Thunder wanted to draft and stash Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013 NBA draft "They said they loved his tape. But they also said they wanna send him back to Europe for a few years to develop." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2022
Kyrie Irving Must Show He’s Worth A Bigger Commitment For all the speculative, high-level drama of this past week with Kyrie Irving, Monday’s events indicated nothing had fundamentally changed yet as far as his NBA future is concerned. Forced to consider his options after Brooklyn refused to lay out a max extension, Irving, who began indicating which ... Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Family Discuss Their ‘Rise’ The two-time NBA MVP, along with his mother and brothers, joined SI’s Crossover podcast to talk about their new film, which chronicles their family’s journey. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022
The Agada brothers step into the big shoes of the Antetokounmpo family in Disney+’s new Giannis biopic, Rise The Agada Brothers step into the shoes of the Antetokounmpo brothers in "Rise" on Disney+ USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022
Schuyler Rimmer reportedly joins Darvin Ham’s Lakers coaching staff New Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had added another assistant to his staff. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022
Report: Thanasis Antetokounmpo Will Stay With Bucks After arguably his best season in the NBA, the eldest Antetokounmpo brother will remain in Milwaukee. Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022
The first NBA champion from each country More than ever, the NBA has become an international game over the past couple of decades. Superstar players like Dirk Nowitzki, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are sprouting up from all over the world and dominating the formerly ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022
NBA Finals MVPs: Jordan, LeBron, Magic and Every Award Winner Here’s a look at the stars who shined brightest on the game’s biggest stage. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2022
Meet You at the Rim? Not in These NBA Playoffs. Behind the eye-popping decline of scoring at the rim in the postseason. Sports Illustrated · Jun 13, 2022
Eastern Conference playoffs were a reminder of Bulls run to mediocrity At best the Bulls are built for top 6 finish in an East that won’t be undergoing many changes at the top this offseason. With the front office stressing continuity with the core of DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and free-agent-to-be Zach LaVine that’s a huge uphill climb. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022
Draymond Green celebrates Lakers coaching hire Darvin Ham: ‘For me, this is everything’ Draymond Green and Darvin Ham went to the same high school. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022
Jimmy Butler Earned His Chance to be the Hero After a historic playoff run, the Heat star had every right to go for the win. Sports Illustrated · May 30, 2022
NBA Playoff MVPs: The Postseason’s Best Players So Far Before the Finals begin, we take a look at the standout performers from the 2022 playoffs. Sports Illustrated · May 30, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Darvin Ham: He’s the right fit for Lakers Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Giannis Antetokounmpo tells ESPN: "I'm so happy for him. He's the right fit for them. He keeps it real with you. No BS at all. It's about damn time. He deserves it more than ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022 Nikola Jokic set to sign supermax contract extension with Nuggets After Jokic publicly stated his desire to sign the extension late last month, sources say the 27-year-old has reiterated his long-term commitment to the franchise this week and made clear his belief in the organization's future in the wake of ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022 Giannis Antetokounmpo: Los Angeles is not for me But with the Bucks ousted from the playoffs early, Giannis Antetokounmpo is in fact on a visit to sunny California. Perhaps the less punishing weather and vibrant nightlife will help sway him to an eventual move to LA? Given his recent comments on ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022 LeBron James, Lakers’ front office split on next coach? And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022 Nikola Jokic comfortable with direction of Nuggets Nuggets management has been in touch with Nikola Jokic in the days following Tim Connelly's stunning departure, and the team's franchise superstar is comfortable with the direction of the team, a league source told The Denver Post. The two parties ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Jayson Tatum says it doesn’t make sense Joel Embiid didn’t make 1st Team All-NBA Jay King: Jayson Tatum said all-NBA teams should be positionless. Said it doesn't make too much sense that Embiid finished second in MVP voting but didn't make first team. Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Vardon @ joevardon ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Kevin Durant hasn’t spoken to Nets front office since first-round sweep That's a first-round exit at best - if Durant stays to see it, and according to multiple sources, Kevin Durant and the Nets front office have not spoken since they were swept out of the first round. Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News ...
Sports Illustrated · May 25, 2022 One-on-One With Celtics’ Grant Williams: The Art of Being a Role Player The Boston forward talks about who he models his game after, his toughest assignments and more.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 NBA Twitter reacts to All-NBA Teams: ‘Philly should just start listing Joel Embiid at guard moving forward’ Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the voting of the 2021-22 All-NBA Teams.
Sports Illustrated · May 25, 2022 NBA Announces 2021-22 All-NBA Teams The Bucks forward received 100% of the votes needed for his first-team selection.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Boston’s Jayson Tatum elected to 2021-22 All-NBA First Team It is his second time making an All-NBA team, and his best showing yet doing so.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022 Giannis Antetokounmpo leads All-NBA teams Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been selected to the 2021-22 Kia All-NBA First Team, ...