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Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

CNN

CNN — The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. … I just thought the way we played as a group and how we were able to do it what felt the best.” Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against the Thunder. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Bucks …

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2 months ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Sacramento Kings C Tier 2 12 Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers Average games played last three seasons: 63.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star, 2023 All-NBA Second …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller

LA Times

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, controls the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. With the Lakers needing one last stop, Spencer Dinwiddie, the Angeleno native making his first start for the team, smothered Lillard and blocked a potential game-winner in the final seconds, securing …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Milwaukee Bucks NBA trade deadline primer: Proposed trades, cap situation and more

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Salary-cap situation As always, our trade deadline primer starts with a detailed look at the Bucks’ salary cap sheet. The roster dilemma After taking a look at the salary holds on the Bucks roster and the team’s current crop of draft assets, one thing becomes clear: making a trade …

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1 year, 1 month ago

From Lakers and LeBron to Warriors and Wolves, early NBA concerns and celebrations

New York Times

Just because we’re less than 10 percent of the way through this NBA season doesn’t mean it’s not worth unpacking the early action. They were both among the game’s best marksmen last season, when they finished as two of the league’s 15 players who shot at least 40 percent from 3-point range while taking at least six attempts per game. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bucks-Thunder observations: Damian Lillard’s gravity, defensive variety and more

New York Times

Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were back on the floor for the Milwaukee Bucks. That was about the only similarity to the team’s preseason game Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. Before Tuesday’s preseason matchup, Bucks coach Adrian Griffin told reporters that veterans Jae Crowder, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis all …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: Damian Lillard Shines on Milwaukee Debut as Bucks Stun LA Lakers, Miami Heat Beat Memphis Grizzlies

News 18

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, and the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night. Miami Heat 132, Memphis Grizzlies 124 Tyler Herro scored 30 points and Bam Adebayo scored 26 points and Miami beat visiting Memphis. Denver Nuggets 116 – Chicago Bulls 102 Rookie Julian Strawther scored 25 points …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Lillard scores 14 points on Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lebron-less Lakers

The Hindu

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, as the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night during the NBA preseason. RELATED | NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs Anthony Davis scored 16 points for Los Angeles in 19 minutes. RAPTORS 134, TAIPANS 93 Scottie Barnes …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Giannis, Lillard partnership shows its potential against Lakers: ‘Never been this open’

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — On Sunday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard shared the floor for the first time as members of the Milwaukee Bucks. After Lillard caught the ball on the left wing, Antetokounmpo made his way from the free-throw line to the left wing to set Lillard a screen to initiate the duo’s first pick-and-roll as teammates. “Just having another …

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1 year, 4 months ago

2023 NBA Player Tiers: LeBron James (yup), Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler highlight Tier 2

New York Times

This is the fourth annual NBA Player Tiers project, in which Seth Partnow names the top 125 players in the league after each season and then separates them into five distinct categories of value, each with their own sub-categories to further delineate them. Estimated +/- per 100 possessions RAPM +6.45 3 3-yr Regularized Adjusted +/- per 100 possessions Prod. Estimated …

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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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1 year, 5 months ago

Damian Lillard asks Trail Blazers for a trade to title contender

LA Times

Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, making a pass around Lakers forward Anthony Davis during a game last season, has requested to be traded after 11 seasons with Portland. Lillard asked the Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that team, two people familiar with the matter said Saturday. One of the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Damian Lillard, Kobe Bryant and other NBA stars who played entire career for one team

The Hindu

Damian Lillard is in his 12th season in the NBA with Portland Trail Blazers and it is the only franchise the guard has played for. Sportstar takes a look at some of the names who have played for a single NBA team for their entire career. His personal achievements include winning the league MVP award twice, winning Finals MVP trophy …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NBA All-Star Saturday: Damian Lillard favourite in 3-Point Contest field

The Hindu

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who has hit the sixth-most 3-point shots in NBA history, will take part in the 3-Point Contest as part of All-Star Saturday Night this week in Salt Lake City. The 3-Point field includes the 2020 winner, Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield, plus four players who will compete in the All-Star Game on Sunday: Lillard, …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Damian Lillard scores 40 as Blazers blitz Lakers

The Hindu

Damian Lillard scored 30 of his 40 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers roll to an easy 127-115 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Los Angeles has dropped six of its past nine games and stands six games below.500 with just 24 regular-season games remaining. Nassir Little had 11 points as …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss

LA Times

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court. But James didn’t play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness. With the game …

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1 year, 11 months ago

James scores 37, Lakers rally past Trail Blazers 121-112

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — LeBron James said the Lakers had a choice when trailing by 25 points at halftime against the Trail Blazers. That’s just not the makeup of our club.” James finished with 37 points and 11 rebounds, and the Lakers rallied in the second half to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112 on Sunday night. Schonely called Blazers games …

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1 year, 11 months ago

James and Los Angeles visit Lillard and the Trail Blazers

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and LeBron James meet when Portland squares off against Los Angeles. Lillard ranks eighth in the NBA averaging 29.2 points per game and James is fifth in the league averaging 29.8 points per game. Los Angeles is second in the Western Conference with …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers in crisis? LeBron James won’t talk about Russell Westbrook amid 0-3 start

LA Times

Lakers star LeBron James, left, drives around Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow during the first half of the Lakers’ 106-104 loss Sunday. …That’s not who I am.” Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, loses the ball in front of Lakers guard Russell Westbrook during the first half Sunday. Following the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors, Westbrook said he …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Damian Lillard to the Lakers? Discussing the possibilities

LA Times

A report Friday morning that Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who is with Team USA preparing for the Olympics, will ask for a trade in the coming days started a new round of speculation on where he might land. The Times’ NBA reporters — Dan Woike, Broderick Turner and Andrew Greif — discuss the possibilities of a Lillard trade, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard scores 50 as Blazers rally

The Hindu

Damian Lillard made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left to cap a season-best 50-point effort as Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit to post a dramatic 125-124 home win over New Orleans Pelicans. James and Montrezl Harrell led six Lakers in double figures with 25 points apiece, and James added 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Chicago …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Dennis Schroder’s return sparks Lakers to losing-streak busting win

LA Times

Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder, left, controls the ball in front of Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. during the second half of the Lakers’ 102-93 win Friday at Staples Center. Dennis Schroder, the Lakers starting point guard, returned as did some of the Lakers’ mojo, the team ending a four-game losing streak thanks to a dominant defensive performance …

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3 years, 10 months ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant named All-Star Game captains

The Hindu

LeBron James will start in the All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive time when this season’s contest is held on March 7 in Atlanta, extending his own record. RELATED | NBA all-star game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic Perhaps the biggest surprise was Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard being bypassed as a starting guard. pic.twitter.com/tIWm8Avppm — #NBAAllStar February …

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4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers coach says Damian Lillard will play against Los Angeles Lakers despite dislocated left finger

Firstpost

Lillard has been a revelation since the NBA restarted, powering Portland through the seeding games and a play-in game against the Grizzlies that gave the Blazers their shot at Lakers Miami: Portland coach Terry Stotts confirmed Friday that Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard would play Saturday’s NBA playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers, likely with a splint on his …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller

Milwaukee Bucks NBA trade deadline primer: Proposed trades, cap situation and more

From Lakers and LeBron to Warriors and Wolves, early NBA concerns and celebrations

Bucks-Thunder observations: Damian Lillard’s gravity, defensive variety and more

NBA: Damian Lillard Shines on Milwaukee Debut as Bucks Stun LA Lakers, Miami Heat Beat Memphis Grizzlies

Lillard scores 14 points on Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lebron-less Lakers

Giannis, Lillard partnership shows its potential against Lakers: ‘Never been this open’

2023 NBA Player Tiers: LeBron James (yup), Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler highlight Tier 2

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

Damian Lillard asks Trail Blazers for a trade to title contender

Damian Lillard, Kobe Bryant and other NBA stars who played entire career for one team

NBA All-Star Saturday: Damian Lillard favourite in 3-Point Contest field

NBA: Damian Lillard scores 40 as Blazers blitz Lakers

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss

James scores 37, Lakers rally past Trail Blazers 121-112

James and Los Angeles visit Lillard and the Trail Blazers

Lakers in crisis? LeBron James won’t talk about Russell Westbrook amid 0-3 start

Damian Lillard to the Lakers? Discussing the possibilities

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard scores 50 as Blazers rally

Dennis Schroder’s return sparks Lakers to losing-streak busting win

LeBron James, Kevin Durant named All-Star Game captains

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers coach says Damian Lillard will play against Los Angeles Lakers despite dislocated left finger