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Milwaukee Bucks fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons and a first-round playoff exit.

Bucks fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons | SPEAK

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Head Coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons with the team. While the Bucks won an NBA Finals title in 2021, they were first-round exits in this season’s playoffs, losing to the Miami Heat in five games. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher react to the breaking news.

Joel Embiid (knee) struggles for 15 points in 76ers blowout loss to Celtics | SPEAK

The Boston Celtics took Game 2 from the Philadelphia 76ers and evened the series at 1-1. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and Ric Bucher react to the Celtics blowout win and debate if the 76ers made a mistake playing Joel Embiid in Game 2.

Embiid returns to Sixers lineup in Game 2 loss vs. Celtics | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to Boston Celtics win vs. Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2, Joel Embiid’s return, James Harden’s 2-14 FG performance and Jayson Tatum scoring just 7 points in the Celtics win.

Stephen Curry headlines Broussard's latest Under Duress List | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes release the latest edition to Broussard’s Under Duress. Players including Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and James Harden feature on the list.

Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley want a ring if the Lakers win NBA title

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley want championship rings if the Lakers win it all, but are they deserving of one?

LeBron, Lakers aim for 2-0 series lead vs. Warriors in Game 2 | FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers will look to go up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors tonight. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate if the Warriors should dare LeBron to shoot in Game 2.

Is this the year Nikola Jokić changes his postseason legacy? | THE HERD

Mark Medina joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. The two discuss Nikola Jokić and debate if this is the year he changes his postseason legacy with the Denver Nuggets.

Joel Embiid finishes with 15 points, five blocks in 76ers Game 2 loss vs. Celtics | UNDISPUTED

The Boston Celtics blew out the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 last night to even the series at 1-1. Joel Embiid did return for Philly but scored only 15 points in 27 minutes of play. Shannon Sharpe explains why Embiid should NOT have played on his injured knee in Game 2.

Why NBA MVPs should have more playoff success | THE HERD

Joel Embiid has won his first career MVP over Nikola Jokić. However, he has only played over 60 games this season and has had little playoff success. This raises the question of whether MVP winners should have better playoff numbers as the last five players have one title and three finals appearances. The previous five combined for 15 titles and 27 finals appearances. Colin Cowherd explains why MVP winners should have more playoff success.

'You're the guy': Anthony Davis embracing role as Lakers' No. 1 option

The Lakers can no longer afford for Anthony Davis to play second fiddle to LeBron James. And this postseason, he’s gotten the message.

2023 NBA Finals MVP Odds: Celtics' Jayson Tatum current favorite

With eight teams left in the NBA Playoffs, it’s time for bettors to start putting money on the next Finals MVP. From Jayson Tatum to Jimmy Butler, find out the current odds for the league’s top players to win the award.

NBA playoff dispatches: Embiid fails to galvanize 76ers

Despite winning NBA MVP on Tuesday, Joel Embiid couldn’t spark the 76ers into action against the Celtics.

What does LeBron James not getting an MVP vote mean?

For the first time in his 20-year NBA career, LeBron James didn’t receive an NBA MVP vote. What does that say about his career?

Chris Paul (groin) reportedly out for Games 3-5 in Suns-Nuggets series | SPEAK

The Phoenix Suns are facing a 0-2 deficit as they take on the Denver Nuggets in Phoenix for Game 3. Chis Paul is reportedly out for Games 3-5 with a groin injury. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and Ric Bucher debate if the Suns are finished in the series with Paul out.

Was Jordan Poole's late 27-foot-three a smart or poor decision? | SPEAK

The Los Angeles Lakers held on to a 117-112 Game 1 victory over the Golden State Warriors. However, one big topic of the game was Jordan Poole’s final shot. With 13 seconds remaining, Poole launched a 27-foot-three-pointer that would tie the game. The Lakers snagged the rebound with just about six seconds remaining and held on to win. Watch as Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor and LeSean McCoy debate whether Poole made the correct decision or not.

Embiid on playing in Game 2: 'There's a possibility… I feel pretty good' | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Philadelphia 76ers stole Game 1 from the Boston Celtics with no Joel Embiid in the lineup due to an injured knee. Embiid is now ‘on track’ to return tonight in Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate if they can expect the 76ers to take full control of the series if Embiid returns.

Grizzlies tell Dillon Brooks he won't return 'under any circumstances' | THE HERD

Eddie House joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. House explains he is not surprised the Memphis Grizzlies are moving on from Dillion Brooks after their early exit in the playoffs.

Lakers-Warriors FOX Bet Super 6 Contest: Studio host shares his picks

FOX Sports host Mike Hill makes his bold NBA Playoffs predictions and shares his insight on the FOX Bet Super 6 NBA Playoffs Game II Contest featuring the Lakers and the Warriors.

Dillon Brooks will not return to Grizzlies 'under any circumstances' | UNDISPUTED

According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Memphis Grizzlies told soon-to-be free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not return to the team quote: ‘under any circumstances.’ Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the Grizzlies decision.

FOX Sports studio host shares Lakers-Warriors FOX Bet Super 6 Contest insight

FOX Sports host Mike Hill makes his bold NBA Playoffs predictions and shares his insight on the FOX Bet Super 6 NBA Playoffs Game II Contest featuring the Lakers and the Warriors.

Joel Embiid reportedly on track to return for 76ers in Game 2 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly could be getting newly minted MVP Joel Embiid back in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics.

Jalen Brunson & Knicks even series 1-1 against Heat | THE CARTON SHOW

The New York Knicks tied up the series after fighting their way back from a deficit to take Game 2 from the Miami Heat. Craig Carton celebrates the win, but Tim Hardaway Sr and James Jones wonder how much of that win had to do with a currently sidelined Jimmy Butler, who’s out with a sprained ankle. Plus, Carton pokes fun at Butler, who was seen shopping in NYC ahead of the game, despite his injury.

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