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15 hours ago
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson breaks silence on Pacers $108 million news
The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more shocking moves in the offseason, signing Myles Turner to a four-year deal. There's no debate that Turner will be an excellent fit for the Bucks, giving them a much better and younger player than Brook Lopez. However, because Turner played his entire career with the Indiana Pacers and was a key piece in their success during the 2025 NBA playoffs, many expected him to return on a lucrative deal. It even shocked some in the league, including New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who was stunned by the Pacers' decision to allow him to walk. "I thought the Myles Turner thing was weird," Brunson said on an episode of his podcast. "Like he just said, 'It's been a decade here' and all this stuff and everything, and then, boom, gone." There looked to be some confusion between the Pacers and Turner. MORE: It was either that the ownership didn't want to pay him what he was looking for, or they asked him to look for other deals and come back to tell them what they had to offer. Ultimately, Turner and his agent decided to go in a different direction and sign with the Bucks, the Pacers' biggest rival. That will likely impact the Knicks if the Bucks are as good as many think they could be heading into next year. There will likely be some growing pains for the Bucks, but Turner is a perfect fit for what Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to do on the court for a big man.
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16 hours ago
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo's status for EuroBasket announced
The NBA season is still three months away, but more high-level hoops is only a month away. EuroBasket 2025 is set to begin on Aug. 27 and feature some of the best European stars battling it out for their countries. While many stars could choose to sit out and prepare for the next NBA season, representing their country can be one of the highest honors. Advertisement On Tuesday, EuroBasket confirmed that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo would be playing in this year's event. Antetokounmpo will lead Greece as he looks to bring a trophy back to his home country. Of course, that will be easier said than done for Antetokounmpo as he will be tasked with some tough matchups. Greece will be in Group C alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Georgia, Italy and reigning champion Spain. With Greece set to begin group play on Aug. 28 against Italy, the two-time NBA MVP will look to show his dominance on the court against some of the best players across Europe. It will also be a nice break from all of the offseason drama that has surrounded Antetokounmpo ahead of his 13th NBA season. Advertisement After the Milwaukee Bucks lost in the first round for the third straight year, rumors about Antetokounmpo's future swirled constantly. However, the Bucks continued to make some big moves, signing Myles Turner and waiving and stretching Damian Lillard to keep the superstar happy. All signs point to Antetokounmpo beginning next season in Milwaukee, but before he begins that journey, all focus will be on helping Greece take down some of the top players in the world.
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18 hours ago
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"It makes me see that people don't have a very good perspective" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on why not being mentioned in GOAT debate makes him cringe
"It makes me see that people don't have a very good perspective" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on why not being mentioned in GOAT debate makes him cringe originally appeared on Basketball Network. The NBA's greatest player of all time conversation has long been a barbershop classic and a never-ending debate that fuels sports radio and lights up social media. But somewhere along the way, the narrative tightened its scope, trimming off the first few golden decades of basketball. The GOAT conversation, it seems, has become a post-1990s affair, dominated by highlights of Michael Jordan, debates over LeBron James' longevity and flashes of Kobe Bryant's killer instinct. What gets lost in modern memory is the era that laid the very foundation. Abdul-Jabbar's distaste One of those names that has been overlooked is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a six-time NBA champion and six-time league MVP. For someone like that, being routinely excluded from the GOAT debate is an oversight. "It makes me see that people don't have a very good perspective," Abdul-Jabbar said flatly. "I saw Wilt Chamberlain play. Nobody that's talking all that GOAT stuff now probably even saw him play. I saw Bill Russell play … They [the fans] have no idea." At 7-foot-2, Abdul-Jabbar was a force that defined consistency and brilliance for two decades. He retired in 1989 as the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points, a record that stood unchallenged for nearly four decades until James surpassed it in 2023. But stats alone don't capture his impact. He won titles with both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers, revolutionized the center position with his unstoppable skyhook and delivered under pressure in an era crowded with Hall of Fame talent. But the passage of time has diluted public memory. In the digital era, greatness is too often measured in algorithmic popularity, not historical substance. Wilt Chamberlain recorded NBA2K-like numbers and set almost every record that has been the standard in the league. Bill Russell, the ultimate winner with 11 titles in 13 seasons, anchored the Boston Celtics dynasty and redefined what it meant to lead on and off the court. Related: "Only two guys on that team could fight" - Charles Barkley says "Bad Boy" label for Detroit was highly exaggerated The televised era Abdul-Jabbar's frustration doesn't stem solely from personal exclusion. It's the larger erasure of basketball's pre-1990s greatness from popular discourse. The NBA's archive of televised games from the 1960s and 70s is sparse and social media rarely revisits those early battles in black-and-white or grainy film. Without the highlights, the constant media reinforcement or the perception of greatness becomes skewed. "Because it was long ago, they don't see him play on TV," Abdul-Jabbar said of Chamberlain. "That affects their perspective on who's great and who's the greatest." Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a game, but no video footage of that game is present. What hurts is not just being left out of the debate, but seeing entire eras and players — like Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West — get reduced to trivia answers rather than living pillars of the sport. For Abdul-Jabbar, who played 20 seasons, averaged over 24 points and 11 rebounds per game during his peak and led the Lakers through the Showtime era, the silence is louder than the praise. Even the narrative around GOAT status has shifted. Rings are emphasized, but Russell's 11 titles are glossed over. Longevity is admired, but Abdul-Jabbar's two-decade dominance is undervalued. His activism, standing alongside Muhammad Ali and speaking against injustice, adds another layer to his legacy, making him a cultural figure as well as a basketball icon. And yet, despite all this, his name often floats just outside the heated center of the GOAT debate. Related: "Everybody say he is the greatest of all time. I always say what criteria are you using" - George Gervin on why he questions Michael Jordan's status as the GOAT This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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19 hours ago
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Damian Lillard says he's happy to be 'back home' with Trail Blazers, gives update on Achilles recovery
Damian Lillard couldn't be happier to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard offered up enthusiastic remarks about coming back to the team, saying he was glad "to be back home." Lillard made those comments during an introductory presser Monday. Lillard was reintroduced as a member of the Trail Blazers after signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the team after he was surprisingly waived by the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. Lillard, who was drafted by the Trail Blazers with the No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, seemed elated to be returning to the franchise, per the Associated Press. "Just knowing that I'm going to be back home for all parts of my life, with my kids, playing for the Trail Blazers, driving on the same streets that I've driven on pretty much my entire adulthood, my whole family being here, my mom, my brother, my sisters, all my friends around the city of Portland," he said. "All of those things count. I wasn't expecting it to happen so soon." While Lillard, 35, is back with the team, his second debut with the franchise will have to wait. Lillard tore his Achilles in the playoffs, and is unlikely to play the entire 2025-26 NBA season. Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups joked that Lillard will be "the highest-paid assistant coach in league history" next season. Lillard didn't provide an exact timeline for his return, but said he would take his time to make sure he's fully healed when he gets back on the court. When healthy, Lillard produced like one of the top scorers in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists over 58 games. His season was initially cut short after doctors discovered a blood clot in his right calf. Despite plenty of uncertainty, Lillard recovered in time to play in the postseason. His return lasted just three games before he tore his left Achilles. Due to Lillard's age and injury, there's plenty of uncertainty about his return to Portland. While his NBA future remains cloudy, that won't stop the fans from giving Lillard a deafening cheer the first time to takes the court in his return.
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NBA legend Damian Lillard reveals why trade with Portland Trail Blazers was easier than expected
After a gut-wrenching Achilles injury that kept him out of almost every match, Damian Lillard was recently signed in for a blockbuster trade. Yes, that's correct, a three-year $42 million trade with the NBA's one of the finest teams, the Portland Trail Blazers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although there is a whole different theory about why this NBA legend wanted to return to his home, he has something else to say. Damian Lillard is a family man, and the only team that could take him at this point was the Portland Trail Blazers. The now-Trail Blazers star has scored some amazing points while he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. However, due to a dreadful injury, he couldn't play the rest of the games. Here's what the former Bucks player has to say: Damian Lillard revealed that signing with Portland Trail Blazers was a no-brainer The Portland Trail Blazers have traded the former Milwaukee Bucks star, Damian Lillard, under a three-year, $42 million contract. He is expected to miss out on the entire 2025-26 season due to his left leg Achilles injury. But that doesn't seem to stop this NBA star, as now he has returned to his home. With this homecoming, fans are expecting him to make an extraordinary comeback. 'Usually when I have to make a decision, I put a lot of thought into it. I ask a lot of questions to the people around me, but this was a decision that wasn't hard at all for me to make… I'm just thankful to be back, and it just feels like the perfect situation at the perfect time. I'm just happy to be back', said Damian Lillard to the press on Monday. Damian Lillard was traded to Portland Trail Blazers after spending two years with Milwaukee Bucks After playing 11 seasons with the Trail Blazers, the team traded this 35-year-old to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his first stint in Rip City. However, within two years after a disappointing end with the Bucks, it was now time for the NBA star to move back home and be with his family. Damian Lillard has averaged 24.6 points, 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds in 131 games for the Milwaukee Bucks in his career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He only ever wanted to return to the Bucks, given the fact that he is a family man and wanted to be close to his kids. ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania revealed why Damian Lillard wanted to return to Portland Trail Blazers Shams Charania revealed the main reason for Damian Lillard's motivation towards joining the Portland Trail Blazers. 'Being home in Portland, being back with his three kids, was by far the biggest, most important factor in Damian Lillard returning to re-sign with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was going to spend the year rehabbing his Achilles tear in the Portland area anyway. So, returning to the Blazers franchise, even though he requested a trade just two years ago, was something he deeply cared about', said Shams Charania. With Damian Lillard back to his home team, fans await his fast recovery and major comeback, probably the season following the next. FAQs For how many years did Damian Lillard play with the Milwaukee Bucks? NBA legend Damian Lillard played for two years with the Milwaukee Bucks until he was traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers What is Damian Lillard's injury all about? Damian Lillard had a major left leg injury that tore his achilles muscle in Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2025. What were Damian Lillard's achievements during his time with the Bucks? Damian Lillard was named an All-Star Game MVP in 2024 and won the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. Also read:
