July 5, 2021 NBA Finals: Why the Suns will win the NBA championship This version of the Phoenix Suns will be a case study for future NBA general managers on how to build a championship contending roster in a hurry.
July 5, 2021 Bucks' playoff toughness should help them win championship As much as the oddsmakers may argue otherwise, there’s an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA title by winning it all again.
July 5, 2021 Hawks reach agreement to make Nate McMillan full-time coach The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement with interim coach Nate McMillan to accept a full-time role after he led the team to an improbable run to the Eastern Conference finals.
July 5, 2021 LeBron James confronts PA announcer during son's basketball game LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA playoffs last month. Now, the four-time NBA MVP is spending time at his son’s prep basketball games, where he caused a scene during a game on Saturday.
July 5, 2021 Stephen Jackson says ESPN gave Maria Taylor a 'sympathy' job to placate Black Lives Matter Former NBA player Stephen Jackson came to the defense of ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, after she made comments about her colleague Maria Taylor, calling it a "diversity" hire when the 24-hour sports network gave her the hosting job of "NBA Countdown" during the 2020 NBA Finals inside the Orlando bubble.
July 4, 2021 Dominant Luka: Doncic, Slovenia headed to Tokyo Olympics Most of the members of Slovenia’s basketball team charged toward Luka Doncic moments after the final buzzer sounded Sunday, determined to get him onto their shoulders and carry their best player around the court in celebration.
July 4, 2021 Legendary broadcaster Marv Albert retires after 55-year career: 'It has been such a joy' The legendary Marv Albert called the final game of his 55-year career on Saturday night.
July 4, 2021 Rachel Nichols made Maria Taylor ‘diversity’ dig in secret ESPN video Rachel Nichols’ secretly recorded phone conversation from last July has been leaked, and it is creating major issues at ESPN.
July 4, 2021 Bucks hope Antetokounmpo can return for long-awaited Finals The Milwaukee Bucks proved they were good enough to wrap up the Eastern Conference finals without their best player.
July 4, 2021 Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974 The Milwaukee Bucks were an instant success in the NBA, winning a championship in just their third season and reaching the finals again three years later.
