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Expectations rise as Giannis, Bucks move into new arena
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…
Read MoreBig man Brook Lopez could give Bucks boost on perimeter
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks’ key free agent acquisition is a big man who could have an impact from the perimeter. Brook Lopez started at center in the Bucks’…
Read MoreWATCH: Bucks newcomer Lopez welcomes Jabari back to Milwaukee with the facial
Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena’s opener
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…
Read MoreNow at Bucks new arena: The Beer Jet — 1,500 beers an hour
Lakers loving LeBron’s leadership in 1st practice together
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…
Read MoreAs NBA training camps open, and many stories worth noting
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:…
Read MoreWith new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles
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…
Read MoreTowns getting $190 million extension from Wolves
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…
Read MoreMilwaukee officer involved in NBA player’s arrest fired
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks’ player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts mocking the incident, the city’s…
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