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Bucks make Lisa Byington first women's full-time TV play-by-play announcer in major men's pro sports
The Milwaukee Bucks have named Lisa Byington as the team's new television play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports Wisconsin, making her the first woman to handle full-time TV play-by-play duties for a major men's professional sports team. Byington replaces longtime Bucks announcer Jim Paschke, who retired following the 2020-21 season after serving as the team's television play-by-play announcer for the previous 35 years. Bucks and Fiserv Forum president Peter Feigin announced Byington's hiring Wednesday. Byington, who previously did play-by-play for the Women's World Cup on Fox in 2019, became the first woman to call NCAA men's basketball tournament games in March as part of the CBS/Turner Sports coverage. She subsequently was behind the mic for men's and women's soccer games at the Tokyo Olympics for NBC Sports. From 2017 to 2019, Byington worked as a sideline reporter for the NCAA men's basketball tournament on CBS and Turner, and she also has experience calling the play-by-play for various NBA and WNBA games, among other assignments.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have named Lisa Byington as the team's new television play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports Wisconsin, making her the first woman to handle full-time TV play-by-play duties for a major men's professional sports team. Byington replaces longtime Bucks announcer Jim Paschke, who retired following the 2020-21 season after serving as the team's television play-by-play announcer for the previous 35 years. Bucks and Fiserv Forum president Peter Feigin announced Byington's hiring Wednesday. Byington, who previously did play-by-play for the Women's World Cup on Fox in 2019, became the first woman to call NCAA men's basketball tournament games in March as part of the CBS/Turner Sports coverage. She subsequently was behind the mic for men's and women's soccer games at the Tokyo Olympics for NBC Sports. From 2017 to 2019, Byington worked as a sideline reporter for the NCAA men's basketball tournament on CBS and Turner, and she also has experience calling the play-by-play for various NBA and WNBA games, among other assignments.
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Dallas Mavericks sign free agent Frank Ntilikina, No. 8 pick in 2017 draft
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Frank Ntilikina on Thursday, adding the guard picked one spot before their selection of Dennis Smith Jr. in the top 10 of the 2017 draft. Ntilikina spent four years with the New York Knicks, who drafted him eighth overall four years ago. Smith went ninth to the Mavericks, who traded the point guard to the Knicks a year and a half later in the blockbuster deal that brought Krisraps Porzingis to Dallas. Ntilikina, 23, averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 assists with the Knicks. Born in Belgium, he moved to France when he was 3 and began his professional career in 2015 in a French pro league.
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The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Frank Ntilikina on Thursday, adding the guard picked one spot before their selection of Dennis Smith Jr. in the top 10 of the 2017 draft. Ntilikina spent four years with the New York Knicks, who drafted him eighth overall four years ago. Smith went ninth to the Mavericks, who traded the point guard to the Knicks a year and a half later in the blockbuster deal that brought Krisraps Porzingis to Dallas. Ntilikina, 23, averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 assists with the Knicks. Born in Belgium, he moved to France when he was 3 and began his professional career in 2015 in a French pro league.
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Sources: Ben Simmons won't report, done with Philadelphia 76ers
In a looming standoff that could have lasting implications for the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star forward Ben Simmons will not report for the opening of training camp next week and intends to never play another game for the franchise, sources told ESPN. Simmons, 25, wants a trade out of Philadelphia and told management that he has no plans to wear an NBA uniform again until he's moved to a new team, sources said. This is setting up a showdown for a Sixers franchise with championship hopes that will be greatly diminished without Simmons on the floor, balancing the likely short-term losses with him sidelined against the long-term goals of getting a maximum trade return for Simmons. Simmons has four years and $147 million left on his max contract, ncluding $33 million for 2021-22 and clearly understands the potential financial implications of sitting out. The Sixers could test Simmons' willingness to stay away by fining him considerable salary.
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In a looming standoff that could have lasting implications for the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star forward Ben Simmons will not report for the opening of training camp next week and intends to never play another game for the franchise, sources told ESPN. Simmons, 25, wants a trade out of Philadelphia and told management that he has no plans to wear an NBA uniform again until he's moved to a new team, sources said. This is setting up a showdown for a Sixers franchise with championship hopes that will be greatly diminished without Simmons on the floor, balancing the likely short-term losses with him sidelined against the long-term goals of getting a maximum trade return for Simmons. Simmons has four years and $147 million left on his max contract, ncluding $33 million for 2021-22 and clearly understands the potential financial implications of sitting out. The Sixers could test Simmons' willingness to stay away by fining him considerable salary.
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JJ Redick announces retirement after 15 NBA seasons
JJ Redick, the sharpshooter who was The Associated Press Player of the Year at Duke before embarking on a 15-season NBA career, announced his retirement Tuesday. Redick, 37, played with six NBA teams, the Magic, Clippers, 78ers, Pelicans, Bucks and Mavericks. He averaged 12.8 points in 940 regular-season games, and his 1,950 career makes from 3-point range rank him 15th in NBA history in that category. Redick is Duke's all-time leading scorer, with 2,769 points in his college career. He also remains Duke's all-time leader in 3-pointers by a wide margin with 457 and free throw accuracy at 91.2%. Redick averaged 26.8 points, another Duke record, as a senior, on his way to the AP Player of the Year honor, before being selected with the 11th pick by Orlando in the 2006 NBA draft.
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JJ Redick, the sharpshooter who was The Associated Press Player of the Year at Duke before embarking on a 15-season NBA career, announced his retirement Tuesday. Redick, 37, played with six NBA teams, the Magic, Clippers, 78ers, Pelicans, Bucks and Mavericks. He averaged 12.8 points in 940 regular-season games, and his 1,950 career makes from 3-point range rank him 15th in NBA history in that category. Redick is Duke's all-time leading scorer, with 2,769 points in his college career. He also remains Duke's all-time leader in 3-pointers by a wide margin with 457 and free throw accuracy at 91.2%. Redick averaged 26.8 points, another Duke record, as a senior, on his way to the AP Player of the Year honor, before being selected with the 11th pick by Orlando in the 2006 NBA draft.
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NBA Power Rankings, preseason edition: Who are the favorites heading into training camp?
Media days kick off Monday, officially ushering in the start of training camps around the NBA. The dust has finally settled from free agency, and September training camp kickoffs will mark the first normal schedule in two years. The biggest news surrounding training camp comes out of Philadelphia, where Ben Simmons has vowed to never play another game for the 76ers. The three-time All-Star has asked for a trade out of Philadelphia and will not report to the start of training camp, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Elsewhere, star players will get their first reps with their new teams.
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LA Clippers guard Terance Mann agrees to two-year, $22 million contract extension
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract extension, ESPN's The Undefeated has learned. Mann averaged 7.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists last season primarily as a reserve for the Clippers, but offered a big lift in the postseason as they advanced to the Western Conference Finals after Kawhi Leonard was injured. Mann has two years paying $1.78 million and $1.9 million, respectively. The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder's contract extension is fully guaranteed. Mann also recently signed a multiyear contract with the Chinese shoe company Anta. The Clippers drafted the former Florida State star with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft.
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San Antonio Spurs waive 2019 first-round draft pick Luka Samanic
The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Luka Samanic on Monday, cutting ties with the No. 19 pick in the 2019 NBA draft after just two seasons. Samanic, 21, had two years left on his rookie contract. San Antonio was facing a deadline this month to pick up his option for the 2022-23 season. Samanic averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 36 games for the Spurs.
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