Michael C. Wright

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NBA Writer at ESPN

NBA writer @ESPN. Husband/father, proud Texan. KAΨ. Covered Spurs, Bears, WFT & Jags. https://t.co/TpNMqT2SiV alum. Inquiries: [email protected]

Articles

Ja Morant plays through ankle sprain as Grizzlies lock up 8-seed

6 days ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ja Morant overcame a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 on Friday night to advance to the NBA playoffs. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and Desmond Bane added 22 as the Grizzlies turned away several Dallas rallies in the second half.
Fuente: Gregg Popovich sale del hospital tras problema médico

6 days ago | espn.com.mx | Michael C. Wright

Gregg Popovich, de 76 años, el entrenador de mayor edad en la historia de la NBA, sufrió un problema médico y se perdió el resto de la temporada de los Spurs. SAN ANTONIO -- El entrenador de los Spurs, Gregg Popovich, fue trasladado a un hospital tras un incidente médico en un restaurante, pero ya se encuentra en casa y se encuentra bien, según informó una fuente a Shams Charania de ESPN el viernes.
Fuente: Gregg Popovich sale del hospital tras problema médico

6 days ago | espndeportes.espn.com | Michael C. Wright

Gregg Popovich, de 76 años, el entrenador de mayor edad en la historia de la NBA, sufrió un problema médico y se perdió el resto de la temporada de los Spurs. SAN ANTONIO -- El entrenador de los Spurs, Gregg Popovich, fue trasladado a un hospital tras un incidente médico en un restaurante, pero ya se encuentra en casa y se encuentra bien, según informó una fuente a Shams Charania de ESPN el viernes.
Wembanyama (clot) says he's progressed to lifting weights

1 week ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama addressed the media Sunday for the first time since February, when he was ruled out for the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. He declined to delve into specifics regarding his recovery, though, saying, "I'm not going to expand on my medical record."Wembanyama did say "I'm over this problem," adding he's already started light weightlifting and on-court work in a controlled setting.
Rockets' Brooks gets 16th tech after kick to Sexton's groin

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

HOUSTON -- Rockets forward Dillon Brooks faces an automatic one-game suspension after he was whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season during the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. If the technical foul is not rescinded, Brooks would be suspended for Friday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Mike Budenholzer recalls fond memories in Milwaukee return

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn't have time to wax nostalgic Tuesday as he faced his former team in Milwaukee for the first time since getting fired as the Bucks' coach two years ago. But as much as he tried focusing on keeping his injury-riddled team alive in the playoff chase, Budenholzer couldn't deny this game was a little different from a typical regular-season contest. "Yeah, I mean, I'm human," Budenholzer said after the Suns' 133-123 loss.
Suns hopeful Kevin Durant back before end of regular season

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

MILWAUKEE -- Kevin Durant isn't expected to play at all during the Phoenix Suns' three-game trip after spraining his left ankle in a loss to Houston on Sunday. The Suns began their road swing Tuesday at Milwaukee. They also play Friday at Boston and Sunday at New York before returning home to face Golden State on April 8. "As of now, we don't expect him to join us on the trip," Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said before Tuesday's game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes

1 month ago | espn.com | Michael C. Wright

SAN ANTONIO -- Bewildered and in a state of disbelief, San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili walked back-and-forth half-dressed near his locker Wednesday night repeating the same words after his team's 120-105 win over the New York Knicks. "I don't know what f---ing happened," Mamukelashvili said.
Sandro Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes

1 month ago | espn.co.uk | Michael C. Wright |Ramona Shelburne

SAN ANTONIO -- Bewildered and in a state of disbelief, San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili walked back-and-forth half-dressed near his locker Wednesday night repeating the same words after his team's 120-105 win over the New York Knicks. "I don't know what f---ing happened," Mamukelashvili said.
Rookie Scheierman delivers career night for shorthanded Celtics

1 month ago | espn.com | Ramona Shelburne |Michael C. Wright

As a rookie on the defending NBA champions, Baylor Scheierman knows he has limited opportunities to make much of an impression outside of practice. Scheierman got an opportunity Tuesday night and delivered, scoring a career-high 20 points in a gritty effort that had his Boston Celtics coaches, teammates and fans on their feet in appreciation.