5 minutes ago

Bucks Did Not Consult Giannis Antetokounmpo Before Taylor Jenkins Hire

General manager Jon Horst told reporters Milwaukee did not consult Antetokounmpo before hiring Jenkins as head coach. Horst said the decision was about building the team’s culture and identity, adding, “it was clear to us who we need to hire.” Jenkins said he wants to build a championship culture and call Milwaukee home once again.

By Raahib Singh

3 minutes ago

Austin Reaves Gets Hit With ‘Austin 3:16’ Jokes After Lakers Dud

Reaves became NBA Twitter’s wrestling punchline after shooting 3-of-16 in the Lakers’ 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder. He finished with eight points and missed all five threes, creating an easy “Austin 3:16” Stone Cold joke. The 18.8% mark was the Lakers’ worst playoff shooting night in 35 years on at least 15 attempts.

By Adarsh Ojha

23 minutes ago

Sophie Cunningham Joins USA Network as Analyst

USA Network’s Ted Ballard said adding Cunningham as an analyst gives coverage a current player’s perspective. “Who knows the league better than actually a person who’s playing in it right now?” Ballard said. He called Cunningham a “cross between Pat McAfee and Draymond Green,” adding that her genuine voice could fit well with the staff this season.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Liberty Release Injury Update About Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally

Sabally missed practice with an illness, while Ionescu walked around without a boot, according to Myles Ehrlich. Bec Allen said she was more involved Tuesday, but her season debut is “not gonna be Friday, but hopefully the next one.” The updates leave New York managing multiple availability questions early in camp as season opener nears.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Brad Stevens Says Jayson Tatum's Injury Is Not Long-Term Concern

Stevens said Boston expected Tatum’s issue from Game 6 to “dissipate” after rest, but his Saturday workout “clearly didn’t feel right.” Stevens watched the session and said the injury “didn’t look right,” making caution the smart choice. He added Tatum may have overcompensated while returning from the original injury and needed more time to properly heal.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Brad Stevens: Jaylen Brown Has Not Shared Frustration

Stevens pushed back on Tracy McGrady’s comments that Brown is frustrated in Boston, saying their Monday conversation was “nothing but positive.” He said Brown “has not expressed those frustrations to me” after 10 years together. Stevens added his door remains open to every Celtics player, not just Brown or Jayson Tatum, after their season ended in the 1st round.

By Raahib Singh

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