Whether tentatively or concretely, a handful of teams are connected to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as his hopeful future employer. Most of the focus is on glamorous contenders — the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the summer of 2025, then middling (or mediocre) teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
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Tim Connelly’s biggest strength will be tested at the trade deadline
The Timberwolves are hoping to upgrade their roster at the trade deadline, but they're limited by their lack of assets. Can Tim Connelly work his magic again? … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly’s biggest strength will be tested at the trade deadline
Giannis Trade Rumors: Warriors, Wolves, Blazers, Sixers, Nets
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Monday morning that the Warriors have been the most aggressive team in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, with ESPN’s Shams Charania later reporting that Golden State had made a “pick-heavy offer.” Writing for The Stein Line (Substack link), Jake Fischer says the Warriors were cautiously optimistic over the weekend about their odds of … [Read more...] about Giannis Trade Rumors: Warriors, Wolves, Blazers, Sixers, Nets
Funding fight turns to the House as lawmakers look to avoid lengthy shutdown
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown. … [Read more...] about Funding fight turns to the House as lawmakers look to avoid lengthy shutdown
Takeaways: Amid trade speculation, Timberwolves fall to Grizzlies 137-128
The Wolves’ four-game winning streak ended with a poor defensive effort against a shorthanded Memphis team. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Amid trade speculation, Timberwolves fall to Grizzlies 137-128