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• Doc Rivers reportedly meets with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as Bucks continue 'offensive funk'
Milwaukee has lost five of its last seven games while battling for postseason seeding in the Eastern Conference....2025
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• Doc Rivers Meets With Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Following Loss To Warriors

Doc Rivers called a meeting with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo to address the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles following a 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, according Chris Haynes. The meeting was an "open forum" for Lillard and Antetokounmpo to provide input on how to improve the team. "It was a constructive session, with each individual allowed to share their perspe...2025
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• Eastern Notes: Bucks, Okogie, Raptors, Cavs, Wizards
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers met after Tuesday’s loss to Golden State with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the session served as an “open forum” for the Bucks stars to share ideas for how to get the team out of its recent slump. As […]...2025
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• Report: Doc Rivers called meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard after Bucks’ loss to Warriors
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard after the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday (3/18). The Bucks have been struggling lately. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games. Sources: With Bucks struggling and after dispirited loss to Warriors, […] The post Report: Doc Rivers called ...2025
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• WATCH: Tyrese Haliburton Copies Damian Lillard’s Iconic ‘Dame Time’ Celebration As Bucks Fall 115-114 vs. Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton stuns the Bucks with a clutch four-point play, then trolls Damian Lillard with his own 'Dame Time' again....2025
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• Are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard Playing Tonight? Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report, Predicted Lineups, and More
Find out if Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be playing as the Milwaukee Bucks take on Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers....2025
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• What Happened to Damian Lillard’s Eye? Bucks Star Breaks Silence on Ugly Incident Against Hawks Center
Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a swollen eye during the Tuesday night game against Hawks after Clint Capela's elbow hit right into his eyeball....2025
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• Will Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo Play Tonight? Bucks vs. Mavericks Injury Report, Predicted Lineups, and More
Find out the injury reports and projected lineups as Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks face the Dallas Mavericks....2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Showing No Signs Of 'Unrest' With Bucks

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks was discussed earlier in the season when they started the season slowly. While the Bucks have largely recovered and are playing competitive basketball, they are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference and closer to the Play-In than they are to the top-3. "Everyone knows Giannis loves the Bucks, but I'm here to tell you he loves winning...2025
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• Ranking the Brewers’ pitching staff by how cool they dress

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Swag as an advanced statistic Pitchers and catchers reported to their spring training facilities today, marking the official start of Spring Training. To celebrate the occasion, the Brewers’ social media pages shared photos of various pitchers arriving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milwaukee Brewers (@b...2025
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• Grading Kyle Kuzma-Khris Middleton trade for Bucks-Wizards as deadline heats up

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Let’s grade the Bucks-Wizards trade involving Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma. The Milwaukee Bucks have traded a franchise legend for a younger and cheaper forward as they gear up to make a run in the 2025 NBA Playoffs around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Khris Middleton has been traded to the Washington Wizards in a deal that will return Kyle...2025
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• Bucks and Wizards Have Discussed Trade Involving Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma
With the NBA Trade Deadline looming, the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards have contacted each other about a possible trade centered around Kyle Kuzma. The Bucks have been looking to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Many hoped Khris Middleton could be the tertiary star to help the dynamic duo, but injuries […] The post Bucks and Wizards Have Discusse...2025
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• Meet the 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves with full rosters announced

Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images Here’s the full 2025 NBA All-Star roster, explained after the reserves were announced. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game feels like a ceremonial passing of the baton from one generation of basketball superstars to the next. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevi Durant were each voted as All-Star starters, but there’s so much more young talent h...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Jimmy Butler is back to being the villain

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The veteran NBA star finds comfort wearing the black hat. It started, as it almost always does, with a tweet by Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski, the former ESPN sports reporter. It was in the middle of October, in the afternoon, after Jimmy Butler’s infamous practice session, where he took the bench players on his then-team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and beat ...2025
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• Bucks trade rumors: Milwaukee would trade Khris Middleton to acquire Jimmy Butler
With a 22-17 record, the Milwaukee Bucks are fourth in the Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are catalysts for the team’s success. Their third all-star who’s supposed to be helping the team is Khris Middleton. However, the 33-year-old has been dealing with injuries over the last three seasons. He missed the first 21 […] The post Bucks trade rumors: Mil...2025
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• VIDEO: Damian Lillard’s mid-vacation reaction to Blazers winning NBA Summer League
The Portland Trail Blazers are the 2022 Summer League champions, but superstar guard Damian Lillard wasn’t aware of it until Trendon Watford showed him his MVP trophy. Lillard is away vacationing with his family, and so he only learned about the championship during an IG Live with Anfernee Simons. Watford hopped in on the stream […] The post VIDEO: Damian Lillard’s mid-vacation r...2022
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• Kristaps Porzingis on Knicks Fans, Vegas, NBA Idols and Life in the U.S.
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"The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat."

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"The Milwaukee Bucks came into the season with sky-high expectations after trading for Damian Lillard over the summer."

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"Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, setting a new franchise record."

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"After getting into a tussle with Julius Randle in the third quarter, Johnson kept his cool while Randle […] The post Suns forward Cam Johnson reaches insane Damian Lillard feat in 38-point performance appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Damian Lillard met with Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis while considering a possible trade request"

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"Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has a right knee sprain and is listed as out for Game 5 of Portland's first-round playoff series against the Lakers."

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"NBA DFS: Damian Lillard and top FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy basketball picks for Dec. 30, 2019"

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"The post Damian Lillard Irked By Chris Paul’s Late-Game Layup appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard dropped 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday."

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" There is also another crop of young players on the rise steadily moving up the NBA ranks such as DeMarcus Cousins, Damian Lillard, John Wall and Andrew Wiggins."

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• Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer In Top-4 Of ESPN's First 2026 NBA Mock Draft

There appear to be four potential candidates to be selected No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft in Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Nate Ament. In ESPN's initial mock draft, they have Peterson at No. 1. Dybantsa had long been considered the probable first overall pick in 2026, but Peterson has elevated his game this season for Prolific Prep. Peterson is averaging 30.4 points and 7.1 assi...2025
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Celtics superstar is investing in a community that helped make him who he is today. OAKLAND, Calif. — It took less than a year for Jaylen Brown to fall in love with the city of Oakland. In 2015, the 18-year-old basketball player, a freshman at UC Berkley, frequently ventured south from his prestigious university, eager to explore the nearby c...2025
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• NBA All-Star Game 2025’s weird new format and rosters for 4-team tournament, explained

Explaining the new NBA All-Star Game tournament, including the rosters and prize pool. The NBA All-Star Game has a history of tinkering with the format. The league did away with the traditional Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference game in 2017, instead opting to do an All-Star draft with the leading vote-getters. In 2020, the NBA changed the end of the All-Star Game from a running clock to a ...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Here are our predictions for the 2025 NBA dunk contest, three-point contest, and skill challenge. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Conte...2025
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• Stephen Curry Ranked As World's 2nd Highest Paid Athlete In 2024

Stephen Curry was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2024 at a combined total of $153.8 million ($100 million in endorsements, $53.8 million salary). LeBron James ranked fifth at $133.2 million. The pair were two of the 36 basketball players in the top-100. Basketball Players in Sportico Top-1002. Stephen Curry: $153.8 million5. LeBron James: $133.2 million13. Giannis Antetokounmpo: $...2025
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• Grading Kyle Kuzma-Khris Middleton trade for Bucks-Wizards as deadline heats up
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• Bucks, Wizards Have Talked Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma Swap

The Milwaukee Bucks have been looking for ways to upgrade their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The Washington Wizards have several veterans available for trade ahead of Thursday's deadline. That makes the two teams potential trade partners. The Bucks and Wizards have discussed deals that would send Khris Middleton and draft capital to Washington, while Kyle Kuzma would hea...2025
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• Victor Wembanyama blocked Damian Lillard on a play even the refs didn’t believe was possible

Wemby’s block was ruled a goaltend until video review confirmed it was somehow a clean swat. Victor Wembanyama makes the unbelievable possible every time it takes the floor. Midway through his second season, Wembanyama is already an NBA All-Star and feels like a strong bet to make an All-NBA team by the end of the year. The San Antonio Spurs are still early in their development as a future contend...2025
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• Bucks “Active” In Trade Talks, Seeking “Impact Player”

The Bucks have been one of the most aggressive teams in looking for roster upgrades over the past handful of years, pulling off blockbuster deals for Jrue Holiday in 2020 and Damian Lillard in 2023. Milwaukee has also been active in trade discussions leading up to the February 6 deadline, report Brian Windhorst and Tim […]...2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo joins 20,000 points club while scoring 32 in Bucks win vs. Mavericks

He's the second player on the Bucks roster to reach that number, joining Damian Lillard....2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes 52nd NBA player to reach 20K career points

The last player to cross 20K: Bucks teammate Damian Lillard....2025
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo on chemistry with Damian Lillard: ‘Is there a higher-scoring duo?’
Milwaukee beat Dallas 132-117 on Saturday night and it was clear as day how dominant the partnership between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard has become. While the Greek star posted 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, his teammate contributed with 28 points. “Look, we have to play with one another,” Antetokounmpo shared about their […] The post Giannis Antetokounm...2025
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• Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer In Top-4 Of ESPN's First 2026 NBA Mock Draft
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Miami’s Tyler Herro won the 2025 Starry 3-point contest
Damian Lillard was eyeing his third straight three-point contest win on Saturday night. However, 16 points in the first round was not enough for Lillard to advance to the Finals. In the end, it was Buddy Hield, Tyler Herro, and Darius Garland. Hield needed all five baskets on his final rack to win the competition. […] The post Miami’s Tyler Herro won the 2025 Starry 3-point contest ap...2025
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• Tyler Herro Wins 2025 All-Star 3-Point Contest

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro won the 2025 All-Star 3-point Contest. Herro scored 24 points in the final round to win the contest. Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield finished with 23 points to take second place. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard was bidding for a third consecutive shootout title. However, Lillard did not advance past the first round. Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird and Ch...2025
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• NBA All-Star Game 2025’s weird new format and rosters for 4-team tournament, explained
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• NBA 3-Point Contest 2025: Format, points, money balls, participants, past champions

Can Damian Lillard become only the third player ever — joining Larry Bird and Craig Hodges — to win the contest three years in a row?...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Jimmy Butler is back to being the villain
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Bucks’ contention window is already closed, whether they realize it or not. Trading Giannis is the only way out. No cliché in the English language is as misunderstood as “rock bottom.” It is a historical phrase, not intended for present-tense use — applied retroactively to the lowest moment of a timeline that has already reached its conclusion. But whe...2024
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• Damian Lillard Gets Honest About Long-standing Beef With Russ
Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook have a long history of on-court beef dating back to January 2018 and Dame recently reflected on some of the moments he’s had with Russ over the years. Since his formative years in the league, Lillard has been a target of Westbrook’s. But Dame says his battles with fellow point […] The post Damian Lillard Gets Honest About Long-standing Beef Wi...2024
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• Damian Lillard Says Life Changed For The Worse in Milwaukee
Damian Lillard says life hasn’t been the same off the court since moving from Portland to Milwaukee. In Portland, he was surrounded by friends and family. Now, he leads a much lonelier existence. “Being away from my kids is tough,” Lillard told Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. “In Portland, my life was set up. My mom […] The post Damian Lillard Says Life Chang...2024
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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Kenny Smith’s comments were lazy, loaded with misogyny, and ruined an iconic event. Everything about the three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu at NBA All-Star Weekend was incredible. Everything except Kenny Smith. Ionescu pushed Curry to the final rack. She tied the score that Damian Lillard won the NBA three-point contest wi...2024
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• Steph vs. Sabrina lived up to the hype

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Stephen Curry’s 3-point showdown with WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu not only was the highlight of the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night, but did the seemingly impossible by delivering on the excitement around it. INDIANAPOLIS — Living up to internet hype is tough. And Saturday’s first-of-its-kind 3-point showdown between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu h...2024
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• The Clippers went all-in, and it’s paying off

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Forget a two-timelines approach. They Clippers are showing the value of going all-in. The Los Angeles Clippers have yet to enjoy the success they envisioned when Kawhi Leonard and Paul George returned to their Southern California roots in 2019. Despite having two complimentary superstars in the prime of their careers, they are one of only five teams to ha...2024
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• After an 'unsettling' trade, Damian Lillard is getting comfortable in Milwaukee

As Damian Lillard returns to Portland as a visitor for the first time, he discusses the moment he learned he was going to Milwaukee and how he has adjusted to life in a new home with a new team -- and now a new coach....2024

• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Damian Lillard Takes Commercial Flight to Summer League After $120M Extension
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• Lillard has knee sprain, out for Game 5 vs. Lakers
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• Damian Lillard Replaces Blake Griffin for 2015 NBA All-Star Game
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• Kevin Durant Is Still the MVP We Know and Love
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• Damian Lillard Drops Incredible Freestyle Rap About Growing Up in Oakland
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• Damian Lillard When Asked About Playing Like Curry: 'I Was Being Damian Lillard'
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• NBA DFS: Damian Lillard and top picks for March 12 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• NBA DFS: Damian Lillard and top picks for March 7 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• Will Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo Play Tonight? Bucks vs. Mavericks Injury Report, Predicted Lineups, and More
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Showing No Signs Of 'Unrest' With Bucks
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest odds, picks, predictions, start time: Best bets from expert on 80-52 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row...2025
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• NBA 3-Point Contest 2025 Odds, Predictions, & Best Bets
NBA 3-Point Contest 2025 odds, predictions, & best bets break down Damien Lillard’s chance of a 3-peat. For Damian Lillard, this one means a little more. On Saturday night at Chase Center, the Oakland native will attempt to secure his third straight NBA 3-Point Contest title—this time, back in the Bay. If he does, he’ll […] The post NBA 3-Point Contest 2025 Odds, Predictions, ...2025
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• 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest odds, picks, predictions, start time: Best bets by expert on 80-52 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA 3-Point shooting contest as Damian Lillard looks to win his third in a row...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• Ranking the Brewers’ pitching staff by how cool they dress
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• Meet the 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves with full rosters announced
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• Fan beats Damian Lillard in three-point contest with buzzer beater at All-Star weekend to take home $100k
There was on lucky fan at All-Star weekend who left with $100k, after shocking Damian Lillard in a three-point contest hosted by Mr Beast. NBA fan takes home $100k in three-point contest vs Damian Lillard On Sunday night Mr. Beast was at the 2025 All-Star game and as usual he had a whole stack of […] The post Fan beats Damian Lillard in three-point contest with buzzer beater at All-Star wee...2025
• WATCH: Fan Wins $100,000 From Mr. Beast During Viral NBA All-Star Game Shootout
Viral sensation Mr. Beast hosted a $100,000 shootout between Damian Lillard and a VERY lucky fan -- and it all came down to the buzzer....2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• Jimmy Butler is back to being the villain
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster
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• Cheryl Reeve goes nuclear on refs after WNBA Finals: ‘This s--- was stolen from us’

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx head coach lambasted officials for not overturning a foul call on Alanna Smith with five seconds in regulation, and declared the Lynx were robbed out of a WNBA championship in Game 5 against the Liberty. BROOKLYN — Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve emphatically blasted officiating after falling to the New York Liberty in the deciding Game...2024
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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith
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• Steph vs. Sabrina lived up to the hype
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• Damian Lillard hits deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Bucks over Kings in overtime

Lillard finished with 29 points in the win...2024