A shootout between the Bucks and Pacers in Milwaukee on Wednesday night featured several milestones: Giannis Antetokounmpo set a new franchise record with 64 points, Damian Lillard surpassed Kyle Korver for the fifth-most total three-pointers in NBA history, and Pacers rookie Oscar Tshiebwe scored his first career point. After the final buzzer sounded, fans in Milwaukee were … [Read more...] about Bucks, Pacers Have Postgame “Fracas” Over Game Ball
Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Latest NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors remain the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico (subscription required), who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2023 on Wednesday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $8.28 billion, making them one of three teams to surpass the $7 billion mark this year. The Knicks have a projected worth of $7.43 … [Read more...] about Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Latest NBA Franchise Valuations
Tournament’s Final Four Set, Regular Season Schedule Finalized
The Bucks and the Lakers earned quarterfinal victories on Tuesday night, joining the Pacers and Pelicans as the final four teams that will head to Las Vegas to compete for the championship in the NBA’s first-ever in-season tournament. Milwaukee pulled away from New York in the second half in Tuesday’s early game, with superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard … [Read more...] about Tournament’s Final Four Set, Regular Season Schedule Finalized
In-Season Tournament Notes: Banner, Lakers’ Timeout, Tatum, Ratings
Winning the first in-season tournament will be a historic accomplishment, but is it worth hanging a banner in the rafters? Joe Vardon of The Athletic suggests the answer may depend on which team leaves Las Vegas with the trophy. The Lakers, who already have 17 banners, and the Bucks, who were crowned champions three years ago, may be less likely to hang up a banner than the … [Read more...] about In-Season Tournament Notes: Banner, Lakers’ Timeout, Tatum, Ratings
NBA Announces All-Tournament Team
The All-Tournament Team of the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament features Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Kevin Durant (Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), LeBron James and Anthony Davis (both of the Lakers), the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). According to the NBA (Twitter link), the All-Tournament Team was selected by the media based on performance in both group … [Read more...] about NBA Announces All-Tournament Team