Yes, apparently after Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors last week, the sports world will go on.

Enter: The 2016 ESPYS, happening in Los Angeles tomorrow night at the Microsoft Theater, kicking off at 8 PM ET on ABC, and hosted by wrestler-turned-actor John Cena.

Vice President Joe Biden will be on hand to present the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance to broadcaster and fashion guru Craig Sager. Justin Timberlake will present the Icon Award to retired legends Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach.

In addition, the night will feature awards for “Best MLB Player,” “Best Team,” “Best Female Athlete,” “Best Upset,” “Best Breakthrough Athlete” and many more.

While Durant himself will not be making an appearance, another NBA star who changed jerseys will be, with new Chicago Bulls guard Dwayne Wade joining a packed group of presenters that also includes Warriors MVP Stephen Curry, R&B MVP Usher Raymond IV, Houston Texans star JJ Watt, skier Lindsey Vonn, actor David Oyelowo, and many more.

The show will include a special tribute to the late, and greatest, Muhammad Ali, from speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with a performance by Andra Day.

Other guests include Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant, World Champion Kansas City Royals first basemen Eric Hosmer and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick.

Stay tuned for more coverage Wednesday evening on Daily Brief, and follow along on Twitter @ESPYS.

[Cube image courtesy of ESPN Media Zone]

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