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New Bucks coach Adrian Griffin anticipates having 'great partnership' with Antetokounmpo
SAUKVILLE, Wis. (AP) — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the two-time league MVP plans to hold off on signing a contract extension with the team. Antetokounmpo told The New York Times...
Milwaukee Bucks sign guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract. Washington, 21, made two starts and played a total of 31 games for the Rockets last season while averaging 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 14 minutes....
So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Through two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common. They’re not starters. It’s not exactly an overwhelming sample...
US eases past Greece 109-81 at Basketball World Cup to advance to the second round
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They're going to the tournament's second round. An achievement, technically — but one barely worth acknowledging. Winning gold is the only goal for the...
Antetokounmpo wants to see how committed Bucks are to winning a title before deciding on extension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to see how committed the Milwaukee Bucks are to competing for another championship before deciding whether to sign a contract extension. The two-time MVP will become eligible next month to extend the deal that currently runs...
Analysis: USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This was the last act of the World Cup preseason for Team USA. A few hours before flying to the Philippines on Monday for its World Cup stay, a good portion of the USA Basketball travel party — some players and family members, along with...
Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won't be able to play for Canada at World Cup
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets announced Wednesday that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup, citing a need for ongoing recovery after a long season. Murray was in camp with the Canadian team earlier this month, but he...
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's not physically ready to play in the World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece at the Basketball World Cup that starts later this month, with the Milwaukee Bucks star saying Friday he and his medical advisers decided that he's simply not ready to compete. Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee earlier this...
NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report. The NBA earned a combined grade of A in the 2023 NBA Racial and Gender Report Card released by The Institute for...
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, is staying with Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks announced Friday they have re-signed Antetokounmpo, who will be playing alongside his brother in Milwaukee for a fifth season. ...
