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Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, met directly with Milwaukee Bucks owners Jimmy Haslam and Wes Edens in late January to discuss a handshake agreement tied to his 2020 and 2023 contract extensions. The two sides had previously agreed that ownership would facilitate a collaborative trade should the time come, according to multiple league sources. Shortly after that meeting, Antetokounmpo met with general manager Jon Horst at the team's practice facility. Horst indicated he wa...

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The NBA Rookie of the Year Award seems to be a two-horse race between Charlotte Hornets’ wing Kon Knueppel and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg. Basketball legend Reggie Miller has claimed before that he thinks Knueppel is more deserving of the award, and stuck to his guns about it with his comments on Tuesday. During […] The post Why Reggie Miller is still going with Kon Knueppel over Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason. Horst spoke to reporters in New York before Milwaukee's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. When pressed on whether the organization was operating with a clear direction on Antetokounmpo,...

As rumors surround the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the team wanting to shut down the star for the season, though the big man has been willing to play, it has garnered the attention of Draymond Green. While the relationship between the Bucks and Antetokounmpo seems to be heading towards a divorce, Green spoke […] The post Draymond Green drops strong take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s treatment of Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is familiar with injury setbacks, such as the kind of season Jalen Williams has had, following wrist surgery and two right hamstring injuries that derailed Williams’ 2025-26 regular season. Six games into his return, Jalen is looking closer to the All-NBA forward who helped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Chet Holmgren offers unique perspective on Thunder Jalen Williams’ return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has heard the noise before. Indiana. North Carolina. You name the blueblood, and at some point, his name gets tossed into the mix. This time, it was North Carolina — again — after the Tar Heels moved on from Hubert Davis. And, once again, Stevens shut it down […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens shoots down college coaching rumors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Orlando Magic visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, January 2, at United Center with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Injuries could play a key role as both teams try to extend winning streaks heading into the new year. Orlando enters 19-15 after a 112-110 win over Indiana and a 127-126 victory against Denver. […] The post Magic vs. Bulls injury report: Who will play on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .