Zion, Paul get started, Harden expected to on Tuesday
By The Associated PressDecember 15, 2020 GMT
And on Tuesday, James Harden is expected to do what feels like a little of both.
With a preseason that’s shorter than usual before the NBA season opens on Dec. 22, teams don’t have much time to ready themselves gradually. Some teams are playing just two exhibition games before things count.
That’s probably why Williamson was still on the floor attacking the basket in the fourth quarter in Miami. New Orleans led the Heat comfortably in its debut under Stan Van Gundy, but the veteran coach had his young starters on the floor for more than 30 minutes.
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the largest contract in NBA history
Basketball by Justin Tasch Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks long-term. The two-time NBA MVP will sign a max five-year contract extension with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo announced on Twitter. It will be worth a record $301 million (AUD) and ensures the Bucks will be NBA title contenders for years to come. The contract has an opt-out after the fourth year, according to ESPN. This is my home, this is my city.. I m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let s make these years count. The show goes on, let s get it, Antetokounmpo wrote.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks reach five-year, $228M supermax extension
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Giannis Antetokounmpo explains how family, team culture and the city of Milwaukee all played into his decision to sign a five-year supermax extension with the Bucks. (2:23)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA s reigning two-time Most Valuable Player, has signed a multiyear extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced.
Antetokounmpo s agent, Alex Saratsis, told ESPN s Adrian Wojnarowski that it will be for the full five-year, $228 million supermax, including an opt-out after the fourth year. This is my home, this is my city, Antetokounmpo posted on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday. I m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let s make these years count. The show goes on, let s get it.
NBA notebook: Antetokounmpo agrees to supermax extension with Bucks
Milwaukee and star Giannis Antetokounmpo agree to a reported five-year contract worth $228 million that includes an opt-out clause in 2025.
Associated Press
MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least five more seasons.
“I’m blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years,” the two-time reigning MVP posted Wednesday on his social media platforms.
The 26-year-old Antetokounmpo had until Monday to sign the Bucks’ supermax extension offer. If he turned it down, Antetokounmpo could have become a free agent after the upcoming season. Although Antetokounmpo didn’t announce the terms of his new deal, The Athletic and Stadium reported that he agreed to a five-year contract worth $228 million that includes an opt-out clause in 2025.
Te Awamutu Brass look forward to playing live again
15 Dec, 2020 03:56 AM
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Brass Band Association of New Zealand Long Service Awards: Colin Robertson, Stuart Lindsey, Michelle Robertson, John Pye.
Brass Band Association of New Zealand Long Service Awards: Colin Robertson, Stuart Lindsey, Michelle Robertson, John Pye.
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Brass concluded an unusual year by hosting a small Christmas Concert for family and friends of the Learners Group, run by Jean Fisher, and Senior Band, conducted by Sarah Carroll.
The afternoon was a great success, with some great toe tapping festive numbers followed by dessert and the awards ceremony.