The Heat could reach the NBA Finals this season. They could also wind up fighting their way through the play-in. Neither outcome would be especially shocking. That’s what makes Miami one of the biggest mysteries in the Eastern Conference. The obvious reason for optimism is Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired from Milwaukee in the biggest move of […] The post Heat may be East’s biggest mystery after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Heat could reach the NBA Finals this season. They could also wind up fighting their way through the play-in. Neither outcome would be especially shocking. That’s what makes Miami one of the biggest mysteries in the Eastern Conference. The obvious reason for optimism is Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired from Milwaukee in the biggest move of […] The post Heat may be East’s biggest mystery after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Denver Nuggets recently disappointed fans with their trade of young wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Some had wondered whether the Nuggets could have gotten more than what essentially amounted to a cost-cutting measure for the 2025-26 breakout star. One team that was rumored to have had interest in Watson prior to the […] The post NBA rumors: Peyton Watson trade revelation shows how Bucks truly felt about pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Nuggets recently disappointed fans with their trade of young wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Some had wondered whether the Nuggets could have gotten more than what essentially amounted to a cost-cutting measure for the 2025-26 breakout star. One team that was rumored to have had interest in Watson prior to the […] The post NBA rumors: Peyton Watson trade revelation shows how Bucks truly felt about pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to the media with the 2026 draft picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copy...
MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to the media with the 2026 draft picks Nate Ament and Brayden Burries of the Milwaukee Bucks during the Bucks Draft Press Conference on June 25, 2026 at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copy...
Some voices become so familiar they feel like family. Camille Davis, co-host of Locked On Bucks and the TECKnical Foul Podcast, has quickly become one of those. A Milwaukee native, Davis covers the Bucks and the NBA (along with the NFL and WWE) in a soft-spoken style that blends insightful analysis with passion and humour. But that’s just the half of it. A hoop-head since childhood—from MJ to NBA Live to winning an “Eat and Greet” with Malcolm Brogdon—Davis knows the game not just as a media ...
Some voices become so familiar they feel like family. Camille Davis, co-host of Locked On Bucks and the TECKnical Foul Podcast, has quickly become one of those. A Milwaukee native, Davis covers the Bucks and the NBA (along with the NFL and WWE) in a soft-spoken style that blends insightful analysis with passion and humour. But that’s just the half of it. A hoop-head since childhood—from MJ to NBA Live to winning an “Eat and Greet” with Malcolm Brogdon—Davis knows the game not just as a media ...
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Milwaukee Bucks. Free […]
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Milwaukee Bucks. Free […]
Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets fans in stands holding up letters that spell BROOKLYN during game vs Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Game 7. Brooklyn, NY 6/19/2021 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163667 TK1) With the signing of 7-footer Grant Nelson to a two-way deal on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets roster seems set, barring some huge surprise. They now have the full complement of 15 players on standard NBA deals and t...
Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets fans in stands holding up letters that spell BROOKLYN during game vs Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Game 7. Brooklyn, NY 6/19/2021 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163667 TK1) With the signing of 7-footer Grant Nelson to a two-way deal on Friday, the Brooklyn Nets roster seems set, barring some huge surprise. They now have the full complement of 15 players on standard NBA deals and t...
Jalen Duren’s long standoff with the Pistons will likely result in an extension agreement, but Brett Siegel of Clutch Points doesn’t expect him to remain in Detroit for the entirety of his new deal. Speaking recently on the Clutch Scoops podcast (YouTube link, hat tip to Heavy), Siegel suggested that Duren is a strong candidate […]
Jalen Duren’s long standoff with the Pistons will likely result in an extension agreement, but Brett Siegel of Clutch Points doesn’t expect him to remain in Detroit for the entirety of his new deal. Speaking recently on the Clutch Scoops podcast (YouTube link, hat tip to Heavy), Siegel suggested that Duren is a strong candidate […]
Since we last checked in on the NBA’s longest-tenured players by team one year ago, a handful of names who were in the top 10 have parted ways with their former clubs. That group includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had been with the Bucks since he was drafted 15th overall in the 2013 draft. The two-time […]
Since we last checked in on the NBA’s longest-tenured players by team one year ago, a handful of names who were in the top 10 have parted ways with their former clubs. That group includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had been with the Bucks since he was drafted 15th overall in the 2013 draft. The two-time […]
Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and Josh Hart are all eligible for extensions but Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (subscription required) doubts any of those prominent Knicks will sign one before the start of the season. Towns is eligible to sign a four-year max extension worth $272MM but that would create major salary-cap issues. […]
Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and Josh Hart are all eligible for extensions but Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (subscription required) doubts any of those prominent Knicks will sign one before the start of the season. Towns is eligible to sign a four-year max extension worth $272MM but that would create major salary-cap issues. […]
The Bucks have officially signed big man John Butler, the team announced today in a press release. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s a non-guaranteed training camp contract. A 7’0″ center who had a 19-game stint with the Trail Blazers in 2022/23 after going undrafted out of Florida State, Butler has […]
The Bucks have officially signed big man John Butler, the team announced today in a press release. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s a non-guaranteed training camp contract. A 7’0″ center who had a 19-game stint with the Trail Blazers in 2022/23 after going undrafted out of Florida State, Butler has […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward John Butler to a training camp deal, the team announced Friday, September 4. Butler, 23, returns to the NBA after spending the 2025-26 season with the Wisconsin Herd, where he produced his most productive G League campaign. The 7-foot-1 forward averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in […] The post Bucks sign John Butler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Milwaukee Bucks signed John Butler Jr. to a training camp deal on Friday. Butler played with the Wisconsin Herd last season, averaging 9.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Butler also appeared in 19 games for the Blazers during the 2022-23 season.
While the Clippers could theoretically sue the NBA to try to reverse the penalties they received as a result of the year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention, the team and owner Steve Ballmer — who was suspended for one year as part of the punishment — would have a difficult timing winning, writes Michael McCann […]
While the Clippers could theoretically sue the NBA to try to reverse the penalties they received as a result of the year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention, the team and owner Steve Ballmer — who was suspended for one year as part of the punishment — would have a difficult timing winning, writes Michael McCann […]
The Clippers have already been found guilty of circumventing the NBA’s salary-cap rules. Now the Bucks are waiting to find out whether the league believes they broke those rules, too. And after what happened to Los Angeles, the Bucks probably have reason to pay particularly close attention. The NBA launched an investigation into Milwaukee this […] The post Bucks suddenly have reason to sweat NBA investigation after Clippers punishment appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry missed extended time last season due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee. On the Dubs Talk podcast (YouTube link), Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said there’s still a level of concern about that ailment. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. […]
Warriors guard Stephen Curry missed extended time last season due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee. On the Dubs Talk podcast (YouTube link), Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said there’s still a level of concern about that ailment. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. […]
Warriors Stephen Curry expects to be ready to roll for the Warriors this season, though there apparently remains at least some concern about his right knee. Curry missed extended time last season with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said on the Dubs Talk podcast that […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Bucks, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 18, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...
The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.
The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.
The NBA has dropped the hammer on the Clippers. The league announced Wednesday that an independent investigation found the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard violated salary-cap circumvention rules through a series of off-court endorsement arrangements. The penalties are massive. Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round draft picks, one in each year from 2029 through 2033, and […] The post NBA hammers Clippers over Kawhi Leonard with $30 million fine, loss of five first-round picks appeared first on...
The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gamble ultimately cost them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 10 first-round picks, two swaps and $30 million — with no NBA Finals appearances.
It’s not uncommon for NBA players to host offseason mini-camps before training camp opens as kind of an informal get-together between teammates. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham recently hosted a mini-camp for his Pistons teammates. One of the latest players to organize such a move during the offseason is Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner. […] The post Myles Turner makes notable leadership move during NBA offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s not uncommon for NBA players to host offseason mini-camps before training camp opens as kind of an informal get-together between teammates. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham recently hosted a mini-camp for his Pistons teammates. One of the latest players to organize such a move during the offseason is Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner. […] The post Myles Turner makes notable leadership move during NBA offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.