Zion filing vs. ex-agent alleges early recruitment
Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson filed additional amendments to a lawsuit that is attempting to enforce the termination of a signed agreement with a Florida marketing company.
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Stephen A.: You cannot rank 3 rookies higher than Zion (1:34)
Rookies see Reddish, not Zion, having best career
In the annual survey of rookies, only 5% of the Class of 2019 thought Zion Williamson would have the best NBA career. Cam Reddish was top vote-getter with 19%.
Filings suggest Nike paid in pursuit of players
Newly released emails and text messages in the case against attorney Michael Avenatti suggest that Nike officials were making under-the-table payments to handlers and families of top college basketball prospects.
Avenatti filing: Nike OK'd payments to Zion, more
Attorneys representing Michael Avenatti filed a motion Wednesday that alleges that a Nike employee at least approved payments to former Duke star Zion Williamson and former Indiana star Romeo Langford when they were still in high school in February 2017.
Zion, top rookies discuss first dunk, swapping jerseys and Vinsanity
Jaxson Hayes wants to swap jerseys with LeBron. Coby White wants to learn to play the piano. Cam Reddish is looking forward to facing Kevin Durant. Get to know the NBA's top rookies.
Which NBA players will have the biggest reunions in 2019? (1:35)
The dates to mark off on the Zion debut tour (2:07)
Elhassan: Zion will be helped by veteran players (1:40)
Reunions, Zion and Hollywood drama: Every game we can't wait to see
Mark your calendars because the NBA schedule has been unveiled. Here are our can't-miss games for 2019-20.
Zion rips Knox, flushes monster dunk (0:26)
Sources: Clips vs. Lakers tops Christmas games
The Clippers and Lakers will play at Staples Center on Dec. 25, sources told ESPN. Other Christmas Day games include Bucks at 76ers and Celtics at Raptors, sources said.
Griffin: Comments weren't geared toward LeBron himself (1:31)
Every twist and turn in the Zion sneaker chase
A blown sneaker, two false starts and a lawsuit all led a generation's most hotly pursued athlete to the brand that Jordan built.
Griffin: I was miserable building around LeBron
Sources close to LeBron James told ESPN they were "shocked" at David Griffin's characterization of the superstar in a Sports Illustrated story published Thursday.
Zion shows off the cannon at Saints practice (0:18)
Zion signs multiyear partnership with NBA 2K
Zion Williamson has signed a multiyear partnership with video game NBA 2K, joining a list of elite, active NBA athletes that includes LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Pelicans' Zion dabbles in football fun with Saints
Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson joined Drew Brees and the Saints for a basketball-themed quarterback challenge on Monday.
Redick declines USA roster invite for World Cup
Pelicans guard JJ Redick is the latest big name to pull out of consideration for Team USA's basketball roster ahead of FIBA's World Cup in September.
Redick mulls Team USA invite amid move to Pels
New Pelicans guard JJ Redick said he's "thrilled beyond belief" to be invited to join USA Basketball for the FIBA World Cup and that he's mulling the decision amid his family's transition to New Orleans.
Perkins accuses Kerr of being hypocritical (1:57)
Sources: Zion shoe deal richest ever for rookie
Before Zion Williamson committed to Jordan Brand, several shoe competitors made offers on total deals that extended well into the nine-figure range, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Shelburne: Zion went for the 'blue chip stock' in Jordan deal (0:57)
Zion signs multi-year shoe deal with Jordan (0:36)
2019-20 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.43rd
Rebounds Per Game47.35th
Assists Per Game27.03rd
Points Allowed116.84th
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