Pat McAfee: “My dad just got caught up in the moment and obviously his actions were out of line.. I apologized to Giannis and he apologized to Giannis.. It’s unfortunate what happened and there’s no place for that” ~ @Tyrese Haliburton #PMSLive
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Ted Davis @nbated
The Bucks are toast, and trading Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the only path forward – The Athletic Wow Hollinger paints a bleak future. Bucks have a tough decision because they will likely never have a player with Giannis talent again. nytimes.com/athletic/63210… – 7:28 PM
The Bucks are toast, and trading Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the only path forward – The Athletic Wow Hollinger paints a bleak future. Bucks have a tough decision because they will likely never have a player with Giannis talent again. nytimes.com/athletic/63210… – 7:28 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James may be the face of the league, but Giannis Antetokounmpo could be its mouthpiece.
He’s the most raw, vulnerable player in the NBA, as we saw after his team was eliminated:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/gi… – 6:41 PM
LeBron James may be the face of the league, but Giannis Antetokounmpo could be its mouthpiece.
He’s the most raw, vulnerable player in the NBA, as we saw after his team was eliminated:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/gi… – 6:41 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
From last night: Pacers complete comeback, Haliburton sends back to Wisconsin for good with layup in OT. It was their 20th meeting in two seasons: fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze…
Postgame show available in video + audio form. bit.ly/FieldhouseFiles pic.x.com/NvvV4TqyEj – 6:18 PM
From last night: Pacers complete comeback, Haliburton sends back to Wisconsin for good with layup in OT. It was their 20th meeting in two seasons: fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze…
Postgame show available in video + audio form. bit.ly/FieldhouseFiles pic.x.com/NvvV4TqyEj – 6:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
How could Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future potentially affect a Kevin Durant trade? And what’s the latest on the Suns’ head coaching/front office search? We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about all of it:
youtube.com/watch?v=5HQ_CF… – 5:57 PM
How could Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future potentially affect a Kevin Durant trade? And what’s the latest on the Suns’ head coaching/front office search? We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about all of it:
youtube.com/watch?v=5HQ_CF… – 5:57 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doesn’t much matter now, but on the Last Two Minute Report from last night’s game, the NBA found one incorrect call or no-call:
AJ Green’s “foul” on Tyrese Haliburton with 17.1 seconds left pic.x.com/QUqAPi6DtC – 4:27 PM
Doesn’t much matter now, but on the Last Two Minute Report from last night’s game, the NBA found one incorrect call or no-call:
AJ Green’s “foul” on Tyrese Haliburton with 17.1 seconds left pic.x.com/QUqAPi6DtC – 4:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I think the time has ended in Milwaukee here with [Giannis Antetokounmpo] on this roster.” 😮
@BobbyMarks42 breaks down potential roster issues for the Bucks leading into the summer. pic.x.com/xfdnmaPpe0 – 3:59 PM
“I think the time has ended in Milwaukee here with [Giannis Antetokounmpo] on this roster.” 😮
@BobbyMarks42 breaks down potential roster issues for the Bucks leading into the summer. pic.x.com/xfdnmaPpe0 – 3:59 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Pacers-Bucks game on the line, and the arena is blasting…Gwen Stefani?! 🤣🤣
You can now WATCH @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine on the @NBA App every morning!
Check out their reaction to the arena music as Tyrese Haliburton put in the game winning basket last night! pic.x.com/5PkDy4bWdM – 3:48 PM
Pacers-Bucks game on the line, and the arena is blasting…Gwen Stefani?! 🤣🤣
You can now WATCH @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine on the @NBA App every morning!
Check out their reaction to the arena music as Tyrese Haliburton put in the game winning basket last night! pic.x.com/5PkDy4bWdM – 3:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is the stealth Giannis team I’ve been thinking about: Atlanta.
Keep Trae. Keep Okongwu as the center now that he can shoot. Offer the wings and picks (they have two this year, plus their own starting in 2028). I think that team would quietly be really interesting. – 3:27 PM
This is the stealth Giannis team I’ve been thinking about: Atlanta.
Keep Trae. Keep Okongwu as the center now that he can shoot. Offer the wings and picks (they have two this year, plus their own starting in 2028). I think that team would quietly be really interesting. – 3:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Haliburton says he is looking forward to competing against the Cavaliers ahead of their Sunday matchup. 🙌
“They’re really good, a really deep team, so we just got to be able to match that energy.“
(via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/leQZACIJGQ – 2:55 PM
Tyrese Haliburton says he is looking forward to competing against the Cavaliers ahead of their Sunday matchup. 🙌
“They’re really good, a really deep team, so we just got to be able to match that energy.“
(via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/leQZACIJGQ – 2:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Column on how Giannis’ potential availability could reshape a summer that was about to be headlined by the KD sweepstakes: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 2:52 PM
Column on how Giannis’ potential availability could reshape a summer that was about to be headlined by the KD sweepstakes: arizonasports.com/nba/phoenix-su… – 2:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think teams generally need to take “untouchable” out of their vocabulary where Giannis is concerned. Chances to trade an in-his-prime two-time MVP just don’t really come around like, ever. The list of guys who should be considered untouchable for him is very, very short. – 2:13 PM
I think teams generally need to take “untouchable” out of their vocabulary where Giannis is concerned. Chances to trade an in-his-prime two-time MVP just don’t really come around like, ever. The list of guys who should be considered untouchable for him is very, very short. – 2:13 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Haliburton with @PatMcAfeeShow on the interaction between his father John and Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Pacers’ Game 5 win over the Bucks. pic.x.com/ZmY4YszREM – 2:08 PM
Tyrese Haliburton with @PatMcAfeeShow on the interaction between his father John and Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Pacers’ Game 5 win over the Bucks. pic.x.com/ZmY4YszREM – 2:08 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Antetokounmpo, Bucks brass to sit down and discuss the future of the team. Is it time he asks for a trade?
Antetokounmpo must decide what matters most to him: Loyalty and being a one-team player his entire career, or contending for another ring?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antet… – 2:03 PM
Antetokounmpo, Bucks brass to sit down and discuss the future of the team. Is it time he asks for a trade?
Antetokounmpo must decide what matters most to him: Loyalty and being a one-team player his entire career, or contending for another ring?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antet… – 2:03 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: The Bucks flamed out again. Who can give Giannis Antetokounmpo a fresh start? @washingtonpost @postsports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/04… – 1:59 PM
Column: The Bucks flamed out again. Who can give Giannis Antetokounmpo a fresh start? @washingtonpost @postsports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/04… – 1:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Miami Heat potential team for Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo, but at what cost? (w/videos) #Suns #FearTheDeer azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:57 PM
Miami Heat potential team for Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo, but at what cost? (w/videos) #Suns #FearTheDeer azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:57 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis Antetokounmpo enters this offseason with a big question awaiting him. Stay or go? He and the Bucks have thinking to do. apnews.com/article/gianni… pic.x.com/RRlKAUpukz – 10:58 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo enters this offseason with a big question awaiting him. Stay or go? He and the Bucks have thinking to do. apnews.com/article/gianni… pic.x.com/RRlKAUpukz – 10:58 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Love to say … John Haliburton: youtube.com/watch?v=S8Vn5P… pic.x.com/mD64zEwffW – 9:52 AM
Love to say … John Haliburton: youtube.com/watch?v=S8Vn5P… pic.x.com/mD64zEwffW – 9:52 AM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t ready to discuss his future so quickly after Game 5, but the gap between the Bucks and the contenders in the East has been exposed.
If Giannis wants a second ring, can it be in Milwaukee? My ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:46 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t ready to discuss his future so quickly after Game 5, but the gap between the Bucks and the contenders in the East has been exposed.
If Giannis wants a second ring, can it be in Milwaukee? My ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:46 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🗣️“My dad was the most respectful person ever”
Giannis Antetokounmpo used several examples out of his family and how he grew up, talking about postgame incident featuring the father of Tyrese Haliburton! pic.x.com/3xo6D0p3Bb – 8:27 AM
🗣️“My dad was the most respectful person ever”
Giannis Antetokounmpo used several examples out of his family and how he grew up, talking about postgame incident featuring the father of Tyrese Haliburton! pic.x.com/3xo6D0p3Bb – 8:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Tyrese Haliburton on the confrontation his dad had with Giannis after Pacers-Bucks Game 5: “I don’t think that my pops was in the right at all there … We will have a conversation and I’ll talk to Giannis.” pic.x.com/J9QML7V4Ap – 4:27 AM
Tyrese Haliburton on the confrontation his dad had with Giannis after Pacers-Bucks Game 5: “I don’t think that my pops was in the right at all there … We will have a conversation and I’ll talk to Giannis.” pic.x.com/J9QML7V4Ap – 4:27 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Tyrese Haliburton: My dad was wrong, I’ll talk to Giannis sportando.basketball/en/tyrese-hali… – 4:15 AM
Tyrese Haliburton: My dad was wrong, I’ll talk to Giannis sportando.basketball/en/tyrese-hali… – 4:15 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reflects on Playoff Exit, Avoids Future Talk sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 4:06 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reflects on Playoff Exit, Avoids Future Talk sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 4:06 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo: I believe being humble in victory sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 1:45 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo: I believe being humble in victory sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 1:45 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Tyrese Haliburton stuns Bucks with clutch finish to seal series win sportando.basketball/en/tyrese-hali… – 1:34 AM
Tyrese Haliburton stuns Bucks with clutch finish to seal series win sportando.basketball/en/tyrese-hali… – 1:34 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😮💨 Giannis did EVERYTHING in his power in Game 5 but the Bucks were eliminated by the Pacers after overtime! pic.x.com/qftzQ20k9G – 1:21 AM
😮💨 Giannis did EVERYTHING in his power in Game 5 but the Bucks were eliminated by the Pacers after overtime! pic.x.com/qftzQ20k9G – 1:21 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😳 Giannis and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad were getting heated after the Bucks-Pacers game!
pic.x.com/eYXP0wD73U – 1:06 AM
😳 Giannis and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad were getting heated after the Bucks-Pacers game!
pic.x.com/eYXP0wD73U – 1:06 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
On the “Blazers should make a move for Giannis” front:
Giannis is not going to seek a trade to the place Lillard left because they weren’t interested in winning.
Giannis would seek a contender with at least one other All-Star and likely in a large market.
That’s not #Ripcity pic.x.com/YwiIoEwXSy – 12:07 AM
On the “Blazers should make a move for Giannis” front:
Giannis is not going to seek a trade to the place Lillard left because they weren’t interested in winning.
Giannis would seek a contender with at least one other All-Star and likely in a large market.
That’s not #Ripcity pic.x.com/YwiIoEwXSy – 12:07 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton on his dad postgame with Giannis: “Me and my pops have talked about that and I don’t agree with what transpired there from him. … I don’t think that my pops was in the right at all there.” pic.x.com/rnJYC1GOdt – 11:52 PM
Tyrese Haliburton on his dad postgame with Giannis: “Me and my pops have talked about that and I don’t agree with what transpired there from him. … I don’t think that my pops was in the right at all there.” pic.x.com/rnJYC1GOdt – 11:52 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed Tyrese Haliburton’s dad confronting him after Game 5:
“I have won a championship. They haven’t.”
“His dad came on the floor showing me his son’s towel with his face saying, ‘This is what we f****** do.’ I feel like that’s very disrespectful.” pic.x.com/fGwfLAe0P5 – 10:58 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed Tyrese Haliburton’s dad confronting him after Game 5:
“I have won a championship. They haven’t.”
“His dad came on the floor showing me his son’s towel with his face saying, ‘This is what we f****** do.’ I feel like that’s very disrespectful.” pic.x.com/fGwfLAe0P5 – 10:58 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Is anyone actually going to report anything about Giannis or are we just going to the old “everybody knew!” once something does happen? – 9:44 PM
Is anyone actually going to report anything about Giannis or are we just going to the old “everybody knew!” once something does happen? – 9:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Indiana Pacers pull off an incredible 119-118 comeback OT win over Milwaukee Bucks to close 1st round series.
Insane finish.
Tyrese Haliburton to rim past Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What happened afterward just as wild. Antetokounmpo heated at something or someone. #NBAPlayoffs pic.x.com/2sZvqSX6q8 – 9:21 PM
Indiana Pacers pull off an incredible 119-118 comeback OT win over Milwaukee Bucks to close 1st round series.
Insane finish.
Tyrese Haliburton to rim past Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What happened afterward just as wild. Antetokounmpo heated at something or someone. #NBAPlayoffs pic.x.com/2sZvqSX6q8 – 9:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The trade machine this summer with both Giannis and KD rumors flying pic.x.com/xuIiHLNgJQ – 9:18 PM
The trade machine this summer with both Giannis and KD rumors flying pic.x.com/xuIiHLNgJQ – 9:18 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Pacers scoring plays, 7:58 4Q (Hali sub in) – OT:
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Nesmith 2
Turner FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton FT
Haliburton FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton 3
Nesmith 3
Nesmith 2
Nembhard 3
Haliburton 2
Haiburton FT
Haliburton 2 – 9:11 PM
Pacers scoring plays, 7:58 4Q (Hali sub in) – OT:
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Nesmith 2
Turner FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton FT
Haliburton FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton 3
Nesmith 3
Nesmith 2
Nembhard 3
Haliburton 2
Haiburton FT
Haliburton 2 – 9:11 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Bucks up seven with 40 seconds to go in OT. Pacers score the game’s last eight points to close out the game and series.
Giannis has 2 points (just two shots), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the extra period.
The Milwaukee offseason just got a lot longer. – 9:03 PM
Bucks up seven with 40 seconds to go in OT. Pacers score the game’s last eight points to close out the game and series.
Giannis has 2 points (just two shots), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the extra period.
The Milwaukee offseason just got a lot longer. – 9:03 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Bucks and Giannis’ offseason now begins after that wild finish in Indy.
Meanwhile, last night’s historically bad season-ending loss in Miami served as a reminder of just how far the Heat is from being a title contender. “We were humbled” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:02 PM
The Bucks and Giannis’ offseason now begins after that wild finish in Indy.
Meanwhile, last night’s historically bad season-ending loss in Miami served as a reminder of just how far the Heat is from being a title contender. “We were humbled” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:02 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A lot of emotions pouring postgame. Giannis and Mathurin got into it. Then Kevin Porter Jr. was losing it. Lloyd Pierce made sure Mathurin just went to the locker room and avoided any trouble. – 9:02 PM
A lot of emotions pouring postgame. Giannis and Mathurin got into it. Then Kevin Porter Jr. was losing it. Lloyd Pierce made sure Mathurin just went to the locker room and avoided any trouble. – 9:02 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
If THAT is how i just watched Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks career end I demand to speak to a manager. – 9:01 PM
If THAT is how i just watched Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks career end I demand to speak to a manager. – 9:01 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Fantastic playoffs by Giannis AND Gary Trent Jr.
Despite the cruel loss, valiant effort by an undermanned team. – 8:59 PM
Fantastic playoffs by Giannis AND Gary Trent Jr.
Despite the cruel loss, valiant effort by an undermanned team. – 8:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Well that’s a heartbreaking potential end to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee. What a collapse – 8:58 PM
Well that’s a heartbreaking potential end to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee. What a collapse – 8:58 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Genuinely the worst taste you could’ve left in Giannis’ mouth going into an offseason in which teams are preying on him requesting a trade. – 8:58 PM
Genuinely the worst taste you could’ve left in Giannis’ mouth going into an offseason in which teams are preying on him requesting a trade. – 8:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Man, I just feel so sick for Bucks fans right now.
They weren’t winning the series. I think we all knew that. But they were seconds away from at least getting one last Giannis home game, one last chance to say goodbye before the inevitable trade derby.
Instead… they get THAT. – 8:57 PM
Man, I just feel so sick for Bucks fans right now.
They weren’t winning the series. I think we all knew that. But they were seconds away from at least getting one last Giannis home game, one last chance to say goodbye before the inevitable trade derby.
Instead… they get THAT. – 8:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis this season:
— 30.4 PPG
— 11.9 RPG
— 6.5 APG
— 1.2 BPG
— 60.1 FG%
His third season averaging 30/10/5, more than any other player in NBA history. pic.x.com/LQOddqX1dn – 8:57 PM
Giannis this season:
— 30.4 PPG
— 11.9 RPG
— 6.5 APG
— 1.2 BPG
— 60.1 FG%
His third season averaging 30/10/5, more than any other player in NBA history. pic.x.com/LQOddqX1dn – 8:57 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
what a moment for haliburton
what an absolutely implosion by the bucks – 8:57 PM
what a moment for haliburton
what an absolutely implosion by the bucks – 8:57 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bucks suffer two costly turnovers in OT, Haliburton makes game-winning layup to finish off the series: 4-1.
Pacers complete comeback, win 119-118. Haliburton scored 21 of 26pts in 2H.
Up next: at Cleveland for Round 2 – 8:55 PM
Bucks suffer two costly turnovers in OT, Haliburton makes game-winning layup to finish off the series: 4-1.
Pacers complete comeback, win 119-118. Haliburton scored 21 of 26pts in 2H.
Up next: at Cleveland for Round 2 – 8:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis in Game 5:
30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history. pic.x.com/7mwHCECtE6 – 8:55 PM
Giannis in Game 5:
30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history. pic.x.com/7mwHCECtE6 – 8:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis with the sixth 30-20 triple-double in playoff history.
Jokic has 3. Kareem and Wilt had the others. – 8:52 PM
Giannis with the sixth 30-20 triple-double in playoff history.
Jokic has 3. Kareem and Wilt had the others. – 8:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis with a chance to keep the Bucks’ playoff hopes alive in OT 👀 pic.x.com/MtzLbNCAoX – 8:40 PM
Giannis with a chance to keep the Bucks’ playoff hopes alive in OT 👀 pic.x.com/MtzLbNCAoX – 8:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers double Antetokounmpo and he missed at the end of regulation. Game 5 is headed to OT, tied at 103
Pacers 5-1 in the regular season.
Of note: Antetokounmpo and Siakam have 5 fouls. – 8:37 PM
Pacers double Antetokounmpo and he missed at the end of regulation. Game 5 is headed to OT, tied at 103
Pacers 5-1 in the regular season.
Of note: Antetokounmpo and Siakam have 5 fouls. – 8:37 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Weird timeout by Kuzma there, Gary was very much there for the pass. If you’re the Bucks now might as well check Giannis in for this possession and get a good look – 7:56 PM
Weird timeout by Kuzma there, Gary was very much there for the pass. If you’re the Bucks now might as well check Giannis in for this possession and get a good look – 7:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A very bad half for the Pacers, yet they’re only down by six. 47-41.
They’ve only been outscored in just 3/9 halves this series.
Turner and Nesmith have 10pts. Pacers 3/4 from range after 1/11 start. Giannis kept to 8pts, 2FTAs. – 7:05 PM
A very bad half for the Pacers, yet they’re only down by six. 47-41.
They’ve only been outscored in just 3/9 halves this series.
Turner and Nesmith have 10pts. Pacers 3/4 from range after 1/11 start. Giannis kept to 8pts, 2FTAs. – 7:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Early coaches challenge from Doc Rivers. Calls stands — Antetokounmpo charging foul. His second. With 6:22 to go.
Bucks are out of challenges with 88% of the game left. – 6:20 PM
Early coaches challenge from Doc Rivers. Calls stands — Antetokounmpo charging foul. His second. With 6:22 to go.
Bucks are out of challenges with 88% of the game left. – 6:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Regular starters for the Pacers. Bucks are changing it up.
Porter Jr., Trent Jr., Green, Antetokounmpo, Portis. – 5:31 PM
Regular starters for the Pacers. Bucks are changing it up.
Porter Jr., Trent Jr., Green, Antetokounmpo, Portis. – 5:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They don’t have much to give, but their best bet is to try to find a big star in the offseason. People talk about Kevin Durant. Giannis really. If the Bucks lose and Giannis wants out.”
Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today discussing Miami Heat.
Bobby Marks: “Either player is going pic.x.com/3n8OfFXuaT – 5:01 PM
“They don’t have much to give, but their best bet is to try to find a big star in the offseason. People talk about Kevin Durant. Giannis really. If the Bucks lose and Giannis wants out.”
Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today discussing Miami Heat.
Bobby Marks: “Either player is going pic.x.com/3n8OfFXuaT – 5:01 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
ICYMI: In this week’s Sixers mailbag, I did my best to process an insane hypothetical:
The Sixers winning the lottery… and trading the Cooper Flagg pick… with Joel Embiid… for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Please find time for a nap after reading this:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:56 PM
ICYMI: In this week’s Sixers mailbag, I did my best to process an insane hypothetical:
The Sixers winning the lottery… and trading the Cooper Flagg pick… with Joel Embiid… for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Please find time for a nap after reading this:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:56 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Damian Lillard’s injury makes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks uncertain
foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 4:46 PM
Damian Lillard’s injury makes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks uncertain
foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 4:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This could potentially be [Giannis’] last game in a Bucks uniform.”
@MisterCBooz and @DGreen_14 on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee heading into Game 5 against the Pacers 😟 pic.x.com/5gE3WQOOQz – 4:17 PM
“This could potentially be [Giannis’] last game in a Bucks uniform.”
@MisterCBooz and @DGreen_14 on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee heading into Game 5 against the Pacers 😟 pic.x.com/5gE3WQOOQz – 4:17 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Column also includes…
* A deeper look at the Anthony Edwards-Luka Doncic debate that crossed the Timberwolves’ desk in mid-January
* My response, belatedly, to Rick Carlisle’s rant against our anonymous player poll (in defense of Tyrese Haliburton).
nytimes.com/athletic/63200… – 4:14 PM
Column also includes…
* A deeper look at the Anthony Edwards-Luka Doncic debate that crossed the Timberwolves’ desk in mid-January
* My response, belatedly, to Rick Carlisle’s rant against our anonymous player poll (in defense of Tyrese Haliburton).
nytimes.com/athletic/63200… – 4:14 PM
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The Rockets’ brass — Stone, Udoka and Patrick Fertitta — are aligned in the ambition to allow this young group to grow together. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that there will be internal discussions at a minimum this summer regarding potential star pursuits in the trade market. Does Kevin Durant make sense for the Rockets entering his age-37 season, considering the costs of trading for him and extending his contract? How aggressively would Houston go after 30-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo if he finally asks for a trade out of Milwaukee? How about younger stars who would better fit Houston’s timeline? Is Zion Williamson’s immense potential worth the risks? Maybe Ja Morant if he ends up as a trade possibility? “It’s a very high bar to do a transaction that changes things,” Stone told ESPN, emphasizing the optimism that the improvement of the young players already on the roster can fuel the Rockets’ continued ascension. -via ESPN / April 30, 2025
Kendrick Perkins: “Now, where should he go? That’s another story. Because what I’ma pitch out there real quick is: Giannis got it out the mud, where he was brought up. I don’t think he really gives a f*** about bright lights and big cities. Giannis is about winning, right?” “And if you’re looking out there and you’re searching and you’re saying— ‘Cause Giannis is not friendly either. He ain’t with all that extra friendly s*** and all that other s*** either. So, we know that.” “But, I’m looking at two spots if I’m Giannis: I’m looking at Detroit with Cade Cunningham, and I’m looking at the Memphis Grizzlies with Ja Morant. Listen, I’m just telling you. I’m just telling you—that’s what I’m looking at.” -via YouTube / April 30, 2025
Kendrick Perkins: “I believe if Giannis wants to leave, no one should be mad. No one should be mad. No one should be mad.” “He’s done everything—promise kept. He’s done everything in the world for that organization: delivered a championship, filled up seats, made the city money—he’s done everything. If he wants to leave, that’s on him.” -via YouTube / April 30, 2025
Scott Agness: Tyrese Haliburton told @PatMcAfeeShow he supposed to throw out the first pitch at a Milwaukee Brewers game last summer. But then the Brewers nixed it after the Pacers knocked the Bucks out of the 2024 playoffs. -via Twitter @ScottAgness / April 30, 2025
Scott Agness: NBA’s Last Two Minute Report reviewed 25 plays and just one was incorrect from the 4Q/OT. Says Haliburton should not have had an and-1 with 17.1s left in OT. No foul on AJ Green because it was a legal guarding position. Video official.nba.com/last-two-minut… -via Twitter @ScottAgness / April 30, 2025
Slick (reading X): “How do you think your draft class panned out so far? Redraft the top five.” Anthony Edwards: “Me at one. I would go LaMelo at two. I’m going Tyrese Maxey at three. Tyrese Haliburton at four. I’m going Jayden, Jaden McDaniels… Nah, I’m going Jayden for sure.” -via YouTube / April 30, 2025