Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Chicago Bulls plan to sign Lonzo Ball to a four-year, $85 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kyle Lowry won a title with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. He hopes to win a second title with Miami and good friend Jimmy Butler.

The Nets and Lakers are odds-on favorites to win NBA title next season. But other teams – like the Bucks and Suns – are also on the oddmakers’ list.

After drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013, the Bucks methodically set a course to compete for NBA championships.

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a playoff career-high 50 points and the Bucks held off the Suns in Game 6 for the franchise’s first title since 1971.

USA Basketball hopes that Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, placed in health and safety protocols, will be able to join the team later this week.

The Milwaukee Bucks’ past failures have hardened this team and they can wrap up an NBA title Tuesday with a home win against the Phoenix Suns.

The Bucks are one win away from the franchise’s first NBA title in 50 years after beating the Suns 123-119 in Game 5.