Giannis Antetokounmpo has a easy cause for not being associates together with his foes. The Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo defined to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski he doesn’t develop public friendships together with his opponents: NBA legends like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan by no means did, and Antetokounmpo needs to be identical to them. “Was Kobe ever close?” Antetokounmpo mentioned when requested why he’s not shut with opponents. “Was Kevin Garnett ever shut with the fellows he ever performed in opposition to? Was Jordan? “I feel it’s simply being aggressive. If I do know I’m going to play in opposition to them and I’m going to see them within the playof... NESN.com
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LeBron James Reacts To Kevin Love’s New Contract Extension With Cavs
Now that LeBron James has darted to Los Angeles, it appears the Cleveland Cavaliers are going full-steam ahead with their new face of the franchise. Kevin Love now is under contract with the Cavaliers until 2023 after agreeing to a four-year, $ 120 extension with the team Tuesday. And while James and Love no longer are teammates, The King made sure to shout out the five-time NBA All-Star on Twitter after news of the deal broke. Love’s contract extension comes just over three weeks after James first agreed to join the Lakers on a four-year deal worth $ 154 million. While James almost certainly will play out his contract with
Here’s How Kevin Cash Plans To Make Four-Man Rotation Work For Rays
It is no secret the Tampa Bay Rays are undergoing a pretty steep rebuild, and they’re not just rebuilding personnel, they’re rebuilding strategy. While some teams have tinkered with the idea of rolling with a six-man starting rotation, the Rays decided they are going to go a man short and use four. Instead of having a fifth starter, they’ll instead have multiple bullpen arms go through the lineup once apiece on the day the fifth starter ordinarily would go. “Our plan, we’re not going to five,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said, via ESPN. “We’re going to try to stay at four. We’re going to have some bullpen days in there. We’re ... NESN.com
Warriors’ Kevin Durant Certain To Return To Team Next Season, Despite Contract Option
Kevin Durant has no intention of shaking up the NBA again in the near future. The Golden State Warriors superstar told the Atheltic’s Anthony Slater he won’t opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. The two-year deal Durant signed last summer allows him to opt out after this season, but he’s enjoying his time with the Warriors so much leaving hasn’t crossed his mind. “I’m not even thinking about that,” Durant said about his potential to leave the team. “I’m here. I’m here. I ain’t even thought about it.” Slater then asked Durant whether that mean’s he’s 100 percent certain to return to the Wa... NESN.com
Kevin Durant Stares Down Rihanna After She Yells ‘Brick’ At His Free Throw
Musical star Rihanna was one of many celebrities at Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, and she did her best to rattle Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. In the second half, Durant was at the free throw line when Rihanna yelled “brick.” After hitting a 3-point shot a bit later, he stared her down while running back on defense. Durant wasn’t fazed at all, as he finished with a game-high 38 points in his first NBA Finals matchup since 2012. The Warriors dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-91 to take Game 1 of the series. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images
Kevin Garnett On Reunion Minus Ray Allen: ‘It Was All Celtics Invited To This’
Kevin Garnett had a reunion with some former Boston Celtics teammates on “KG’s Area 21” segment Monday on TNT, with one notable exclusion — Ray Allen. Garnett was joined by Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Kendrick Perkins and, of course, some hilarity ensued. But eventually, Garnett and Pierce explained their feelings toward Allen, who left the Celtics for the Miami Heat after the 2011-12 season, and obviously, there still are some hard feelings, at least on one end. “People don’t understand that this is real life for us,” Garnett said, as transcribed by For The Win’s Andrew Joseph. “The situation with R... NESN.com
Former Patriots Star Kevin Faulk Has No Problem With Son Playing Football
Dual-sport star Bo Jackson made headlines recently claiming he never would have played football had he known the severity of the health risks surrounding the game. While Jackson isn’t alone in this opinion, one former player doesn’t necessarily agree. Former New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk says he has no regrets when looking back on his career, and he also is comfortable with his son playing. While Faulk is aware of the dangers of the game, he believes teaching proper fundamentals can go a long way in preventing these issues. To hear more from Faulk, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United... NESN.com