Two-time MVP gladly cedes lead role in playoffs to Middleton
ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one of the best players on the planet.
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Mavs welcome back Kidd as coach, along with new GM Harrison
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back former point guard Jason Kidd as their coach Monday along with new general manager Nico Harrison.
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Pitino’s summer job: Trying to get Greece into Tokyo Games
Rick Pitino professes to knowing three Greek words: Kalimera, kalispera and kalinichta, which translate to good morning, good afternoon and good night.
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Commitment to Olympics not a distraction for Bucks’ guards
Khris Middleton ordinarily wouldn’t be thinking about anything right now other than what the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to accomplish in the NBA playoffs.
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Young Hawks try to regroup at home in Game 3 against Bucks
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks' path to the Eastern Conference finals provides reason to remain optimistic after a humbling Game 2 loss to the...
Bucks trounce Hawks 125-91 to tie East finals at 1-1
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Atlanta Hawks 125-91 on Friday night...
Refs facing new pressure to keep count on Giannis at FT line
Giannis Antetokounmpo's lengthy free-throw routine might be too long to be legal.
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Surprising Hawks, Young playing like championship contenders
MILWAUKEE — Trae Young and the inexperienced Atlanta Hawks seemingly aren’t feeling the pressure of NBA playoff basketball.
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AP source: Middleton, Holiday, Love commit to Tokyo Games
Jrue Holiday is planning to try to follow in his wife’s footsteps and win an Olympic gold medal.
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East finalists Bucks, Hawks seeking to end long droughts
MILWAUKEE — There’s more than a berth in the NBA Finals at stake when the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks square off for the...
