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Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Raptors, Grizzlies Listed Among Surprising Trade Partners For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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 biggest storyline around the NBA outside the postseason right now is what the future holds for Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. After another early playoff exit for the Bucks, many people around the league have speculated that Antetokounmpo could ask out of the organization. More NBA news: Knicks Fan Paid Witch to Help New York Win Game 5 Against Pacers Nothing has been set just yet, but the reality of Antetokounmpo leaving remains a real possibility. If the Bucks do make Antetokounmpo available on the trade market, the team will have plenty of suitors to land his services. Many people have looked at teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, and others as possible landing spots. But NBA writer Dan Favale of Bleacher Report listed a few surprising teams that could make sense. Within this, the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies were listed. Each of them could make a compelling offer for Antetokounmpo, putting the Bucks on the spot. Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during the final seconds of the third quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum... Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during the final seconds of the third quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on April 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More Photo byWhy Memphis makes sense The Grizzlies were reportedly active at the trade deadline and wanted to land Jimmy Butler before he was traded to the Golden State Warriors. Putting Antetokounmpo next to Ja Morant could create a legitimate star duo for Memphis for years to come. The Grizzlies could offer Jaren Jackson Jr. or Desmond Bane as the main headliner, giving the Bucks a strong trade package in return. The Grizzlies need to make some changes this offseason, and Antetokounmpo could be the answer. Why Toronto makes sense Raptors team president Masai Ujiri has never been shy about making bold moves during his tenure with the team. The last time he made one, the Raptors got a title out of it, with Toronto acquiring former star Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster deal. Antetokounmpo will cost much more than Toronto paid for Leonard, but the thought process could be the same. Adding a player like Antetokounmpo to the mix could put the Raptors back on the map, and they have plenty of young talent to entice the Bucks in a deal. Any deal would likely require the Raptors to throw Scottie Barnes into the mix, but if they could find a way to keep him, Toronto could be set up well. The Raptors remain a sleeper team in the potential Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, simply due to Ujiri. More NBA news: Bulls Were Reportedly Willing to Blow Up Roster for Lakers' Luka Doncic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Match LeBron James, Steph Curry NBA Finals Feat Lakers Listed as Potential Landing Spot For All-Star Center For more on the Bucks, Grizzlies, Raptors, and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
National Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Raptors legend Pascal Siakam snaps at reporter who had bizarre Caitlin Clark exchange
An Indiana columnist with a knack for going viral is at it again, this time with some help from former Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. Article content Article content Siakam, who has helped lead the Indiana Pacers within a game of the NBA Finals and consecutive conference finals berths, got into it with Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star on Thursday. Article content Indiana had just lost Game 5 to the New York Knicks 111-94 with Siakam having his worst game of a strong series. Article content Article content Siakam — who was always polite with the Toronto media in his 7.5 seasons with the Raptors before being traded but was never afraid to ask reporters to clarify questions he didn't understand or thought were just trying to get attention — clearly was on to what he thought Doyel was up to. Article content The exchange was about whether Jalen Brunson and the Knicks simply played harder in the game. Article content 'It's OK. We played hard, they played harder,' Siakam said, before getting frustrated by Doyel's interjections. Article content 'What's your point, I don't get it? You good, bro? You're looking for something I know, but damn,' Siakam said. Article content 'I don't know what else you want me to tell you.' Article content Siakam then asks: 'Who is this guy. What's your name, bro?' When told, he seems to recognize the name, and says: 'Oh.' Article content Pascal Siakam went back and forth with a reporter after Siakam said he believed the Knicks played harder than the Pacers in Game 5 "It's okay. We played hard, they played harder. What's your point, I don't get it? You good bro? You're looking for something I know, but damn" — Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 30, 2025 Article content Article content Siakam shot only 5-for-13 in the game and 4-for-8 from the free throw line. The team's top player, Tyrese Haliburton, coming off an incredible performance to put New York on the brink, had an even worse game than Siakam, scoring only eight points. Article content Doyel had previously made major waves for his bizarre exchange with WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever. Article content It started last April when Doyel introduced himself to Clark by doing the heart-shaped hand gesture she did for her family during certain moments of games. Article content 'I like that you're here,' Doyel said when Clark asked him if he liked the gesture. Article content 'I do that at my family after every game,' Clark said, to which Doyel responded: 'Start doing it to me and we'll get along just fine.' Article content Doyel ended up getting suspended for two weeks by the Indianapolis Star, and appeared not to attend a Fever game in her rookie season.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Paul Simon aging gracefully as latest tour, A Quiet Celebration, arrives in Toronto
Former Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan shares thoughts about playing in Toronto Pickering boy, 13, in custody after 'sadistic' random slaying of elderly woman Paul Simon aging gracefully as latest tour, A Quiet Celebration, arrives in Toronto There's a fragility and honesty combined with humour and charm about Simon in his current state that makes you want to cheer him on Photo by Jake Edwards (photographer) Article content Paul Simon Massey Hall Thursday night RATING: **** (four out of four) Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account or Sign in without password View more offers Article content Article content Recommended Videos tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Paul Simon aging gracefully as latest tour, A Quiet Celebration, arrives in Toronto Back to video tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video Article content Paul Simon isn't slip slidin' away. On the contrary. The 83-year-old master storyteller — who is aging well in his twilight years — instead personifies the final lyrics in the Simon and Garfunkel classic The Boxer: 'I am leaving, I'm leaving, but the fighter still remains.' In short, Simon, backed by a crack band — including three percussionists and a string section — plus his not-so-secret weapon and wife Edie Brickell (formerly of the New Bohemians) who joined her husband for four songs, wowed on Thursday night at Massey Hall during the second of three shows at the venue, which he described as 'a musician's delight. You can hear everything.' Simon's A Quiet Celebration Tour may describe the tone of his two-hour-and-20-minute show — which sees him playing new songs, classics and deep cuts over multiple nights in intimate venues around North America because of the severe hearing loss he's suffered over the last few years — but it doesn't really do justice to the genuinely moving, sometimes melancholy career-spanning performance that unfolds. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content There's a fragility and honesty combined with humour and charm about Simon in his current state that makes you want to cheer him on. For example, when people were shouting out requests during the first encore, Simon cheekily chose instead to do a song he said he 'loathes,' Feelin' Groovy, and the audience couldn't get enough of it. It was during the recording of his latest album, Seven Psalms, that Simon began to steadily lose the hearing in his left ear. The condition initially made touring impossible, but with help from the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, and his own production team, Simon redesigned his entire stage setup to make performing work including moving monitors to surround him. The evening began with all 33 minutes of Seven Psalms, a serious, sombre and religious-minded collection of seven songs that segue one into the other as a continuous piece of music starting with My Lord and ending with Wait (the latter for which he was joined by Brickell plus the previous song The Sacred Harp). Your Midday Sun Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Article content Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content #paulsimon sings America @masseyhall. Told us he found America again in Canada, 'a beacon in the dark.' #toronto — Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) May 30, 2025 Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Then it was time for the mega-hits like the opening verse of America — he explained he'd currently found the best of America in Canada, 'a beacon in the dark,' Graceland, Slip Slidin' Away, Homeward Bound, Under African Skies (with Brickell again), Mother and Child Reunion, Me and Julio Down the Schoolyard, and three encores consisting of Feelin' Groovy, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, The Boxer, which produced lots of singing and clapping, and the show-ending The Sound Of Silence featuring Simon on stage alone with just his acoustic guitar. Me and Julio down by the schoolyard by #paulsimon @masseyhall #toronto — Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) May 30, 2025 Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The band, meanwhile, which includes Bakithi Kumalo (bass) who's the last remaining band member from the Graceland band sessions, seemed to take as much delight in playing alongside Simon as they did in watching him, along with the rest of us. He is scheduled to play his final Toronto show on Friday night. SETLIST: The Lord Love Is Like A Braid My Professional Opinion Your Forgiveness Trail of Volcanoes The Sacred Harp (with Edie Brickell) Wait (with Edie Brickell) (INTERMISSION) America (First Verse Only) Graceland Slip Slidin' Away Train in the Distance Homeward Bound #paulsimon is Homeward Bound @masseyhall, which he called 'a musician's delight.' #toronto — Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) May 30, 2025 Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The Late Great Johnny Ace St. Judy's Comet Under African Skies (with Edie Brickell) Edie Brickell joins hubby #paulsimon on Under African Skies @masseyhall #toronto — Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) May 30, 2025 Advertisement 8 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War Rewrite Spirit Voices Mother and Child Reunion #paulsimon classic: Mother and Child Reunion @masseyhall #toronto — Jane Stevenson (@JaneCStevenson) May 30, 2025 Advertisement 9 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (with Edie Brickell whistling) ENCORE: Feelin' Groovy 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover ENCORE 2: The Boxer ENCORE 3: The Sound of Silence (solo without band) Article content Share this article in your social network Read Next
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Pascal Siakam keeps getting best of friend OG Anunoby and Knicks
OG Anunoby referred to Pascal Siakam earlier this week as 'one of my great friends in the league,' but as they say, with friends like this, who needs enemies? Siakam has torched the Knicks — and his former Raptors teammate, specifically — in the first four games of the Eastern Conference finals, with 30 points in 35 minutes Tuesday night helping the Pacers grab a 3-1 series lead. It marked the second game of at least 30 points against the Knicks for the three-time All-Star forward, who registered a team-high 39 in Indiana's Game 2 victory at the Garden. Advertisement 3 Pascal Siakam celebrates as OG Anunoby (bacground) looks on during the second half of the Knicks' Gamer 4 road loss to the Pacers. AP Entering Game 5 on Thursday night back at MSG, Siakam leads the Pacers with a scoring average of 25.8 points, and he's connected on 54.1 percent of his field-goal attempts and 50 percent (6-for-12) from 3-point range, including 3-of-4 in Game 4. He also has consistently gotten to the free-throw line, attempting a team-high 24 in the series, while converting 17 of them (.708). Advertisement 'Oh yeah, Pascal is a great player,' Anunoby said between the two games in Indiana. 'Just after that Game 2, just trying to make it as difficult as possible. Maybe not help as much in certain situations and not give him easy looks or their shots. 'Just try to make it as difficult as possible and force him into uncomfortable possessions. Pascal is one of my great friends in the league. We were very close as teammates. He's a great player and a great person, but we're competing right now.' In 27:32 with Anunoby as his primary defender — by far the most minutes among the Knicks — Siakam has scored 27 points on 9-for-20 from the field. 3 Pascal Siakam shoots a 3-pointer over OG Anunoby during the fourth quarter of the Knicks' Game 4 loss to the Pacers. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement Anunoby netted his series high Tuesday night with 22 points, along with three steals and two blocked shots, but he missed 6-of-7 tries from long range. 'The second half [of Game 3] wasn't to our standards,' Siakam said, 'and we came back with more energy and played Pacers basketball. We know we will give ourselves a chance every night if we play that way.' The Pacers acquired the 31-year-old Siakam from Toronto in January of last season, sending out Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks in a three-team trade with the Raptors and the Pelicans. 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. Advertisement Siakam added that Tyrese Haliburton 'was everywhere' in posting a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 boards with zero turnovers. He also joked that his All-Star teammate 'stole a lot of my rebounds, but I'll let that go,' after finishing the game with five for the third time in the four games. After patiently answering several questions about Haliburton and the Game 4 contributions of teammates Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin, the 6-foot-8 Siakam finally took a question about his not-to-be-overlooked performance. 'You ain't gotta ask about myself, man, it's all about my team,' Siakam interjected. 'Just taking what the defense gives us and again, trying to be aggressive. I know, like, the playoffs, this is a big moment for everyone, after the game, look at the boxscore, everyone is running to that, like, how many points did this person score? 3 Pascal Siakam drives on OG Anunoby during the first quarter of the Knicks' Game 4 road loss to the Pacers. Getty Images 'But that's not us. It's gonna be different people on different nights. It's been that for the whole year and that's all we really care about. Every time we come in here, and if we have a 'W,' I'm good. I'm sleeping well. So that's my mindset going into this, and that's been the mindset of our team, and it's going to continue to be like that for us to be successful. It's not a me thing, it's an us thing, and I'm just glad to be able to help.'
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
CRIME SCENE: Bowmanville man, 22, accused of sex assault, uttering death threats
Liam Heeney, 22, of Bowmanville, Ont., is wanted for sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of threatening death. Photo by Toronto Police A 22-year-old Bowmanville man is wanted by police after a sexual assault downtown. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police said they responded to a sexual assault call Wednesday in the Beverley-D'Arcy Sts. area after the victim met a man at a bar and they went back to the victim's residence. Police said the man then allegedly assaulted the victim. Liam Heeney is wanted for sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of threatening death. He is of medium build, has brown hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a red Raptors logo on the back, a grey T-shirt, light-blue jeans, a greyish green snapback hat and White Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or RECOMMENDED VIDEO FtskjuqW"} data-video-id= FtskjuqW id=player- FtskjuqW class=youtube-iframe data-autoplay=False data-channel-id= data-controls=True data-host= data-is-jw-strategy=True data-jw-strategy-playlist-id=S5zBrt6V data-loc= data-loop=False data-mute=False data-playlist-type= data-position=inline data-provider=youtube data-single-video-component= data-version=dchHpZtp> TORONTO MAN CUFFED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP GOES AWRY This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A 21-year-old Toronto man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly tried to evade police in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said officers conducted a traffic stop March 20 in the Central-Confederation Pkwys. area after spotting a black vehicle with licence plates that were not correctly assigned to it. Police said a suspect allegedly refused to identify himself and took off in his vehicle by mounting the sidewalk and fleeing at a high rate of speed. Kostyantyn Konchakov, 21, of Toronto, is charged with flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and other offences in Peel Region. Photo by Peel Regional Police Kostyantyn Konchakov is charged with flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of break-in instruments, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of fraud under $5,000. Anyone with information can contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 1133, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Read More Toronto & GTA Canada Columnists Tennis Columnists
