Giannis Antetokounmpo

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Assistant Coach Vin Baker of the Milwaukee Bucks chats during practice and media availability as part of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 7, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE v...

After spending the past eight years as a Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker is leaving his position to join Erik Spoelstra‘s staff with the Heat, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Baker has a close relationship with two-time Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s major offseason addition, Haynes adds. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to miss out on a Klay Thompson homecoming.

Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

LA Clippers guard Max Strus opened up about his experience with Jimmy Butler during their time with the Miami Heat. For many, the Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade marks a new era after the Butler years, following his 2025 trade to the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy led the Heat to two Finals appearances, where he shone […] The post Former Heat guard Max Strus shares honest admission on playing with Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane believes his team belongs among the contenders in a dramatically reshaped Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 season. In a recent interview with Baker Machado of Front Office Sports, Bane assessed Orlando’s chances in a conference that now features LeBron James and Jaylen Brown with the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis […] The post Desmond Bane makes bold claim about Magic’s chances in loaded Eastern Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown didn’t exactly come as a surprise, given that the rumors had been circulating since the team’s failed bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Still, the choice to send the 10-year Celtics veteran and former Finals MVP to an inter-division rival for what is seen as a relatively light return sent […]

The Miami Heat made one of the bigger acquisitions during the offseason, trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since then, they haven’t made that many moves to round out the team, but rumors claim that they’re still looking around to add talent. The latest player they have been rumored to have interest in is Nick Richards, as […] The post Heat rumors: Miami ‘kicked around’ idea of adding recent Bulls, Suns center appeared first on ClutchPoints.

That’s right folks, synergize all your aggregation powers, what had been prophesized for every off season since the beginning of time finally occurred in the offseason that was… spell-check killer and trade request connoisseur Giannis Antetokounmpo was finally released from the Milwaukee Bucks. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Ahead of All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat’s new era in 2026-27, Jeff Teague doesn’t think the 2021 Finals MVP can duplicate the success that of the Jimmy Butler era. For the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo leaves behind a 13-year run with the Milwaukee Bucks, joining forces with Bam Adebayo. However, Teague […] The post Jeff Teague slaps Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo with harsh Jimmy Butler reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This NBA offseason has featured plenty of change, both through trades and big-name players choosing new destinations as free agents. Other than trades involving Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, and others, the biggest domino was LeBron James deciding to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, a move that completely changes the hierarchy of […] The post DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson among best remaining NBA free agents: Evaluating interested teams, best fits, predictions ...

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering unfamiliar territory following the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, but ESPN’s NBA insiders believe rookie guard Brayden Burries could provide a bright spot as the franchise begins its rebuild. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo revealed the results of an insider poll identifying the biggest potential steal of […] The post ESPN NBA insiders find 1 bright silver lining from Giannis trade kicking off Bucks rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Haliburton was surprised that the Indiana Pacers were scheduled to open the 2026-27 season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans in his first game since tearing his Achilles.

Jon Horst waiting until he had exhausted all options to trade Giannis was acceptable for the majority of Bucks fans.

Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo shares his mindset ahead of the 2026-27 season.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on July 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images This week, we finally touched on the elephant in the room re. Giannis: th...

The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly-anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.

Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.

Observing that August 11 came and went without a contract extension for Miles McBride, Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscription required) makes the case that Tuesday represented a “soft deadline” for a new deal for the Knicks guard. In Schwartz’s view, McBride is now unlikely to receive an extension before the February 11 trade […]

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.