NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the league's contenders stand now? We're taking stock of all 30 teams as the dust settles on a wild offseason.
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2019 Schedule
58-24, 1st in Atlantic
- 4/9W 120-100
- 4/13L 104-101
- 4/16W 111-82
- 4/19W 98-93
- 4/21W 107-85
- 4/23W 115-96
- 4/27W 108-95
- 4/29L 94-89
- 5/2L 116-95
- 5/5W 101-96
- 5/7W 125-89
- 5/9L 112-101
- 5/12W 92-90
- 5/15L 108-100
- 5/17L 125-103
- 5/19W 118-112
- 5/21W 120-102
- 5/23W 105-99
- 5/25W 100-94
- 5/30W 118-109
- 6/2L 109-104
- 6/5W 123-109
- 6/7W 105-92
- 6/10L 106-105
- 6/13W 114-110
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Source: Lakers to hire Raptors assistant Handy
The Lakers have agreed to hire former Raptors assistant coach Phil Handy as a front-of-the-bench assistant under new coach Frank Vogel, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated.
Wigginton fools Thybulle, hits jumper while getting hit (0:29)
Green: Kawhi wanted 'his own route,' not Lakers
As Danny Green -- perhaps Kawhi Leonard's closest teammate, having paired with him to win championships in both San Antonio and Toronto -- waited on Leonard's decision last week, he was pretty sure of one thing: Leonard would not be joining the Lakers.
Why all NBA players should be free agents, and the draft should be abolished
One radical way to improve sports? Get rid of luxury taxes, salary caps and the draft.
RR: Kawhi to LA, Westbrook's future & more
Russillo on the background of Kawhi ending up in LA with the Clippers, the Paul George trade and Westbrook's future, plus story time from Vegas.
Barrett drops double-double in loss (1:28)
Beck & Nichols
Zach talks to Rachel Nichols and Howard Beck over drinks in Las Vegas about Russell Westbrook trade rumors, under the radar interesting offseason teams, the player empowerment era in the wake of Kawhi pulling Paul George from Oklahoma City, and more.
Eubanks ejected for shot below the belt (0:55)
Is a Westbrook trade inevitable?
Andrew Han, Kevin Pelton, Dave McMenamin, Tim Bontemps and Kirk Goldsberry convene at Las Vegas Summer League to discuss what’s next for Russell Westbrook and OKC (1:05), what Kawhi’s movement means for the league’s future (16:05), the Lakers roster (31:10) and initial Zion thoughts (39:25).
Sources: Hollis-Jefferson, Raptors agree to deal
Unrestricted free agent Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Raptors, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Nurse: You can't blame Kawhi for joining Clippers (0:49)
Nurse: 'Can't blame' Kawhi for leaving for Clips
Raptors coach Nick Nurse admitted that he was disappointed that Kawhi Leonard decided to leave for the Clippers, but said, "You can't blame a guy for wanting to go home."
Nurse: Kawhi's talent is hard to come by (1:09)
The Lowe Post: Kawhi Trade Impact
Zach welcomes 538's Chris Herring and together they react to the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George deals before discussing how the moves alter the landscape of the league.
Woj Pod: Kawhi Leonard Signing, Paul George Trade
In a crossover edition of The Lowe Post and The Woj Pod, Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe react to the Kawhi Leonard signing and Paul George trade. The two NBA insiders discuss how these deals immediately change the league, when Leonard targeted George as the guy he wanted to pair with, Oklahoma City's cloudy future, who could be in the market for Russell Westbrook if he's made available, how Toronto will move forward and more.
The Lowe Post: Kawhi Signing, Paul George Trade
In a crossover edition of The Lowe Post and The Woj Pod, Zach Lowe and Adrian Wojnarowski react to the Kawhi Leonard signing and Paul George trade. The two NBA insiders discuss how these deals immediately change the league, when Leonard targeted George as the guy he wanted to pair with, Oklahoma City's cloudy future, who could be in the market for Russell Westbrook if he's made available, how Toronto will move forward and more.
Kawhi and Paul George teamup in Clipperland
Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks, Royce Young and Kevin Pelton convene for an emergency conversation after the Clippers trade for Paul George and sign Kawhi Leonard in free agency, discussing the shocking moves and implications for the league.
How Kawhi pulled Paul George away from OKC
After failing to recruit Kevin Durant to the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard focused on Paul George and proved to be a "hell of a recruiter."
Sources: Fear of Lakers dynasty drove Clips' deal
As fears mounted that the Lakers had pushed to the cusp of creating an unprecedented Big Three, the Clippers made a blockbuster trade for OKC's Paul George and cleared the path for Kawhi Leonard to sign a four-year, $141 million contract.
AD lost money waiting for Kawhi to decide (1:46)
Kawhi puts Clippers in title talk (1:21)
NBA world stunned by Kawhi Leonard-Paul George team-up
The late-night news that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would be teaming up with the LA Clippers sent NBA Twitter into a frenzy.
Kawhi taking his talents to LA (0:26)
Sources: Clippers to land Leonard, George
The Clippers are set to acquire Paul George in a blockbuster trade with the Thunder, clearing the path for Kawhi Leonard to sign a four-year max contract, sources told ESPN.
2018-19 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | .622 | 7 | W1 |
| Boston | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 17 | 65 | .207 | 41 | L1 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.48th
Rebounds Per Game45.217th
Assists Per Game25.413th
Points Allowed108.422nd
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(29) | Dewan Hernandez | C | Miami (FL) |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 58 | 24 | .707 |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 23 | .720 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
| 2014-15 | 49 | 33 | .598 |