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The NBA has announced its finalists for end-of-season awards such as MVP (Most Valuable Player) and DPOY (Defensive Player Of The Year), among others. Each finalist was confirmed on TNT’s Inside The NBA and announced by each of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal. There was a hilarious moment when Barkley pronounced […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard could return later in the first round series against the Indiana Pacers. It was first reported that Lillard was expected to miss the start of the playoffs. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard hasn’t played since March 18, but there is now hope he could return later in […]
The rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks will add another feather to its cap with this Eastern Conference first-round battle. Damian Lillard’s absence will be a big loss for at least the start of the series, so Giannis Antetokounmpo will need to don both his Batman and Robin capes. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have hope that Damian Lillard will make a return this season. The Athletic’s Sam Amick was first to report. Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf on March 25th. Head coach Doc Rivers also spoke to the media ahead of the Bucks’ three-game road trip beginning Thursday and sounded […]
Jalen Brunson has a return date on the horizon. His status for Saturday, Apr. 5th’s game against the Atlanta Hawks has been upgraded to questionable. The New York Knicks All-Star is going to be back at practice and is cleared for basketball activities according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. Brunson sprained his right ankle against […]
An NBA European league in partnership with FIBA is on tap to be discussed at the next Board of Governors Meeting to be held this week. There is the possibility of an annual competition held in Europe or an NBA-operated league. “At this week’s NBA Board of Governors meeting, the league will report on its […]
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard will be out indefinitely with a blood clot in his right calf. The official diagnosis is deep vein thrombosis, and Lillard is now on blood-thinning medication which has stabilized the clot. Just after the All-Star break, the San Antonio Spurs shut down superstar Victor Wembanyama for the season with […]
Doc Rivers can tie Phil Jackson for the seventh-most coaching wins all-time with one more win. His Milwaukee Bucks will have the first opportunity to give Rivers win No. 1,154 on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. The task will be more difficult with Damian Lillard set to miss out the contest with right calf […]
Draymond Green believes he can win Defensive Player of the Year after putting together a defensive clinic while matched up against Giannis Antetokounmpo Tuesday night. The Greek superstar was limited to 5-of-16 shooting as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 104-93. Stephen Curry sat out the second night of a back-to-back contest after […]
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Young as an injury replacement after Antetokounmpo was deemed unavailable. After suffering a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the Bucks remaining two games before All-Star weekend. He is […]
