Goorjian predicts the best is still to come for Simmons There will be at least nine Australians who will feature in the NBA this season, and Ben Simmons is aiming to regain his status as an elite player. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
NBA Central Division Predictions: Bucks Have Some Extra Motivation Just how big will Damian Lillard’s impact be in Milwaukee? SI has scouts’ takes and expert picks. Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2023
Giannis Lauds Damian Lillard’s Impact After Debut: ‘Never Played With a Guy Like That’ The Bucks’ franchise player broke down the impact of his new teammate after Sunday night’s preseason victory. Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2023
Damian Lillard Is Finally Part of the Contender He Deserves With the Bucks The seven-time All-Star made his debut with Milwaukee on Sunday, shining on a team built to play in June after spending more than 10 years with the Trail Blazers. Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2023
If the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics battle in the playoffs, who wins? Will the Kristaps Porzingis deal be enough with Holiday on the roster be enough to put the Celtics over the top? USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2023
Observations from Sunday’s Lakers versus Bucks preseason game Although the Lakers lost an ugly contest to the Bucks on Sunday, there were a few bright spots for them. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2023
5 surprising takeaways from the 2023-24 NBA GM survey, including the Celtics as title favorites NBA GMs aren't convinced Milwaukee is the team to beat in the East. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2023
No nickname needed yet, but the Bulls’ second unit may demand one soon Coach Billy Donovan is experimenting with a second unit of Alex Caruso, Jevon Carter, Torrey Craig, Ayo Dosunmu and Andre Drummond off the bench, hoping to lock the opposition down, but the unknown is will it work enough to have staying power? Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023
NBA GM survey: After 2023 offseason, Rockets viewed more favorably by rival execs The #Rockets are viewed much more favorably by rival executives in this year’s NBA GM survey, with new head coach Ime Udoka and rookie Cam Whitmore leading their categories. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023
The new-look Bulls offense showed some signs of working against Bucks The shots might not have fallen like the Bulls wanted in the Sunday loss in Milwaukee, but they were there. That’s a big first step as coach Billy Donovan works on changing his team’s shot profile this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023
Bulls still figuring out starting point guard spot despite Coby White start Coby White started the Chicago Bulls' preseason game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, but no decision has been made yet on the full-time starter. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2023
How much did the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks upgrade after trades? Lillard's long-range shooting will test Porzingis and the Celtics' defense, while Milwaukee's perimeter defense may struggle against Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023
Damian Lillard praised new Bucks teammate Marjon Beauchamp: ‘That’s my kind of young player’ Marjon Beaucamp is potentially the secret to success for the Bucks. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2023
The Lillard-Giannis Bucks Need Their Third Option to Be Healthy Middleton has missed a lot of time the past three years, and Milwaukee will need him healthy to realize its NBA title potential with Damian Lillard on board. Sports Illustrated · Oct 5, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5, 2023 SI:AM | Four Series, Four Sweeps Plus, how the Thunder addressed their biggest weakness.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023 Lauren Holiday says Jrue Holiday awoke from a nap to learn he was traded without warning Jrue Holiday deserved better than this from the Bucks.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2023 Bucks’ Adrian Griffin Awkwardly Side-Stepped Multiple Questions on Khris Middleton’s Health The three-time All-Star has yet to participate in the team’s training camp.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2023 Lillard’s Skills Should Cover His Defensive Deficiencies in Milwaukee The star point guard is still getting settled with the Bucks, but his fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo already has he and his teammates excited.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2023 Evan Longoria Turned Back the Clock With Jaw-Dropping Diving Catch in Bases-Loaded Jam The 37-year-old reminded fans why age is just a number with a game-saving web gem in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card series.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2023 Evaluating the Celtics, Bucks After a Week of Trades Milwaukee gears up for another run at the title with Damian Lillard, while moves by Boston and the Blazers are still up for debate.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Bulls front office remains unfazed by the beasts building in the East Milwaukee added Damian Lillard and Boston acquired Jrue Holiday in the last week, yet Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas feels like there was still enough talent on his roster to make a Miami-like run this season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2023 Christian McCaffrey winning NFL MVP would be so deliciously fun Well, at least according to running back contracts, anyway.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2023 Craig Counsell Nears Crossroads With Brewers Amid Another Impressive Year Milwaukee’s well-oiled run prevention machine may lose its manager after this season. Until then, the Wisconsin native will try to get his team over the postseason hump.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 1, 2023 Jrue Holiday Trade Grades: Celtics Go All-In With Big Swing Boston makes a huge upgrade at point guard to go toe-to-toe with the Bucks as East favorites.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023 Celtics acquire Jrue Holiday from Trail Blazers Boston gave up two key pieces — point guard Malcolm Brogdon and forward Robert Williams — and Portland also gets two future first-round picks.