PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns, with the franchise turning to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. Mike Budenholzer (AP/File photo) The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday after one season. Budenholzer agreed...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin complemented one another’s play perfectly Thursday night, May 2. Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell (AP) They were still trading fist bumps long after the Indiana Pacers celebrated a rare series-clinching victory. Toppin scored 21 points, McConnell...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of playoff elimination. Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton shoots over Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA playoff basketball...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton struggled to find his shooting touch Friday night, April 26. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton drives between Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. and guard Pat Connaughton during the second half in Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff...
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (left) makes...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-124, in double overtime on Tuesday, March 26. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the second...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo sparked the Milwaukee Bucks over Oklahoma City in a Sunday, March 24, showdown of NBA contenders while James Harden lost his first meeting with Philadelphia since the 76ers traded him. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and came up with two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from a loss to NBA leaders Boston with a 115-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, March 21. Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics held off a late fightback from the Milwaukee Bucks to win 122-119 in their top-of-table Eastern Conference clash on Wednesday, March 20. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics posts up against AJ Green of the Milwaukee Bucks in...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Damian Lillard delivered with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a hamstring injury, scoring 31 points and distributing 16 assists in Milwaukee's 140-129 NBA triumph over Phoenix on Sunday, March 17. Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Stephen Curry scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors bounced back from their catastrophic defeat in Boston to rout the Milwaukee Bucks, 125-90, on Wednesday, March 6. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a dominant defensive display to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104, on Monday, March 4. D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) Russell and Anthony Davis (24) combined for 50 points while LeBron...
