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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bucks Hit With Troubling Brook Lopez Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to figure out what Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to do. For the first time, he has decided that he is open to asking for a trade and playing for another team. That will dominate the offseason for the Bucks. Whatever his decision is will have massive roster implications for how they build the team for not just next season, but also for years to come. The center spot is another spot that they have to figure something out, with Brook Lopez being 37 years old. Lopez has been the starting center in Milwaukee since 2018. He will become a free agent this summer, meaning the Bucks might have to find a new guy to start. Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot during the first half of game two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. Lopez will be a... Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot during the first half of game two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. Lopez will be a free agent this summer. More Photo byThe Bucks don't have someone behind Lopez to immediately take over the starting duties if he were to sign elsewhere this offseason. Unfortunately for them, it looks like they are going to have to find someone else. It looks like Lopez will leave Milwaukee and find another team to play for. The Bucks will more than likely part ways with Lopez, leaving the door wide open for them to get a new center. That is a scary thought, especially if they don't have Antetokounmpo next year. Read more: Celtics' Jayson Tatum Still Receiving Major Criticism Despite Achilles Injury If the Bucks don't re-sign Lopez, they would need Bobby Portis to opt into his deal. They can't survive two centers leaving in free agency this summer. Lopez was played off the floor at times in the playoffs against the Pacers. By the end of the series, he played only eight minutes in Game 5. How Milwaukee replaces Lopez is going to be tricky. They don't have a lot of cap space to sign a very talented center, so they might have to execute a trade. Without Damian Lillard playing most of next season, this could be a good time for the Bucks to reset at certain positions. Center would be a good position to do just that. This season, Lopez averaged 13 points, five rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He shot 50.9 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from beyond the three-point arc. In the playoffs, his stats dropped to five points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists. He shot just 36.3 percent from the field and 26.6 percent from three. More NBA Newsweek: Warriors Could Lose Crucial Star Due to Clashing Roster Plans Lakers' Luka Doncic to Join LeBron James, Steve Nash on Podcast
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sixers draft history: Michael Carter-Williams selected No. 11 in 2013
With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history. This edition focuses on the 2013 draft when the Sixers selected Syracuse guard Michael Carter-Williams with the No. 11 overall pick. Philadelphia had just traded All-Star guard Jrue Holiday to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier in the evening so the Sixers needed his replacement. They found it in Carter-Williams. Advertisement The 6-foot-6 guard went on to win Rookie of the Year with averages of 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals while shooting 40.5% from the floor. He had one halluva NBA debut going for 22 points, 12 assists, nine steals, and seven rebounds while guiding the Sixers to an upset win over LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and the defending champion Miami Heat. Carter-Williams looked like he was going to be a Sixers fixture for quite some time. However, he missed time to begin the 2014-15 season due to offseason shoulder surgery and he got off to a slow start. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks at the deadline in 3-team deal that netted a 2018 draft pick. Carter-Williams would go on to play nine years in the league. He played for the Sixers, Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic. He averaged 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists across his nine seasons playing in the league. This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers draft history: Michael Carter-Williams selected No. 11 in 2013
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Knicks rumors: Bill Simmons floats blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo 3-team trade
The post Knicks rumors: Bill Simmons floats blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo 3-team trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Knicks are facing significant questions after falling into a 3-1 series deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Following a 130-121 Game 4 loss on Tuesday night, attention has quickly turned to the future of the franchise — both in the postseason and beyond. Advertisement During a postgame discussion, longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons proposed a hypothetical three-team trade that would send Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Knicks. The scenario, which also involves the San Antonio Spurs, aims to reshape three franchises in one blockbuster move. 'I just wonder, instead of Durant, who was in the 2007 Draft and has been around for a long time, does it make more sense to target somebody like Bridges?' Simmons said. 'And then if you're the Knicks, could you send Bridges for picks and send those picks with Towns for Giannis and basically turn Towns and Bridges into Giannis would be my question?' Simmons outlined the framework as follows: Knicks receive : Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks receive : Karl-Anthony Towns and multiple draft picks from the Knicks via the Spurs Spurs receive: Mikal Bridges Simmons suggested that instead of the Spurs revisiting previously reported interest in Kevin Durant, they could shift focus to a younger, two-way forward like Bridges. That potential move could then trigger the Knicks flipping Bridges and Towns into a consolidated package for Antetokounmpo. Knicks could swap Karl Anthony-Towns, Mikal Bridges for Giannis Antetokounmpo Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Antetokounmpo, who just completed his 12th season with the Milwaukee Bucks, averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season while shooting 60.1% from the field. Advertisement Though under contract for three more years, reports have emerged suggesting the two-time MVP is open to exploring his options after the Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns remains one of the most productive big men in the league. The 29-year-old center appeared in 72 games this season, averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 52.6% from the field and 42% from three-point range. In the 2025 playoffs, Towns has averaged 21.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game while shooting 49.2% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc. Mikal Bridges offers strong two-way value. The 28-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game across 82 games this season, shooting 50% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc. Advertisement In the playoffs, his averages have dipped slightly to 15.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, but he remains a versatile wing who could thrive alongside Spurs cornerstone Victor Wembanyama. The proposed deal hinges on several factors, including Antetokounmpo's willingness to leave Milwaukee, the Bucks' openness to retool with younger pieces, and whether the Spurs would part with assets for Bridges instead of pursuing other high-profile targets. The Knicks, who have long been linked to superstar pursuits, would gain a generational talent to pair with Jalen Brunson and bolster their title aspirations. With the offseason approaching and multiple teams evaluating their futures, the Knicks could emerge as a serious player in the trade market if Milwaukee begins to explore moving its franchise centerpiece, giving proposals like Simmons' more traction.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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Fiserv Forum becomes second NBA arena to receive top sustainability certification
Fiserv Forum has been recognized as one of the nation's top environmentally sustainable venues. On May 30, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Fiserv Forum has been awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. It is the second NBA arena to earn this distinction, joining Portland's Moda Center, and the first such venue in Wisconsin. The award comes after the Baird Center achieved gold certification earlier this year. The LEED award ranks buildings on a point-based system with certified being the lowest and platinum being the highest. This year, the building won based on four categories: water, waste, transportation and human experience. To win the award, Fiserv Forum tracked its performance in the four categories by using Arc, a software platform that monitors sustainability efforts, officials said at a May 30 press conference. Fiserv Forum, which received gold designation in 2022, improved water and waste by adding touchless faucets and implementing the Orca Food Digester to help reduce food waste. In addition, the building added Bublr Bikes and a Lyft station to encourage walking, biking and ridesharing. Fiserv Forum improved human experience by installing Kaiterra sensors, which monitor air quality inside buildings and workplaces. Dennis Williams, senior vice president and general manager of Fiserv Forum, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that sustainability has been a top priority since the arena opened its doors in 2018. At the May 30 press conference, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the award is a symbol of the city's progress in sustainability. 'It's a city that's on the rise, and as we grow, we've got a responsibility to do it in a sustainable way and a way that is equitable and with a long-term impact in mind,' Johnson said during the May 30 announcement. With the new platinum certification, Williams said he wants to continue to make the building more sustainable the potential use of waste diversion. 'For us, we wanted to be good stewards of the community and make sure we're leaving the Earth the way we found it," Williams said. "If we can better the community around us (then) there's a lot of value in that." This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fiserv Forum receives Platinum LEED certification for sustainability
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Carter-Williams, former NBA Rookie of the Year, smashes foe in heavyweight boxing debut
Michael Carter-Williams is undefeated in his new athletic venture. The 2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year was successful on Thursday night in his amateur boxing debut, battering Sam Khativ in a three-round heavyweight contest en route to a decision win at Broad Street Brawl in New York. Carter-Williams, 33, is best known for a nine-year NBA career that saw him win the 2013-14 Rookie of the Year award with the Philadelphia 76ers. Carter-Williams also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic before retiring from basketball in 2023. Advertisement Catch highlights of Carter-Williams' debut against the 36-year-old Khativ below, which raised funds for Bigvision Community, a nonprofit that aids young adults recovering from substance abuse. A longtime combat sports fan, Carter-Williams told Uncrowned in a recent "The Ariel Helwani Show" appearance that stepping into the ring has long been a fascination for him and may not be a one-off. "I think it's just to scratch that itch," he said. "I've been competing my whole life, and that's something I want to do. I want to continue to compete. I respect the sport. I'm a big fan. I watch a lot. I've got a lot of friends that fight." Advertisement "I think I want to," Carter-Williams added of doing multiple boxing matches. "I don't know where it's going to take me or where it's going to lead me. I know that there's an avenue for people, who played professional sports, who enter the boxing ring. There's a lane there. I don't know, I'm kind of taking it one step at a time. It's one of those things I definitely want to keep getting better at "I've thought about [the influencer angle]. I want to get this under my belt and go from there." Standing 6-foot-5 with a monster 8-foot-5 standing reach, Carter-Williams certainly fits the physical profile of someone who could have a decent future in the ring if he decides to commit boxing full-time.
