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Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks defends Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

NBA Finals: Greek Freak Plays for Bucks, Suns Take 1-0 Lead

Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo suited up for the first game of the 2021 NBA Finals despite a lingering hyperextended knee injury. But even his presence for the Milwaukee Bucks wasn’t enough to thwart Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns from jumping out to a 1-0 series lead after a 118-105 […]

Deandre Ayton (22), Devin Booker (1), and Chris Paul (3) of the Phoenix Suns are the favorites heading into Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. (Image: Matt York/AP)

NBA Finals Injury Report: Will Greek Freak Play in Bucks/Suns Game 1?

The NBA Finals is ready to tip-off, but it’s still unknown if one of the league’s top stars will even suit up. Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo is questionable for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are the consensus betting favorite […]

Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Phoenix Suns during the regular season. (Image: Getty)

2021 NBA Finals: Betting the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are a big fat question mark heading into the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns with the health status of Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo unknown after he suffered a knee injury in the previous round. The Suns are the betting favorite at -200 odds to win […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers is the subject of heavy trade rumors, including the LA Lakers, after a disappointing run during the 2021 NBA Playoffs. (Image: AP)

Ben Simmons Buys $17.5 Million House in LA, Lakers Trade Rumors Begin

Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly plunked down $17.5 million to buy a swanky house in the tony enclave of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles, which is currently fueling a tsunami of trade rumors involving the LA Lakers. Simmons played like crap in the postseason, especially during the Eastern […]

LA Clippers guard Paul George aka Playoff P passes the ball to a teammate on the perimeter of Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. (Image: Matt York/AP)

Game 6 Betting Preview: Clippers Seek to Even Series, Force Game 7

Without their leading scorer and leader Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers fell behind the Phoenix Suns 3-1 in the Western Conference finals. The pesky Clippers, thanks to the heroics of Paul “Playoff P” George, staved off elimination with a clutch road victory in Game 5 to trim the deficit. Can […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks screams after suffering a knee injury while trying to block a dunk by Clint Capela (right) of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (Image: Getty)

NBA Playoffs Injury Update: Greek Freak Goes Down in Game 4 Loss (VIDEO)

The rash of injuries to All-Stars in the NBA postseason continues after Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a hyper-extended knee injury in the second half of Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks were unable to mount a comeback against the short-handed Hawks, […]

Sports NFTs are broadly dropping in price, but some products – like Topps MLB Premium Packs – are managing to hold their ground rather well. (Image: AtomicHub)

Sports NFTs Suffer in the Wake of Falling Crypto Prices

The price of Bitcoin fell from a high of more than $63,000 in mid-April to a low of less than $32,000 at various times in June. Ethereum peaked at over $4,100, only to fall to under $1,800 on Saturday. And while cryptocurrency prices have begun to rebound, the damage seems […]

AEG founder Philip F. Anschutz poses with the team and the Stanley Cup after defeating the New Jersey Devils in Game Six of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals at Staples Center on June 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Devils 6-1 to win the series 4 games to 2.  (Image: Christian Petersen/Getty)

AEG Founder Selling LA Lakers Stake to Dodgers, Sparks Owners

Philip F. Anschutz is set to sell his stake in the NBA’s LA Lakers to LA Dodgers owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly. Anschutz, founder of the entertainment and sports conglomerate AEG, owns 27% of the Lakers. The proposed sale still needs approval by the NBA’s Board of Governors. Assuming […]

David Robinson, former San Antonio Spurs

Michael Dell, Sixth Street Partners Join Spurs Ownership Ranks

Texas billionaire Michael Dell and the investment firm Sixth Street are the newest members of the San Antonio Spurs ownership group. Their combined 30 percent stake allowed other minority owners to cash out of their profitable Spurs investment. According to Forbes, the San Antonio Spurs franchise is worth $1.85 billion. […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers struggled offensively in the postseason, which is why the team is open to trade offers while he works on his shooting deficiencies in the offseason. (Image: Getty)

NBA Rumors: Will the Philadelphia 76ers Trade Ben Simmons to Portland Trail Blazers?

After a disappointing postseason, especially during the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring trade options for their point guard Ben Simmons, which includes the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors. Simmons became a liability in the fourth quarter for his atrocious free-throw shooting and unwillingness […]