The Bucks are preparing to be without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo when they tip off their first-round series vs. the Pacers on Sunday, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Antetokounmpo missed the final three games of the regular season due to an injury that the Bucks diagnosed as a left soleus (calf) strain. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Monday that there … [Read more...] about Bucks Preparing To Be Without Giannis For Start Of Playoffs
Team USA Locks In 11 Of 12 Olympic Roster Spots
The Team USA men’s basketball program has announced 11 of its 12 roster spots for this year’s Paris Olympics, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Woj suggests that the final roster opening could remain open for a while. Sources inform Wojnarowski that Hall of Famer Grant Hill, Team USA’s managing director, is waiting for a July training camp and some Las Vegas exhibition games … [Read more...] about Team USA Locks In 11 Of 12 Olympic Roster Spots
Toppin, Jackson, Smith Questionable Sunday
Pacers forward Obi Toppin sustained a left ankle sprain in Friday’s close loss to Cleveland, as Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files relays (via Twitter). Toppin is questionable for today’s game vs. Atlanta, as are reserve big men Isaiah Jackson (left hamstring strain) and Jalen Smith (left ankle sprain), per the league’s latest injury report. If the Pacers beat the Hawks and the … [Read more...] about Toppin, Jackson, Smith Questionable Sunday
Eastern Conference’s Top Six, Play-In Tournament Set For 2024
It came down to a blown DeMar DeRozan overtime buzzer beater attempt, but the Knicks finally clinched the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed by winning a nationally broadcast ESPN clash against the Bulls this afternoon. Earlier in the day, several other East playoff and play-in clubs wrapped up their 2023/24 regular seasons, thus cementing the conference’s top 10 heading into the … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference’s Top Six, Play-In Tournament Set For 2024
Irving, Porzingis Named Players Of The Week
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named Western Conference Player of the Week, while Celtics big man Kristaps Porziņģis has claimed the Eastern Conference’s weekly honor, NBA Communications tweets. Irving averaged 31.8 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 52.4% from the field as Dallas went 3-1 last week. Porzingis averaged 19.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in … [Read more...] about Irving, Porzingis Named Players Of The Week