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Bucks outlast Heat, win again without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Feb 24, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) grabs a rebound against Miami Heat forward Pelle Larsson (9) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Kevin Porter Jr. scored 32 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-117 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Ryan Rollins added 21 for Milwaukee, which won its seventh game in its last nine tries without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Bobby Portis matched Rollins’ 21 off the bench, as well, while Kyle Kuzma added 19.
Norman Powell scored a team-high 26 points for Miami, which saw its three-game winning streak end. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and nine rebounds.
It was a high-flying affair early on and throughout the first half.
Milwaukee was able to grow a lead as high as 12 in the second quarter, though a quick 14-2 run from Miami in less than two minutes evened the score again at 50 with 4:31 to go until halftime.
Cam Thomas scored the final five points of the half to put Milwaukee up 63-58 going into the break. The teams were eerily similar from the floor, between 44-45% overall and both at a tick better than 38 % from deep.
Miami found some momentum in the third and was able to get some key stops on the defensive end. Adebayo scored 10 points in the quarter and Milwaukee shot just 39% from the floor as the Heat went into the fourth up 93-89.
The Heat grew that to their largest lead of the night at nine to start the fourth, but Milwaukee quickly answered with three straight 3-pointers to take the lead right back.
The game went back and forth from there, but Milwaukee would eventually craft a game-winning run. Down by two with 4:09 to go, Milwaukee rattled off a 12-1 run including back-to-back jumpers from Rollins to put the game out of reach.
The season series between these Eastern conference teams now sits even at one with one deciding matchup left to go on March 12.
–Field Level Media
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Tennessee lands Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris
Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) brings the ball up court against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris announced over social media on Monday that he has committed to Tennessee.
Harris, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, withdrew his name from the 2026 NBA Draft. He also visited both Michigan and North Carolina before deciding on the Volunteers.
The 6-foot-7 Harris averaged 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds in 35 games (all starts) in 2025-26 for the Demon Deacons.
He shot 44.4% from the floor and 33.2% from beyond the arc en route to being the named Atlantic Coast Conference Most Improved Player of the Year.
Harris was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2024.
–Field Level Media
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Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Jake Haener as part of a series of roster moves on Monday.
The team also cut defensive end Ethan Hurkett and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and signed three free agents: wide receiver Xavier Loyd, defensive back Marlen Sewell and offensive tackle Kahlil Benson.
Haener, 27, was the Chiefs’ first notable free-agent signing this offseason on Feb. 2, brought in to add depth while two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes recovers from ACL surgery. In March, the Chiefs signed veteran quarterback and former first-round draft pick Justin Fields as Mahomes’ backup.
Haener was a fourth-round draft pick by New Orleans in 2023. He appeared in eight games (one start) for the Saints in 2024, completing 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Saints released him in January.
Kansas City drafted LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of last month’s draft and also has Chris Oladokun on the roster. Oladokun took over after Mahomes’ injury last year and completed 35 of 55 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in three games (two starts).
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Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) at the start of the second half against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd reportedly will not be fined for complaining about the officiating on Sunday.
Front Office Sports said the Dallas Wings rookie guard will avoid punishment for her remarks following the preseason win against the Las Vegas Aces.
“Honestly, I’m more confused,” the former UConn star said when asked about her adjustment to the more physical WNBA. “I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul. So I’m not really sure whether to be physical, whether to — I don’t know. I’m still figuring that out.”
Fudd finished the Wings’ 101-84 victory in Austin, Texas, with 12 points, one assist and two fouls in 21 minutes as a starter.
Dallas will open the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the host Indiana Fever.
–Field Level Media
Tennessee lands Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris
Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
