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On YouTubeHeard ‘em say: Mid-August media roundup 
August. Continues. To. Stagnate. Still, there are bits and pieces—rumours and news and everything in between—that you might have heard about (yes, it took a lot of resistance not to force a deer-related pun in there—and for the headline).
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 18
NBA Insider predicts the Milwaukee Bucks to land free agent target
There has been circulating rumors this offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks, in regards to potentially adding another key piece to their roster. The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami heat has been official since July 6, and yet people can still see the aftermath of the deal.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Fadeaway World / August 18
Milwaukee Bucks Projected Lineup And Rotation: Could They Surprise In The East?
The Giannis Antetokounmpo era is officially over, and the Milwaukee Bucks are now trying to figure out what comes next without doing a full teardown. Milwaukee
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 17
The 3 Most Important Decisions the Bucks Need to Make
The Milwaukee Bucks will likely operate in the shadows for much of this season. Their superstar is gone, now in Miami, and won't even be back in Milwaukee for a game until late January.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Bennedict Mathurin Emerges As Potential Bucks Target; How Can Milwaukee Acquire Him?
Much like last year, this year’s offseason has been particularly challenging for restricted free agents. Although players such as Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson remain in conversation with their respective teams regarding new contracts, the same cannot be said for Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 16
Extensions Not Expected For Tyler Herro, Michael Porter Jr.?
At the end of his Bleacher Report live stream (video link) this past week, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line said he isn’t expecting offseason contract extensions for Bucks guard Tyler Herro or Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.
Lindell Wigginton News / Hoops Rumors / August 16
Eric Paschall, Lindell Wigginton Continuing Careers In Asia
Veteran forward Eric Paschall has signed with Bambitious Nara, the Japanese team announced in a press release. Paschall, 29, was the 41st overall pick of the 2019 NBA draft.
Peyton Watson News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 16
How much would Peyton Watson change the Bucks outlook this season?
For more than a month, we've heard how the Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the main teams linked to Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson this offseason.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16
Doc Rivers reveals hilarious singing voice admission during NBA Hall of Fame speech
Doc Rivers has one of the most recognizable voices in basketball history. The signature raspy, gravelly tone has barked out defensive assignments, motivated superstars, and argued with officials for the better part of three decades.
Doc Rivers News / Hoops Rumors / August 15
New Hall Of Famer Doc Rivers Campaigns For Other Coaches To Be Enshrined
Doc Rivers, who is being inducted tonight into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is a strong advocate for having other NBA coaches receive that honor while they’re still active.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 15
The Stretch of Schedule the Bucks Must Survive
With the number of teams in the NBA that have talent across the roster, there's bound to be a stretch during the season for a team where they are forced to face some of the leagues best teams night in, and night out.
Jaylin Galloway News / Hoops Rumors / August 15
Jaylin Galloway Signs One-Year Deal With Cairns Taipans
Three-time NBL champion Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year contract with the Cairns Taipans, the Australian team announced in a press release. The 23-year-old wing reached a mutual agreement with the Sydney Kings earlier this week to release him from his contract.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 15
'It Bothered Me': Doc Rivers Calls Out Hall of Fame for Keeping Steve Kerr, George Karl Out During His Induction
After missing out in his first year of eligibility in 2025, Doc Rivers finally made the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The sixth-winningest coach in NBA regular-season history is now using his own induction to push for other coaches he believes belong in the Hall.
Doc Rivers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15
Doc Rivers, Mike D’Antoni receive orange Hall of Fame jackets
Finally, and officially, Doc Rivers is a Hall of Famer now. The veteran NBA coach enters the 2026 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside another coaching legend, Mike D’Antoni.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
NBA announces awkward homecoming game for Tyler Herro
The NBA released its schedule for the 2026-27 season Thursday, locking the dates for many players who changed teams this year to visit their old teams.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 12
'He Doesn’t Identify as a Woman': Ex-NBA Star Larry Sanders Draws Blunt Response After WNBA Draft Declaration
The WNBA draft conversation just got another surprising name. After former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declared, former first-round NBA player Larry Sanders has now made his own announcement.
Cam Thomas News / AirJordanChronicles / August 11
Why Cam Thomas Is Still Unsigned as NBA Free Agency Drags On
Nearly one and a half months since the NBA front offices and players have been busy with free agency, talent hunt and contract signings. But thick mist still surrounds Cam Thomas.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 10
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors
The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.
Tyler Herro News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Tyler Herro sends a sharp warning ahead of the NBA season
Tyler Herro is ready to go on his revenge tour. The new Milwaukee Bucks guard Herro spoke to reporters this week at his youth basketball camp in New Berlin, Wisc.
Don Nelson News / Yardbarker / August 9
Don Nelson was a true NBA original
Don Nelson, who died Sunday at age 86, never won a title, but only his good friend Gregg Popovich logged more than Nellie's 1,335 career wins. His innovations were almost as legendary as his personality, and the NBA lost a true great this weekend.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 9
NBA Notes: Bucks, Tyler Herro, Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Knicks
Tyler Herro is eligible for a contract extension, but that apparently isn’t at the top of his priority list as he begins a new chapter with the Bucks. “I’m not really worried about it right now,” Herro told reporters Saturday at his youth basketball camp in Wisconsin, via Steve Megargee of The Associated Press.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 28
Lakers have three final trade targets to help Luka Doncic
Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.
Gary Trent Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 16
NBA's investigation into horrendous Bucks contract could be a major blow to franchise
The NBA isn't letting the worst deal of the NBA offseason go by unnoticed.
Gary Trent Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 13
Bucks' generous contract for Gary Trent Jr. raises eyebrows
Gary Trent Jr. played on a minimum contract for the Milwaukee Bucks last season, where he averaged 8.1 points, one rebound and 1.2 assists. Somehow, the Bucks decided he deserved a four-year $64M deal as a reward.
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