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20 hours ago
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Analyst advises Milwaukee Bucks to take on one of NBA's worst contracts to please Giannis Antetokounmpo
Two years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard, hoping the All-NBA talent could help Giannis Antetokounmpo win another NBA championship. Needless to say, the superstar duo hasn't worked out as everyone in Wisconsin hoped. The Bucks have been bounced from the first round of the NBA Playoffs in back-to-back years, and that's come after hiring an all-time great in Doc Rivers. Unfortunately, the immediate future looks even more bleak after Lillard ruptured his Achilles tendon and is likely looking at missing the majority, if not all, of next year. Advertisement Thus, if the Bucks plan on taking another trip to the NBA Finals, they may have to make some sizable roster changes. Ideally, they won't be trading Antetokounmpo, since he's the face of the franchise and the team's leading ticket and jersey seller. However, trying to trade Lillard may not be off the table, but would any team be desperate enough to trade for a player who won't be able to help compete next season? Perhaps the Phoenix Suns would. The Suns are also in no-man's land. Though, unlike the Bucks, they couldn't even reach the postseason with last year's superteam which is likely to lead to significant roster shakeup. If there's one player they'd love to get rid of, it's Bradley Beal, who's not only signed to a supermax contract, he has a full no-trade clause, which makes him hard to move. Though, Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes believes the Bucks may actually bite on taking on the remainder of Beal's $251 million contract, which runs through the 2025-26 season, but also has a $57 million player option for 2027. 'The idea here is simple, but it hinges on Giannis Antetokounmpo staying in Milwaukee. Lillard's ruptured Achilles means he's not going to help next season. Beal, despite enduring slippage in Phoenix, is going to be the more valuable contributor in 2025-26 by default. If he likes the idea of settling in as the clear No. 2 option to a superstar instead of trying to find his way as a No. 3 in Phoenix, he could waive his no-trade clause and allow a deal to proceed. Phoenix is taking on dead money for next year while banking on Lillard returning to form (and outproducing Beal) in 2026-27 and beyond. It's not a ridiculous bet. Even a diminished Lillard would fill Phoenix's need for a true point guard better than Beal ever did.' Bleacher Report on Bucks trading for Bradley Beal Advertisement While Beal has taken some knocks since going to Phoenix, he's still a remarkable scorer who averages 21.5 points per game in his career. Plus, he could be rejuvenated by the opportunity of getting to join a contender and one of the NBA's best players in Antetokounmpo. Related: Former top-five draft pick eyes comeback and is drawing interest from multiple NBA teams
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2 days ago
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Suns rumors: Brian Windhorst makes 98% Kevin Durant trade prediction
The post Suns rumors: Brian Windhorst makes 98% Kevin Durant trade prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest stories in the NBA this offseason due to their roster limitations and what they can do from a trade perspective. They are hamstrung with money tied up in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, and they desperately need draft capital. Advertisement Due to Beal's no-trade clause and his declining play, Durant would make the most sense to trade. Beal has limited value, and Booker is in his prime. So even though Durant is older, he can still score from all over the court by elevating as one of the best shooters in the NBA. Brian Windhorst, one of the most notable NBA reporters, said recently that he is almost certain the Suns are trading him, but he doesn't know where. Windhorst said on ESPN's NBA Today, 'I'm 98% sure he's not gonna be a Sun next year. How it works out, though, I'm about 1% sure.' The Suns desperately need to upgrade their roster after getting worse this past season with that same core three, missing the NBA postseason, and finishing with a 36-46 record. Everything outside of trading Booker appears on the table for Phoenix. Advertisement Durant is the best candidate for the Suns to trade for and receive a haul of picks and players in return. Even at age 36, he averaged 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 52.7% shooting from the field and a 43% shooting percentage from behind the arc. He would instantly help a team that needs more offense and a veteran presence. The prime candidates surrounding Durant have been the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Houston Rockets, with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons seen as teams with an outside chance despite not getting as much shine. Things have been quiet on the Suns' front because Phoenix is still deciding who their new head coach will be, but talks will start to heat up once a hire is made. The Suns went all-in, and they failed. Durant offers the franchise the best chance to regain respectability while regaining picks to help build and set the team up for the future. In comparison, Beal's play has fallen off a cliff, and while they will most likely try to trade him, the more likely option is some form of a buyout. Durant is the key for the Suns, so whatever they do with him will have massive ramifications for their franchise and whatever franchise he ends up with.
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2 days ago
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Ohio Statehouse leaders appoint financial tech exec to teacher pension fund before influential vote
The entrance to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System headquarters in Columbus. (Photo by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal.) Ohio Statehouse Republican leaders have appointed a financial tech executive to the retired teachers' pension fund ahead of the vote for a new executive director. Lynn Beal has been appointed to STRS Ohio by House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, and Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon. Beal is the vice president and head of implementation and customer success at Upstart, an AI platform that 'partners with banks and credit unions to provide consumer loans,' according to her LinkedIn profile. Having previously working at JP Morgan, she specializes in data science, analytics and insights. Askedwhy he chose Beal, McColley said she presents what he wants to see in a board member. 'When we look into an awful lot of what's happening with any board, really, not just the pension boards, it's important for us to understand what's going on because oftentimes we're the insurer of last resort,' McColley said. 'We've got to know what's going on with all of this stuff, to understand the decisions that the board is making, and frankly, as I pointed out before, it's not easy to find people who want to do this, and so we're thankful that people are willing to step up.' This position has remained vacant since Claudia Herrington finished her term in the winter. The decision comes at a time when lawmakers are going back and forth with STRS board members. In emails obtained by News 5, McColley, Huffman, Gov. Mike DeWine and Treasurer Robert Sprague asked the board not to move forward yet on a new director. 'We respectfully request that the Board hold on scheduling the vote for the new executive director until the June 11-13, 2025 meetings,' the leaders said in a joint letter on May 8. 'This will ensure that the legislative leaders can make their appointment and that individuals can have time to become acclimated before further leadership decisions are made.' This comes after a year of controversy in which elected educators are accused of participating in a $65 billion corruption scheme. The board chair denies all allegations, and some retired educators are accusing the Statehouse Republicans of trying to stop transparency. The board did not select an executive director during its last meeting, but it may make a decision in its upcoming meeting in June. The finalists are Steven Toole, former head of the North Carolina Retirement Systems and Greg Samoryski, the head of Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
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23-05-2025
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Lehi Police identify deceased individual found near railroad tracks
LEHI, Utah (ABC4) — Lehi Police have identified a deceased individual found near the railroad tracks at the Pioneer Crossing underpass Thursday evening. The deceased has been identified as Dena Beal, 45, of Lehi. At around 6 p.m. on May 22, Beal was reportedly found dead near the railroad tracks in the area of 850 E and the Pioneer Crossing underpass. While the investigation remains ongoing as the department awaits the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports, no foul play is suspected at this time. The circumstances surrounding Beal's death have not been released. 'The Lehi Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Beal's family and friends during this difficult time,' a press release from Lehi Police states. Beal's next of kin have been notified. No further information is currently available. Dog training has upgraded with Tip Top K9 The pickleball game has been revolutionized with Bzer balls These are the changes Senate Republicans are eyeing for the GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' Lehi Police identify deceased individual found near railroad tracks Mobile temple recommend cards are coming: what members of LDS Church should know Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
- Politics
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Jackson's Republican mayoral runoff was practically a secret: Who won? How many voted?
In a city with roughly 138,000 residents, just 159 voters cast ballots in Jackson's Republican mayoral runoff on April 22 — a remarkably quiet election that decided the party's nominee between candidates Kenny Gee and Wilfred Beal. According to the official results certified by the Mississippi Secretary of State on May 2, Gee clinched the nomination with 62.9% of the vote, receiving a grand total of 100 ballots. Beal received 59 votes, or 37.1%. Kyle Kirkpatrick, assistant secretary of state for the MSOS' elections division, sent the official runoff results to the Clarion Ledger Thursday morning. If that voter turnout is any preview of the June 3 general election, Gee might need a miracle. He will be up against heavy favorite Sen. John Horhn, who earned 18,593 votes in the Democratic runoff election. Not to mention that Jackson has not elected a Republican mayor in decades. Besides Horhn, Gee will also face four independent candidates vying to become mayor: Rodney DePriest, Zach Servis, Lillie Stewart-Robinson and Kim Wade. Among Jackson's 80 voting precincts, Precinct 44, which is New Jerusalem Church located in Northeast Jackson, saw the most amount of Republican ballots cast: 18 in total. Twelve of those Republican votes went to Gee, six went to Beal. For comparison, the Democratic runoff saw a total of 472 votes cast at Precinct 44: 356 for Horhn, 116 for incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba who was attempting to secure his third term in office. Precinct 35, which is Spann Elementary School, saw the second-most Republican ballots cast: 17 in total. Gee again was the victor at that precinct, receiving 13 votes compared to Beal's four. But a majority of Jackson's 80 precincts saw zero Republican ballots cast, while others saw only one to three cast on average. Gee, 38, is a graduate from Bailey Magnet High School and is currently attending Rasmussen University. He has worked as a law enforcement officer and has two sons, who are twins. Gee has never served as an elected official. Gee told the Clarion Ledger in March that his campaign is focused on improving Jackson's public safety, prioritizing affordable housing across the city, as well as implementing more mental health services in schools and community centers. Part of his focus also includes "revitalizing parks, libraries, and public spaces to create safe and inviting gathering places." More information on Gee's plans if he is elected mayor can be found on the Clarion Ledger's website. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson MS Republican mayoral runoff election official results
