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While the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks are following the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, from afar, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines from the VIP section of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. The Serbian superstar, a devoted Arsenal supporter, broke his typical stoic demeanor, going viral after broadcast cameras caught him celebrating intensely when Kai Havertz opened the scoring for the Gunners. The Joker has long credited Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as his favorite athlete of all time, explaining his passionate display during the dramatic match that ultimately saw Paris Saint-Germain triumph in a penalty shootout.

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Raptors newly-appointed coach was watching Jonas Valanciunas playing for Lithuanian national team in Budapest where he confirmed that he wanted to hire Jasikevicius as his top assistant, as Lithuanian media 24sec reported. “I called him – we talked for a long time“, Nurse said. “I was almost ready to take a trip to Lithuania, but he was working in the LKL finale series at that time. So, we talked through FaceTime to know each other better“, stated the Raptors coach. “I like him very much. However, I could not possibly persuade him to leave Kaunas, he has unfinished business there“, admitted Nurse.

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Overheard in a somber locker room was one player, Robin Lopez, talking in a hush with agent Arn Tellem about his summer plans which includes some weddings and a trip to Budapest and Prague. In another corner, Nic Batum sat by himself and stared off, so frozen in thought that I asked him if he was alright. Batum nodded.

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