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The trade deadline is less than a week away. And all NBA eyes are on Giannis and the Bucks
The player who said those words: Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo. This season's deadline is fast approaching, now less than a week away, and it's Antetokounmpo who is the epicenter of the NBA trade universe this time. Speculation about his future — will the Bucks trade him or not?
Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes participating in NBA’s dunk contest
The Lakers big man accepted an invitation to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Lakers could get star guard star back Friday at Washington
Lakers star guard Austin Reaves could make his return to the floor on Friday night in the nation’s capital.
Aaron Gordon sidelined at least a month in latest Nuggets injury crusher
The injury bug is infecting the Nuggets this season.
Maxey scores 40 points and hits winning layup with 1.3 seconds left to lead 76ers over Kings 113-111
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111 on Thursday night. Paul George added 15 points for Philadelphia, which came back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth-quarter.
Knicks tickets vs. LeBron James reach astronomical new NBA heights
You better have deep pockets to see LeBron James at MSG.
George, Sarr help Wizards outlast Bucks, playing without Antetokounmpo, 109-99
Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 on Thursday night. Amid swirling trade rumors, Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game with a calf strain. Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington each added 13 points for Washington, which held a 61-43 rebounding advantage in its second straight win.
Dillon Brooks scores career-high 40 on his own T-shirt night, leading Suns past Pistons 114-96
Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 40 points, Grayson Allen added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 114-96 on Thursday night. The Suns kept a comfortable lead through much of the fourth, winning for the fifth time in seven games. Brooks sliced through the lane for a layup for a 105-89 lead with 5:43 left, scoring the last of his 40 points.
Timberwolves hit 22 3-pointers, coast to 123-111 win over Thunder
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves matched a season high with 22 3-pointers in a 123-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Jaden McDaniels scored 21 points including 5 of 5 from 3-point range for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid added 18 points off the bench for Minnesota and connected four times from behind the arc.
Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86
Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 on Thursday night, ending the Hawks' four-game winning streak. The Rockets dominated the second half after leading only 43-42 at halftime. Jabari Smith had 14 points and Reed Sheppard added 13.