EXPLAINED: 52 - The Real Truth

Robert Williams III dealing with a bone bruise from colliding with Giannis, according to Celtics coach Ime Udoka

He will remain questionable with some discomfort in that knee.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2022

Jimmy Butler is Having the Postseason of His Life. Can He Keep it Up?

It’s hard to overstate how good the Heat star has been during these playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2022

Ime Udoka: ‘We gave up a golden opportunity’

Keith Smith: Ime Udoka seems as defeated postgame as I've seen/heard him. Udoka said: "We know we gave up a golden opportunity tonight." Tried to say a bounceback will be sweeter, but didn't seem to have his whole heart in it. Source: Twitter ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2022

It’s official: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic secures NBA MVP for second consecutive season

What was known, yet unconfirmed, became official Wednesday evening: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA MVP for the second consecutive season, becoming just the 13th player in league history to win it in back-to-back seasons.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Nikola Jokic Named MVP, Offical Voting Totals Released

Jokic is the league’s MVP once again after setting career highs in scoring and rebounding.

Sports Illustrated · May 11, 2022

Khris Middleton making progress in return from knee injury

Chris Mannix: Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton, out all series with a knee injury, has done "a little" on the court and is making progress, but there is no significant update. Source: Twitter @SIChrisMannix What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2022

Film about NBA’s Antetokounmpo Brothers Comes to Disney+

The journey of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers from difficult upbringings in Greece to NBA champions is the subject of an upcoming film. "Rise" debuts June 24 on Disney+, the streaming service announced Tuesday. With Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo playing for the Milwaukee Bucks last year and their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

Jokic's NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US

There’s no denying the international flavor when it comes to the NBA elite with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poised to become the fourth straight foreign-born player to capture the league's MVP award when it's announced

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

UAE Hosts Bucks, Hawks in 1st NBA Games in Mideast

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will face off in two pre-season games in October in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time two NBA teams have played each other in the Middle East. The matchups will take place in the capital Abu Dhabi on October 6 and 8,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

Breaking down Al Horford’s career-high playoff game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Florida product played his best game as a Celtic when they needed him.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2022