Posts Tagged ‘nba’
Fans of NBA could feel impact of China trade wars
NEW YORK (AP) — That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs…
Read MoreBasketball legend Lisa Leslie to speak in La Crosse
She was the first woman to ever dunk in the WNBA. Next month, Lisa Leslie could — maybe — be dunking on some area high school athletes. What the 6-foot-5…
Read MoreFormer Onalaska prep star, current NBA player gives back to school
The Adaptive P.E. classes at the Onalaska High School will get new equipment to use thanks to a former basketball player from the school whose career is just beginning .…
Read MoreUSA Basketball relying on defense so far at World Cup
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — U.S. guard Donovan Mitchell turned toward his bench with fists clenched, then punched the air in celebration and let out a joyous scream. It wasn’t for…
Read MoreCapsule previews for the basketball World Cup
TOP PHOTO: Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, prepares for a free throw, during a game against Italy, at the Acropolis basketball tournament at the indoor Olympic stadium of…
Read MoreKemba Walker, Myles Turner lead Team USA over Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — With his team playing on a raised basketball court in a stadium normally used for soccer and cricket, U.S. coach Gregg Popovich said he felt like…
Read MoreNBA 2019-20: Some tip-offs earlier, back-to-backs down again
The NBA schedule is a little bit easier on players. Fans might be catching a break — and some more sleep — as well. The league announced its 2019-20 schedule…
Read MoreKyle Korver teaching Giannis how to shoot?
If Kyle Korver is teaching Giannis Antetokounmpo how to shoot, Happy Gilmore may have said it best:
Read MoreDid the Bucks find Mirotic replacement in Bender?
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…
Read MoreAfter claiming Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother, Lakers nation believes the Greek Freak is coming
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…
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