NBA Daily: Opposite Plotlines for Today’s Matchups

With the two matchups going on today, Matt John examines the two teams who could be in the most trouble because of one of their individual stars for opposite reasons.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the NBA announced today. This marks the first NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Antetokounmpo, who finished in second place last season. Source: NBA

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Unpredictability Wins, We Have No Frontrunners

The teams that we thought were going to dominate the postseason have struggled thus far, so there doesn’t really appear to be a favorite to win the NBA title, writes Matt John.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Giannis Antetokounmpo Suspended One Game

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks’ final seeding game on Thursday for head bump on Wizards’ Mo Wagner, source tells ESPN. The NBA is suspending Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks’ final seeding game on Thursday for head bump on Wizards’ Mo Wagner, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: How To Evaluate The Milwaukee Bucks

Does the Milwaukee Bucks’ dominant 2019-20 foreshadow postseason success, or does last year’s collapse still leave too many questions unanswered? Quinn Davis takes a look.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Return – 6 Situations – Central Division

Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ “6 Situations” series by taking a look at issues that teams in the Central Division will have to confront in the near future.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
The X-Factors: Milwaukee

Milwaukee may very well be the league’s biggest powerhouse, but Matt John explains why certain X-Factors will determine if they can keep it up with bigger stakes.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Looking At The NBA Draft: The No. 10 Picks

Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ looking back series by examining the last decade’s worth of 10th overall picks.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Warriors ‘have been preparing for years’ to Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo

But according to a league source, the [Golden State] Warriors have been preparing for years to make a bid for [Giannis] Antetokounmpo. General manager Bob Myers knows that to chart a course for long-term greatness, a team must maintain flexibility — both in terms of its roster and future assets. Source: Connor Letourneau of The […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021