the issue of free agency and the expansion draft which needs to happen fairly soon" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2009831889872560399) 2026-01-10T03:37Z 416.3K followers, 19.4K engagements "All Star forward Jayson Tatum told ESPN on Wednesday night that he hasn't made a decision about whether he will return from a torn Achilles tendon this season because he "wants to get it right the first time so it's just a lot to think about." H/t to @ChrisBHaynes who cited sources saying Tatum was evaluating his situation and considering sitting out rest of the season. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47762891/celtics-jayson-tatum-waiting-make-decision-return-season-torn-achilles" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2016750979883078056) 2026-01-29T05:51Z 416.2K followers, 243.2K engagements "While we wait on NBA trade deadline season lets look at the big trade thats actually happened and why the Washington Wizards hope Trae Young can unlock Alex Sarr. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2016967358263546206) 2026-01-29T20:11Z 416K followers, 54.8K engagements "I always love a good Kobe Bryant story and this one from Brian Shaw and why Kawhi Leonards recent outrageous run reminded him of it is a good one. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47768649/nba-2025-2026-los-angeles-clippers-kawhi-leonard-james-harden-western-conference https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47768649/nba-2025-2026-los-angeles-clippers-kawhi-leonard-james-harden-western-conference" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2017310808892707020) 2026-01-30T18:55Z 416K followers, 145.9K engagements "Clippers coach Tyronn Lue says he cant comment specifically on any trade discussions involving James Harden but added He means a lot to the franchise. When asked if he was a guy he hoped would be here past the trade deadline Lue said Who wouldnt want to have James Harden https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018560806976471105 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018560806976471105" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018560806976471105) 2026-02-03T05:42Z 416.2K followers, 89.4K engagements "Just for fun the Cavaliers play the Clippers Wednesday in LA" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018857375105794497) 2026-02-04T01:21Z 415.9K followers, 68K engagements "@KamBrothers Very good catch. Will be interesting to see what happens with guys like Kawhi & Zu" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2018948017899061649) 2026-02-04T07:21Z 415.9K followers, 16.4K engagements "Washington is giving up two firsts here neither of them considered a premium pick (26 from OKC and a [--] pick from Golden State that they only get if its 21-30)" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019122234112327736) 2026-02-04T18:53Z 416.1K followers, 45.4K engagements "Last week I wrote about why the Wizards went and got Trae Young to help the next stage of Alex Sarrs development. Todays AD trade is the next step in the Wiz rebuild. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019123646942625915) 2026-02-04T18:59Z 416.1K followers, 55.7K engagements "@FlyByKnite Yes but neither of the two firsts they got in this deal are premium picks" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019125233484198108) 2026-02-04T19:05Z 416K followers, 33.3K engagements "Kenny Atkinson said one of the first people hes reached out to about James Harden was Mike DAntoni who said he was one of his favorite players ever along with Steve Nash" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019231974494478413) 2026-02-05T02:09Z 416.3K followers, 50.9K engagements "Kenny Atkinson says he looks forward to learning from James Harden. when youre around great players you end up learning more from them. Says he thinks his job will be a whole lot easier with Harden involved" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019233251362226601) 2026-02-05T02:14Z 416.2K followers, 53.3K engagements "This is some mythical stuff Lindsey Vonn has just posted a video of her squatting and doing other exercises while having a ruptured ACL. Her toughness is on another level. (🎥: LindseyVonn/IG) #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #Olympics #AlpineSkiing https://t.co/k6INJoEXJf Lindsey Vonn has just posted a video of her squatting and doing other exercises while having a ruptured ACL. Her toughness is on another level. (🎥: LindseyVonn/IG) #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #Olympics #AlpineSkiing https://t.co/k6INJoEXJf" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019472021357273191) 2026-02-05T18:03Z 416.1K followers, 97.4K engagements "Key background for the Knicks Jose Alvarado trade. According to a league source Miles McBride had a full evaluation of his left ankle due to soreness from a previous injury. During this period McBride had additional evaluations to some other ongoing ailments that hes been dealing with that hasnt caused him to miss any time. The additional evaluations showed that McBride has a core muscle injury and he will be out until further notice. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019479605737111937 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019479605737111937" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019479605737111937) 2026-02-05T18:33Z 416.1K followers, 63K engagements "How serious were the Bucks about trading Giannis One of the teams that tried very hard to get him told me they were never told what it would take to get him which made them feel Milwaukee wasnt ready to trade him at all before the deadline" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019571598362316961) 2026-02-06T00:39Z 416.2K followers, 37.5K engagements "Lets play a bit of what if The Warriors had extensive conversations with the Grizzlies about Jaren Jackson Jr a few weeks ago according to sources. But they tabled those discussions when the Bucks signaled they were open to discussing Giannis because theyd need those same assets in that trade. Utah came in with three firsts for JJJ and here we are. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019573323899027842 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019573323899027842" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2019573323899027842) 2026-02-06T00:46Z 416.3K followers, 90.9K engagements "Mike D'Antoni has resigned as Lakers coach source tells ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/461675712546877440) 2014-05-01T01:17Z 416.2K followers, [----] engagements "Paul George has been traded to OKC per sources" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/880964647481819136) 2017-07-01T01:41Z 416.6K followers, 60.4K engagements "Update. BOTH of Kobe's numbers will be retired" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/907666993372848128) 2017-09-12T18:07Z 416.6K followers, 22.5K engagements "Steph called the Trump tweet surreal and added."It's kind of beneath a leader of a country to go that route. That's not what leaders do."" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/911709113654042624) 2017-09-23T21:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements "Steve Kerr: "How about the irony of 'Free speech is fine if you're a neo-Nazi chanting hate slogans but . not to kneel in protest'"" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/911837504101216256) 2017-09-24T06:19Z 416.6K followers, 14.3K engagements "Jason Kidd tells ESPN that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo called him about [--] minutes before Kidd was officially notified he'd been fired by the Bucks and offered to help save his job" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/955597823403212800) 2018-01-23T00:27Z 416.6K followers, 13.6K engagements "The jacket Ronda Rousey is wearing at the @WWE Royal Rumble was Rowdy Roddy Piper's jacket. His son gave it to her beforehand" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/957829079688011776) 2018-01-29T04:13Z 416.6K followers, 17K engagements "JR Smith hitting an underhanded half court shot" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1005248253582028801) 2018-06-09T00:40Z 414.4K followers, [---] engagements "Big pickup for LA big loss for Houston https://x.com/wojespn/status/1016444084725035008 Free agent forward Luc Mbah A Moute has agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers league source tells ESPN. https://x.com/wojespn/status/1016444084725035008 Free agent forward Luc Mbah A Moute has agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers league source tells ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1016444268712325120) 2018-07-09T22:09Z 414.2K followers, [---] engagements "Pedro later updated this tweet because Haboob (a huge dust storm) autocorrected to Baboon. But lets be honest we all prefer the Baboon. @Rangers and @Dbacks delayed in downtown Phoenix because a baboon went through town and overloaded the grid knocking some lights out. @Rangers and @Dbacks delayed in downtown Phoenix because a baboon went through town and overloaded the grid knocking some lights out" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1024159163251748864) 2018-07-31T05:05Z 414.2K followers, [---] engagements "Man this story is really incredible @marincogan Kids are so wise I sent @marincogan on an impossible task of finding K-12 students across the country to get a snapshot of how kids feel rn -- not only about school but also their families and their country. And everyone can learn from Graysen and dance after calls https://t.co/2bG7yntmKb https://t.co/l8oM4EMEqd I sent @marincogan on an impossible task of finding K-12 students across the country to get a snapshot of how kids feel rn -- not only about school but also their families and their country. And everyone can learn from Graysen and dance" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1371899075302281218) 2021-03-16T19:00Z 412.5K followers, [--] engagements "Please send me your favorite Vin Scully stories and calls. Just want to hear his voice on this warm summer night" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1554671307278626816) 2022-08-03T03:31Z 413.7K followers, [---] engagements "The new deal will guarantee Embiid a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season. As part of the extension Embiid wholl earn $69 million in the final year of the deal will decline his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season and sign a new three-year extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season sources said" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1837100146460327940) 2024-09-20T12:03Z 413.7K followers, 17.1K engagements "His career earnings will swell to $514.8 million with the new agreement fourth highest in NBA history trailing only LeBron James Stephen Curry and Paul George. Embiids deal closes out one of the most productive off-seasons in franchise history including the commitment of $550 million in new money to extend All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey on a $204 extension and sign All-NBA forward Paul George on a four-year $212 million deal. The Sixers also signed free agent forward Caleb Martin guard Eric Gordon center Andre Drummond and re-signed guards Kelly Oubre and Kyle Lowry" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1837100382322839705) 2024-09-20T12:03Z 413.6K followers, 37.8K engagements "Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley are both prideful pugnacious and competitive as hell. Eventually personalities like that crash into each other. What happens next is anybodys guess. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43439721/jimmy-butler-pat-riley-nba-feud-miami-heat https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43439721/jimmy-butler-pat-riley-nba-feud-miami-heat" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1880287151063249379) 2025-01-17T16:12Z 416.8K followers, 713.9K engagements "While the Luka-AD trade seemingly came out of nowhere sources on both sides said the ONLY way a trade of this magnitude couldve gone down was between two men with decades of trust working with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Story w/ @espn_macmahon https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1886507913231130667) 2025-02-03T20:11Z 416.8K followers, 349.9K engagements "Three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark is returning to the Seattle Storm her agent Jessica Holtz of CAA told ESPN. Clark won championships with the Storm in [----] and [----] then played a vital role for the Las Vegas Aces as they won a title in 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1887628628583981216) 2025-02-06T22:25Z 416.6K followers, 254.3K engagements "Sabonis not making the All Star game was a major storyline in Starting [--] last season. Same story this year without the @netflix cameras shining a light on it. At some point a guy going for [--] & [--] gets in right Domantas Sabonis now has three career games with 25+ rebounds with Sacramento. He has tied Jack Coleman Wayne Embry and Sam Lacey for the third-most 25-rebound performances in franchise history. https://t.co/HmXCfC8EAk Domantas Sabonis now has three career games with 25+ rebounds with Sacramento. He has tied Jack Coleman Wayne Embry and Sam Lacey for the third-most 25-rebound" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1890263725330042972) 2025-02-14T04:56Z 416.7K followers, 183.7K engagements "It seems about [---] members of the swell flew on a charter plane this morning. Steve Ballmer covered the plane tickets and busses to the game. The Clippers flew members of The Wall out for Game [--] here in Denver https://t.co/xTjYFEQFVv The Clippers flew members of The Wall out for Game [--] here in Denver https://t.co/xTjYFEQFVv" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1918795893093834956) 2025-05-03T22:32Z 413.9K followers, 637.2K engagements "@KellanOlson This is as 🔥 of a take as the weather in Phoenix" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1936873320970072147) 2025-06-22T19:45Z 412.9K followers, 17.2K engagements "Incredible effort from @breannastewart playing on a sprained MCL but Phoenix just got so much more from its supporting cast. The Mercury thoroughly earned this victory" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1969248454955164111) 2025-09-20T03:53Z 414.1K followers, 24.4K engagements "Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier suffered a Grade [--] tear of three ligaments in her left ankle and a muscle in her shin during the collision with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas in Game [--] of their best-of-5 playoff series a source close to the situation told ESPN. The injury carried a six-week recovery period meaning Collier would not have been able to return this season had the top-seeded Lynx advanced in the playoffs" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1973476028426363388) 2025-10-01T19:52Z 413.5K followers, 325.1K engagements "Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has cancelled her meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert next week sources tell @kendra__andrews and me. Engelberts press conference Friday pushed the relationship beyond repair. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46489967/sources-napheesa-collier-cancels-meeting-cathy-engelbertreferrer=scribe https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46489967/sources-napheesa-collier-cancels-meeting-cathy-engelbertreferrer=scribe" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1974614208185831434) 2025-10-04T23:14Z 411.6K followers, 634K engagements "The Portland Fire have given a blank canvas to Alex Sarama and to the innovative young coach to paint. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46623905/fire-hires-cavaliers-assistant-alex-sarama-1st-head-coach https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46623905/fire-hires-cavaliers-assistant-alex-sarama-1st-head-coach" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979181697586598183) 2025-10-17T13:44Z 414.3K followers, 108.8K engagements "Sarama is one of the leading authorities on an innovative training system that has become popular in European basketball soccer and increasingly in the NBA counting players like the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and coaches like Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson as true believers. Sarama told ESPN that having the chance to implement the principles of CLA (Constraints-Led Approach) with an expansion team is an ideal scenario because he and general manager Vanja ernivec can hire people to fit within the new system and don't have to unlearn a previous system" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979182025564389559) 2025-10-17T13:45Z 414.3K followers, 19.7K engagements "Joel Embiid is making a bit of a surprise appearance in the Sixers preseason finale tonight. What can we expect Heres a hint: the way he comes through tonight is more important than what he looks like in the game. But its a very good sign hes getting back on the court before the season" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979305545837482427) 2025-10-17T21:56Z 414.4K followers, 151.8K engagements "Huge Joel Embiid with 14/7/8 in [--] minutes. That's a huge deal. Joel Embiid with 14/7/8 in [--] minutes. That's a huge deal" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979358118414000427) 2025-10-18T01:25Z 414.4K followers, 61.8K engagements "Goodness Shohei Ohtani's final line tonight as a pitcher: 6+ IP [--] H [--] R [--] BB [--] Ks [---] pitches [--] CSW%. He's done some stuff at the plate too. Shohei Ohtani's final line tonight as a pitcher: 6+ IP [--] H [--] R [--] BB [--] Ks [---] pitches [--] CSW%. He's done some stuff at the plate too" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979377482097922305) 2025-10-18T02:42Z 414.4K followers, 69.1K engagements "Thaaaaaats right @GoStanford .@ColeTabb has a question for y'all 🗣 https://t.co/GEsX66jznM .@ColeTabb has a question for y'all 🗣 https://t.co/GEsX66jznM" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1979808145854906405) 2025-10-19T07:13Z 414.3K followers, 38.3K engagements "Dort and Cason Wallace teaming up for steals is the stuff of nightmares" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1980829505762832520) 2025-10-22T02:52Z 414.3K followers, 24.3K engagements "Aaron Gordon cant miss" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1981578832261067136) 2025-10-24T04:29Z 414.3K followers, 16.9K engagements "Steph Curry with the first night-night of the season after this epic game vs Denver" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1981582729046298783) 2025-10-24T04:45Z 414.3K followers, 26.6K engagements "Tiago Splitter got doused with very cold water after his first win as a head coach Friday. Asked if he ever couldve predicted hed be in this spot [--] hours ago he said: I didnt expect this for sure but more than thinking about myself I was just happy to see a smile on my players faces" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1981947531916656962) 2025-10-25T04:54Z 414.2K followers, 212K engagements "Its going to take a long time for the Portland Trail Blazers to process Chauncey Billups stunning arrest. Friday they had a basketball game to play. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46715715/blazers-mood-somber-move-forward-billups-arrest https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46715715/blazers-mood-somber-move-forward-billups-arrest" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1981986319938318464) 2025-10-25T07:28Z 414.1K followers, 61.5K engagements "Yamamoto giving some Bulldog vibes" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1982278012390523027) 2025-10-26T02:48Z 413.7K followers, 65.9K engagements "I asked Tyrone Lue about his friend Chauncey Billups and he said hes been able to speak to him since his arrest on Thursday: When youve known somebody so long you can just tell by their voice if he's okay. Like I said he's confident in what's going on. The toughest part just for him is just like his family going through with his daughters. But other than that he's really confident about the situation. So just hearing his voice I can just see that he's okay. So that was good to hear" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1982593638124413151) 2025-10-26T23:42Z 414.1K followers, 154.4K engagements "Imagine how different this game would be if the Blue Jays had intentionally walked Ohtani the first four times too" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983049167221248348) 2025-10-28T05:52Z 413.7K followers, 72.7K engagements "Freddie Freeman the sequel pretty damn good too" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983064415907000429) 2025-10-28T06:52Z 413.5K followers, 29.6K engagements "He was good last year but its not last year. Blake Treinen's postseason ERA is [----]. His WHIP just hit [----]. He has given up hits to [--] of the last [--] batters he has faced. He's under contract for next season and he's making a ton of money. Blake Treinen's postseason ERA is [----]. His WHIP just hit [----]. He has given up hits to [--] of the last [--] batters he has faced. He's under contract for next season and he's making a ton of money" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983358213165895903) 2025-10-29T02:20Z 414.2K followers, 63.5K engagements "Incredible fortitude by the Blue Jays to come back tonight and take a 6-1 lead after that game last night" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983360559866359885) 2025-10-29T02:29Z 414.2K followers, 32.1K engagements "Goodness Trey Yesavage has struck out every Dodger at least once tonight. In [--] innings. https://t.co/ekhApvAVdL Trey Yesavage has struck out every Dodger at least once tonight. In [--] innings. https://t.co/ekhApvAVdL" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983711414545215764) 2025-10-30T01:43Z 414.1K followers, 55.4K engagements "A lot of people in the NBA thought they knew Chauncey Billups. But the man portrayed in the FBI indictment is not the man they thought they knew. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46775199/how-portland-trail-blazers-nba-grappling-chauncey-billups-stunning-downfall https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46775199/how-portland-trail-blazers-nba-grappling-chauncey-billups-stunning-downfall" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983920204708278530) 2025-10-30T15:33Z 413.5K followers, 215.7K engagements "Mark Walter explains his vision for the Lakers and why he wants Jeanie Buss to continue in her current role" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983946660138119610) 2025-10-30T17:18Z 413.6K followers, 47.6K engagements "Also: Mark Walter wasnt just approved as the new majority owner of the Lakers today. Hes already closed on the sale sources told ESPN" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1983947201777954985) 2025-10-30T17:20Z 414K followers, 127.7K engagements "To clarify: Jeanie Buss remains the Lakers Governor. Mark Walter is now the Alternate Governor. Walter is the majority owner and shareholder. The Buss family remains as a minority owner with a bit more than [--] percent. The sale has been approved by the NBA and has already closed. In other words hes sent the money" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984028708295119355) 2025-10-30T22:44Z 413.5K followers, 95.3K engagements "One of the best parts of working at ESPN is having access to the incredible @ESPNInsights folks. I asked if they could find how the betting lines moved on the March [--] [----] game involving the Blazers. Heres what they found" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984068212896755881) 2025-10-31T01:21Z 414K followers, 30.3K engagements "All due respect theres no way Wrobleski is trying to hit the #9 hitter" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984794996558741928) 2025-11-02T01:29Z 414K followers, 47.3K engagements "@jimsigurd Theyre clearly trying to pitch him inside. Thats why he went to the same spot two pitches in a row" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984795755073417627) 2025-11-02T01:32Z 414.1K followers, [----] engagements "Ernie Clement at the plate rn" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984817100771529038) 2025-11-02T02:57Z 414.1K followers, 24.6K engagements "Yamamoto is the MVP. No vote needed" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984837796721541141) 2025-11-02T04:19Z 413.7K followers, 71.5K engagements "Need a live shot of Japan right now after Yamamoto gets the MVP award" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984842767307309248) 2025-11-02T04:39Z 413.7K followers, 44.9K engagements "Im such a writer nerd all I can think about now is reading the grand narrative @JeffPassan will write about this World Series. Post it by noon Jeff" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984860232062029859) 2025-11-02T05:48Z 413.7K followers, 22.2K engagements "Blue Jays manager John Schneider was just absolute class. This is probably the most likeable group weve had up here in a long time. To the fans I say Thank You. To the fans I say Im sorry" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1984864082626035893) 2025-11-02T06:04Z 413.6K followers, 35.5K engagements "Wow. The short handed Lakers go into Portland on the second night of a back to back shoot [--] percent and take down the Trail Blazers. They on some kind of run right now" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1985580190396006858) 2025-11-04T05:29Z 413.5K followers, 73.6K engagements "Victor Wembanyama says that Right now it feels like the game is going fast were going to catch up but its a matter of how quick" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1986322082272321827) 2025-11-06T06:37Z 413.5K followers, 25.4K engagements "Feels like a good time to repost this story I write with @BannedMacMahon back February. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1988301094649540933) 2025-11-11T17:41Z 413K followers, 47.2K engagements "How do the Lakers start operating more like the Dodgers They bring in Dodgers executives Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman to start consulting on the Dodgers way. Zaidi is serving as new owner Mark Walters representative from TWG Sports in the transition process sources told ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47049127/two-dodgers-execs-begin-advisory-roles-lakers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47049127/two-dodgers-execs-begin-advisory-roles-lakers" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1991932784773042666) 2025-11-21T18:12Z 411.1K followers, 494.1K engagements "Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1992957291407253541) 2025-11-24T14:03Z 412.2K followers, 115.2K engagements "Billups pleaded not guilty this morning. The next status update in the case with all [--] defendantswill be March [--]. The government said it had [--] terabyte of data to produce in discovery. Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET. https://t.co/k1eEcqzmke Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET. https://t.co/k1eEcqzmke" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1992989946466996402) 2025-11-24T16:13Z 412.2K followers, 103.2K engagements "Jason Kidd on what Cooper Flagg learns from his time at point guard this year. (Tonight Kidd started Ryan Nembhard there). I think when you look at his ability to go against the best wing defender the Thompson twins Dillon Brooks the pressure that he was under playing the point guard position his calmness his understanding his basketball IQ is extremely high. Being able to playmake will only help him when he doesnt have those type of guys on him. Tonight he was really good for us. You he only had one turnover but [--] assists" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1994652007450485178) 2025-11-29T06:17Z 411K followers, 40.1K engagements "Wow. This is a next-level eye roll. James Harden on the challenge of integrating players the Clippers didnt expect to rely this heavily on: Challenging. In what ways Every way. On his floor-raising ability not being enough for this group: I dont know. I dont know Situation here is difficult https://t.co/x3TbIvEb0b James Harden on the challenge of integrating players the Clippers didnt expect to rely this heavily on: Challenging. In what ways Every way. On his floor-raising ability not being enough for this group: I dont know. I dont know Situation here is difficult https://t.co/x3TbIvEb0b" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1995013015083913429) 2025-11-30T06:12Z 413.1K followers, 190.2K engagements "Big picture on tonights WNBA developments: IMO theres not really a time pressure on either side except setting a date for the expansion draft. No games until the spring so theoretically CBA extensions can keep going on for a bit. Both sides would like to avoid a work stoppage but theres not really work to stop right now" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1995347209798512784) 2025-12-01T04:20Z 411.3K followers, 34.9K engagements "Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But sending any player home let alone a player of Pauls stature in the league and with the franchise is quite a move" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996133953435210078) 2025-12-03T08:26Z 411.3K followers, 156K engagements "Classy statement from Lawrence Frank to say Paul should not be blamed for the teams poor performance this season. Frank added that I accept responsibility for the record we have right now. There are a lot of reasons why weve struggled. Were grateful for the impact Chris has made on the franchise. The action taken is still shocking though" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996134682115895358) 2025-12-03T08:29Z 411.4K followers, 42.5K engagements "When @BobbyMarks42 wakes up in a few hours hell explain some of the financial reasons the Clippers may have decided to do this" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996135190545285185) 2025-12-03T08:31Z 411K followers, 27.2K engagements "@BobbyMarks42 My best non-as-good as @BobbyMarks42 way to explain it is that theyre over the luxury tax and should probably shed salary to avoid being a repeater. Obviously theres a lot more to a move like this though" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996139855668297816) 2025-12-03T08:50Z 411.1K followers, 30K engagements "Nothing will top the basketball reasons why Chris Paul ended up with the Clippers instead of the Lakers back in [----]. But this is still stunning. Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But sending any player home let alone a player of Pauls stature in the league and with the franchise is quite a move. https://t.co/qVncMQq3st Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996155370000285894) 2025-12-03T09:51Z 411.1K followers, 70.2K engagements "Only the Clippers know exactly why they didnt want Chris Paul around the team even one more day. Discussed what Ive learned led to the fallout with @MarcJSpears @BannedMacMahon and @Sedano on NBA Today and how that Lob City reunion with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan came about" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996729619765215263) 2025-12-04T23:53Z 411.3K followers, 88K engagements "LeBron James makes the extra pass to Rui Hachimura who hits the game-winner to beat the Raptors. If youre going to snap a [----] regular season game streak with at least [--] points thats how you do it. Rui told @MikeTrudell afterwards that LeBron told him to expect the extra pass" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996777389507088781) 2025-12-05T03:03Z 411.1K followers, 20K engagements "LeBron James makes the extra pass to Rui Hachimura who hits the game-winner to beat the Raptors. If youre going to snap a [----] game streak with at least [--] points thats how you do it. Rui told @MikeTrudell afterwards that LeBron told him to expect the extra pass" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/1996779942642917758) 2025-12-05T03:13Z 411.2K followers, 36.3K engagements "Why do I get such a kick out of this Party in the USA is blaring from the Spurs locker room after they snapped the Thunders 16-game winning streak. Party in the USA is blaring from the Spurs locker room after they snapped the Thunders 16-game winning streak" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2000084132404380003) 2025-12-14T06:03Z 411.6K followers, 65.7K engagements "Breaking: Houston Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise sources told me and @alexaphilippou https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47357385/sources-rockets-owners-expand-talks-buy-move-sun https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47357385/sources-rockets-owners-expand-talks-buy-move-sun" [X Link](https://x.com/ramonashelburne/status/2002039040636240203) 2025-12-19T15:31Z 412.8K followers, 970.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who denied asking for a trade and thanked the Clippers for the opportunity to play the last two and a half years in his hometown. In life not even just basketball when things don't work out there are ways to end things in relationships without having to crack each other. Okay maybe we just don't see a future with each other. Maybe we just outgrew each other whatever the case may be. I feel like other situations weren't like that. And that's why I can respect Steve and L and TLu because they didn't put me in a weird position as much as everybody tried to"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:56Z 416.6K followers, 842.4K engagements
"Paul George called to congratulate Kawhi Leonard on winning a championship and then it took on a life of its own. After countless text messages phone calls and two meetings at Drakes house 👀 they were both home in LA. Heres why that meant so much. http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/28458552/paul-george-comes-home http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/28458552/paul-george-comes-home"
X Link 2020-01-15T14:46Z 416.4K followers, [----] engagements
"A few weeks ago James Harden was waxing poetic about his time in LA telling ESPN how blessed hed felt to play in his hometown. I believe he was genuine in those sentiments. But this is a business decision for all involved. Garland is [--] years younger and gives the Clippers more of a future. Harden gets a chance to play for a contender and a better chance to earn some long term security. Everyone involved knew this summer how tradable that partial guarantee on the second year of Hardens contract made him. All in all a very different kind of exit than his last few exits. BREAKING: The Los"
X Link 2026-02-04T01:17Z 416.4K followers, 434.8K engagements
"Harden said he didn't want to feel like I was holding the Clippers up in their future. I wanted them to actually have a chance to rebuild and get some draft capital. In Cleveland I see an opportunity to win in the East they got a very good team coaching staff all of the above. So as much as I wanted to stay in LA and give it a goIve never won one before. As a basketball mind I think we have a bit better chance"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:57Z 416.4K followers, 341K engagements
"Harden said of his time in LA: We had a hell of a two and a half years. We didn't reach the goals that we all wanted to reach but I think we built some great memories had some great wins and fun moments for all of us. At the end of the day it is a business and I think both sides got what they wanted are in a great place and are very happy. I'm excited about Cleveland I'm still trying to chase my first championship and do whatever it takes to win"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:59Z 416.3K followers, 112.7K engagements
"One postscript: Harden said he went into the Clippers facility this afternoon to get some shots up and get treatment. Everyone knew a trade was imminent and staffers all came over to say their goodbyes. It was an emotional scene. The whole time he was wearing Clippers gear. Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who denied asking for a trade and thanked the Clippers for the opportunity to play the last two and a half years in his hometown. In life not even just basketball when things don't work out there are ways to end things in relationships Just spoke to a reflective James Harden who"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:25Z 416.4K followers, 323.7K engagements
"Nneka Ogwumike and WNBPA staff went to Nashville tonight to check in on Athletes Unlimited players alongside fellow executive committee members Alysha Clark and Brianna Turner discussing ongoing CBA negotiations. Will be interesting to see what comes out of what a source described as an important pulse point meeting with a large contingent of WNBA players"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:31Z 416.3K followers, 31.8K engagements
"Catching up on some WNBA news. Two days ago the players association posted a video about the [----] NBA All-Star Game strike. Thats obviously quite relevant to today because WNBA players are weighing a strike as CBA talks have stalled and the NBA All Star game is next weekend in Los Angeles. In the video the host notes As the WNBPA approaches what could be its first-ever strike the lesson from [----] is clear: if the moment is right and the world is watching thats when players take the shot. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUV_GHbgpYt/igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ=="
X Link 2026-02-06T18:48Z 416.6K followers, 17.3K engagements
"Wizards have been evaluating their young core deciding when they were ready to really compete. This and the Trae Young trade make it clear that next season is that time. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis Jaden Hardy D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton AJ Johnson Malaki Branham Marvin Bagley III [--] first-round picks and [--] second-rounders sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/sfrQQubI5i BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis Jaden Hardy D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:52Z 416.6K followers, 99.7K engagements
"Reporting on NBA Today: According to Clippers sources Aspiration bid almost double the $550 million that Intuit successfully bid for the naming rights to the new building. The Clippers chose to go with the more well-established company & brand"
X Link 2025-09-08T19:50Z 416.6K followers, 1M engagements
"On the day his Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game [--] of the World Series Mark Walter took the next step in purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers presenting to a sub committee of owners Friday sources told ESPN. If approved by the full BOG next week the $10 billion sale could be approved by the end of the month. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46710374/sources-mark-walter-presenting-lakers-bid-nba-committee https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46710374/sources-mark-walter-presenting-lakers-bid-nba-committee"
X Link 2025-10-24T19:02Z 416.6K followers, 910.4K engagements
"Adding to @alexaphilippou recap from yesterday ESPN has obtained some of the information that was was presented to players at yesterdays meetingsummarizing the WNBAs current positions The WNBA and WNBPA met for about three hours Monday a gathering one source close to the situation described as "helpful" as both sides work toward a new CBA. Who was there what they discussed next steps and more: https://t.co/hkONWnjebY The WNBA and WNBPA met for about three hours Monday a gathering one source close to the situation described as "helpful" as both sides work toward a new CBA. Who was there what"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:58Z 416.6K followers, 622.8K engagements
"Why James Harden's tenure -- and an era -- is over with the Clippers. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47840039/james-harden-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-cleveland-cavaliers-darius-garland https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47840039/james-harden-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-cleveland-cavaliers-darius-garland"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:21Z 416.6K followers, 114.8K engagements
"Adam Silver says that were getting awfully close to the 11th hour in WNBA collective bargaining negotiations"
X Link 2026-02-14T21:20Z 416.6K followers, 65.9K engagements
"Within the last week the Lakers contacted the Spurs to discuss a Kawhi Leonard trade. As one source put it they basically shut the door on us"
X Link 2018-06-21T19:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Lakers officially informed LiAngelo Ball he will not be on their Summer League team last night. They were determined to make this a basketball decision but as one source put it obviously theres more to it than basketball. In other words the LaVar effect was real"
X Link 2018-06-22T15:59Z 416.6K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Update from this mornings story. The Lakers re-engaged the Spurs Wednesday in aggressively pursuing Kawhi Leonard. Story w/ @wojespn coming shortly on ESPN. This is the first contact between the teams since the Spurs shut the door on them after an initial call"
X Link 2018-06-28T01:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Kobe Bryant will have a lot to say about LeBron in due time. For now he says in all caps I LOVE IT"
X Link 2018-07-02T00:52Z 416.6K followers, 12.5K engagements
"How did the Lakers close this Magic Johnson went to one of LeBrons houses in LA late Saturday night and met with him for several hours"
X Link 2018-07-02T01:39Z 416.6K followers, 16.1K engagements
"The Lakers all planned to congregate at their facility last night for free agent calls. Magic was expected to be there. Instead he was at LeBrons house closing"
X Link 2018-07-02T01:41Z 416.6K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Some more context to the Magic-LeBron meeting Saturday night. LBJ was already strongly considering the Lakers but wanted to look Magic in the eye and see if they could find a trust before making a decision per sources close to the situation"
X Link 2018-07-02T03:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"All that said LeBron did tell the Lakers on Saturday night that he likes Lonzos game and is excited to play with him"
X Link 2018-07-02T21:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"On the morning of July 1st Lakers controlling owner @JeanieBuss woke up at [--] a.m. and couldnt go back to sleep. If @KingJames chose the @Lakers everything shed done to remake the franchise would be validated. If he didnt. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24052392/how-lebron-james-decision-instantly-changed-los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-nba http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24052392/how-lebron-james-decision-instantly-changed-los-angeles-lakers-cleveland-cavaliers-nba"
X Link 2018-07-11T02:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Would be nice if some of Serenas male counterparts had her back and admitted theyve said a lot worse to the umpire. I know Ive heard A LOT worse from NBA players directed at refs"
X Link 2018-09-08T22:26Z 416.6K followers, 17.2K engagements
"Hes here A little past his due date but so worth waiting for 😊 Clearly he just wanted to be an October kid. We hear its a good month for baseball and babies ⚾ Please welcome Daniel Charlie Barich to the world. He made his debut on October [--] at 6:24 pm at [--] lbs [--] oz"
X Link 2018-10-03T18:22Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Anthony Davis Sr. doesn't want son joining Celtics cites treatment of Isaiah Thomas - via @ESPN App https://es.pn/2UCfLxX https://es.pn/2UCfLxX"
X Link 2019-02-02T00:19Z 416.6K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Lets all make a pact to never speak of this Super Bowl again k"
X Link 2019-02-04T03:02Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Five years ago Adam Silver debuted as NBA commissioner. Since then hes been approached by NFL owners several times about running football. He said no. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25994987/adam-silver-given-thought-inquiries-nfl-owners http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25994987/adam-silver-given-thought-inquiries-nfl-owners"
X Link 2019-02-14T16:06Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Nobody and I mean nobody had a sense Magic was gonna do this today"
X Link 2019-04-10T01:07Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Kevin Durant is out for at least Game [--] of the WCF source tells ESPN. Hes not being re-evaluated until Thursday so its unlikely he plays Game [--] either"
X Link 2019-05-13T17:24Z 416.6K followers, 10.5K engagements
"The Lakers have decided they will not hire a President of Basketball Operations to replace Magic Johnson a team source told ESPN. General manager Rob Pelinka will continue in his role reporting directly to ownership. Pelinka had previously reported to Johnson"
X Link 2019-05-17T21:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Just spoke to Nicole Curran the wife of Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the incident with Beyonc last night. She was in tears. Said she had been getting death threats on social media all night this morning she disabled her IG account just to make it stop"
X Link 2019-06-06T18:07Z 416.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Curran says she then went to go get them those drinks. There was no hostility. I was trying to be a good hostess she said. Ive never experienced cyber bullying like this. I cant believe our players go through this. That kids go through this"
X Link 2019-06-06T18:16Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Kevin Durant has a right lower leg injury. Out the rest of tonight. MRI tomorrow"
X Link 2019-06-11T02:38Z 416.6K followers, 10K engagements
"Durant just left on crutches with a walking boot"
X Link 2019-06-11T02:53Z 416.6K followers, 13.4K engagements
"The people that questioned whether he wanted to get back and play were wrong. Hes one of the most misunderstood people. Hes a good teammate and Im lucky to know him. Bob Myers on Kevin Durant"
X Link 2019-06-11T04:13Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Warriors believe Kevin Durants MRI on Tuesday will confirm a torn right Achilles tendon league sources tell me and @wojespn"
X Link 2019-06-11T05:58Z 416.6K followers, 13.4K engagements
"Warriors owner Joe Lacob I have experienced a lot since owning this team. Some lows and many highs. Tonight was incredible pride in the resiliency of our team. And respect for KD coming back with our backs against the wall. But I am also so unbelievably sad about the KD injury"
X Link 2019-06-11T06:00Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Three years ago Draymond Green texted Kevin Durant after the Warriors lost Game [--] of the Finals. This time Kevin Durant called Klay Thompson https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26971803/decimated-warriors-already-unfinished-business https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26971803/decimated-warriors-already-unfinished-business"
X Link 2019-06-14T17:09Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Gonna be interesting to see the details on the Picks LA just gave NOLA. From what I understand the Pelicans didnt want Lakers FRP next year. But through pick swaps they essentially have control of the Lakers draft for the next [--] years"
X Link 2019-06-15T22:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"For the Lakers this is a massive gamble on one year with Anthony Davis & LeBron James. I say gamble because all you have to do is look back at their recent historythe Dwight Howard Steve Nash trades to see how this could go very wrong. But if it goes right"
X Link 2019-06-15T22:51Z 416.6K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Lonzo throwing lobs to Zion is everything the NBA needs"
X Link 2019-06-15T22:58Z 416.6K followers, 15.9K engagements
"LeBrons Lakers #6 jersey will likely be the highest selling jersey in the NBA next year after his Lakers #23 was this year. 🙏🏾 🙏🏾"
X Link 2019-06-28T02:24Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Magic Johnson says he will help the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency in any way he can but he is not permitted by NBA rules to be part of official team meetings with prospective free agents. Johnson said he has not been asked by the Lakers or owner Jeanie Buss to participate"
X Link 2019-06-28T21:41Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Johnson says A friend of mine called and says Kawhi wants to meet with you Johnson told ESPN. I said no problem. Im available if thats what this man wants. But I got a great life. Im not trying to mess with anybodys job"
X Link 2019-06-28T21:43Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Heres a quick breakdown: Magic (no longer employed by the Lakers) and Anthony Davis (not yet a Laker) can call meet text FT with Kawhi or other FAs on their own. They just cant formally represent or be part of Lakers meeting"
X Link 2019-06-29T01:51Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Knicks and owner Jim Dolan were not prepared to offer Kevin Durant a full max contract due to concerns over his recovery from the Achilles injury league sources tell me and @wojespn. Knicks officials are in Los Angeles tonight meeting with free agents such as Julius Randle"
X Link 2019-06-30T23:17Z 416.6K followers, 50.3K engagements
"Iguodala is a former Rob Pelinka client. If his stay in Memphis is short dont be surprised to see Lakers get involved Golden State is trading Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies league source tells ESPN. Warriors are sending a [----] protected first-round pick in the [----] (protected 1-4) [----] (protected 1) and [----] unprotected. Golden State is trading Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies league source tells ESPN. Warriors are sending a [----] protected first-round pick in the [----] (protected 1-4) [----] (protected 1) and [----] unprotected"
X Link 2019-07-01T03:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"If you need any reminder that the NBA is a business the Warriors trading Andre Iguodala to Memphis to clear out room for DLo is it. Theres deep sadness in Golden State at the prospect of this group w/out him. Hes held in extremely high regard by the staff & players"
X Link 2019-07-01T04:27Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"The Heat is still working on options to complete the Jimmy Butler sign and trade with Philadelphia according to a league source. Out of respect for Goran Dragic the Heat are working with him and his representatives to find a trade partner by July 6"
X Link 2019-07-01T05:28Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul George asked the Thunder for a trade within the last few days and according to sources OKC felt it had no choice but to find a deal to reboot rather than risk a bad situation all year long with an unhappy star"
X Link 2019-07-06T06:43Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Lakers are expected to bring back Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a two year $16 million deal per league sources"
X Link 2019-07-06T06:58Z 416.6K followers, 17.4K engagements
"JaVale McGee has agreed to return to the Lakers where hell likely start at center league sources tell ESPN. Its a two-year $8.2 million deal with a player option"
X Link 2019-07-06T07:17Z 416.6K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Much will be made of the Lakers and Raptors end of this. But as of about [--] hours before Leonard chose the Clippers Friday night his camp was asking the Lakers to delay the AD trade until Sat/Sun sources tell ESPN. No reason given. Just a condition"
X Link 2019-07-06T11:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"How Kawhi pulled Paul George away from OKC https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27130335/how-kawhi-pulled-paul-george-away-okc https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27130335/how-kawhi-pulled-paul-george-away-okc"
X Link 2019-07-06T16:58Z 416.6K followers, 10.6K engagements
"The Lakers meeting with Kawhi Leonard was Tues afternoon at a hotel in Westlake Village. Only Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka were there at KLs request. The location had been switched from El Segundo at KLs request w/ in [--] hrs. It appears KL met with PG nearby same day"
X Link 2019-07-06T21:46Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"For those that dont know LA area codes: [---] and [---] are the main ones. [---] is the cool one. [---] is the rich one. [---] [---] & [---] are the real ones 💯 [---] vs. [---] The battle of LA is real. https://t.co/hu7WseiZ0F [---] vs. [---] The battle of LA is real. https://t.co/hu7WseiZ0F"
X Link 2019-07-25T00:49Z 416.6K followers, 14.8K engagements
"What if I told you there wasnt just one tape that brought Donald Sterling down but hundreds of them And we have some youve never heard before in this five-part @30for30 podcast that drops Tuesday You can listen to the trailer and subscribe now at http://30for30podcasts.com/sterling http://30for30podcasts.com/sterling"
X Link 2019-08-16T22:48Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Clippers are doing to the Warriors tonight what the Warriors used to do to everyone"
X Link 2019-10-25T04:39Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul George called to congratulate Kawhi Leonard on winning a championship and then it took on a life of its own. After countless text messages phone calls and two meetings at Drakes house 👀 they were both home in LA. Heres why that meant so much to George"
X Link 2020-01-15T14:38Z 416.6K followers, 10.8K engagements
"Speaking to residents in Calabasas who heard the helicopter crash this morning that killed Kobe Bryant describing it as a falling noise and that you could tell something was wrong"
X Link 2020-01-26T21:08Z 416.6K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Sheriff here says the manifest of helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant indicates [--] people were aboard"
X Link 2020-01-26T22:40Z 416.6K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Kobe Bryant didn't just have an iron will or unyielding confidence in himself. He believed he could bend the universe to his will. And dammit he often did. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28569693/kobe-bryant-never-stopped-trying-inspire https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28569693/kobe-bryant-never-stopped-trying-inspire"
X Link 2020-01-27T19:01Z 416.6K followers, 27.3K engagements
"Kobe Bryant has been a part of the Lakers for [--] years. Most employees knew him well and are grieving. It was a lot to ask to come in for an event of this magnitude while things were so raw"
X Link 2020-01-27T22:54Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The last time an NBA game was cancelled under such circumstances was in [----] after the Boston Marathon bombings. Before that you have to go back to the Kennedy assasination"
X Link 2020-01-27T23:01Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"A tuba player and drummer just showed up at the memorial here outside Staples Center"
X Link 2020-01-29T04:39Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Lakers couldnt call anyone when they learned of the crash that killed Kobe and [--] others. There were still [--] hours to go on their flight home. All they had was each other. Heres how everyone made it through the awful week that followed. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28602308/how-lakers-made-game-five-days-kobe-bryant-death https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28602308/how-lakers-made-game-five-days-kobe-bryant-death"
X Link 2020-01-31T17:10Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Tacko Fall says that Aaron Gordon dunk was not planned. I was scared for my life"
X Link 2020-02-16T03:33Z 416.6K followers, 82.1K engagements
"Just spoke to dunk contest judge @common who tells @ESPN We thought it was going to be tied. We were like This is a tie .But somebody didnt do it right. I dont know who it is. 👀👀👀"
X Link 2020-02-16T04:05Z 416.6K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Dunk contest judge @Candace_Parker who gave Aaron Gordon a 10tells ESPN I aint throwing anyone under the bus . buttttt check the score card"
X Link 2020-02-16T04:54Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Can we get @common to do the All Star introductions every year"
X Link 2020-02-17T01:26Z 416.6K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Yep they fixed the All Star Game"
X Link 2020-02-17T04:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Nearly a month has passed since Kobe died and the finality of it is still sinking in. It's as unbelievable to read now as it was when the news broke on Jan. [--]. The headline was like a cognitive break. Monday the world will try to find the right words. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28751929/the-stories-people-closest-kobe-bryant-keep-remembering https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28751929/the-stories-people-closest-kobe-bryant-keep-remembering"
X Link 2020-02-24T05:20Z 416.6K followers, 16K engagements
"LeBron James had a gym built for him on the Warner Bros lot this summer when he was filming Space Jam [--]. Each morning hed work out before filming the first sign he had a lot to say still. This weekend was his loudest statement yet. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28866416/how-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-made-their-biggest-statement-yet https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28866416/how-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-made-their-biggest-statement-yet"
X Link 2020-03-09T03:04Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers star @JoelEmbiid has decided to pledge $500K to COVID-19 medical reliefto help survival and protection efforts in the community. AND hes committed to helping Sixers employees who will suffer financial hardship in light of the franchises salary reductions"
X Link 2020-03-24T15:45Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"For two decades footage from the Bulls Last Dance sat in a vault in Secaucus NJ. Michael Jordan controlled the rights and wasnt ready to make a documentary. But on the day of the Cavs championship parade in [----] he finally said yes. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible"
X Link 2020-04-18T17:09Z 416.6K followers, 24.6K engagements
"How did Adam Silver then the head of NBA Entertainment convince MJ to film the 97-98 season He gave him the one thing that matteredcontrol. Our agreement will be that neither one of us can use this footage without the other's permission" Silver said. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29044827/an-all-access-michael-jordan-documentary-how-last-dance-was-made-possible"
X Link 2020-04-18T17:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Corporation about restarting the remainder of its season at Disneys ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando Florida in late July NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said Saturday"
X Link 2020-05-23T16:30Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"NBA in talks to resume play at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29213517/nba-talks-resume-play-disney-espn-wide-world-sports-complex https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29213517/nba-talks-resume-play-disney-espn-wide-world-sports-complex"
X Link 2020-05-23T16:46Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@ArashMarkazi Correction: Las Vegas is officially stupid"
X Link 2020-06-06T07:32Z 416.6K followers, 14K engagements
"Duncan Robinson wasnt even a good high school player. Now hes one of the best 3-point shooters in the league. Heres how he went from Division III to the NBA and how Heat coach Erik Spoelstra helped him believe he belonged. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29707109/nba-playoffs-miami-heat-duncan-robinson-steps-sunlight https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29707109/nba-playoffs-miami-heat-duncan-robinson-steps-sunlight"
X Link 2020-09-02T16:52Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"That was a worse ending than Game of Thrones"
X Link 2020-09-03T01:37Z 416.6K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Heres what I wanna say about the Harden-DAntoni-Morey era Rockets. They went for it. In an era where several teams seemed to want to wait out the Golden State dynasty. Houston constantly took big swings trying to challenge them. We should respect that"
X Link 2020-09-13T02:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Danny Green missed his Steve Kerr/Paxson moment 😳"
X Link 2020-10-10T03:39Z 416.6K followers, 35.6K engagements
"For eight months Warriors owner Joe Lacob has worked on a secret project Operation Dub Nation: safely return fans amidst the pandemic. The team is prepared to spend $30 million to test [-----] on game days with a rapid test thats [--] percent accurate. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30308543/golden-state-warriors-submit-plan-home-game-testing-allow-50-percent-fan-capacity https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30308543/golden-state-warriors-submit-plan-home-game-testing-allow-50-percent-fan-capacity"
X Link 2020-11-13T12:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Breaking his own news 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨I'm glad that I can announce that I'm staying with my #HeatNationFamily 📝❤🏀🔥 @MiamiHEAT Lets finish the job we started😤💪 #LetsGoHeatnation #heatnation #heatfamily #305 https://t.co/ltV769phXF 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨I'm glad that I can announce that I'm staying with my #HeatNationFamily 📝❤🏀🔥 @MiamiHEAT Lets finish the job we started😤💪 #LetsGoHeatnation #heatnation #heatfamily #305 https://t.co/ltV769phXF"
X Link 2020-11-20T23:02Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Amazing to see @MarcGasol coming back to the Lakers the team that originally drafted him. traded him for his older brother. now coming back to LA where he can hang with Pau . and Paus newborn daughter"
X Link 2020-11-23T00:50Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Sixers All Star center Joel Embiid who has a three-month-old-son told ESPN he plans to self quarantine from his family until he is certain he didnt contract the virus.Embiid sat next to Curry during the game. Curry spent the first quarter on bench before Sixers were made aware of a positive test sources said. Curry then left the court-area and headed into isolation. Curry spent the first quarter on bench before Sixers were made aware of a positive test sources said. Curry then left the court-area and headed into isolation"
X Link 2021-01-08T05:08Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Atlanta Dream close to being sold; co-owner Senator Kelly Loeffler expected to have no further association with team sources say https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/30744823/atlanta-dream-sale-close-being-finalized-wnba-says https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/30744823/atlanta-dream-sale-close-being-finalized-wnba-says"
X Link 2021-01-20T03:42Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"How did Pau Gasol become Uncle Pau to Kobes family https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30760714/pau-gasol-kobe-bryant-bond-brothers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30760714/pau-gasol-kobe-bryant-bond-brothers"
X Link 2021-01-25T17:38Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"And then theres this amazing quote from Hakeem Olajuwon. I know from his last name that we are from the same tribe the Yoruba tribe. His last name which in Yoruba is spelled Adetokunbo means the crown has returned from overseas Olajuwon said. https://theundefeated.com/features/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-greek-freak-wants-to-go-back-to-his-nigerian-roots/ https://theundefeated.com/features/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-greek-freak-wants-to-go-back-to-his-nigerian-roots/"
X Link 2021-07-21T03:38Z 416.6K followers, 16.5K engagements
"The Bucks drafted & developed Giannis. Then they built a stadium and team around him that convinced him to stay. Now theyve won a title. Thats a great example for any franchise in any sport"
X Link 2021-07-21T04:16Z 416.6K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year $196 million supermax contract extension sources told ESPN"
X Link 2021-08-17T11:58Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"James Worthy on the postgame show after the Lakers triple OT loss to the Kings. I just want to go home.that is not team basketball. That is not a winning formula"
X Link 2021-11-27T06:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Reporting w/ @wojespn: The Golden State Warriors are taking every legal course of action to discover how video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole during a scuffle at practice on Wednesday was made public sources told ESPN"
X Link 2022-10-07T19:32Z 416.6K followers, 36.6K engagements
"Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. [--] pick in [----]. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019"
X Link 2023-03-17T18:42Z 416.6K followers, 2.5M engagements
"The Portland Trailblazers are in agreement with free agent forward Jerami Grant on a 5-year $160 million contract his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports tells ESPN"
X Link 2023-06-30T22:23Z 416.6K followers, 3.2M engagements
"Joel Embiid the NBAs reigning Most Valuable Player has committed to play for Team USA at the Paris [----] Olympics sources told ESPN on Thursday. Embiid informed Team USA executive director Grant Hill of his decision on Thursday morning sources said just days after the two quietly met for close to an hour in Ft Collins Colo. where the Sixers are holding training camp. Embiid who was born in Cameroon and holds both French and American citizenship has been at the center of an intense recruiting battle over which country he will represent at the Olympics. He ultimately chose to represent the"
X Link 2023-10-05T15:52Z 416.6K followers, 7.7M engagements
"Full ESPN story w/@TimBontemps on Joel Embiid signing a massive $192.9 million extension to remain with the @sixers through [----]. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41339812/sources-joel-embiid-sixers-reach-3-year-1929m-extension Former NBA Most Valuable Player @JoelEmbiid has agreed on a three-year $192.9 million maximum contract extension to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers sources told ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41339812/sources-joel-embiid-sixers-reach-3-year-1929m-extension Former NBA Most Valuable Player @JoelEmbiid has agreed on a three-year $192.9 million maximum"
X Link 2024-09-20T12:08Z 416K followers, 58.9K engagements
"Wrapping my head around this with everyone else but the biggest thing to know is the Lakers have been led by generational superstars throughout their history and this was an opportunity too good for them to pass up after the Mavericks called. Also worth noting Mavs GM Nico Harrison worked closely with Kobe Bryant throughout his career and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was obviously his agent. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a [----] first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that"
X Link 2025-02-02T05:45Z 416.6K followers, 758.9K engagements
"Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. Im told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from @ShamsCharania"
X Link 2025-02-02T07:29Z 416.6K followers, 595.2K engagements
"Lakers had been looking for a big but once they got Luka this week they knew exactly what kind of big they wanted. From what Ive heard in Lukas initial basketball conversations he told Lakers GM Rob Pelinka he played best when he had a vertical lob threat. When Charlotte called saying they liked Knecht and might be willing to discuss Mark Williams the deal came into place"
X Link 2025-02-06T05:36Z 416.6K followers, 2.4M engagements
"The Lakers had previously looked at more veteran slower/older bigs. But when Luka explained how much playing with Lively and Gafford opened things up for him in Dallas LA felt like this was the move that would give them a shot this year and beyond"
X Link 2025-02-06T05:38Z 416.6K followers, 655.6K engagements
"Also of note: Lakers coach JJ Redick did some mentoring of Williams at Duke"
X Link 2025-02-06T05:41Z 416.6K followers, 349.3K engagements
"This detail from @WindhorstESPN was incredible:"
X Link 2025-02-07T22:14Z 416.2K followers, 800.9K engagements
"Teams do not like to cancel trades especially those as significant as the Lakers-Charlotte trade for Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht. But LA gave up a lot to get Williams they needed to feel confident hed be healthy enough to be their starting center for the next 5-10 years. After a thorough evaluation of his health they were not"
X Link 2025-02-09T02:32Z 416.6K followers, 1.8M engagements
"Tyrese Haliburton says hes deleted all social media apps off his phone since his last post on June [--] (after Game 1) tho he admitted occasionally he has logged on to catch up on WWE news"
X Link 2025-06-20T04:09Z 416.6K followers, 469.6K engagements
"Two important quotes here from Luka Doncics manager Lara Beth Seager: The Lakers leadership team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive of Luka since we arrived in L.A. We've spent a lot of time talking and getting to know each other over the last few months and we've formed a strong working relationship. Championships are won when you work together. We all share that same goal. Luka loves playing with LeBron and has learned so much from him. He has nothing but the utmost respect for LeBron and considers it an honor to be his teammate"
X Link 2025-07-11T19:42Z 415.6K followers, 67K engagements
"WNBA players including Kelsey Plum had been discussing the Pay Us What You Owe Us t-shirts for over a week according to multiple sources. They settled on the idea at a breakfast Saturday morning that very few players on Team Clark attended because of the early start. But just to make sure sources said Nneka Ogwumike Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier went by the Team Clark locker room before the game to make sure others were on board with the idea & plan. They were"
X Link 2025-07-21T22:56Z 416.6K followers, 888.7K engagements
"If youre not following Napheesa Colliers press conference right now you should be. Wow. Dont know when Ive ever Ive seen an active player take such direct and personal aim at a league and commissioner"
X Link 2025-09-30T17:19Z 416.6K followers, 289K engagements
"This shot of Clayton Kershaw grabbing his heart while running in to celebrate a World Series championship in his final game got me"
X Link 2025-11-02T04:28Z 416.6K followers, 160K engagements
"While it doesnt seem like there are any immediate consequences to another formal or informal extension of WNBA CBA talks because training camps dont open until AprilIm starting to hear increasing concern about how this delay could affect scheduling next year. In other words if theres no CBA theres no schedule and arenas start to give dates away to other events. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009831451219636461 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009831451219636461"
X Link 2026-01-10T03:35Z 416.3K followers, 50.1K engagements
"Theres also the issue of free agency and the expansion draft which needs to happen fairly soon"
X Link 2026-01-10T03:37Z 416.3K followers, 19.4K engagements
"All Star forward Jayson Tatum told ESPN on Wednesday night that he hasn't made a decision about whether he will return from a torn Achilles tendon this season because he "wants to get it right the first time so it's just a lot to think about." H/t to @ChrisBHaynes who cited sources saying Tatum was evaluating his situation and considering sitting out rest of the season. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47762891/celtics-jayson-tatum-waiting-make-decision-return-season-torn-achilles"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:51Z 416.2K followers, 243.2K engagements
"While we wait on NBA trade deadline season lets look at the big trade thats actually happened and why the Washington Wizards hope Trae Young can unlock Alex Sarr. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:11Z 416K followers, 54.8K engagements
"I always love a good Kobe Bryant story and this one from Brian Shaw and why Kawhi Leonards recent outrageous run reminded him of it is a good one. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47768649/nba-2025-2026-los-angeles-clippers-kawhi-leonard-james-harden-western-conference https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47768649/nba-2025-2026-los-angeles-clippers-kawhi-leonard-james-harden-western-conference"
X Link 2026-01-30T18:55Z 416K followers, 145.9K engagements
"Clippers coach Tyronn Lue says he cant comment specifically on any trade discussions involving James Harden but added He means a lot to the franchise. When asked if he was a guy he hoped would be here past the trade deadline Lue said Who wouldnt want to have James Harden https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018560806976471105 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018560806976471105"
X Link 2026-02-03T05:42Z 416.2K followers, 89.4K engagements
"Just for fun the Cavaliers play the Clippers Wednesday in LA"
X Link 2026-02-04T01:21Z 415.9K followers, 68K engagements
"@KamBrothers Very good catch. Will be interesting to see what happens with guys like Kawhi & Zu"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:21Z 415.9K followers, 16.4K engagements
"Washington is giving up two firsts here neither of them considered a premium pick (26 from OKC and a [--] pick from Golden State that they only get if its 21-30)"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:53Z 416.1K followers, 45.4K engagements
"Last week I wrote about why the Wizards went and got Trae Young to help the next stage of Alex Sarrs development. Todays AD trade is the next step in the Wiz rebuild. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47755930/nba-2025-2026-washington-wizards-trae-young-trade-alex-sarr"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:59Z 416.1K followers, 55.7K engagements
"@FlyByKnite Yes but neither of the two firsts they got in this deal are premium picks"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:05Z 416K followers, 33.3K engagements
"Kenny Atkinson said one of the first people hes reached out to about James Harden was Mike DAntoni who said he was one of his favorite players ever along with Steve Nash"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:09Z 416.3K followers, 50.9K engagements
"Kenny Atkinson says he looks forward to learning from James Harden. when youre around great players you end up learning more from them. Says he thinks his job will be a whole lot easier with Harden involved"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:14Z 416.2K followers, 53.3K engagements
"This is some mythical stuff Lindsey Vonn has just posted a video of her squatting and doing other exercises while having a ruptured ACL. Her toughness is on another level. (🎥: LindseyVonn/IG) #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #Olympics #AlpineSkiing https://t.co/k6INJoEXJf Lindsey Vonn has just posted a video of her squatting and doing other exercises while having a ruptured ACL. Her toughness is on another level. (🎥: LindseyVonn/IG) #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #Olympics #AlpineSkiing https://t.co/k6INJoEXJf"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:03Z 416.1K followers, 97.4K engagements
"Key background for the Knicks Jose Alvarado trade. According to a league source Miles McBride had a full evaluation of his left ankle due to soreness from a previous injury. During this period McBride had additional evaluations to some other ongoing ailments that hes been dealing with that hasnt caused him to miss any time. The additional evaluations showed that McBride has a core muscle injury and he will be out until further notice. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019479605737111937 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019479605737111937"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:33Z 416.1K followers, 63K engagements
"How serious were the Bucks about trading Giannis One of the teams that tried very hard to get him told me they were never told what it would take to get him which made them feel Milwaukee wasnt ready to trade him at all before the deadline"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:39Z 416.2K followers, 37.5K engagements
"Lets play a bit of what if The Warriors had extensive conversations with the Grizzlies about Jaren Jackson Jr a few weeks ago according to sources. But they tabled those discussions when the Bucks signaled they were open to discussing Giannis because theyd need those same assets in that trade. Utah came in with three firsts for JJJ and here we are. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019573323899027842 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019573323899027842"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:46Z 416.3K followers, 90.9K engagements
"Mike D'Antoni has resigned as Lakers coach source tells ESPN"
X Link 2014-05-01T01:17Z 416.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul George has been traded to OKC per sources"
X Link 2017-07-01T01:41Z 416.6K followers, 60.4K engagements
"Update. BOTH of Kobe's numbers will be retired"
X Link 2017-09-12T18:07Z 416.6K followers, 22.5K engagements
"Steph called the Trump tweet surreal and added."It's kind of beneath a leader of a country to go that route. That's not what leaders do.""
X Link 2017-09-23T21:49Z 416.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Steve Kerr: "How about the irony of 'Free speech is fine if you're a neo-Nazi chanting hate slogans but . not to kneel in protest'""
X Link 2017-09-24T06:19Z 416.6K followers, 14.3K engagements
"Jason Kidd tells ESPN that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo called him about [--] minutes before Kidd was officially notified he'd been fired by the Bucks and offered to help save his job"
X Link 2018-01-23T00:27Z 416.6K followers, 13.6K engagements
"The jacket Ronda Rousey is wearing at the @WWE Royal Rumble was Rowdy Roddy Piper's jacket. His son gave it to her beforehand"
X Link 2018-01-29T04:13Z 416.6K followers, 17K engagements
"JR Smith hitting an underhanded half court shot"
X Link 2018-06-09T00:40Z 414.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Big pickup for LA big loss for Houston https://x.com/wojespn/status/1016444084725035008 Free agent forward Luc Mbah A Moute has agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers league source tells ESPN. https://x.com/wojespn/status/1016444084725035008 Free agent forward Luc Mbah A Moute has agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers league source tells ESPN"
X Link 2018-07-09T22:09Z 414.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Pedro later updated this tweet because Haboob (a huge dust storm) autocorrected to Baboon. But lets be honest we all prefer the Baboon. @Rangers and @Dbacks delayed in downtown Phoenix because a baboon went through town and overloaded the grid knocking some lights out. @Rangers and @Dbacks delayed in downtown Phoenix because a baboon went through town and overloaded the grid knocking some lights out"
X Link 2018-07-31T05:05Z 414.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Man this story is really incredible @marincogan Kids are so wise I sent @marincogan on an impossible task of finding K-12 students across the country to get a snapshot of how kids feel rn -- not only about school but also their families and their country. And everyone can learn from Graysen and dance after calls https://t.co/2bG7yntmKb https://t.co/l8oM4EMEqd I sent @marincogan on an impossible task of finding K-12 students across the country to get a snapshot of how kids feel rn -- not only about school but also their families and their country. And everyone can learn from Graysen and dance"
X Link 2021-03-16T19:00Z 412.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Please send me your favorite Vin Scully stories and calls. Just want to hear his voice on this warm summer night"
X Link 2022-08-03T03:31Z 413.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The new deal will guarantee Embiid a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season. As part of the extension Embiid wholl earn $69 million in the final year of the deal will decline his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season and sign a new three-year extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season sources said"
X Link 2024-09-20T12:03Z 413.7K followers, 17.1K engagements
"His career earnings will swell to $514.8 million with the new agreement fourth highest in NBA history trailing only LeBron James Stephen Curry and Paul George. Embiids deal closes out one of the most productive off-seasons in franchise history including the commitment of $550 million in new money to extend All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey on a $204 extension and sign All-NBA forward Paul George on a four-year $212 million deal. The Sixers also signed free agent forward Caleb Martin guard Eric Gordon center Andre Drummond and re-signed guards Kelly Oubre and Kyle Lowry"
X Link 2024-09-20T12:03Z 413.6K followers, 37.8K engagements
"Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley are both prideful pugnacious and competitive as hell. Eventually personalities like that crash into each other. What happens next is anybodys guess. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43439721/jimmy-butler-pat-riley-nba-feud-miami-heat https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43439721/jimmy-butler-pat-riley-nba-feud-miami-heat"
X Link 2025-01-17T16:12Z 416.8K followers, 713.9K engagements
"While the Luka-AD trade seemingly came out of nowhere sources on both sides said the ONLY way a trade of this magnitude couldve gone down was between two men with decades of trust working with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Story w/ @espn_macmahon https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks"
X Link 2025-02-03T20:11Z 416.8K followers, 349.9K engagements
"Three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark is returning to the Seattle Storm her agent Jessica Holtz of CAA told ESPN. Clark won championships with the Storm in [----] and [----] then played a vital role for the Las Vegas Aces as they won a title in 2023"
X Link 2025-02-06T22:25Z 416.6K followers, 254.3K engagements
"Sabonis not making the All Star game was a major storyline in Starting [--] last season. Same story this year without the @netflix cameras shining a light on it. At some point a guy going for [--] & [--] gets in right Domantas Sabonis now has three career games with 25+ rebounds with Sacramento. He has tied Jack Coleman Wayne Embry and Sam Lacey for the third-most 25-rebound performances in franchise history. https://t.co/HmXCfC8EAk Domantas Sabonis now has three career games with 25+ rebounds with Sacramento. He has tied Jack Coleman Wayne Embry and Sam Lacey for the third-most 25-rebound"
X Link 2025-02-14T04:56Z 416.7K followers, 183.7K engagements
"It seems about [---] members of the swell flew on a charter plane this morning. Steve Ballmer covered the plane tickets and busses to the game. The Clippers flew members of The Wall out for Game [--] here in Denver https://t.co/xTjYFEQFVv The Clippers flew members of The Wall out for Game [--] here in Denver https://t.co/xTjYFEQFVv"
X Link 2025-05-03T22:32Z 413.9K followers, 637.2K engagements
"@KellanOlson This is as 🔥 of a take as the weather in Phoenix"
X Link 2025-06-22T19:45Z 412.9K followers, 17.2K engagements
"Incredible effort from @breannastewart playing on a sprained MCL but Phoenix just got so much more from its supporting cast. The Mercury thoroughly earned this victory"
X Link 2025-09-20T03:53Z 414.1K followers, 24.4K engagements
"Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier suffered a Grade [--] tear of three ligaments in her left ankle and a muscle in her shin during the collision with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas in Game [--] of their best-of-5 playoff series a source close to the situation told ESPN. The injury carried a six-week recovery period meaning Collier would not have been able to return this season had the top-seeded Lynx advanced in the playoffs"
X Link 2025-10-01T19:52Z 413.5K followers, 325.1K engagements
"Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has cancelled her meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert next week sources tell @kendra__andrews and me. Engelberts press conference Friday pushed the relationship beyond repair. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46489967/sources-napheesa-collier-cancels-meeting-cathy-engelbertreferrer=scribe https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46489967/sources-napheesa-collier-cancels-meeting-cathy-engelbertreferrer=scribe"
X Link 2025-10-04T23:14Z 411.6K followers, 634K engagements
"The Portland Fire have given a blank canvas to Alex Sarama and to the innovative young coach to paint. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46623905/fire-hires-cavaliers-assistant-alex-sarama-1st-head-coach https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/46623905/fire-hires-cavaliers-assistant-alex-sarama-1st-head-coach"
X Link 2025-10-17T13:44Z 414.3K followers, 108.8K engagements
"Sarama is one of the leading authorities on an innovative training system that has become popular in European basketball soccer and increasingly in the NBA counting players like the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and coaches like Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson as true believers. Sarama told ESPN that having the chance to implement the principles of CLA (Constraints-Led Approach) with an expansion team is an ideal scenario because he and general manager Vanja ernivec can hire people to fit within the new system and don't have to unlearn a previous system"
X Link 2025-10-17T13:45Z 414.3K followers, 19.7K engagements
"Joel Embiid is making a bit of a surprise appearance in the Sixers preseason finale tonight. What can we expect Heres a hint: the way he comes through tonight is more important than what he looks like in the game. But its a very good sign hes getting back on the court before the season"
X Link 2025-10-17T21:56Z 414.4K followers, 151.8K engagements
"Huge Joel Embiid with 14/7/8 in [--] minutes. That's a huge deal. Joel Embiid with 14/7/8 in [--] minutes. That's a huge deal"
X Link 2025-10-18T01:25Z 414.4K followers, 61.8K engagements
"Goodness Shohei Ohtani's final line tonight as a pitcher: 6+ IP [--] H [--] R [--] BB [--] Ks [---] pitches [--] CSW%. He's done some stuff at the plate too. Shohei Ohtani's final line tonight as a pitcher: 6+ IP [--] H [--] R [--] BB [--] Ks [---] pitches [--] CSW%. He's done some stuff at the plate too"
X Link 2025-10-18T02:42Z 414.4K followers, 69.1K engagements
"Thaaaaaats right @GoStanford .@ColeTabb has a question for y'all 🗣 https://t.co/GEsX66jznM .@ColeTabb has a question for y'all 🗣 https://t.co/GEsX66jznM"
X Link 2025-10-19T07:13Z 414.3K followers, 38.3K engagements
"Dort and Cason Wallace teaming up for steals is the stuff of nightmares"
X Link 2025-10-22T02:52Z 414.3K followers, 24.3K engagements
"Aaron Gordon cant miss"
X Link 2025-10-24T04:29Z 414.3K followers, 16.9K engagements
"Steph Curry with the first night-night of the season after this epic game vs Denver"
X Link 2025-10-24T04:45Z 414.3K followers, 26.6K engagements
"Tiago Splitter got doused with very cold water after his first win as a head coach Friday. Asked if he ever couldve predicted hed be in this spot [--] hours ago he said: I didnt expect this for sure but more than thinking about myself I was just happy to see a smile on my players faces"
X Link 2025-10-25T04:54Z 414.2K followers, 212K engagements
"Its going to take a long time for the Portland Trail Blazers to process Chauncey Billups stunning arrest. Friday they had a basketball game to play. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46715715/blazers-mood-somber-move-forward-billups-arrest https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46715715/blazers-mood-somber-move-forward-billups-arrest"
X Link 2025-10-25T07:28Z 414.1K followers, 61.5K engagements
"Yamamoto giving some Bulldog vibes"
X Link 2025-10-26T02:48Z 413.7K followers, 65.9K engagements
"I asked Tyrone Lue about his friend Chauncey Billups and he said hes been able to speak to him since his arrest on Thursday: When youve known somebody so long you can just tell by their voice if he's okay. Like I said he's confident in what's going on. The toughest part just for him is just like his family going through with his daughters. But other than that he's really confident about the situation. So just hearing his voice I can just see that he's okay. So that was good to hear"
X Link 2025-10-26T23:42Z 414.1K followers, 154.4K engagements
"Imagine how different this game would be if the Blue Jays had intentionally walked Ohtani the first four times too"
X Link 2025-10-28T05:52Z 413.7K followers, 72.7K engagements
"Freddie Freeman the sequel pretty damn good too"
X Link 2025-10-28T06:52Z 413.5K followers, 29.6K engagements
"He was good last year but its not last year. Blake Treinen's postseason ERA is [----]. His WHIP just hit [----]. He has given up hits to [--] of the last [--] batters he has faced. He's under contract for next season and he's making a ton of money. Blake Treinen's postseason ERA is [----]. His WHIP just hit [----]. He has given up hits to [--] of the last [--] batters he has faced. He's under contract for next season and he's making a ton of money"
X Link 2025-10-29T02:20Z 414.2K followers, 63.5K engagements
"Incredible fortitude by the Blue Jays to come back tonight and take a 6-1 lead after that game last night"
X Link 2025-10-29T02:29Z 414.2K followers, 32.1K engagements
"Goodness Trey Yesavage has struck out every Dodger at least once tonight. In [--] innings. https://t.co/ekhApvAVdL Trey Yesavage has struck out every Dodger at least once tonight. In [--] innings. https://t.co/ekhApvAVdL"
X Link 2025-10-30T01:43Z 414.1K followers, 55.4K engagements
"A lot of people in the NBA thought they knew Chauncey Billups. But the man portrayed in the FBI indictment is not the man they thought they knew. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46775199/how-portland-trail-blazers-nba-grappling-chauncey-billups-stunning-downfall https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46775199/how-portland-trail-blazers-nba-grappling-chauncey-billups-stunning-downfall"
X Link 2025-10-30T15:33Z 413.5K followers, 215.7K engagements
"Mark Walter explains his vision for the Lakers and why he wants Jeanie Buss to continue in her current role"
X Link 2025-10-30T17:18Z 413.6K followers, 47.6K engagements
"Also: Mark Walter wasnt just approved as the new majority owner of the Lakers today. Hes already closed on the sale sources told ESPN"
X Link 2025-10-30T17:20Z 414K followers, 127.7K engagements
"To clarify: Jeanie Buss remains the Lakers Governor. Mark Walter is now the Alternate Governor. Walter is the majority owner and shareholder. The Buss family remains as a minority owner with a bit more than [--] percent. The sale has been approved by the NBA and has already closed. In other words hes sent the money"
X Link 2025-10-30T22:44Z 413.5K followers, 95.3K engagements
"One of the best parts of working at ESPN is having access to the incredible @ESPNInsights folks. I asked if they could find how the betting lines moved on the March [--] [----] game involving the Blazers. Heres what they found"
X Link 2025-10-31T01:21Z 414K followers, 30.3K engagements
"All due respect theres no way Wrobleski is trying to hit the #9 hitter"
X Link 2025-11-02T01:29Z 414K followers, 47.3K engagements
"@jimsigurd Theyre clearly trying to pitch him inside. Thats why he went to the same spot two pitches in a row"
X Link 2025-11-02T01:32Z 414.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Ernie Clement at the plate rn"
X Link 2025-11-02T02:57Z 414.1K followers, 24.6K engagements
"Yamamoto is the MVP. No vote needed"
X Link 2025-11-02T04:19Z 413.7K followers, 71.5K engagements
"Need a live shot of Japan right now after Yamamoto gets the MVP award"
X Link 2025-11-02T04:39Z 413.7K followers, 44.9K engagements
"Im such a writer nerd all I can think about now is reading the grand narrative @JeffPassan will write about this World Series. Post it by noon Jeff"
X Link 2025-11-02T05:48Z 413.7K followers, 22.2K engagements
"Blue Jays manager John Schneider was just absolute class. This is probably the most likeable group weve had up here in a long time. To the fans I say Thank You. To the fans I say Im sorry"
X Link 2025-11-02T06:04Z 413.6K followers, 35.5K engagements
"Wow. The short handed Lakers go into Portland on the second night of a back to back shoot [--] percent and take down the Trail Blazers. They on some kind of run right now"
X Link 2025-11-04T05:29Z 413.5K followers, 73.6K engagements
"Victor Wembanyama says that Right now it feels like the game is going fast were going to catch up but its a matter of how quick"
X Link 2025-11-06T06:37Z 413.5K followers, 25.4K engagements
"Feels like a good time to repost this story I write with @BannedMacMahon back February. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43676830/how-stunning-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade-came-together-los-angeles-lakers-dallas-mavericks"
X Link 2025-11-11T17:41Z 413K followers, 47.2K engagements
"How do the Lakers start operating more like the Dodgers They bring in Dodgers executives Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman to start consulting on the Dodgers way. Zaidi is serving as new owner Mark Walters representative from TWG Sports in the transition process sources told ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47049127/two-dodgers-execs-begin-advisory-roles-lakers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47049127/two-dodgers-execs-begin-advisory-roles-lakers"
X Link 2025-11-21T18:12Z 411.1K followers, 494.1K engagements
"Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET"
X Link 2025-11-24T14:03Z 412.2K followers, 115.2K engagements
"Billups pleaded not guilty this morning. The next status update in the case with all [--] defendantswill be March [--]. The government said it had [--] terabyte of data to produce in discovery. Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET. https://t.co/k1eEcqzmke Here in Brooklyn where Chauncey Billups will be arraigned in the federal rigged poker investigations at [--] am ET. https://t.co/k1eEcqzmke"
X Link 2025-11-24T16:13Z 412.2K followers, 103.2K engagements
"Jason Kidd on what Cooper Flagg learns from his time at point guard this year. (Tonight Kidd started Ryan Nembhard there). I think when you look at his ability to go against the best wing defender the Thompson twins Dillon Brooks the pressure that he was under playing the point guard position his calmness his understanding his basketball IQ is extremely high. Being able to playmake will only help him when he doesnt have those type of guys on him. Tonight he was really good for us. You he only had one turnover but [--] assists"
X Link 2025-11-29T06:17Z 411K followers, 40.1K engagements
"Wow. This is a next-level eye roll. James Harden on the challenge of integrating players the Clippers didnt expect to rely this heavily on: Challenging. In what ways Every way. On his floor-raising ability not being enough for this group: I dont know. I dont know Situation here is difficult https://t.co/x3TbIvEb0b James Harden on the challenge of integrating players the Clippers didnt expect to rely this heavily on: Challenging. In what ways Every way. On his floor-raising ability not being enough for this group: I dont know. I dont know Situation here is difficult https://t.co/x3TbIvEb0b"
X Link 2025-11-30T06:12Z 413.1K followers, 190.2K engagements
"Big picture on tonights WNBA developments: IMO theres not really a time pressure on either side except setting a date for the expansion draft. No games until the spring so theoretically CBA extensions can keep going on for a bit. Both sides would like to avoid a work stoppage but theres not really work to stop right now"
X Link 2025-12-01T04:20Z 411.3K followers, 34.9K engagements
"Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But sending any player home let alone a player of Pauls stature in the league and with the franchise is quite a move"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:26Z 411.3K followers, 156K engagements
"Classy statement from Lawrence Frank to say Paul should not be blamed for the teams poor performance this season. Frank added that I accept responsibility for the record we have right now. There are a lot of reasons why weve struggled. Were grateful for the impact Chris has made on the franchise. The action taken is still shocking though"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:29Z 411.4K followers, 42.5K engagements
"When @BobbyMarks42 wakes up in a few hours hell explain some of the financial reasons the Clippers may have decided to do this"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:31Z 411K followers, 27.2K engagements
"@BobbyMarks42 My best non-as-good as @BobbyMarks42 way to explain it is that theyre over the luxury tax and should probably shed salary to avoid being a repeater. Obviously theres a lot more to a move like this though"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:50Z 411.1K followers, 30K engagements
"Nothing will top the basketball reasons why Chris Paul ended up with the Clippers instead of the Lakers back in [----]. But this is still stunning. Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But sending any player home let alone a player of Pauls stature in the league and with the franchise is quite a move. https://t.co/qVncMQq3st Stunning development with the Clippers sending franchise legend Chris Paul home tonight. Obviously hes been in and out of Tyronn Lues rotation this year. But"
X Link 2025-12-03T09:51Z 411.1K followers, 70.2K engagements
"Only the Clippers know exactly why they didnt want Chris Paul around the team even one more day. Discussed what Ive learned led to the fallout with @MarcJSpears @BannedMacMahon and @Sedano on NBA Today and how that Lob City reunion with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan came about"
X Link 2025-12-04T23:53Z 411.3K followers, 88K engagements
"LeBron James makes the extra pass to Rui Hachimura who hits the game-winner to beat the Raptors. If youre going to snap a [----] regular season game streak with at least [--] points thats how you do it. Rui told @MikeTrudell afterwards that LeBron told him to expect the extra pass"
X Link 2025-12-05T03:03Z 411.1K followers, 20K engagements
"LeBron James makes the extra pass to Rui Hachimura who hits the game-winner to beat the Raptors. If youre going to snap a [----] game streak with at least [--] points thats how you do it. Rui told @MikeTrudell afterwards that LeBron told him to expect the extra pass"
X Link 2025-12-05T03:13Z 411.2K followers, 36.3K engagements
"Why do I get such a kick out of this Party in the USA is blaring from the Spurs locker room after they snapped the Thunders 16-game winning streak. Party in the USA is blaring from the Spurs locker room after they snapped the Thunders 16-game winning streak"
X Link 2025-12-14T06:03Z 411.6K followers, 65.7K engagements
"Breaking: Houston Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise sources told me and @alexaphilippou https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47357385/sources-rockets-owners-expand-talks-buy-move-sun https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47357385/sources-rockets-owners-expand-talks-buy-move-sun"
X Link 2025-12-19T15:31Z 412.8K followers, 970.7K engagements
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