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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Preview & Game Thread: Respect the Cup

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Buc...

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Windhorst/MacMahon's Latest: LeBron, Nurse, Grizzlies, Clippers, Sabonis, Acuff

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The strong relationship that LeBron James has built with coach Nick Nurse has been an important factor in the Sixers’ hot start, Brian Windhorst of ESPN writes in a column with Tim MacMahon. Windhorst points out that James had never worked with Nurse before signing with Philadelphia this summer, but they talked several times ahead […]

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The Weekend Watch

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The first weekend of the season is here! Jam analyzes five games that should be on your weekend watch list.

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Heat Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Larsson, Hardaway, Conwell, Giannis

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Klay 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 […]

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Doc Rivers Says Giannis Wasn't 'Easy' to Coach, 'Doesn't Necessarily Have This Super IQ'

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Updated Nov 7, 2:49 AM ET

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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2026 WNBA season review: Injuries, ill-fated decisions and other self-inflicted issues obscured the few bright spots for the Chicago Sky

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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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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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G League: Iowa Wolves Season Preview

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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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NBA Cup Preview: Milwaukee Edition

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MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 14: Mascot Bango the Buck of the Milwaukee Bucks holds the 2024 NBA Cup Championship trophy before the game against the Charlotte Hornets during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 14, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center 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 Copyright Notice: Copyrigh...

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