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Giannis Antetokounmpo says Milwaukee Bucks won’t change approach this season
But that doesn’t mean the team can’t get better, especially in the postseason, where the Bucks have made early exits in the Eastern Conference finals and Eastern Conference semifinals. “I don’t think we change the way we approach it because it’s been working the last two years. We’ve won a lot of games and we’ve […]
Continue readingGiannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks reach five-year, $228M supermax extension
Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that it will be for the full five-year, $228 million supermax, including an opt-out after the fourth year. “This is my home, this is my city,” Antetokounmpo posted on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday. “I’m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks […]
Continue readingNBA offseason survey: What league executives are saying about the best and worst moves, players and teams
After a chaotic offseason that saw the NBA draft and free agency compressed into a single week — followed almost immediately by abbreviated training camps amid teams adjusting to newly implemented COVID-19 testing protocols — the chase is on to see if the Los Angeles Lakers will be able to repeat as champions or if […]
Continue readingGiannis Antetokounmpo says focus not on extension with Milwaukee Bucks
However, the Bucks superstar didn’t put to bed any speculation on his long-term future in Milwaukee on Wednesday, instead saying that he will put faith in his agent and the team’s front office to reach a potential supermax contract extension. “I’m not focused on that,” Antetokounmpo said. “I know my agent, Alex [Saratsis], and [Bucks […]
Continue readingNBA Power Rankings, camp edition: Resetting the league after a hectic offseason
What about the Los Angeles Lakers? L.A. appears even stronger after it locked in Anthony Davis to a five-year max deal, scored a surprise contract extension with LeBron James and signed reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell this offseason. Who can challenge the champs in 2020-21? Here’s how every team stacks up. Note: […]
Continue readingGiannis Antetokounmpo’s future on minds of Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton, coach Mike Budenholzer
Although his current head coach Mike Budenholzer and teammate Khris Middleton might not have the answers, they’ve let their intentions be known. “I have a lot of respect for Giannis. In my situation last year, he told me how he felt, and that’s all I can do in return,” Middleton said. “I think we’re more […]
Continue readingNBA Christmas Day games: Schedule, storylines, how to watch/stream all five games
Zion Williamson makes his Christmas Day debut as the New Orleans Pelicans face the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat. Stephen Curry, back from a broken left hand, leads the Golden State Warriors against reigning two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving makes his much-anticipated return to Boston after […]
Continue readingNBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2021 and 2022
The 2021 class has more hype, potentially featuring names such as LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Paul, Paul George, Victor Oladipo, DeMar DeRozan, Blake Griffin, Rudy Gobert and Andre Drummond. Some of those players will agree to extensions or pick up player options before ever hitting the market, while others will have plenty […]
Continue readingSizzling Spurs, Gregg Popovich buoyed by bubble play
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was asked before Tuesday afternoon’s game what he would tell someone if they told him a month ago that his team could go 6-2 in the NBA’s restart and possibly make the playoffs. “I would have had them drug-tested,” Popovich deadpanned. San Antonio was missing three starters to injury […]
Continue readingNBA Continuity Rankings: Which teams hold the edge in the bubble?
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, whose team checks in near the top of our list, has high hopes. “Continuity [will] help with trying to create a home-court advantage,” Malone said earlier this month of playing at a neutral-site in Orlando, Florida. “We have guys that have been together for a while, know how to […]
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