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• Jusuf Nurkic Claims He & Mike Budenholzer Have ‘No Relationship’
Jusuf Nurkic was a starting NBA center for nine seasons and in a matter of weeks, his world has been tipped upside down. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Nurkic to the bench and now he hasn’t played since January 7. “It’s hard to understand why,” Nurkic said. “As you know, I try to do whatever […] The post Jusuf Nurkic Claims He & Mike Budenholzer Have ...2025
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• Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’t ‘have a relationship’ with his coach Mike Budenholzer
Jusuf Nurkic is not happy at all with his current status inside the Suns squad, as he’s been relegated to the bench for most of this 2024-25 campaign. However, the situation doesn’t stop there, according to the European big man, he hasn’t spoken to his head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months now. The 30-year-old […] The post Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’...2025
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• Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't speak for two months: 'We don't have a relationship'

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• Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don't have a relationship’

Jusuf Nurkić was benched earlier this month amid a losing skid, and he hasn't played since....2025
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• Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Talks Trade Possibilities, Says He Has No Relationship With Coach

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic went from quality starter to benchwarmer and seems to have a pretty good idea that the team is looking to trade him, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Nurkic also said he hadn’t spoken to coach Mike Budenholzer for two months. So, yeah, this is a less-than-ideal situation with […] The post Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Talks Trade Possibilities, Say...2025
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• Suns' center Jusuf Nurkic says of coach Mike Budenholzer, 'We don’t have a relationship'

Nurkic of his situation as Suns try to trade him, "It was what it is. Life is not fair."...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Beal, Durant, LeBron, Lakers, Huerter
Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic both returned Friday night, but the Suns may have a new injury concern, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Bradley Beal was a late scratch for the game at Utah with swelling in his right knee. Coach Mike Budenholzer said he was added to the injury report after the […]...2024
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• Mat Ishbia: We Don't Want Our Future First Round Picks Back

The Phoenix Suns don't control any of their future first round picks until 2031 as they've used them on trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal since he assumed ownership in 2023. "I could care less who has those picks," said Ishbia to ESPN's Shams Charania. "Guess what, my job is to make those picks be the 25th, 27th, 29th picks every single year. We don't want those picks back. We have Devin Bo...2024
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Here are our 10 biggest takeaways from the new NBA season so far. The 2024-25 NBA season is underway, and it’s already proven to be full of surprises. The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to be fringe championship contenders, but so far both are among the worst teams in the league. The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves were s...2024
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Bucks on the brink of crisis. That can only mean one thing: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. The Milwaukee Bucks feel like they’re on the verge of disaster barely a week into the 2024-25 NBA season, and it only keeps getting worse. On Thursday, Milwaukee lost to a Memphis Grizzlies team without Desmond Bane and playing on the second night of a b...2024
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• 3 NBA teams close to pushing panic button one week into the season

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The NBA season just opened, but these three teams should already be worried. The NBA’s 82-game regular season is so long and tedious that few teams are ever really out of it until after the All-Star break. Take the 2021-2022 Boston Celtics as the chief example: Boston was just 25-25 through its first 50 games, then finished the year 26-6 before running all ...2024
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The start of the NBA season is here, so let’s predict one breakout player from each Western Conference team ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Editor’s Note: This is the Western Conference edition of our series on breakout player candidates for each NBA team in the 2024-25 season. The Eastern Conference edition can be read here. Every year, each team op...2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images These are the NBA teams facing the most pressure this season. Not every team can realistically dream about winning the NBA championship entering the new season, but some organizations are feeling more pressure than others. A year ago, the Boston Celtics went ‘all-in’ after a string of playoff failures by acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The...2024
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is soft launching his future trade request, and the Bucks are on notice

Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for GE The Bucks star is putting his front office on the clock to build another championship roster. It feels like the NBA newscycle just got done with reckless speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. The superstar’s impending free agency was the biggest story in the league around the time his Milwaukee Bucks were on the wrong end of a stunni...2023
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Erik Spoestra can’t lose. If you forced me to define what I think makes a good coach in this modern league, my answer would be “Rigid flexibility”. It’s a paradox that demands being able to hold two things in your head at the same time, to understand two conflicting ideas can be true. If you’re too dogmatic, you live and die by the same double-edged s...2023
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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• NBA Preseason Allows Coaches to Show off a Few New Moves of Their Own
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"7, said he hasn't spoken to head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months."

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"” Griffin was hired in June 2023 to take over for former coach Mike Budenholzer, who led the team to the 2021 NBA title."

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"Mike Budenholzer was sensationally fired this week after it was revealed his brother […] The post Giannis Played Major Role in Mike Budenholzer’s Firing, Per NBA Insider appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion."

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"In case you didn’t know, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is one of a few select individuals in the NBA today that hails from the Gregg Popovich coaching school."

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"The Bucks' Mike Budenholzer and Thunder's Billy Donovan were voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's co-coaches of the year, the organization announced."

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"” Mike Budenholzer took over as head coach in May, and the team added several shooters over the offseason to fit his philosophy that emphasizes the three-pointer."

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"Stan Van Gundy may be going down the route of Doc Rivers and Mike Budenholzer, but he is remaining mum on the rumors for now."

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"Mike Budenholzer says his team has got to learn play together."

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"Maybe Mike Budenholzer and I should be worried about our jobs, too."

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"Although teams are still hiring head coaches from the NBA assistant pool, most of the recent hires in that category are also white and never played in the NBA: Mike Malone (Denver), Steve Clifford (Charlotte), Dave Joerger (Memphis), Brett Brown (Philadelphia), Mike Budenholzer (Atlanta)."

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"Ferry has since taken a leave of absence, with head coach Mike Budenholzer taking control of basketball operations."

• Jusuf Nurkic Doesn't Expect Trade From Suns Despite No Relationship With Mike Budenholzer

Jusuf Nurkic has returned to the Phoenix Suns after a case of the flu. Nurkic addressed that and more in a sit-down with the Arizona Republic. "I feel good, I feel better now," Nurkic said on why he was out for several games. "It was just a bad flu." The veteran center said that despite being out the lineup, he doesn't expect to be traded by the Suns. Nurkic said the logistics of Phoenix being ove...2025
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• Bradley Beal Hasn't Discussed Waiving No-Trade To Leave Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been in trade rumors over the last few weeks. Beal's no-trade clause complicates any deal that Phoenix could put him in. In fact, Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein said that he and the veteran guard have had no discussions about waiving his no-trade clause. "There have been no discussions about trades with the Suns or any other team," Bartelstein said. "Bradley's to...2025
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• Bradley Beal Hasn't Talked About Waiving No-Trade To Leave Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been in trade rumors over the last few weeks. Beal's no-trade clause complicates any deal that Phoenix could put him in. In fact, Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein said that he and the veteran guard have had no discussions about waiving his no-trade clause. "There have been no discussions about trades with the Suns or any other team," Bartelstein said. "Bradley's to...2025
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• Bradley Beal Says Move To Bench Was A Surprise; He 'Holds The Cards' With Trades

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal addressed both Mike Budenholzer moving him to the bench, as well as trade rumors surrounding him. One caught Beal off-guard, while the other is something he has full control of. "One-hundred percent," was Beal's answer when asked if he was surprised that Budenholzer was moving him to the bench. "I'm a starter in the league," Beal said. "I firmly believe that. I don'...2025
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• Dunc'd On: 15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.25.24)

Our bi-weekly look at the West! LAL and DEN: The Nuggets continued their dominance over the Lakers, and LA has a transition defense problem. DAL: The Mavs don't have great defensive personnel up and down, but the numbers show how they contain the ball to get a top-10 defense. 21:01 HOU: Alperen Sengun is an indicator of how well Houston's defensive system is working. 28:23 GSW: Where the Warriors...2024
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• 3 NBA teams close to pushing panic button one week into the season
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season
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• Suns Acquire Nick Richards, One 2nd Rounder From Hornets For Josh Okogie, Three 2nds

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards and one second round pick from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie and three second round picks. The Hornets will receive second round picks originating from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, as well as a 2031 second via the Suns. The Suns will receive Denver's 2025 second round pick. The Suns have been looking for an upgrade at center with Jusuf N...2025
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• Suns Coach Mike Budenholzer On Kevin Durant: ‘It’s Just Great To Be On His Side’

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer got to experience firsthand the greatness of Kevin Durant. After all, it was Durant’s shot with 21.2 seconds left that sent the season-opening road win over the Clippers to overtime. Durant finished with a team-high 25 points in the 116-113 victory, ruining the opening of the Clippers’ new gym. “We’ve all […] The post Suns Coach Mike Budenh...2024
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
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• Bucks interviewing former Warriors coach Mark Jackson for coaching job: Sources
The Bucks are interviewing former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for Milwaukee’s vacant coaching job, league sources told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Jackson coached the Warriors from 2011 to 2014. He had a .526 winning percentage in three seasons as the Warriors coach. Jackson was a finalist for the Sacramento Kings coaching job last year. Mike Brown was ult...2023
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• Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer after losing in first round of NBA Playoffs as No. 1 seed
The Bucks have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The move comes a week after the No. 1 seed Bucks were eliminated in five games by the No. 8 seed Miami Heat in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Budenholzer helped lead the franchise to its second ever NBA championship in ...2023
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• 3 NBA teams close to pushing panic button one week into the season
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is soft launching his future trade request, and the Bucks are on notice
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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• Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer after losing in first round of NBA Playoffs as No. 1 seed
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• Brother of Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer died during playoff series vs. Heat
LOS ANGELES – Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was dealing with enormous personal tragedy toward the end of his team’s first-round playoff series with the Miami Heat. One of Budenholzer’s three brothers died just prior to Game 4 of the series, Budenholzer confirmed to The Athletic on Friday through a Bucks spokesman. Two team sources said the brother died as a result of injuries sustained in...2023
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• The Bucks had the most humiliating first round exit in NBA Playoffs history
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Bucks completely collapsed in the fourth quarter of Game 5 for one of the sorriest first round exits in NBA history. The Milwaukee Bucks were the safest pick to win the championship entering the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Part of that was because we’ve seen this team do it before: Milwaukee won the title in 2021 with a very similar roster, and may have went b...2023
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• Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and More NBA Coaches React to David Blatt's Firing
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Mike Budenholzer Praises Popovich During Emotional Coach of the Year Speech
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• Dennis Schroder Comments on Role as Atlanta Hawks' Backup PG
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• Tyronn Lue Says He Thinks David Blatt Should Coach All-Star Game Despite Firing
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• Thabo Sefolosha Injury: Updates on Hawks Guard's Leg After Arrest
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• Mike Budenholzer Went to a Drake Concert With Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll
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• Mike Budenholzer Wins Coach of the Year Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Hawks Need Vintage Kyle Korver to Truly Soar in the East
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• Mavs Start Rajon Rondo Era Right and Other Saturday NBA Takeaways
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• Jusuf Nurkic Claims He & Mike Budenholzer Have ‘No Relationship’
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• Jusuf Nurkic Doesn't Expect Trade From Suns Despite No Relationship With Mike Budenholzer
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• Suns’ Changes In Middle Impacting Jusuf Nurkic The Most
The Suns are shaking things up, and center Jusuf Nurkic is the latest casualty of the team’s rotation changes. After starting the first 23 games he appeared in, Nurkic found himself sidelined for the second consecutive game during Saturday’s win over Utah. Coach Mike Budenholzer made the call earlier this week to switch up his […] The post Suns’ Changes In Middle Impacting ...2025
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• Suns Notes: Nurkic, Plumlee, Ighodaro, T. Jones, Dunn, Beal
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic received his second straight DNP-CD in today’s win over Utah, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Nurkic started the first 23 games he appeared in, but he lost that job when coach Mike Budenholzer decided to shake up his starting lineup earlier this week. He played 14 and 19 minutes in […]...2025
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• Bradley Beal Says Move To Bench Was A Surprise; He 'Holds The Cards' With Trades
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• Suns will reportedly bring Bradley Beal off the bench -- can starting five shakeup save their season?

Mike Budenholzer is reportedly putting Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee into the starting lineup...2025
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• Suns Expressing Frustration As Season-Long Struggles Continue

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of a serious struggle, dropping three straight games and now sitting under .500 on the season. With their NBA playoff hopes hanging in the balance, frustration is starting to bubble up from the team’s leaders. Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t mince words when talking about the team’s […] The post Suns Expressing Frustration As Season-Long ...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Suns, Kuminga, Lakers, Hayes, LeBron
The Suns remain short-handed for tonight’s game against Golden State, but they may be close to having a full lineup fairly soon, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. While Devin Booker is missing his fifth straight game with a left groin strain he suffered last week, coach Mike Budenholzer is optimistic that he won’t […]...2024
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• Mat Ishbia: We Don't Want Our Future First Round Picks Back
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Mat Ishbia: We Don't Want Our Future First Round Picks Back
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is soft launching his future trade request, and the Bucks are on notice
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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• Bucks side with ‘failure’ and fire Mike Budenholzer: Best memes and tweets
After their shocking first-round exit by the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks decided it was in their best interests to fire head coach Mike Budenholzer. The 2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks were expected to make a deep run in the playoffs with the goal of winning their second NBA championship in three years. They were at an […] Bucks side with ‘failure’ and fire Mike Budenholzer: Best memes and tweet...2023
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• The Bucks had the most humiliating first round exit in NBA Playoffs history
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• Do Bucks have the stuff of an NBA champion?
The Milwaukee Bucks are, by a number of measures, the best team in the NBA this season. They have the best record, the best point differential, the best defensive rating. Mike Budenholzer is one of the best coaches in the league; Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players. Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon are all playing great. Nikola Mirotic was an inspired trade deadline a...2019
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