For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there. That era officially ended in June, when Milwaukee traded the two-time MVP to the Heat for a package headlined by Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and draft picks. Now comes the […] The post NBA Preview: Bucks begin uncertain life after Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Lakers lost more than LeBron James’ production when he signed with the 76ers. They also lost the voice that had defined their locker room for years. Austin Reaves appears ready to help fill that leadership opening. New Lakers guard Collin Sexton praised Reaves’ approach in a video shared by the team, identifying him as […] The post Collin Sexton says Austin Reaves emerging as Lakers leader appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Mar 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) dunks during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con First and foremost, I want to start today’s session by saying that I like the acquisition of Duop Reath. It shows that Brian Gregory consistently looks for ways to create competition throughout the roster, and that’s a good thing. Iron sharpens iron, as the...
The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough. To be clear, Mobley’s name appeared in speculation. There was no credible indication that the Cavs were actively attempting to move him. The larger point still […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team, in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: With Williams out injured, who do you give the Suns’ starting center job to? zenzino: From many comments I’ve seen here, I think that Maluach is a little overestimated and Oso is a little underestimated. Currently, Oso is a better player. Period. Man Man might get the ...
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 10: Nyara Sabally of Germany with fans after the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarter-final between Belgium and Germany at Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images) | Getty Images Best win of the season. The New York Liberty returned from the FIBA World Cup break with a road matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. New York’s defense proved to be too much to handle for the league leading L...
Shane Battier believes delaying his NBA career by one year may have cost him around $10 million, but he has no regrets about returning to Duke for his senior season. Battier had already established himself as one of college basketball’s top players following a strong junior campaign. Despite having an opportunity to enter the NBA […] The post Shane Battier sacrificed millions by returning Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
