The NBA Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) With the close of the NBA’s 2020-21 season, eyes are on next season and who could dethrone the defending champion, Milwaukee Bucks. We did it, guys, we’ve closed out the 2020-21 NBA season without any major hiccups (I think?). The Milwaukee Bucks take home
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Landry Shamet of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after scoring a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) SEC unanimously votes to approve Texas, Oklahoma to join conference by John Buhler Watch: Kris Bryant admiring Wrigley Field one last time is
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is known for his social media personality. Why, then, is he deleting tweets? No, there’s no hidden Twitter banter of Durant’s that would come off as morally offensive (we think). If anything, KD talks a lot of smack, and therefore it gets to a point where it’s tough to keep
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 15: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Spencer Dinwiddie #26 (L) and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Warriors 125-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
Steve Kerr thinks Kevin Durant should be considered the NBA’s most gifted player ever, even more so than the great Michael Jordan. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has high praise for Kevin Durant, comparing the Brooklyn Nets star to none other than Michael Jordan. Kerr and Durant will be reunited in Tokyo as
The Nuggets were shorthanded and worn down in their loss to the Suns, but they’ll still need to make meaningful improvements this offseason to reach the NBA’s top tier of title contenders. Getting swept by a legitimate championship contender while missing three key rotation players shouldn’t send the Nuggets into crisis mode, but it should
There are many factors to blame for the Brooklyn Nets’ second-round playoff exit, but James Harden should not be one of them. Despite having three of the best players in the league, the Nets fell short on their Finals-or-bust expectations this season. That being said, it shouldn’t be looked at as a complete failure given
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Game 7 performance vs. the Brooklyn Nets did wonders for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar’s legacy. In a game that went down to the wire, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks bested Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. By defeating the No. 2-seeded Nets in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after winning basket as teammate Pat Connaughton #24 joins during the final minutes of overtime during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The
In a battle of NBA superstars, Kevin Durant outshined a great performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 5 between the Nets and Bucks. If you missed last night’s Game 5 between the Nets and Bucks, you missed an all-time playoff performance by Kevin Durant who finished with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists while
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he is fouled late in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER:
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images DraftKings U.S. Open picks 2021: Best PGA DFS lineup for Torrey Pines by Cody Williams LeBron James was in awe of Kevin Durant‘s historic Game 5 performance just like the rest of us. As he prepares himself to take on the Goon Squad later this summer, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Euros 2020 England vs Croatia live stream Reddit by FanSided Staff The Brooklyn Nets hold a 2-1 lead on the Milwaukee Bucks heading into Game 4 on Sunday. Here’s how to watch the NBA playoffs online. The second-round playoff series between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks is finally
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 10: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks is held back by Khris Middleton #22 during an altercation with Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 10, 2021 in Milwaukee,
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green thinks the NBA has gotten a little too soft in response to the Kevin Durant – PJ Tucker scuffle in Game 3. Green isn’t of an older generation, but sure plays like it. While we can rightfully question whether certain stars — not naming any names — could survive
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: Head Coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks calls to players during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during Game One of the Eastern Conference second round series at Barclays Center on June 05, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
The Brooklyn Nets lost James Harden early in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with an right hamstring injury. After the defeating the Boston Celtics in five games, the Brooklyn Nets moved onto their next challenge — the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nets had to feel good about their chances on Saturday night, especially given the
Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin and Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis wrestled over the ball in a sequence that ended in a standing ovation. The NBA Playoffs are where legends are made. Most of the time, star players drop jaws and build their legacies. Sometimes, it’s an unexpected player who works their way into the
Kevin Durant had nothing but amazing things to say about Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum with his most recent comments. Despite the Boston Celtics getting dominated by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, there’s no denying Jayson Tatum continued to prove he’s one of the best players in the
Mike Budenholzer said he wants to keep the Bucks’ best players fresh after Game 1 against the Nets, which is a strategy that will put his job at risk. In what should be a long, competitive series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, winning will be done in small margins. Game 1 seemed to
Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Packers president believes Aaron Rodgers situation has ‘divided’ the fanbase by Cole Thompson The New York Knicks may be out of the NBA Playoffs, but that didn’t stop a few petty New Yorkers from making fun of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. You’ve gotta love New Yorkers.
The Nets and Bucks have been on a collision course all season and are finally squaring off in the second round of the NBA playoffs. It’s not often that a second-round playoff matchup delivers the best series of the entire postseason, but it’s equally rare that two juggernauts like the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets had little trouble getting past the Boston Celtics in Round 1, but they should be worried about their next opponent: the Milwaukee Bucks. Fresh off a 4-1 victory in which they looked unstoppable at times, the Brooklyn Nets now face a much more formidable foe in the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nets boast
The contentious relationship between Kyrie Irving and Boston Celtics fans didn’t get any better on Friday as fans rained down boos on the Brooklyn Nets guard. There was no question Kyrie Irving’s reception at TD Garden for Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets would be less-than-friendly. Boston fans and the former Celtic
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. The Western Conference play-in games kick off tonight with the Grizzlies and Spurs starting at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Warriors and Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET. Whoever wins
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics fouls Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter during Game One of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on May 22, 2021 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User
Damian Lillard has incredibly high praise of Kevin Durant when he is healthy. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has mad respect for Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. “I think [Kevin Durant] healthy could very well be the best player in the NBA,” said Lillard on The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday. “I mean nobody can
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