ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says 'white privilege' helped Steve Nash land Brooklyn Nets coach job
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
Bucks drop 2nd game of playoff series, 116-114 against Heat
Milwaukee erased a six-point lead to tie the game late, but Jimmy Butler made two free throws with no time remaining to secure Miami's win.
Milwaukee erased a six-point lead to tie the game late, but Jimmy Butler made two free throws with no time remaining to secure Miami's win.
Milwaukee Bucks players upset with Wisconsin Legislature's inaction: 'Do the right thing'
Players and the team's coach on Tuesday said they were disappointed in the Wisconsin Legislature, which did not take action on policing reform bills during a special session on Monday.
Players and the team's coach on Tuesday said they were disappointed in the Wisconsin Legislature, which did not take action on policing reform bills during a special session on Monday.
Bucks fall to Heat 115 to 104; Miami takes 1-0 series lead
Jimmy Butler scored 14 of his playoff career-high 40 points in the fourth quarter, Goran Dragic added 27 and the Heat clamped down defensively in the final three quarters to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday night.
Jimmy Butler scored 14 of his playoff career-high 40 points in the fourth quarter, Goran Dragic added 27 and the Heat clamped down defensively in the final three quarters to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday night.
'We're in this fight:' After playoff win, Bucks discuss decision to sit out Wednesday's game
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
Bucks beat Magic 118-104 to close out playoff series
The Milwaukee Bucks took the best-of-seven series in five games on Saturday in a game originally scheduled, but sat out, earlier in the week.
The Milwaukee Bucks took the best-of-seven series in five games on Saturday in a game originally scheduled, but sat out, earlier in the week.
NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing.
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing.
NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice
An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.
An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.
'Things have to change:' Decision to sit out games, practices met with mixed reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers have all taken action -- decisions that have drawn mixed reactions from fans.
The Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers have all taken action -- decisions that have drawn mixed reactions from fans.
President Trump: NBA has become like 'a political organization'
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take court in protest after Jacob Blake shooting
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son charged with stabbing neighbor
Adam Abdul-Jabbar, 28, of San Clemente was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of carrying a dirk or dagger.
Adam Abdul-Jabbar, 28, of San Clemente was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of carrying a dirk or dagger.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the year, ending the two-year reign of Utah's Rudy Gobert.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the year, ending the two-year reign of Utah's Rudy Gobert.
Air traffic controllers sued by helicopter company in fatal Kobe Bryant crash
The company that operated the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas in January, killing Laker legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, is fighting back against lawsuits over the tragedy, filing a suit of its own contending air-traffic controllers are to blame for the crash.
The company that operated the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas in January, killing Laker legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, is fighting back against lawsuits over the tragedy, filing a suit of its own contending air-traffic controllers are to blame for the crash.
Bucks' Hill frustrated with social injustice, NBA bubble
Bucks guard Khris Middleton added: “This is why we have so many people outraged over the country. The man was shot seven times a point-blank range in the back. I mean, it doesn’t get any sicker than that.”
Bucks guard Khris Middleton added: “This is why we have so many people outraged over the country. The man was shot seven times a point-blank range in the back. I mean, it doesn’t get any sicker than that.”
Middleton comes alive in 4th quarter; Bucks take 3-1 lead
Milwaukee has now won three straight after losing the series opener to the eighth-seeded Magic.
Milwaukee has now won three straight after losing the series opener to the eighth-seeded Magic.
Bucks' Marvin Williams, Magic's James Ennis fined by NBA for fight that led to ejections in Game 3
As the two players were separated, Marvin Williams grabbed James Ennis’ jersey, and Ennis appeared to throw a fist in an attempt to free his jersey.
As the two players were separated, Marvin Williams grabbed James Ennis’ jersey, and Ennis appeared to throw a fist in an attempt to free his jersey.
Bucks take playoff series lead with 121-107 rout of Magic
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Raptors' Nick Nurse voted NBA Coach of the Year, Bucks' Budenholzer second
Nurse led Toronto to its first title last year in his rookie season, becoming the only coach to win an NBA championship and a G League championship.
Nurse led Toronto to its first title last year in his rookie season, becoming the only coach to win an NBA championship and a G League championship.