Doc Rivers: Giannis 'didn't want to be the bad guy' when seeking Bucks exit
Former Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo "didn't want to be the bad guy" when he was trying to seek a trade out of Milwaukee last season.
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Former Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo "didn't want to be the bad guy" when he was trying to seek a trade out of Milwaukee last season.
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NBAKlay Thompson turned in one of his best post-Warriors performances in Wednesday’s win over the Clippers, but he couldn’t match it the next night against his former team. In his first trip to Golden State as a member of the Heat, the former “Splash Brother” was limited to 11 points in 23 minutes on 3-of-10 […]
After serving as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks for parts of three seasons, Doc Rivers gave his thoughts Friday on what it was like to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Steph Curry has spoken out after the Golden State Valkyries clinched the 2026 WNBA title. The Valkyries clashed with the Atlanta Dream in the Finals and despite going behind in the series, they eventually won 4-3 over seven games.
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NBAEarly superteam intel, the staying power of Memphis and next steps in Sacramento.
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The Chicago Sky. | Getty Images It was another losing season for the Sky. One where the future was discussed more than the present. And the hope for draft picks, a practice facility and players returning from injury received more attention, and rightfully so, than the product on the court. While Chicago didn’t reach the playoffs for the second-straight year, there were some positives, but still more negatives and too many unknowns. So, let’s break down that state of things in the Chicago. In ...
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NBAThese NBA teams are already completely hopeless this season
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The Minnesota Lynx are awesome. The Minnesota Timberwolves are awesome. It’s time for the Iowa Wolves to be awesome. It is I, G League Leo (my wife says I need to workshop that name), here to bring you the best Iowa Wolves coverage in the world! My affinity and coverage for our favorite G League team has has grown over the past two seasons. From sporadic updates, to monthly coverage, I am now proud to brief you for the start of their 20th season (10th as the Wolves)! Did anyone ask for an in-...
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NBAAndre Snellings examines whether Ty Jerome is likely to keep up his tremendous start to the season.
Returning to Cleveland as the opposition for the third time in a different NBA uniform, LeBron James struggled Friday night. finishing with eight points on 3-for-12 shooting with seven turnovers in Philadelphia's 119-96 NBA Cup game loss to the Cavaliers.
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Retired NBA great Jamal Crawford said he has been working as an advisor with the group led by Kraken owner Samantha Holloway in expansion talks.
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NBAPhiladelphia erased a 29-point deficit in the first meeting. Turnovers, perimeter volume and the glass could decide Friday’s NBA Cup rematch.
NBAPHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 5, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dives for a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks finished their road trip with a...
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NBAThe Golden State Warriors expected Kristaps Porziņģis to man the starting center position through the 2026-27 campaign, but the Latvian big man is still working through health issues that have kept him sidelined.
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A timeout was called late in the game, and Steph Curry made his way to his usual seat on the bench, the one closest to the scorer’s table. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr spent the next 30 seconds strategizing with his staff. Then, with another 30 to 40 seconds remaining in the timeout, he let the players have a small moment to themselves. This is usually when Curry and assistant coach Bruce Fraser have their own side conversation. It ranges from: “What do you think about that guy guar...
The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) lost to the defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. It was a one-possession game for the last 5:03 of the game, when Kyrie Irving re-entered. They had every chance in the world to steal a big game on the road. Ultimately, they came up short, and Cooper Flagg’s passivity is, in part, to blame. Of the Mavericks’ 10 possessions in the final five minutes, half of them either started with Kyrie Irving initiating the offense, ended with...
NBAThrough eight games, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is scoring points at a historic rate. Is that enough to make him the favorite for MVP?
Nov 4, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) shoots the ball during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Hours before the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks faced off Wednesday night, Luka Garza was already getting to work. He joined the team’s Stay Ready crew, warming up alongside Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Walsh while his father, Frank, watched from courtside n...
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NBAStephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have flipped the script on their season, and the superstar guard revealed that a message from head coach Steve Kerr after an 0-3 start helped spark the turnaround. Speaking after Thursday’s 120-100 win over the Miami Heat, which extended Golden State’s winning streak to six games, Curry looked […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry reveals Steve Kerr’s message after 0-3 start that sparked win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAAyo Dosunmu says joining the Minnesota Timberwolves forced him out of his comfort zone, but the February trade ultimately led to a five-year, $112 million extension. The post Ayo Dosunmu: ‘God threw me in with the sharks’ in Minnesota appeared first on TalkBasket.net.