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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
Resilient Suns? Down 3-2 in Finals, it’s time to find out
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns like to believe they're a resilient bunch.
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Balance, grit put Bucks on verge of 1st title in 50 years
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo believes it’s the tenacity of the Bucks that has Milwaukee a game away from its first championship in a half...
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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Back in Phoenix, back to even: Suns, Bucks ready for Game 5
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns had designs on coming home with a chance to win their first championship.
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