Tag: Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz
Lakers
The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play.
Kessler...
Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error
The Cavaliers have four former All-Stars in their starting lineup, an intriguing new addition on the wing and a roster that just reached the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks
Cavaliers
Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through.
The...
NBA Insider: Heat, Pacers headed for disappointment
The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the...
NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count.
Here’s the complete...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls
Heat
The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to...
NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Knicks, James Wiseman, Nets, Keon Ellis
Heat
Nikola Jovic received his money from the Heat. By his own admission, he didn't handle what came next particularly well.
Jovic told Miami radio host...
Erik Spoelstra watches Giannis, Bam together and calls it ‘surreal’
The Heat spent years wondering what Giannis Antetokounmpo might look like alongside Bam Adebayo. Erik Spoelstra finally got to see it.
And apparently even he...
Tyler Herro isn’t trying to replace Giannis Antetokounmpo with Bucks
Tyler Herro is coming home, but he isn't coming home to be Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Milwaukee native arrived from Miami as part of the blockbuster...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Grizzlies
Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor.
The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court...
Cavs, Bucks predicted to beat projected win totals
John Hollinger believes oddsmakers are underselling two Central Division teams, though for very different reasons.
In his annual preseason exercise for The Athletic, Hollinger picked...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers
Raptors
Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration...
NBA Preview: Bucks begin uncertain life after Giannis Antetokounmpo
For 13 years, the Bucks knew exactly who they were. They were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team. Everything else followed from there.
That era officially ended in...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Cavs, front office, Heat
Lakers
The Lakers appear to have four starters set: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. The fifth spot is considerably less obvious.
In...
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult.
Peyton Watson sounds delighted.
“It’s a party...
