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The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday night. The road team has yet to win a game during the NBA Finals. Phoenix seized control of the series by winning the first two games but the Bucks have stolen the momentum
11:00 AM ET Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is withdrawing from Team USA and will not travel to Tokyo for the Olympics, his agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. Love spent 10 days with Team USA in Las Vegas preparing for the Games but is still returning to full form from a
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a simple response to an angry suns fan who sent an email to Adam Silver over his Chris Paul shove. The story of Patrick Beverley’s shove of Chris Paul at the end of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals isn’t done yet. Suns fans and the Clippers
The LA Clippers announced on Tuesday that Kawhi Leonard underwent surgery to repair his partially torn ACL. Kawhi Leonard had surgery on his right knee today, confirming the extent of the injury that kept him out of the Western Conference Finals. The LA Clippers announced the successful procedure today via a media release. Leonard averaged
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Here is how All-Star point guard Ben Simmons could get trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Toronto Raptors this offseason. Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has a robust trade market, one that includes reported
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young tweeted out an amusing clip of disappointment after not being selected for the Team USA Basketball roster. As Team USA Basketball continues preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, they will need to find a replacement for All-Star Bradley Beal. As announced on Thursday, the Washington Wizards guard will not travel
3:40 PM ET DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hired Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd as head coach in large part because they believe he’s uniquely suited to guide Luka Doncic as the 22-year-old two-time All-NBA selection pursues his championship aspirations. In a news conference Thursday to introduce Kidd and new general manager Nico
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Steam is picking up on the Ben Simmons trade rumors, and it doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon. Five teams have been directly linked to Simmons; here’s a way each of them can pull off the big move. According to The New York Times‘ Marc Stein, there are five
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Chelsea starlet’s future is in jeopardy after latest Erling Haaland bid by Rucker Haringey Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he has exited the last two first quarters of the 2021 NBA Finals very early. When the face of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise
In tonight’s Game 4 matchup of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks are aiming to even the series on their home court versus the Phoenix Suns. The game begins at 9:00 p.m. ET. Referencing BetUS, the best moneyline for the Bucks is set at +160, whereas the line is set at -180 for the
2:44 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books LAS VEGAS — Bradley Beal is expected to miss the Tokyo Olympics because of health and
Jul 14, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) is surrounded by teammates following a basket during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter rips Chris Paul after turnovers cost Suns in Game
1:55 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MILWAUKEE — Teams don’t become NBA Finals contenders overnight. The same goes for players developing into All-Stars and league MVPs. Making those kinds of gains, and reaching that kind of rarified air, takes time and pain, sweat and tears. For Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the past eight years have
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Olympic boxing rules explained by Jeremy Herriges Joc Pederson thought White Sox would sign him over Adam Eaton by Mark Carman Stephen Curry won’t take part in the 2021 Olympics and bypassed the chance to help Team USA compete for a gold medal but
As they look to add some scoring punch this offseason, the Golden State Warriors are rumored to have Carmelo Anthony on their radar. With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, the return of Klay Thompson and two top-15 picks in the draft, the Golden State Warriors looked poised for a run back toward the top of the
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors. (Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Details emerge after Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge by Josh Hill The Golden State Warriors have the trade pieces for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard has been a mainstay on the Portland Trail
The NBA Finals roll along as the Milwaukee Bucks will try to even up the series in less than 48 hours. After the Phoenix Suns took the first two games in their arena, the Bucks responded on their home floor with a lopsided victory in Game 3. It was another supreme performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
2:04 AM ET MILWAUKEE — When are we going to see a Khris Middleton game? From the Deer District to the bluffs of Lake Michigan, this has been the persistent question around town since the Bucks returned to Milwaukee down 2-0 to the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo will get his
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Bucks will need to do more of the same from their latest win to beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. It goes without saying just how important each game is in the NBA Finals. Wednesday’s Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns
The John Collins wheel of fortune is spinning and he has four teams who are looking to court him into making that move during free agency. John Collins was a force to be reckoned with this year, especially in the playoffs. He put people on notice with 13.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while
8:41 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has entered the health and safety protocols at Team USA camp, sources confirmed to ESPN. USA Basketball announced a player had entered the protocol but didn’t name the player. Beal, who played 30 minutes in Team USA’s win over Argentina on Tuesday night, is
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Gerald Bourguet has more on the Suns’ Game 1 victory over the Nuggets from a Phoenix perspective but I think it’s worth highlighting again, just how much Denver is
Jamal Murray just liked a tweet linking him to the Los Angeles Lakers and now fans are dreaming of him joining the team. In recent years, Jamal Murray has solidified himself as a true standout in the NBA. It led to the Denver Nuggets signing him to a massive five-year deal in 2019 worth $158
The NBA Finals roll along as the Milwaukee Bucks will try to even up the series in less than 48 hours. After the Phoenix Suns took the first two games in their arena, the Bucks responded on their home floor with a lopsided victory in Game 3. It was another supreme performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
12:07 PM ET Denver Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. and Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham are the front-runners in the Washington Wizards‘ coaching search, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bucks assistant Charles Lee also has emerged as a finalist for the job, sources said. Unseld, who has served as a Nuggets assistant since
Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Rick Carlisle will have plenty of suitors after resigning from the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. It is the end of an era, as former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle resigned from his post on Thursday after 13 years on the job. Carlisle led the Mavericks to the
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly honing in on Jason Kidd as their new head coach. Can he get the most out of Luka Dončić in Dallas? It looks like the Mavericks’ head coach search is coming to an end. According to Tim MacMahon and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Dallas is in the process of hiring Jason
Damian Lillard Warriors rumors are already starting, as Golden State has reportedly held internal discussions on how to make a trade happen. Remember when it was rumored that Kevin Durant was going to be a target for the Golden State Warriors? We all laughed it off, but the joke was on the rest of the
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight card, start time, channel guide by Mike Straus This is truly the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Mark Phillips, also known as Supreme Dreams, finally got to meet LeBron James in the flesh at the Space Jam movie premiere. Supreme Dreams. RDCWorld1. Mark Phillips. Regardless of how you know him,