Young nucleus intact, Suns wait to see if Chris Paul returns
PHOENIX — In his 16th season, Chris Paul took a risk, deciding that a young, unproven Phoenix Suns team was worth joining in his...
NBA Finals up over last year, but post 4th-lowest average
NEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA Finals and playoffs posted sizable increases over last year. But that was the only good news...
Analysis: Bucks GM Jon Horst, a champion from modest roots
So many heroes. The Milwaukee Bucks had no shortage of them on their way to this NBA championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo, of course, tops the...
Antetokounmpo caps extraordinary postseason as Finals MVP
MILWAUKEE — Exactly three weeks after suffering a knee injury that appeared to put his future in doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks...
LaVine cleared, USA Basketball awaits 3 NBA Finals players
USA Basketball expects to have its full 12-man roster available for Sunday’s matchup against France, the first game for both teams in the Tokyo...
Title rewards Antetokounmpo’s decision to commit to Bucks
MILWAUKEE — This could have been the offseason in which Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the free-agent market and perhaps teamed up with another superstar to...
Suns remain upbeat as they face elimination game on road
MILWAUKEE — The Phoenix Suns say they aren't feeling sorry for themselves after squandering a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and moving within...
History awaits: Bucks try to focus with championship chance
MILWAUKEE — High atop the outside of Fiserv Forum — way above even a leaping Giannis Antetokounmpo's reach — blares the Bucks' postseason motto.
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Bucks’ forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo in health protocol
PHOENIX — In the most important games of this NBA season, COVID-19 continues to make its impact felt.
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Analysis: Popovich has to love play from Olympians in finals
The happiest basketball coach in the world right now should be Milwaukee’s Mike Budenholzer, since he's one win away from the NBA title.
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