BUCKS

Antetokounmpo, Bucks hold off Hornets ‘small ball’ in season-opener

October 17, 2018 Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Parker said he’d never seen anything like it in his 18 seasons in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets went small ball — like really, really small ball —during a stretch to start the fourth quarter and nearly overcame a 20-point deficit before falling 113-112 to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee […]

WOLVES

Butler practices again with Wolves, as opener nears

October 15, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmy Butler is still suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the opener three days away. Despite his preference to play elsewhere, signs have begun to point to him staying with the Timberwolves at least to start the season. Butler took part in practice on Sunday, the second time he has done […]

NBA

Jimmy Butler to ESPN: I was ‘brutally honest’ with Wolves

October 12, 2018 Associated Press

Jimmy Butler is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his first practice of the season had fireworks. He caused them — with his words and his play. Butler, who asked for a trade more than three weeks ago, practiced with the Timberwolves for the first time this season in Minneapolis on Wednesday. ESPN reported that […]

BUCKS

Expectations rise as Giannis, Bucks move into new arena

October 10, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — In his never-ending quest to improve, Giannis Antetokounmpo connected in the offseason with one of the NBA’s retired greats. No way was the Milwaukee Bucks star going to be late for a summer workout with Kobe Bryant. But showing up three hours early? That sends a message. It’s all part of an […]

BUCKS

Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena’s opener

October 4, 2018 Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a smashing opening-night performance at their new arena. Antetokounmpo had 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, and the Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-82 on Wednesday night in the first game at the Fiserv Forum. Giannis dropped a near triple-double (19 PTS, 13 REB, 5 AST) […]

BUCKS

Now at Bucks new arena: The Beer Jet — 1,500 beers an hour

October 3, 2018 Rick Solem

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Lakers loving LeBron’s leadership in 1st practice together

September 26, 2018 Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although the Lakers’ first official practice of the LeBron James era was focused on defense and learning new terminology, they ended it with a good old-fashioned 3-point shooting contest. The Lakers’ new superstar was just another teammate during the spirited back-and-forth competition Tuesday. When James wasn’t draining his own 3s, […]

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As NBA training camps open, and many stories worth noting

September 25, 2018 Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Training camps for most NBA teams open Tuesday, and with the season fast approaching, here’s 10 items of note as the league heads into the 2018-19 campaign: ___ JIMMY BUTLER As media days were ending Monday, Jimmy Butler was still with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s likely temporary. The first big saga of […]

BUCKS

With new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was all smiles but had no jokes. The Milwaukee Bucks’ All-Star forward was more business this time around: While he didn’t indulge reporters by opening his media day session on Monday with a gag, as he had done in previous years, Antetokounmpo still flashed an infectious grin. Things are looking […]

WOLVES

Towns getting $190 million extension from Wolves

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

Karl-Anthony Towns is getting a new deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy Butler is still waiting to get a new address. Towns announced Saturday night that he is recommitting to the Timberwolves, securing his future there while Butler’s remains a mystery. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press that Towns will […]

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