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NBA: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in shock move

NBA: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in shock move

The Milwaukee Bucks delivered one of the biggest shocks in the NBA on Tuesday as they are reportedly waiving All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free-agent center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, Afrosport reports. Milwaukee have also opted to stretch Lillard’s remaining $113 million deal to help the franchise get their new big man from Indiana. The Bucks found a creative path to...

NBA: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers right Achilles tendon injury

NBA: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers right Achilles tendon injury

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has sustained a torn Achilles tendon in his right leg after undergoing an MRI test, Afrosport reports. The NBA Finals ended in horrible fashion for the Pacers and Haliburton, who was forced off in their Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. The 25-year-old, originally battling with a calf strain in the same leg, exited the court...

NBA: SGA named Finals MVP as Thunder edge Pacers to win first title

NBA: SGA named Finals MVP as Thunder edge Pacers to win first title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Finals MVP as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 on Sunday night to win their first NBA Championship, Afrosport reports. The Thunder, who entered the postseason with the best record in the regular season, capped off a historic campaign with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after a gruesome seven-game series, which they edged 4-3 against a brilliant...

NBA Finals: Haliburton stars as Pacers rally to beat Thunder, take 2-1 series lead

NBA Finals: Haliburton stars as Pacers rally to beat Thunder, take 2-1 series lead

Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off any injury worries to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Haliburton, who was reportedly nursing a leg injury but confirmed his availability at a press conference on Tuesday, dropped a near triple-double of 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds at the Gainbridge...

NBA Finals: Haliburton allays injury fears ahead of Thunder Game 3 clash

NBA Finals: Haliburton allays injury fears ahead of Thunder Game 3 clash

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on Tuesday dismissed any injury worries, confirming his presence for Game 3 of the NBA Final against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Head coach Rick Carlisle revealed that the 25-year-old was experiencing some “discomfort” despite practising on Tuesday, but the 65-year-old added that the injury was not too serious and would not stop the two-time All-Star from...