John Henson: Giannis Antetokounmpo shut down Khris Middleton for Jimmy Butler commerce 'a very long time in the past'

Zach Lowe: “I imply, this can be a desperation transfer. There’s simply no different method to put it. Like, stretching Dame Lillard’s cash over the course of the subsequent 4 years as a substitute of two is, you recognize, it’s comprehensible. The man suffered a devastating harm, particularly for any individual his age. It’s a distinction when Tatum does it or Haliburton does it. Guys of their 20s, Dame’s in his 30s… The concept he’s going to be something just like the man we noticed in Portland, it appears powerful to think about. And extra importantly for subsequent yr—the whole lot I’ve heard about Giannis is he’s devoted to being aggressive. He needs to compete. He doesn’t wish to play on middling going nowhere groups.” -via YouTube / July 2, 2025