Day: December 8, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo urged the Bucks to not just rest on their talent level, saying they have to “be better” after Thursday’s loss to the Pacers in the in-season tournament semifinals.
Shohei Ohtani dominoes: Predicting the moves that will follow once the No. 1 free agent signsShohei Ohtani dominoes: Predicting the moves that will follow once the No. 1 free agent signs
Once Ohtani picks a destination, here’s how the rest of his free agency suitors could pivot.
Why Ohtani is doing himself — and his sport — a disserviceWhy Ohtani is doing himself — and his sport — a disservice
Ohtani’s free agency could have ben fun. Instead, there is silence and threats. It’s a loss for Ohtani — and baseball.
Yanks ‘in it to win it,’ eye pitching after Soto dealYanks ‘in it to win it,’ eye pitching after Soto deal
The Yankees, armed with the belief that “we’re in it to win it,” continued their efforts to make the team “the mecca of baseball” by trading for Juan Soto.
Patriots exorcise offensive demons, hang on for road win vs. SteelersPatriots exorcise offensive demons, hang on for road win vs. Steelers
In a game that produced more offense than expected, the Pats extended a troubling run for the Steelers.
Haliburton’s time: Pacers down Bucks to advanceHaliburton’s time: Pacers down Bucks to advance
Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers closed out the Bucks in the final minutes Thursday, advancing to the championship game of the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament.
Bronny goes through first full contact with USCBronny goes through first full contact with USC
USC freshman Bronny James participated in his first full contact practice Thursday, taking the next step toward potentially making his much-anticipated debut Sunday against Long Beach State.
Inside the Big Ten’s last hurrah — at least as we know itInside the Big Ten’s last hurrah — at least as we know it

Zach LaVine To Miss 3-4 Weeks With Right Foot InflammationZach LaVine To Miss 3-4 Weeks With Right Foot Inflammation
Zach LaVine is set to miss an additional 3-4 weeks due to right foot inflammation, the Chicago Bulls announced.
LaVine has been the target of frequent trade rumors, with the Heat, Lakers, and Sixers expected to show interest.
Knicks Have Not Engaged In Advanced Trade Talks With Bulls On Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozanKnicks Have Not Engaged In Advanced Trade Talks With Bulls On Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan
The New York Knicks have not had any advanced trade discussions with the Chicago Bulls, sources told Ian Begley of SNY.
The Bulls are reportedly willing to trade Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, with the Knicks seen as a desired destination for DeRozan.
LaVine is expected to draw trade interest from the Heat, Sixers, and Lakers.
Begley also adds that while the Knicks were interested in Bojan Bogdanovic in the past, the Pistons have no plans to trade Bogdanovic.