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Fans of NBA could feel impact of China trade wars

September 17, 2019 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s escalating China trade wars. So, the question is, will American fans of sports stars like Los Angeles Lakers’ James be willing […]

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Lawyer: City needs to admit guilt in Bucks player’s arrest

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — An attorney for Bucks guard Sterling Brown says Milwaukee’s $400,000 offer to settle Brown’s lawsuit against the city over his arrest last year is insufficient because it doesn’t include an admission of guilt. Attorney Mark Thomsen said Wednesday that any settlement would have to include such an admission. The city’s Common Council […]

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Kyle Korver teaching Giannis how to shoot?

July 25, 2019 Associated Press

If Kyle Korver is teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo how to shoot, Happy Gilmore may have said it best: Related posts: Giannis and-1 saves Bucks, but LeBron makes final seconds interesting with inbound off Greek Freak’s back, drains 3 Antetokounmpo leads NBA in all-star voting Bucks clinch best record in NBA with win over 76ers WATCH: Teary-eyed […]

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Did the Bucks find Mirotic replacement in Bender?

July 25, 2019 Rick Solem

The Nikola Mirotic role could be filled for the Milwaukee Bucks. The team signed stretch-four Dragan Bender to a two-year deal, according to ESPN. Bender’s been with the Phoenix Suns since they drafted him No. 4 overall three seasons ago, but he just hasn’t worked out on a consistent basis. Getting into Milwaukee’s system, with […]

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Bucks looking at JR Smith

July 19, 2019 Rick Solem

The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing in free agent JR Smith today, according to The Atlantic. The 32-year-old was cut Monday by the Cleveland Cavs and, coincidentally enough, the Bucks are on the hunt for another shooter. Smith, a career 37.3-percent shooter from deep, played in just 11 games last season. He was expelled by the […]

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Giannis rated 96 on NBA2k 20. Unrelated: Giannis says he’s at 60% of his potential

July 16, 2019 Rick Solem

OK, so they’re unrelated to each other, but the NBA2k 20 ratings just came out and Giannis Antetkokounmpo is at 96. In unrelated news, the NBA MVP recently said he’s just over halfway to his ability. “I think I can get better,” the reigning NBA MVP told ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. “I think I am at 60 […]

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Giannis spends day with Yankees. WATCH: Batting needs work

July 16, 2019 Rick Solem

Perhaps it’s part of the New York Knicks’ plan. After whiffing on superstar free agents, perhaps the team is, again, looking two years away, to Giannis Antetokoumpo’s free agency. The NBA MVP spent the day with the New York Yankees. And, speaking of whiffing: But, for those Milwaukee Buck fans worried that the Greek Freak […]

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Should the Bucks go after Kyle Korver?

July 9, 2019 Rick Solem

The Phoenix Suns waived Kyle Korver on Monday. The 38-year-old shooter is considering signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks or Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers, according to ESPN. The 6-foot-7 forward shot 39.7 percent from beyond the arc last season and 42.9 percent for his career. He ranks fourth all time with […]

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Bucks among teams working out Ellis, Stoudemire

July 9, 2019 Rick Solem

Monta Ellis is trying to make a comeback and it could be with the Milwaukee Bucks. You could call Ellis a hero for Milwaukee — and the Bucks heroes for Golden State. It was Ellis and Brandon Jennings that led the Bucks to a 38-44 record during the 2012-13 season, and the 15th pick in […]

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Brogdon gone, Middleton, Lopez back; Bucks make frenzy of moves

July 1, 2019 Rick Solem

In a wild weekend of NBA free agency, the Milwaukee Bucks only made one giant roster move when it was a said and done. The Bucks did spend money on bringing back much of last year’s team, but the big move was trading restricted free agent Malocolm Brogdon to the Indiana Pacers for a first- […]