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Giannis’ win inspires European playersGiannis Antetokounmpo is the latest NBA player from Europe to be named as the Finals MVP. His win at the NBA Finals is a huge feat that most fans love to see. That win sent waves into the heart of Europe, and Giannis has inspired a lot of players in the continent.

Why Detroit is on the verge of becoming a promising NBA teamThe Detroit Pistons have a long history of success over the years from the heights of their Bad Boys days to the 2004 squad that upset the Los Angeles Lakers. In the past few years, Detroit has toiled in mediocrity but they are on their way back up with their young squad.

Utah Jazz's Bojan Bogdanović is in heavy trade rumoursBojan Bogdanović is a standout player for the Utah Jazz. The team had the best season record in the league but it looks like they find Bojan expendable. Surprisingly, they want to trade Bojan but it’s understandable given that Bojan is 32 years of age and he doesn’t fit the timeline.

Giannis leads Bucks to win the NBA FinalsGiannis Antetokounmpo has led the Milwaukee Bucks to a huge finish in the NBA Finals as the team won their first title in 50 years. The Bucks have stood tall in the NBA, and now they have all eyes on them as they feast on this win, closing out the NBA title.

Casspi opts to retire from basketballOmri Casspi calls it a career after spending a long run of basketball action. The Maccabi Tel Aviv icon is now set to take his leave and step away from the game for good. Casspi has enjoyed a great run in both the EuroLeague and the NBA for so many years.

Bucks come up big to take 3-2 series leadThe Milwaukee Bucks storm back in Game 5 to will their way back into the series as they now take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. The Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns in a 123-119 win to close out a key game that may have called the rest of the series for good.

Tobey opens up about Slovenia's runMike Tobey is more than pleased with Slovenia’s success as they have booked their tickets for the Tokyo Games. The team has thrived and proved that they can go against the best teams in the competition. Tobey is proud of the way they have won their games.

How the Bucks tied the NBA FinalsThe Milwaukee Bucks stole a huge win in Game 4 to make sure they stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Bucks stole a huge win over the Phoenix Suns, 109-103 to tie the series at two. The team is keen to grab one win on the road and get a huge finish in Game 6.

Daniels joins Olimpia MilanoFormer NBA player Troy Daniels is now set to join Olimpia Milano for the 2021-22 season. The guard last played for the Denver Nuggets and aims to make an impact on the team. Milan hopes to make another run at the Final Four after falling short in the 2021 Playoffs.

Bucks keen to get back in the seriesThe Milwaukee Bucks had the perfect run in their Game 3 win, 120-100 over the Phoenix Suns. They now have an opportunity to make sure that the series stays in their favour as they seek to tie it at two in Game 4, which is set to be played at home once again.

How Chris Paul can bounce back for the SunsAfter a huge run in the 2021 Playoffs, Chris Paul still came out with no ring in his hands. He saw the Milwaukee Bucks hoist the NBA Finals trophy as the team won the series. Paul’s legacy would go down as one of the best players not to win a title.

Giannis completes Kobe’s challengeGiannis Antetokounmpo has finally made his dream come true by winning the NBA title for the first time as the late Kobe Bryant asked him. The star even won the Finals MVP award after ending the Milwaukee Bucks’ drought of 50 years with no titles won in the NBA.

Why Giannis is the best player in the NBAGiannis Antetokounmpo has come a long way and now he has a title win in the 2021 NBA Finals. A winner of two season MVPs and now with a title of his own, the Greek Freak has earned the right to be called the best player in the NBA.

Bologna inks deal with UdohVirtus Bologna shocked the entire league when they opted to sign Ekpe Udoh into a new deal that will see him play with the team for two years. This is the first time that Udoh will play for a team in Europe since 2017 when he helped Fenerbahce lift the EuroLeague trophy.

Suns hope to bounce back in Game 6The Phoenix Suns have their backs against the wall for the first time in the NBA Playoffs. This isn’t new to coach Monty Williams, who has seen a lot of these big twists in the game. He knows that there is a lot at stake in their next set of games if they want to win a league title.

Bucks keen to win big in Game 6The Milwaukee Bucks are glad to have the chance to win Game 6 in front of their fans at home, which means that they can win their title on solid ground. This is a shot that the Bucks would not want to miss as they aim to write history in the league.

Former NBA star Ty Lawson will play for Kolossos this seasonAfter a solid NBA career, Ty Lawson has moved to Europe where he is a big name. He has signed with Kolossos in Greece where he will spend the season. He was stuck in China for a while but this move to Kolossos was in the works in the early months of 2021.

Can OKC build a dynasty in the next few years?The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for a long rebuild, but there are doubts if the team can come up with a lot of talent in the long run. OKC is one of the big teams in the league that has thrived as a winner despite having a small market, so this is a huge task for the team.

Why Giannis’ winning block is a hint for a huge finishGiannis Antetokounmpo came up big in Game 4 of the NBA Finals as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-103 win. A lot of fans say that the star’s game-ending block is pointing at a much bigger moment that could happen sooner or later in the series.

Why Jrue Holiday is the Milwaukee Bucks’ key to success While Giannis Antetokounmpo is still having historic performances, the Milwaukee Bucks’ key to victory is Jrue Holiday who leads the supporting cast. The stocky point guard has not played consistently which is compounded by the fact that he was traded for multiple draft picks.