Category: NBA Basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo now listed as questionable for NBA Finals Game 1

Brandon King

From nba.com news services: The Milwaukee Bucks could have their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup for Game 1 of The Finals (9 ET, ABC) after he was listed as questionable today. The NBA’s latest injury report — released at 1:30 p.m. ET — had Antetokounmpo listed as questionable, an upgrade from his doubtful status Monday night. He has been out with a hyperextended left knee injury that he suffered in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews report the Bucks have put in…

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June 6, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 2 Day-To-Day Jaylen Brown…

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July 3, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jul 2 Day-To-Day Trae Young PG Jul 2 Day-To-Day Young (foot) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday’s Game 6 against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder…

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July 2, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Jun 28 Day-To-Day Young is considered questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday after being diagnosed with a bone bruise to his right foot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin…

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July 1, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap : Brook Lopez plays like a big man…in 2021

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Brook Lopez shows what happens when you actually put your tallest players closest to the basket with 33 points Khris Middleton posts a near triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists Jrue Holiday has a strong performance, scoring 25 points, grabbing 6 boards and dishing out 13 dimes pt rb ast Brook LopezMIL vs. ATL 33 7 0   14-18 fg, 4 blk Khris MiddletonMIL vs. ATL 26 13 8   2 stl Jrue HolidayMIL vs. ATL 25 6 13 B. BogdanovićATL @ MIL 28 5…

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EuroLeague has opened disciplinary proceedings against Panthiniakos

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The recent comments made about EuroLeague by Panathinaikos’ owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos may be punished By Aris Barkas at eurohoops.net / barkas@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos held a live broadcast last week via his Instagram account answering questions sent by the fans of his club. Among other things, Giannakopoulos openly accused EuroLeague management of “stealing money” and personally attacked CEO Jordi Bertomeu. According to Eurohoops sources, a disciplinary proceeding against Panathinaikos was opened for those statements made last week. According to EuroLeague bylaws, the verdict of this proceeding is expected to be…

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June 30, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: CP3’s 41 help Suns finally return to NBA Finals

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Chris Paul’s 41 points helps close out the Clippers pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO @ LAC 41 4 8   7-8 3-pt Marcus MorrisLAC vs. PHO 26 9 1 Deandre AytonPHO @ LAC 16 17 1   2 blk Jae CrowderPHO @ LAC 19 5 1   5-9 3-pt Reggie JacksonLAC vs. PHO 13 4 8   2 stl Paul GeorgeLAC vs. PHO 21 9 2 Devin BookerPHO @ LAC 22 7 4 D. CousinsLAC vs. PHO 12 1 1 P. BeverleyLAC vs. PHO 11 1 3 Nicolas BatumLAC vs.…

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No structural damage in Giannis’ left knee

Brandon King

When Giannis Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly on his left knee and went to the floor, many Milwaukee Bucks fans thought the worst as they saw their best chance for an NBA title since 197 lying in a pain-writing heap under the Atlanta basket. The consternation around the team and fan base surrounding their two-time MVP certainly was not without cause ; knees are not supposed to bend that way and when they do three letters are tossed around that routinely alters the trajectory of the careers of many an athlete. Fortunately,…

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June 29, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Hawks even East Finals at 2, Giannis latest to suffer injury

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Lou WilliamsATL vs. MIL 21 5 8 Kevin HuerterATL vs. MIL 15 6 7 Clint CapelaATL vs. MIL 15 7 1 B. BogdanovićATL vs. MIL 20 3 5   4 stl Jrue HolidayMIL @ ATL 19 5 9 G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 14 8 3 Khris MiddletonMIL @ ATL 16 8 5   2 stl Cam ReddishATL vs. MIL 12 5 2   2 stl Onyeka OkongwuATL vs. MIL 7 3 0 P.J. TuckerMIL @ ATL 8 2 0 Yesterday’s Scores Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)   88 Atlanta Hawks (41-31)…

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Penny Hardaway remaining at Memphis

Brandon King

From Joseph Zucker of B/R: Anfernee Hardaway will be remaining at Memphis and will not take the Orlando Magic’s vacant head-coaching position, according to multiple reports. Hardaway would have represented a connection to the Magic’s golden era. Orlando reached the 1995 NBA Finals and appeared to be a budding dynasty until Shaquille O’Neal left for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 1996-97 season. Following a lengthy playing career, the 49-year-old went into coaching and climbed up the ladder to return to his alma mater, Memphis, in 2018. The Tigers have gone…

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