The Pistons will soon formally request permission to interview Milwaukee’s Jon Horst for its president of basketball operations vacancy, according to a source briefed on Detroit’s plans. It’s TBD, of course, whether the Bucks grant permission ..read more

ESPN PR: A statement from ESPN: A statement from ESPN: pic.twitter.com/ZdlyqaTYvM — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 4, 2024 ..read more

On Friday, Antetokounmpo conceded that missing playoff games for a second straight season may force him to reconsider how he approaches the regular season to ensure he can be on the floor when it matters most. “That’s the first time in my career that’s ever happened to me,” Antetokounmpo said. “I have to do a better job of taking care of my body, which I am doing. You’d be surprised what I do for my body. And I have to be, not be unfortunate. I have to be a little bit lucky. “I have to be a little bit careful. Maybe I have to even adjust my game, the way I play. There’s a lot of things. I’m wi ..read more

Jovan Buha on Lakers coaching search: I’ve already started to hear over a half dozen names, the most common names that I’ve heard are Mike Budenholzer who is considered the top coach on the market right now, though that could change depending on what happens with Ty Lue and the Clippers. Speaking of Ty Lue and the Clippers, it is no secret that LeBron James loves Ty Lue, he is his favorite coach of all time, he continues to speak about Ty Lue with reverence. Source: YouTube What’s the buzz on Twitter? Evan Sidery @esidery Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and Ty Lue, if he becomes ..read more

Jovan Buha on Lakers coaching search: I’ve already started to hear over a half dozen names, the most common names that I’ve heard are Mike Budenholzer who is considered the top coach on the market right now, though that could change depending on what happens with Ty Lue and the Clippers. Speaking of Ty Lue and the Clippers, it is no secret that LeBron James loves Ty Lue, he is his favorite coach of all time, he continues to speak about Ty Lue with reverence ..read more

Jovan Buha: If Ty Lue is let go by the Clippers I’ve been told that the Lakers will have interest in Ty Lue. They courted him in 2019 it did not go well, they ended up settling on Frank Vogel, who was their third choice behind Ty Lue and Monty Williams. It ended up working out they won a championship in their first season with Vogel but then he got fired a couple years later. Ty Lue the next season ended up taking the Clippers job after Doc Rivers was fired and Clippers have gone on to the Western Conference Finals once and we’ll see what ultimately happens with them against Dallas ..read more

Damian Lillard moved up from No. 98 to No. 95 in the playoff scoring all-time list after passing Dave Cowens, George Mikan, Rajon Rondo ..read more

Following his disrespectful treatment of an ESPN producer, Bucks guard Patrick Beverley is now persona non grata at the country’s biggest sports network, Front Office Sports has learned. ESPN management has banned Beverley from making further guest appearances on studio shows such as First Take and Get Up, according to sources familiar with the network’s thinking. Source: Front Office Sports What’s the buzz on Twitter? CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts Patrick Beverley for throwing ball at fans: ‘That is forbidden for us’ cbssports.com/nba/news/warri… – 4:53 PM Nick W ..read more

Following his disrespectful treatment of an ESPN producer, Bucks guard Patrick Beverley is now persona non grata at the country’s biggest sports network, Front Office Sports has learned. ESPN management has banned Beverley from making further guest appearances on studio shows such as First Take and Get Up, according to sources familiar with the network’s thinking ..read more

Jamal Collier: After getting injured in the playoffs the past two seasons, Antetokoumpo said he was open to changing his approach to the season. “Maybe I do follow a different pattern? Maybe. I don’t like the word ‘rest.’ Like, if I can play I will play. I if cannot play I can’t play ..read more