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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games.

Grayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Grayson Allen made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Chicago Bulls 111-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series without the injured Khris Middleton.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton hopes two weeks is all he needs to recover from his sprained left knee and get back to helping his team repeat as NBA champion.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.

The road back to the NBA Finals has become bumpy for the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks.

DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points for his career playoff high and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday to tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.

Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division championship with a 127-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Not since 1998 have the Cleveland Cavaliers made the playoffs without LeBron James.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 50 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-130 in overtime.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return to action and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 126-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns moved closer to wrapping up the NBA’s best regular-season record, routing the Chicago Bulls 129-102 on Friday night.

Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in opposite directions.

Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat improved their standing atop the Eastern Conference by topping the Chicago Bulls 112-99.

Ja Morant scored a franchise-record 46 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies hung on to beat DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls 116-110.

DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points while extending an NBA-record streak, and the Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Bulls squeezed by the Atlanta Hawks 112-108.

DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points and broke an NBA record set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 125-118 on Wednesday night. DeRozan, who made 16 of 27 field goals, became the first player in NBA history to score 35 or more points and shoot 50% or better in seven consecutive games. Chamberlain did it in six straight twice — during the 1960-61 and 1962-63 seasons.

DeMar DeRozan scored 19 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 for their fourth straight victory.

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden on the day their partnership in Brooklyn ended.

Devin Booker scored 38 points, and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 127-124.

Joel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday.

Devin Booker and Chris Paul were chosen as reserves for the NBA All-Star Game, giving the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns two selections.

Dejounte Murray had 29 points and 12 assists and the Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 131-122 in DeMar DeRozan’s return to San Antonio.

LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there as first-time selections.

Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points, Stephen Curry added 19 and the Golden State Warriors rolled to their most lopsided win of the season, dominating the Chicago Bulls 138-96.

Kevin Durant scored 27 points, James Harden added 25 points and season-high 16 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rolled to an easy win over Chicago, beating the Bulls 138-112 in a matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams.

Zach LaVine scored 27 points, Coby White added 21 and the Chicago Bulls won their ninth straight game, beating the Washington Wizards 130-122.

DeMar DeRozan's contract and fit with the Bulls was criticized during free agency, but he's proven to be a difference-maker this season.

DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points after missing two weeks in the NBA’s health and safety protocols to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Russell Westbrook had a short stay in the NBA’s health and safety protocols.

Bulls star Zach LaVine and backup forward Troy Brown Jr. have entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, giving Chicago nine players on the list.

The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors canceled their Thursday practices, citing an abundance of caution because of COVID-19 protocols.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points and Zach LaVine added 26 in the Chicago Bulls’ 121-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Stephen Curry scored 40 points with nine 3-pointers as his old college coach from Davidson cheered him on, Draymond Green delivered another all-around effort, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 119-93 for their seventh straight win.

Kemba Walker scored 21 points, RJ Barrett added 20 and the New York Knicks hung on to hand the Chicago Bulls their first loss of the season 104-103.

The Brooklyn Nets look like such a title favorite that James Harden felt the need for a reminder they aren’t a title team.

In less than a month, we have seen a complete transformation of the Spurs. Let’s break down some of the pros and cons of this wild offseason and coach Gregg Popovich eviscerating the haters! Welcome to this week’s KSAT.com Spurs newsletter.

DeMar DeRozan sees big potential for the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls have finalized a sign-and-trade deal with the San Antonio Spurs for high-scoring small forward DeMar DeRozan.

The Chicago Bulls made another major upgrade, acquiring high-scoring small forward DeMar DeRozan a day after adding point guard Lonzo Ball.

It’s the end of an era as Patty Mills, the longest tenured Spurs player, is headed to Brooklyn. Mills is reportedly set to sign a 2-year deal with the Nets worth $12 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Mills is leaving San Antonio after 10 seasons with the franchise. Mills was the last remaining player on the Spurs 2014 championship team and the squad that made back-to-back NBA Finals in the mid-2010s.

For the first time in years, the San Antonio Spurs are flush with cash as NBA free agency officially begins Monday afternoon.

The San Antonio Spurs have selected guard Josh Primo of Alabama with the No. 12 pick in the NBA draft.

Let the summer games begin and we’re not talking about the Olympics!

The next time you see LeBron James on a basketball court, it will likely be in the new “Space Jam” movie and not at this summer’s Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan.

Vote, watch for the final grades June 13 on "Instant Replay" at 11 p.m.

Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 on Wednesday night in the first Western Conference play-in game.

DeMar DeRozan has been a strong advocate and voice for mental health and wellness, and now his story will be featured in a new docuseries co-created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.

E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points and made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining that lifted the Phoenix Suns past the San Antonio Spurs 123-121 and kept alive their chances of becoming the NBA's top seed.

Devin Booker had 27 points and the Phoenix Suns maintained their hope of earning the top spot in the Western Conference with a 140-103 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Following a pair of disappointing playoff exits at the hands of closers Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reloaded Milwaukee Bucks are...

click image Twitter / spursThe Spurs face off with the Hawks on Thursday. In an NBA currently thriving on the play of talented young guards including Luka Doncic, Jamal Murray and Ja Morant, All-Star Trae Young continues to forge his own path in Atlanta.Under new head coach Nate McMillan, the Hawks have reeled off eight consecutive wins, with Young powering the team’s offense as one of the most ball-dominant guards in the league.Injuries have limited Young’s supporting cast this season, but with De’Andre Hunter and Kris Dunn potentially back in the fold, help is on the way for the Hawks.San Antonio’s resurgent season has been sparked by stellar guard play from DeMar DeRozan and Dejounte Murray, who have proved to be a handful for opposing defenses.When the teams faced off in Atlanta back in February, DeRozan finished the night with 23 points and eight assists in a 125-114 rout for the Spurs.Thursday night’s contest at the AT&T Center comes in stretch of nine consecutive home games for the Spurs, which could set the tone for a prospective postseason run.

click to enlarge Instagram / spursWhen the Spurs faced the Warriors earlier this season in San Francisco, basketball savant Stephen Curry put on a show, contributing a smooth 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists en route to a 121-99 blowout win. Point guard Dejounte Murray paced the Spurs with 22 points, in an otherwise lackluster effort for San Antonio.Following the game, Curry praised his young squad’s maturity, noting “the good teams can show it from time to time. The great teams have sustained excellence on both sides of the floor.”With an average minutes-weighted age of 26.8 years old, this season’s Spurs squad is the youngest of the Gregg Popovich era. As such, growing pains are expected as the team strives for “sustained excellence” on its home court.In the midst of maybe the best all-around season of his career, look for four-time All Star DeMar DeRozan to set the tone, especially if he can avoid early foul trouble and settle into a rhythm.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says his plans for this pandemic-era Thanksgiving are simple: "I will do whatever I want to do." "(Sic) apologize to the folks who have raised concerns that I said 'I will do whatever I want to do on Thanksgiving. I should have been more clear, so here it goes: 'I will do whatever I want to do on Thanksgiving... or any other day... Period,'" Roy wrote on Twitter. On Election Day, Roy defeated Democrat Wendy Davis by more than 6 percentage points. The district stretches from northern San Antonio to Austin and includes a swath of the Hill Country.

The Spurs are a full five games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference following Sundays overtime loss in Cleveland to the Cavaliers 132-129. Sundays loss was the sixth consecutive game without LaMarcus Aldridge who continues to sit out with a strained right shoulder. The Spurs were also without starting center Jakob Poeltl who missed his fourth consecutive game due to a sprained knee. The Spurs now have a 1% chance of making the playoffs (FiveThirtyEight.com) and will look to turn things around Tuesday at the AT&T Center against the Mavericks. UPCOMING GAMES:Tue, Mar 10 vs Dallas (39-26) 7pm TNTFri, Mar 13 vs Denver (42-21) 730pmSat, Mar 14 vs Minnesota(19-44) 730pmMon, Mar 16 vs Memphis (32-32) 730pm TNT

The Spurs lost 131-103 in Oklahoma City Monday to close out the 2019-20 Rodeo Road trip. The two lone wins came against Oklahoma City and Utah. The team looked to make up ground in the Western Conference playoff race going into this years road trip. At 24-32 however, the Spurs find themselves in 11th place in the west and dead last in the Southwest Division. Upcoming games:Wed, Feb 26 vs Dallas (34-23) 730pmSat, Feb 29 vs Orlando (24-32) 730pmMon, Mar 2 vs Indiana (33-24) 730pmTue, Mar 3 @ Charlotte (19-37) 6pm

The Spurs blew a 23 point third quarter lead in the first game of a back-to-back Monday night in Denver against the Nuggets. The Spurs scored 40 points in the first quarter and led 67-53 at halftime. Led by Jamal Murrays 26 points; 14 in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets outscored the Spurs 64-34 in the final 19 minutes of the game. Nikola Jokic added 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists; while veteran Paul Milsap added 22 points in only 19 minutes. Tuesdays game in Oklahoma City is the final game before the All-Star break.

Led by Texas native Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat return to the AT&T Center as the surprise Eastern Conference contender. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and 8 assists, while LaMarcus Aldridge added 25 points and 12 rebounds in the blowout win. Of his teams three point field goal outburst Saturday, Coach Popovich; whos openly expressed his disdain for the three point shot says, Thats what the league is all about. Boring, but thats the game.Prior to Saturdays game, the Spurs were averaging 26 3-point attempts, and are trying more long-range shots. Patty Mills joined the 800 club by hitting his 800th three point field goal off the bench against the Pistons. Mills finished Saturdays game with 8 points and 2-6 on three point field goals.

DeMar DeRozan had 29 points and 8 assists, while LaMarcus Aldridge added 25 points and 12 rebounds in the blowout win. Of his teams three point field goal outburst Saturday, Coach Popovich; whos openly expressed his disdain for the three point shot says, Thats what the league is all about. Boring, but thats the game.Prior to Saturdays game, the Spurs were averaging 26 3-point attempts, and are trying more long-range shots. Patty Mills joined the 800 club by hitting his 800th three point field goal off the bench against the Pistons. Mills finished Saturdays game with 8 points and 2-6 on three point field goals.

Ever-loyal Dejounte Murray, who signed a contract extension just last month, also has unfollowed the team on Instagram. Dejounte Murray has unfollowed the Spurs on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/WnaJkdfUcXDemar cleared his Instagram and dejante unfollowed the spurs I think something big is about to comeDejounte unfollowed the Spurs on Instagram. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, Montrezl Harrell added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat San Antonio 103-97 on Thursday night, handing the Spurs their first loss. Leonard also has scored 30 or more in three of his first five games with the Clippers, who he signed with as a free agent during the offseason. San Antonio got within five (80-75) at the end of the third quarter before the Clippers scored 11 of the first 13 points in the fourth quarter with nine coming from Leonard. The Spurs scored six straight points to get within 97-93 with 2:34 left, but could not get closer. Clippers: Doc Rivers, who is two wins shy of 900 as a coach, improved to 7-0 on Halloween and 5-0 with Los Angeles.

The Spurs are 3-0 to start the season! DeMar DeRozan has come up big in the fourth quarter, and we learned Dejounte Murray will be on a minutes restriction to start the year. If the Spurs want to keep some continuity over the next several years, they need to sign DeMar DeRozan to a new deal. On one hand, a long-term deal would offer security to the 30-year-old and might save the Spurs some money. The most interesting Spur, or former Spurs player, in the world is Manu Ginobili with Boris Diaw a close second.

SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs signed point guard Dejounte Murray to an extension, begging the question: Will DeMar DeRozan be next? DeRozan has a player option after this season and could hit the free agency market if he does not sign a long-term deal in San Antonio. DeRozan is reportedly seeking a four-year deal worth around $150 million. He turned the question around to the reporter, asking "When is your contract up?" DeRozan is in his second season in San Antonio after he was traded in the Kawhi Leonard deal.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point deficit, and then almost gave up 19-point lead in a wild win over Portland on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points as San Antonio overcame the sluggish start to beat Portland 113-110 to remain undefeated. San Antonio is 3-0 for the eighth time in its 43-year history, but this outcome was in doubt until Damian Lillard's 3-pointer from the right corner bounced in and out as time expired. "He could get it going and missed shots are not going to deter him from trying to get it going. San Antonio outscored Portland 30-27 in the third quarter after scoring just 19 points in the first period.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs admitted it was tough trading Davis Bertans to Washington, and the subsequent circumstances surrounding his departure only made matters worse. The Spurs certainly had some seller's remorse after Bertans' play Saturday night, but San Antonio was happy to prevail over the Wizards. DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points, including the game-winning basket in heavy traffic in the final seconds, and San Antonio beat Washington 124-122. San Antonio recorded its 20th straight home victory over Washington with some late heroics. Murray played 23 minutes against the Wizards after playing 24 minutes in the Spurs' season opener against the Knicks on Wednesday.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks for the season opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.San Antonio finished 48-34 overall with a 32-9 record at home during the 2018-19 season. New York finished 11-41 in Eastern Conference play and 8-33 on the road in the 2018-19 season. Spurs Injuries: None listed. Knicks Injuries: Mitchell Robinson: day to day (ankle), Taj Gibson: day to day (calf), Reggie Bullock: out (cervical disc herniation).

The collaboration began in 2004, when Tim Duncan made a solo appearance.Two commercials are expected to air during Wednesday night's season opener: a "Cooking with the Spurs Podcast" and "Seafood Pirates," MySA.com reports . The former spot will star DeMar DeRozan, Rudy Gay, Patty Mills and the Coyote, who will be a "guest chef." In the latter, young Spur Bryn Forbes will make his commercial debut, joined by LaMarcus Aldridge, DeRozan, Gay and Mills. "It's fun for them to be a part of the commercials because they get to share them with their fans. "Like in years past, Spurs fans have been able to enjoy behind-the-scenes look at the commercials thanks to social media teases from the official Spurs accounts and the stars themselves.Following the two commercials' debut during the game, fans will be able to watch all six new commercials on H-E-B's website over the next few weeks.

SAN ANTONIO - Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan launched his new clothing and apparel line exclusively in San Antonio over the weekend. The line is called COMP10, and items will be sold at True North SA in the 300 block of West Sunset Road. Products can be purchased online, but there will exclusive items sold at True North SA. He said on Spurs media day that the idea to launch the apparel line began with his best friend's idea. My cousin and my best friend came up with the idea and they took off with it," DeRozan said.

SAN ANTONIO - Lonnie Walker knows expectations are sky-high for him this season, but the second year guard understands nothing will be given to him this season with the Spurs. It's how many minutes am I going to earn," Walker said. Walker is part of the Spurs' youth movement that includes a log jam at the guard position. #Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV talks Tim Duncan joining coaching staff (w/video)...teams mix of youth/veteran...expectations for season: 'It's not about how many minutes I am going to get, It's about how many minutes am I going to earn.' Walker worked with Duncan last season and anticipates the Spurs icon will be instrumental in his growth and development.

click to enlarge Twitter / @SpursDeMar DeRozan and Dejounte Murray prepare to meet the press at San Antonio Spurs media day. Im just excited to play basketball.Following consecutive first-round playoffs exits, San Antonios ceiling is likely commensurate with Murrays health and impact on the court. The Spurs suffered frequent lapses on the defensive end of the floor this past season, particularly away from the AT&T Center. Hes gonna figure this thing out and put everybody in a situation to succeed.The NBA is steeped in nostalgia and San Antonio is no exception. Tim Duncan may have walked through the door, but for San Antonios youthful backcourt the future is now.