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an hour ago
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NBA insider reveals what San Antonio Spurs are expected to do with second pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The San Antonio Spurs were one of the biggest losers of the draft lottery once again, moving up to land the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While there are a few directions the organization could go with the selection, many around the league already believe they know what will happen. ESPN's Jeremy Woo writes that while there is 'wide speculation' San Antonio will field trade calls on the No. 2 pick, the expectation around the league is the team will select guard Dylan Harper. Advertisement Related: San Antonio Spurs expected to pursue two superstars this summer While San Antonio has been viewed as a potential landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo, he still hasn't asked the Milwaukee Bucks to trade him. Even if he does, the Spurs could still take a long-term approach with their rebuild and retain their top assets. It's also been made clear that the De'Aaron Fox trade last February won't stand in the way of the Spurs drafting Harper. San Antonio would likely run a backcourt of Fox and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year guard Stephon Castle, while Booker comes off the bench. Related: Spurs expected to be eyeing specific 2025 NBA Draft target San Antonio has been previously linked to Kevin Durant, who could be made available this summer by the Phoenix Suns. He wouldn't cost the second overall pick, but the 36-year-old forward also might not align with the club's timeline. Advertisement Ultimately, it seems like the Spurs are going to stick with a very patient approach to building this team. Harper will likely be part of the rotation next season and if he plays well, it could allow San Antonio to opt against giving Fox a max contract. Related: 2025 NBA Draft order, San Antonio Spurs draft picks 2025
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA trade rumors point to a bold Toronto Raptors offseason with Giannis Antetokounmpo emerging as a potential target
(Image Source - Getty Images) The Toronto Raptors are grabbing attention this NBA offseason, with buzz around a possible major trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. After bringing in Brandon Ingram at the trade deadline, the Raptors are said to be eyeing another big move to strengthen their lineup. With the Eastern Conference changing due to injuries and financial issues hitting other teams, Toronto is looking to climb the standings. Toronto Raptors' trade assets position them as a formidable contender for Giannis Antetokounmpo The Raptors have positioned themselves with a solid stash of trade assets, featuring four unprotected first-round picks, three pick swaps, and one protected pick. This setup allows them to jump into high-stakes trade discussions. Their latest addition, Brandon Ingram, a former All-Star, highlights their dedication to building a strong team around their young stars. With talents like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors have a bright future that could shine even more with a player of Antetokounmpo's level. Giannis Antetokounmpo 's status in Milwaukee is looking shaky because of a bunch of injuries that have thrown the Bucks' championship hopes off track. They brought in Damian Lillard to help boost their chances, but with Lillard now out for the season, the team is in a tough spot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo There are rumors that Antetokounmpo is thinking about his future with the Bucks, and the Raptors are one of the teams he might want to consider. Toronto's strong international vibe, solid medical team, and reliable front office make it a tempting option for the Greek superstar. Masai Ujiri is leading the Raptors and he is also famous for daring moves, for example the 2018 deal that landed them Kawhi Leonard and a title in 2019. Ujiri stresses the importance of team culture and plans on picking up more championships in the future. Since the Eastern Conference is now different, the Raptors plan to use the situation to move ahead and succeed. As per RealmGM, Getting Antetokounmpo would mean putting together a big trade package, but the Raptors have what it takes and the drive to go for it. Their latest actions show they're ready to shake things up to boost the team's competitiveness. If they pull it off, bringing Antetokounmpo on board could make the Raptors a serious contender in the Eastern Conference for a long time. Also Read: Stephen Curry enjoys relaxing beach vacation with wife Ayesha after Golden State Warriors' early playoff exit The Toronto Raptors are currently seeking out major trade options this offseason, with Giannis Antetokounmpo popping up as a potential target. With a solid set of trade assets, a bright young core, and a proactive front office, they're in a good position to make a big move. As the NBA offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on the Raptors as they work to change their roster and aim for another championship.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Tyrese Haliburton puts on triple-double show with dad back in building: ‘Makes it more sweet'
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton's previously banned father was back in the building, and so, too, was the All-Star point guard's electrifying all-around game. John Haliburton was permitted by the Pacers to return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a first-round altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he got to see his son put on an absolute show with his first triple-double of these playoffs in Indiana's 130-121 victory Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. Advertisement 'Hell yeah, I'm glad Pops [is] in the building, man, makes it more sweet,' Haliburton said during a postgame interview on TNT. 'Definitely had something to do with it.' John Haliburton, who had confronted Antetokounmpo on the court after Pacers' clinching Game 5 win in the first round against the Bucks on April 29, took in the game from a luxury suite after not attending any of the five games against Cleveland nor the first three games of this series. Tyrese Haliburton called out his father's behavior at the time, and John also issued an apology to both Antetokounmpo and to the Bucks. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers attempts a layup against Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 27, 2025 Getty Images 'I'm gonna be honest with you guys here, my dad is just fine,' Tyrese Haliburton added in his postgame press conference. 'He lives just fine. He sits and watches the games in a beautiful home or he finds his way to a sports bar with a bunch of Pacer fans. Advertisement 'There's obviously a lot of commentary around him … some was warranted and some went a little too far. CHECK OUT THE LATEST NBA STANDINGS AND KNICKS STATS 'But I don't think there's really any emotion to it. I just wanted to put on a good performance and I wanted to win the game. But obviously my dad being here is special.' 'I know we were saying 'Free Pops,' and 'Pops is free,' but he was not in jail. They're in a beautiful home and sitting very pretty watching NBA basketball. He's doing just fine.' John Halliburton, father of Tyrese Haliburton, raises his hands from a suite before the Pacers' 130-121 Game 4 win over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals on May 27, 2025. AP Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. The 25-year-old Haliburton put up 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds by halftime before finishing with a 32-15-12 stat line with zero turnovers and four steals in 38 minutes as the Pacers seized a 3-1 series lead with the series shifting to New York for Game 5 on Thursday. Advertisement He joined Oscar Robertson (twice) and Nikola Jokic as the only players in playoff history to record a triple-double with at least 30 points and 15 assists — and is the only player to reach those numbers without committing a turnover. Tyrese Haliburton shoots a 3-pointer over Jalen Brunson during the fourth quarter the Knicks' Game 4 loss to the Pacers. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images John Haliburton reacts from a suite before the Pacers' Game 4 win over the Knicks. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The younger Haliburton had invoked the Reggie Miller choke sign from 1994 following a game-tying shot at the end of regulation of Indy's overtime win in Game 1 after the Knicks had flushed a 14-point lead with under three minutes to play. But the two-time All-Star admitted after the Knicks came back from 20 points behind to take Game 3 that he was 'kicking myself' for his part in a lackluster team showing with only 42 points in the second half. Tyrese Haliburton goes up for a shot against Mikal Bridges in Game 4. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'I was just trying to be aggressive and just trying to play my best. I felt like I let the team down in Game 3 and felt like I could have been so much better,' Haliburton said. 'I felt like I responded the right way today.'
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
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John Haliburton's Treatment After Pacers' Game 6 Win Turns Heads on Saturday
John Haliburton's Treatment After Pacers' Game 6 Win Turns Heads on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 NBA Finals matchup is now set in stone after the Indiana Pacers secured a 125-108 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Advertisement The Pacers' 17-point win included 31 points from their leading scorer during the playoffs, Pascal Siakam, and 21 points from star point guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton started his unforgettable day off in an all-black funeral themed outfit then made good on his promise to bury the New York Knicks as he led the Pacers to the victory. Afterward, video footage surfaced of Haliburton's father John making his way through a crowd of Pacers fans that turned heads on Saturday. John Haliburton (left) with his son Tyrese and wife Brenda on March 1 in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "John Haliburton gets a hero's welcome on his way back to the court after Indiana Pacers reach NBA Finals," Washington Post writer Ben Golliver wrote on X along with video of the Pacers' famous father getting high fives and hugs. "As he should," one fan wrote with a yellow heart symbol. Advertisement Another put a blue and yellow emoji in the comments as they appeared to be in their feelings over the Pacers father's welcome. John Haliburton famously got into a public disagreement with Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first round of the playoffs. The Pacers overcame the Bucks' challenge before reeling off two more series wins en route to hoisting the Larry Bird trophy on Saturday night. "I would say fans behind deserve to see you holding up this trophy," Kenny Smith of Inside the NBA said to Tyrese Haliburton after the game as an ecstatic group of Pacers fans celebrated on the concourse. Advertisement Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for June 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Related: Reggie Miller Praises Refs for Controversial Knicks-Pacers No-Call This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
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Just how realistic would a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Boston Celtics be?
Just how realistic would a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Boston Celtics be? We have heard some speculation from well-connected members of the national NBA media suggest that such a swap with the Milwaukee Bucks could be on the table given the potential return for the Bucks would match the sort of ask they would have in mind for the Greek Freak. But what about in the other direction? Would Boston be up to trade away the sort of package it would take to get Giannis on the Celtics roster given it would almost certainly require dealing away star Boston forward Jaylen Brown? Advertisement The hosts of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, Noa Dalzell, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely and John Zannis debated such a deal and its merits on a recent episode of their show. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Just how realistic would a Giannis trade to the Boston Celtics be?
