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Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers 10/20/2022

Oct. 31, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to get past Boston Celtics' Al Horford during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks 5/7/2022

May. 11, 2022 02:46 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic walks off the court after the team's loss in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Warriors won the series. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Jokic's NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US

By Ken Maguire May. 11, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol, from Spain, kisses the Larry O'Brian trophy after the Lakers won the NBA basketball championship in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, June 14, 2009, file photo. Pau Gasol announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, ending a career that lasted more than two decades and earned him two NBA titles and a world championship gold with Spain's national team. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Veteran Pau Gasol announces retirement from basketball

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 05, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

United States's Jrue Holiday (12) fights for a rebound with the Czech Republic's Jan Vesely (24) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Holiday may be piece to a 2nd basketball championship puzzle

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 02, 2021 07:24 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

US trio puts NBA Finals behind, turns focus to Olympic gold

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 29, 2021 06:32 AM EDT

Trio of NBA Finals players finally arrives at Tokyo Olympics

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 24, 2021 10:38 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) reacts in front of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks 7/20/2021

Jul. 21, 2021 07:08 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton goes up for a dunk against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Justin Casterline/Pool Photo via AP)

LaVine cleared, USA Basketball awaits 3 NBA Finals players

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 21, 2021 07:07 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns 7/17/2021

Jul. 18, 2021 01:00 AM EDT

Head coach Gregg Popovich speaks with players during training for USA Basketball, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Analysis: Popovich has to love play from Olympians in finals

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 18, 2021 12:59 AM EDT

Colangelo seeks Suns win, reinforcements for US Olympic team

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 14, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jerry Colangelo is headed to Game 5 in Phoenix, hoping to see his old team win its first NBA title. Getting the series...

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez rebounds as Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, looks on during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool)

Sweatin' with the oldies: 30-somethings abound in NBA Finals

By David Brandt Jul. 07, 2021 07:07 PM EDT

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant points to his head during the second half of Game 6 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks 6/17/2021

Jun. 28, 2021 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - Greece national basketball team head coach Rick Pitino leaves a press conference in Athens, Greece, in this Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, file photo. Iona coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino is coaching the Greek national team in the Olympic qualifying tournament that starts Tuesday in Victoria, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

Pitino's summer job: Trying to get Greece into Tokyo Games

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 27, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Fans watch as Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday (21) defends against Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets 6/19/2021

Jun. 21, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defend during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 5/27/2021

Jun. 21, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, second from right, watches during a replay review by officials during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Miami. At left are forward Jimmy Butler and guard Goran Dragic (7). (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 5/29/2021

Jun. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots next to Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

By Tim Reynolds May. 26, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) watches during the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, May 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

The Latest: Notre Dame prepares for full football attendance

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 12:50 PM EDT