Bill Walton, NBA Star, ESPN Commentator and Grateful Dead Superfan, Dies at 71

Charles Barkley‘s television broadcast career is coming to an end.

On the verge of a likely seismic change in the NBA broadcast carriage, one of the most recognizable faces of basketball TV coverage over the past two decades, Charles Barkley, is calling it a career.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Charles Barkley is blocking Warner Bros. Discovery‘s drive to the net.

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing their pre-draft due diligence on one of the most intriguing prospects in college basketball.

NBA legend Jerry West has sadly died at the age of 86.

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Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After an unpredictable playoffs, the 2024 NBA finals matchup is set, with Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics taking on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a best-of-seven series. Game 1 of the Celtics vs.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the 2024 WNBA season in full swing, the pro league is getting more and more attention, thanks to this year’s crop of rookie superstars, which include the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, the Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink and Chicago Sky stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

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William Earl As Variety expands its coverage of gaming, Jennifer Maas has been promoted to senior business writer, TV and video games. She will lead the entertainment news brand’s heightened coverage of the video game industry with special emphasis on the convergence of game content and IP with TV shows, movies, books and other media. With the promotion, Maas will drive enterprise reporting, features and breaking news coverage of gaming and related subjects, in addition to her duties covering TV business news.

To be frank, watching episodes of the new limited series “Clipped” came with a bit of PTSD for this particular writer. As a longtime Los Angeles Clippers fan, the new FX program is sort of like revisiting one of the worst and most liberating moments in your team’s history.

UPDATE—June 3, 2024: Upon further review, the WNBA has upgraded Chennedy Carter's foul against to a , though they didn't assign any fines to the Chicago Sky player.However, Chicago rookie ended up with a $1,000 fine for "failing to make herself available" to the press during the post-game press conference, with Chicago Sky getting hit with a $5,000 fine for not ensuring her presence. Chennedy Carter did participate in the press conference, though she declined to answer any questions about the move against Clark.“Physical play, intensity, and competitive spirit are hallmarks of Chicago Sky basketball.

The fallout from the on-court shove of Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark continued today.

, and the game certainly didn't disappoint. The Indiana Fever home game against Chicago Sky was a true nail biter, ending with a score of 71-70 in favor of the Fever.

, and the game certainly didn't disappoint. The Indiana Fever home game against Chicago Sky was a true nail biter, ending with a score of 71-70 in favor of the Fever.

made history during her last Indiana Fever game—but her competitors didn't make it easy for her.While Indiana Fever lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 28, Clark played her best game of the season so far, scoring 30 points and racking up five rebounds, six assists, three steals, and three blocks. According to , she's the first rookie to score at least 30 points and have five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in a game.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher made a very rare public appearance with their kids over the weekend.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Members of the Grateful Dead and its currently playing spin-off group, Dead & Company, have taken to social media after the death of basketball legend Bill Walton to share their grief and love for the man who was considered the Dead’s biggest celebrity superfan. Dead & Company, which is in the midst of a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, posted a collective statement as well, on top of those of individual members. “Fare you well, fare you well, we love you more than words can tell,” the band posted.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis showed up at a WNBA game over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend — and their kids did, too!

Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer who went on to become an Emmy-winning broadcaster for ESPN and other networks, died Monday following a lengthy battle with cancer, the league announced. He was 71.