What to watch in the NBA, as training camps are set to open
The first practices of the season in the NBA are here, with teams set to hit the floor on Tuesday to formally begin getting ready for the 2021-22 campaign. A […]
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NBA releases protocols to teams for virus safety this season
The NBA released tentative health and safety protocols to its teams Tuesday, detailing how players who haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccination will be tested far more often than their vaccinated […]
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo feeling fine but monitoring his knee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he feels fine as he prepares for the Milwaukee Bucks’ title defense but will be careful with the left knee that he hyperextended during […]
At NBA media days, COVID and vaccines remain dominant topics
Utah center Rudy Gobert revealed that after much deliberation, he decided to become vaccinated. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has gotten his booster shot already. Boston coach Ime Udoka had […]
Bucks hire Lisa Byington as TV play-by-play broadcaster
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lisa Byington is making history as the Milwaukee Bucks’ new play-by-play voice on their television broadcasts. The Bucks announced the hiring Wednesday and said Byington is the […]
Onalaska’s Matt Thomas headed to Chicago Bulls
Matt Thomas is headed to the Chicago Bulls. For the third time in less than a year, the Onalaska native is changing teams. It looks as though the 27-year-old Onalaska […]
Bankrolls & Units. What are they and why are they important?
Dave Carney 8/30/2021 What’s on the table today?: Bankroll and UNIT (s): What are they and why are they so important With the NFL and college football season right on […]
Diversity study: NBA has racial-hiring gains in GMs, coaches
A diversity report found the NBA continues to lead men’s professional sports in racial and gender hiring practices, fueled by more general managers and assistant coaches of color in the […]
NBA champion Bucks sign Budenholzer to contract extension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has received a contract extension after guiding the team to its first NBA title in a half-century. The Bucks announced Tuesday night […]
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo joins Brewers’ ownership group
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One month after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title in half a century, Giannis Antetokounmpo is teaming up with the city’s other major pro […]