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Bucks' Health and Chemistry Key to Reasserting Title Contender Status
2 months, 1 week ago

Bucks' Health and Chemistry Key to Reasserting Title Contender Status

Associated Press  

The Milwaukee Bucks are confident they can contend again despite the challenges they faced in the first round of the playoffs the last two years. Despite receiving little attention from the league, the Bucks have a strong core of veterans and young players who are eager to prove themselves. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back to full health and is joined by …

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Bucks believe better stability, cohesiveness and health should help them regain status as contenders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucks believe better stability, cohesiveness and health should help them regain status as contenders

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blunt response to a question about whether the Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason moves could get them back to the conference finals or NBA Finals underscored how far they’ve fallen the last couple of years. “We’ve got to get out of the first round,” the two-time MVP said during the Bucks’ Media Day event Monday. Lillard, a seven-time …

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Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was only able to run at less than half speed as he tried to make it back for the Milwaukee Bucks’ final playoff games before their first-round exit. “In our opinion, it was not safe for me to be out there because I couldn’t run full speed,” Antetokounmpo said Friday, one day after Milwaukee’s …

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Antetokounmpo scores 30, Middleton gets triple-double as Bucks roll past Thunder 118-93
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo scores 30, Middleton gets triple-double as Bucks roll past Thunder 118-93

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday. “We have so many guys, so many weapons that can carry …

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NBA issues discipline memo on Damian Lillard trade request to Miami Heat
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA issues discipline memo on Damian Lillard trade request to Miami Heat

The Hindu  

Damian Lillard and his agent were warned in an NBA memo that any comments suggesting that the Portland Trail Blazers star guard wants a trade only to the Miami Heat will be subject to league discipline, as will any similar behavior from other players, according to multiple reports. “Goodwin and Lillard affirmed to us that Lillard would fully perform the …

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If you thought player empowerment was on the wane, grab a chair; Dame Time is on the clock
1 year, 5 months ago

If you thought player empowerment was on the wane, grab a chair; Dame Time is on the clock

New York Times  

The Player Empowerment Era, held over for its 13th runaway season — now starring Damian Lillard as Jean Valjean! Lillard’s trade request from Portland, finally in the open as of Saturday, continues what the SuperFriends first wrought in Miami in 2010 — the best players in the game deciding where they want to go next. And even though we’re fewer …

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Heat a potential suitor for Bradley Beal, herniated disc holding Ben Simmons back and more NBA news: Inside Pass
2 years, 9 months ago

Heat a potential suitor for Bradley Beal, herniated disc holding Ben Simmons back and more NBA news: Inside Pass

New York Times  

With 3 ½ weeks remaining in the NBA season, all eyes are on the various playoff races and standings in the Eastern and Western Conferences. As Nets general manager Sean Marks said recently, Simmons’ return this season has been delayed due to the back. Cleveland Cavaliers Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is hopeful of a return to the lineup within the …

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