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The Undefeated
Giannis pulled a 'Thanos' and brought Milwaukee its first title in 50 years
Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his shoulders, scoring 50 in the Finals finale.
How Giannis leveled up from skinny unknown to NBA champion
Eight years ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo was an 18-year-old rookie. Now, two-time MVP and NBA champion.
'I HAVEN'T SLEPT'
Giannis orders 50 Chick-n-Minis to go with his trophies
LOOKING AHEAD
NBA Power Rankings: It's never too early to forecast next season
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
How the Bucks should approach the offseason
The Bucks are NBA champions, but keeping this title-winning roster together could get very expensive.
Giannis drops 50 points as Bucks win first title since 1971
Sports world reacts to Milwaukee winning first NBA title since 1971
Milwaukee celebrates becoming the third NBA Finals team to win four straight after trailing 0-2
SUNS' OFFSEASON
Why Stephen A. doesn't think Finals loss is a hit to CP3's legacy
How the Suns should approach the offseason
After falling short in the Finals, the Suns need to wait and see what CP3 will do with his player option.
NBA FREE AGENTS
NBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2021 and 2022
Who are the free agents for the next two years? We have the lists.
MORE FROM THE FINALS
Stephen A.: Giannis never ran from adversity
NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo excited to win title with Middleton, Bucks
TALKING ABOUT TRADES
Five teams who might have enough to trade for Cade Cunningham
Our expert panel put together trade proposals Detroit would have to consider ahead of the draft.
The players every NBA team can and won't trade
Before free agency starts, we run down the tradable contracts and draft picks for all 30 NBA teams.
THAT TIME WHEN ...
HARDEN'S BODYGUARD WAS PUMMELED
'Hoop Stories with Marc J. Spears': The James Harden Story
AN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Gold medalist Scottie Pippen offers house on Airbnb during the Olympics
The 1992 Dream Team member has teamed up with Airbnb to offer fans a unique way to experience the summer games.
THE LAST DANCE
ALL EPISODES STREAMING ON ESPN+
Streaming now: The Last Dance (Episode 1)
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APPROACHING THE OFFSEASON
LOOKING AT: CAP SPACE, TRADES, DRAFT AND MORE
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NBA championship win for Bucks' Jordan Nwora a good omen for Nigeria ahead of Tokyo
NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has grabbed the headlines, and deservedly so, for leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the title, but the win also means Nigeria starlet Jordan Nwora claimed a ring in his rookie season.
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NBA world has changed since the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA title
Much has changed in the NBA over Milwaukee's 49-season championship drought
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Giannis emotional as Bucks celebrate title
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets emotional as the Bucks celebrate winning their first NBA title since 1971.
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Chris Paul not retiring after Finals loss
Chris Paul says he's not calling it a career after the Suns' 105-98 loss to the Bucks in Game 6.
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Wilbon ranks Giannis' performance as one of the greatest ever
Michael Wilbon calls Giannis Antetokounmpo's performance in Game 6 one of the greatest of all-time.
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The Bucks' 50-year journey to becoming champions yet again
Royce Young takes a journey through the five decades it took for the Bucks to become NBA champions once again.
Top Headlines
- Giannis scores 50, Bucks win 1st title since 1971
- Shootings during Milwaukee celebration wound 3
- CP3 not considering retirement after Finals loss
- Nets open as '21-22 favorites; Lakers, Bucks next
- Bulls' LaVine cleared to join Team USA in Tokyo
- Sources: Pistons host Cunningham, eye others
- Sources: NBA extends green room invites to 20
- Giannis rewrote Finals record books
ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Match game (ESPN+)
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Best team fits for the 2021 NBA draft's most polarizing first-round prospects
What's the best spot for players such as Jonathan Kuminga and James Bouknight? We matched players with optimal teams that could draft them.
Ripple effect (ESPN+)
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What does Kawhi Leonard's ACL surgery mean for free agency and the LA Clippers?
Can the LA Clippers still be a contender in the West without their superstar?
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
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From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM