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sports1 month ago•14 min saved

Heat land Giannis, add Portis as Bam/Herro altercation clears and LeBron weighs next move

Miami Heat's marquee offseason day featured Giannis Antetokounmpo being introduced alongside Bobby Portis, with Pat Riley praising Bam Adebayo’s role and the team’s new direction. The NBA announced no discipline for Adebayo or Tyler Herro after their Las Vegas altercation. LeBron James spoke publicly about his next destination but did not announce a team. Vlad Goldin signed a two-way deal, and there remains ongoing trade chatter around Bam Adebayo/Tyler Herro, plus talk of signings like Klay Thompson—though a Heat–Mavericks buyout scenario appears unlikely for now.

via Miami Herald|

#bobby-portis #giannis-antetokounmpo #miami-heat

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Heat land Giannis in blockbuster two-team trade, add Hardaway Jr.

Miami Heat pull off a blockbuster two-team deal to acquire two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis from the Bucks, sending Tyler Herro and several young players plus future draft picks to Milwaukee; the Heat also sign Tim Hardaway Jr., who’ll wear No. 10, as Pat Riley and Giannis react to the moves and a Giannis press conference is planned for July 16.

via Miami Herald|

#bobby-portis #giannis-antetokounmpo #miami-heat

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Bobby Portis Re-signs with Bucks on $44M, 3-Year Deal

Bobby Portis is set to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on a three-year, $44 million deal, with a player option for 2027-28, after declining his previous $13.4 million player option. The 30-year-old forward, a key bench player and former member of the 2021 championship team, missed part of last season due to a suspension but remains a significant contributor off the bench.

via ESPN|

#2024-25-season #bobby-portis #contract

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Bucks Focus on Retaining Giannis and Fair Compensation for Portis

Bobby Portis expressed that he is not willing to accept a hometown discount if he re-signs with the Milwaukee Bucks this summer, seeking fair compensation for his contributions, and is expected to opt out of his $13.4 million player option for a potential long-term deal.

via RealGM|

#bobby-portis #hometown-discount #milwaukee-bucks

sports2 years ago•9 min saved

"Milwaukee Bucks' 2024 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors and Targets"

The Milwaukee Bucks are actively exploring trade options ahead of the deadline, with rumors linking them to Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis, MarJon Beauchamp, Delon Wright, Tyus Jones, Isaac Okoro, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O'Neale. The team is seeking additional draft picks and considering various trade scenarios to bolster their roster, particularly focusing on acquiring wing defenders and backcourt options. With the trade deadline approaching, the Bucks are engaged in discussions and evaluating potential moves to address their needs and improve their playoff prospects.

via Brew Hoops|

#andrew-wiggins #bobby-portis #milwaukee-bucks

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Giannis Antetokounmpo's Record-Breaking 64-Point Game Sparks Postgame Scuffle with Pacers"

In a pool report interview, Crew Chief James Capers explained that Aaron Nesmith's foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo was deemed unnecessary but not excessive, resulting in a Flagrant 1 penalty. Nesmith's technical foul did not warrant an ejection. Bobby Portis received a technical foul for escalating the incident. Portis and Obi Toppin were assessed double technicals for a verbal altercation, leading to Portis' ejection.

via NBA Official|

#aaron-nesmith #bobby-portis #indiana-pacers

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Bucks' Bobby Portis Sparks Tension with Coach and Teammates After Tournament Loss

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis criticized his teammates and head coach Adrian Griffin following a loss to the Indiana Pacers in the In-Season Tournament. Portis expressed frustration with the lack of organization and called for better execution from both the team and coaching staff. This incident highlights potential trouble within the team, as previous comments from Giannis Antetokounmpo and others have also hinted at issues with cohesion and reliance on talent.

via CBS Sports|

#adrian-griffin #bobby-portis #in-season-tournament

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Bruce Brown to Leave Nuggets After Championship Season.

Columnist Mike Keeler urges NBA player Bruce Brown, who declined his player option and entered free agency, to call former NHL player Nazem Kadri and ask if he regrets leaving the Denver Nuggets' dynasty for a big payday elsewhere. Keeler notes that both Brown and Kadri were key players on championship teams who put together career years just as they hit free agency. He also suggests that Brown consider the NBA's salary-cap loopholes and the example of Bobby Portis, who eschewed a bigger payday elsewhere to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks and win a championship alongside superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

via The Denver Post|

#bobby-portis #denver-nuggets #free-agency

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

"Potential Replacements for Nuggets' Bruce Brown as He Becomes Free Agent"

Bruce Brown has declined his $6.8 million option for next season, leaving his future with the Denver Nuggets uncertain. If he leaves, the free agents available to replace him are rather weak. However, there is a chance he could return to Denver for less money than he could get on the open market, following the precedent set by Bobby Portis with the Bucks. Brown loves it in Denver, but guaranteed money could outweigh all other factors.

via DNVR|

#bobby-portis #bruce-brown #denver-nuggets

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

'Sweetwater': A Biopic on NBA Pioneer Earl Lloyd.

Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis portrays Hall of Famer Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in an NBA game, in the biopic "Sweetwater." Portis, who had an interest in acting, was initially unable to accept the role due to the playoffs but later agreed to it. He filmed two scenes, one as a player and one in a suit at a news conference, and was the only current or former NBA player in the production. The film tells the story of NBA black pioneer Nat (Sweetwater) Clifton, who was one of three African-American players to integrate the NBA in 1950-51.

via NBA.com|

#bobby-portis #earl-lloyd #hollywood

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Bucks Secure Top Seed in East with Win Over Bulls.

The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference after beating the Chicago Bulls 105-92. Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks will have home-court advantage throughout their entire playoff run. Milwaukee improved to 58-22, fighting back from a 10-point, third-quarter deficit. The Bulls started the night in 10th place in the East and already have clinched a play-in berth.

via WISN Milwaukee|

#bobby-portis #eastern-conference #giannis-antetokounmpo

sports3 years ago•8 min saved

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to victory over Wizards.

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 135-134, reducing their magic number to clinch the East's top overall seed to one. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Bobby Portis had 19 points and 20 rebounds. Jae Crowder added 19 points in his first start as a Buck. The Wizards were missing several key players, including Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis.

via Brew Hoops|

#bobby-portis #giannis-antetokounmpo #milwaukee-bucks