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Giannis 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 readingMilwaukee Bucks bolster bench, reach deals with SG Bryn Forbes, SF Torrey Craig
The Bucks also reached agreement with free-agent forward Torrey Craig, agents Dave Spahn and Austin Brown told Wojnarowski. Forbes, 27, leaves the San Antonio Spurs and joins the Bucks for the opportunity to play a significant role on a championship contender. Forbes will have a player option in the second year of the deal, a […]
Continue readingBest and worst cases for the Warriors, Knicks and the teams we haven’t seen since March
For the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, the tipoff to the 2020-21 season will be their first time on an NBA court since March. The Warriors plan to pick up their championship pursuit after injuries to Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry […]
Continue readingNBA playoffs real or not: Biggest concerns after Game 1
The first round of the NBA playoffs has officially kicked off with all 16 teams in contention having a game under their belts in the Florida bubble. As a result, injuries, trends and difficult matchups have popped up as potentially major concerns that teams will need to address quickly. Our NBA experts weigh in on […]
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 […]
Continue readingNBA restart: Rosters, schedules and standings projections for every team
With scrimmages tipping off Wednesday, here’s our breakdown of every team in Orlando, Florida, including: current seed and most likely playoff seeds (via simulations using ESPN’s Basketball Power Index), remaining strength of schedule (ranked from hardest to easiest), seeding-game schedules (with win projections using BPI), full rosters and projected rotations. We’ve also included the number […]
Continue readingSources: Tom Thibodeau finalizing 5-year deal to be coach of New York Knicks
The New York Knicks and Tom Thibodeau are finalizing a five-year deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Knicks president Leon Rose and agent Spencer Breecker of CAA Sports were working Saturday to complete contractual terms, and a signed agreement is expected in the near future, sources said. Rose and […]
Continue readingSeason’s impact on future salary caps central to NFL talks, sources say; NFLPA reps to talk Friday
NFL Players Association team player representatives are scheduled to convene on a conference call Friday morning as the players work to finalize an agreement with team owners on the rules and finances of the 2020 NFL season, according to sources. The sources said the two sides were still negotiating Thursday night on at least three […]
Continue readingBrandon Ingram and the top NBA free agents to watch in the bubble
More than 150 players participating in the NBA restart are on track to hit free agency in October, and one misstep could prove costly for a player looking for a new deal. Last month, Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans opted out of playing in the bubble so he could maximize his earning potential and avoid […]
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