Every Thursday, I’ll be taking you through the big story heading into the weekend. Or maybe the weirdest story? Or maybe just something that makes me laugh and I think will make you laugh too. Essentially, if you’re subscribed to The Bounce and reading every day, we’re going to have the same fun here as we do in that … Read more
Hedge fund honcho Marc Lasry was accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit by a former executive at his firm – less than a week after the billionaire lodged his own complaint claiming that she was trying to extort him for $50 million. Lasry — the co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and a major fund-raiser … Read more
Hedge fund titan Marc Lasry claimed a former female executive at his firm was trying to blackmail him for $50 million by threatening to spread false allegations about the firm, according to a lawsuit filed by the billionaire. The Avenue Capital Group co-founder accused Gina Strum of threatening to make it “really, really, ugly” for … Read more
Following the selection of AJ Johnson with the No. 23 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst spoke with reporters for 20 minutes. Horst discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s newest player, the process that went into making that selection and Johnson’s future, but the … Read more
BOSTON — Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, and Tyrese Haliburton were among the 15 NBA stars to receive all-league honors Wednesday, but theirs came with massive financial bonuses. First, second, and third All-NBA teams were unveiled prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, and Dončić, who is playing in the series for the Dallas … Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks’ last matchup against the Indiana Pacers left Giannis Antetokounmpo contemplating his team’s mortality. “They played harder. They’re being more physical. They executed better,” Antetokounmpo said after the game. “They’re making shots. They’re playing together. They’re playing fast. They’re crashing the boards. They’re guarding. They’re loading, they are double teaming. And they’re rebounding … Read more
Damian Lillard’s past acrimony with new teammate Patrick Beverley is water under the bridge as far as Lillard is concerned. Beverley was traded from the Sixers to the Bucks in return for Cameron Payne and a 2027 second-round pick shortly before the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday. Lillard spoke about the news with Chris Haynes … Read more
Former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl has died at the age of 88 after a brief illness. The Herb Kohl Foundation announced his passing Wednesday afternoon, memorializing him as someone who “always put people first.” “Throughout his life, Herb Kohl always put people first — from his employees and their families to … Read more
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is being investigated over claims from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway that he attempted to bribe employees of Pilot Travel Center to boost profits this year with the intent of reaching a greater sale price of the business. A lawyer for Pilot revealed that Haslam is being probed by federal prosecutors during … Read more
