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Did the Bucks find Mirotic replacement in Bender?

July 25, 2019 Rick Solem

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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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After claiming Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother, Lakers nation believes the Greek Freak is coming

July 22, 2019 Associated Press

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With news the Los Angeles Lakers have claimed the rights to 21-year-old Kostas Antetokounmpo, fans on Twitter taking quite the leap on getting MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo next. If signing Antetokounmpo brothers was means to landing the original Greek Freak, the Bucks are one step ahead, since they signed Thanasis Antetokounmpo last […]

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Bucks looking at JR Smith

July 19, 2019 Rick Solem

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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

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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

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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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Summer League winds down, and now, maybe, some NBA rest

July 15, 2019 Associated Press

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They’ll hand out T-shirts to the Summer League winners following the championship game between Memphis and Minnesota in Las Vegas on Monday night, and then things will finally slow down a bit in the NBA. Maybe. And probably not for long. It’s been a hectic month since Toronto won the NBA championship and the so-called […]

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NBA’s Silver says changes to rules on draft trades possible

July 10, 2019 Associated Press

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants the hat game fixed. Mindful that it was awkward for draft picks this year who were selected by one team and had already been traded to another — but because of league rules, were unable to be introduced by their actual franchise for more than two […]

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Should the Bucks go after Kyle Korver?

July 9, 2019 Rick Solem

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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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Analysis: It’s a new day in the NBA, and a welcomed change

July 9, 2019 Associated Press

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — There is no favorite. This is what the NBA wanted. And needed. The biggest piece of valid criticism about the league in recent years has been it’s predictable. Golden State got to the last five NBA Finals. LeBron James had made it there eight years in a row, four with Miami […]

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Bucks among teams working out Ellis, Stoudemire

July 9, 2019 Rick Solem

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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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