Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. Image via: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images

giannis antetokounmpoHis future with the Milwaukee Bucks is suddenly looking a lot less certain, and across the league, front offices are already preparing for one of the most important trade hauls in years. Milwaukee has quietly opened the door to trade discussions involving the two-time MVP ahead of the NBA Draft, making several suitors, including the Golden State Warriors, cautious.Steve Kerr recently signed a 2-year deal with Golden State. The Warriors are already in offseason mode after an early exit from the playoffs, while several other teams linked to Giannis are still alive in the postseason. This gives Golden State a rare advantage. They can focus solely on roster building while the rest of the market remains distracted by playoff basketball.

Milwaukee Bucks are open to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Bucks are no longer hiding from the reality surrounding their franchise star. Team executives have reportedly begun trade talks as pressure increases ahead of the June draft. Co-owner Jimmy Haslam made the situation even clearer when he admitted that a major decision was coming soon.“In the next six or seven weeks we’ll decide whether Giannis will sign a max contract and stay with us or whether he’s going to play somewhere else.” Shams Charania has confirmed that the Bucks are now open to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.Milwaukee’s disappointing 32–50 season put the organization in a difficult position. Injuries, internal frustration and another early collapse changed the atmosphere of the franchise. Antetokounmpo, who led the Bucks to the 2021 championship, is now eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension later this year. But league insiders believe both sides are seriously evaluating whether it’s finally time to move on.The Bucks still value him at the highest level possible. Rival teams expect Milwaukee to demand elite young talent, multiple draft picks or both in any potential deal.

Will Steve Kerr’s Warriors pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair up? Stephen Curry?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry. Image via: Getty Images

Golden State has been linked to Antetokounmpo since the trade deadline, and the fit remains clear. Giannis paired with Stephen Curry would immediately become one of the most dangerous duos in the NBA.The challenge is convincing Milwaukee that the Warriors can offer enough.Unlike teams like the New York Knicks or Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State doesn’t have any blue-chip young superstars ready to headline talks. Still, executives around the league believe the Warriors remain firmly in the conversation due to Curry’s presence, Kerr’s system and Antetokounmpo’s potential interest in competing for another championship in the Bay Area.

What will the Warriors’ package look like?

Jimmy Butler. Image via: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

Any realistic offer from the Warriors for salary purposes will almost certainly start with Jimmy Butler. From there, Golden State can add young pieces like Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, the No. 11 draft pick and a future first-round selection.Whether this package will outperform rival proposals remains uncertain. But the Warriors know exactly where they stand in the offseason, and that clarity could help them moving forward offensively if Milwaukee fully commits to trade talks.Meanwhile, the Bucks continue to balance the two paths simultaneously. They’re exploring blockbuster scenarios while leaving room for one final effort to convince Giannis to stay.

Panaji/Valpoi: The Public Health Department has suspended the services of Dr Yavanti Gawde, Medical Officer, Community Health Centre, Valpoi, with immediate effect in connection with a case of medical negligence where an 11-year-old boy’s leg was amputated.The suspension order was issued on the basis of preliminary observations of the internal committee which indicated medical negligence by the doctor.The boy was brought to the accident department of the health center at 3.30 pm on April 27 with a complaint of fall and injury to his left leg.Gawde, the medical officer on duty, examined him and advised X-ray of the left leg and this revealed a non-displaced closed fracture of the left fibula.Plaster slab placement was advised as part of the initial management, and the slab was applied by Suresh, a multi tasking staff member who was assisting orthopedic residents appointed from the GMC and acting in the capacity of orthopedic assistant.On April 28 at 6.15 pm, the patient was again brought to the emergency department of the health center with complaints of fever, vomiting and drowsiness and was examined and immediately referred to GMC.At the GMC, it was revealed that the boy had swollen toes and the affected limb had to be amputated due to gangrene.The internal committee, after detailed discussion and review of records, found that the plaster slab procedure was performed by the supporting staff without adequate direct supervision and documented reassessment by the treating medical officer and that immediate orthopedic consultation/referral could have been considered at an early stage, keeping in mind the age of the patient and the fracture-related risks.The Public Health Department order said, “…the Government has decided to suspend indefinitely the services of Dr. Yavanti Gawde, Medical Officer, Community Health Centre, Valpoi, with immediate effect, pending the completion of a detailed investigation of the matter by a committee of experts. She will not be entitled to any remuneration and allowances during the said period.”

After ruling the theater screens for over a decade, the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is now preparing to take over the small screen with an all-new TV show.Leading man and creator, Vin Diesel It was confirmed on Monday that four live-action television series set in the high-octane universe are currently in development at NBCUniversal. The announcement was made during the company’s upfront presentation, where Diesel revealed that streaming platform Peacock is expanding the blockbuster franchise to television.“Peacock is launching four shows into the Fast and the Furious universe,” Diesel told the audience during his appearance on stage, Deadline reports.Although details about the upcoming web series have been kept under wraps, Diesel shared, “As you all know, we are very precious about these movies but over the last decade, we realized that fans wanted more, they wanted us to expand on the legacy characters, their stories. And our desire for the last decade has been to enter the TV space,” he said.The film’s official handle shared the news with a post that read, “You, the family, made this possible. 25 years of loyalty. See you soon.”According to the actor, although he had doubts about the web series, his confidence in taking the franchise to television grew after Donna Langley took over oversight of NBCUniversal’s television operations last year. He said, “That’s when I realized that the sincerity of the characters, the international appeal, was what made us all feel like the family would be preserved in the TV realm.”The ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and the Cannes Film Festival will mark the milestone with a special screening of the original film. According to reports, the original star of the film is Vin Diesel. Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster are expected to attend.The ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, spanning 11 films, has grossed more than US$7 billion worldwide. The franchise is one of Universal’s most successful cinematic properties. Universal Pictures announced that the new film will be titled ‘Fast Forever’, which will be released in theaters on March 17, 2028. The film will follow ‘Fast X’, which was released in 2023 and directed by Louis Leterrier.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said thousands of bail petitions pending in high courts for years violate the “invaluable” right to liberty and ordered that the liberty to issue notices on bail petitions can be given to the prosecution by serving a copy of the petition in advance so that they are able to respond on the first day of hearing.At present, the common practice is for courts to issue notice on the bail plea of ​​the accused and seek response from the concerned state government, investigating agency or prosecution. The reply is filed after weeks, thus delaying the disposal of petitions for release from judicial or police custody in connection with a criminal case.

Protecting liberty of accused does not mean ignoring rights of victim: SC

The Madras High Court received praise from a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi for taking the shortest time to decide bail pleas. Although Allahabad HC is one of the high courts where bail petitions are pending, the bench appreciated the fact that the number of pending cases there is very high, where judges have to hear around 200 bail petitions daily.Emphasizing that speedy hearing of bail petitions should not be at the expense of the rights of victims of crime, the bench issued a number of directions, including automatic re-listing of bail petitions for hearing at least once in a fortnight through a software program which has already been considered.Expediting the hearing of the bail petition, the Supreme Court said that taking steps to protect the liberty of the accused does not mean paying attention to the rights of victims of crime. “The responsibility of the investigating agencies and the prosecution is very important in victim-centric criminal cases, where any laxity on their part may result in the accused getting bail,” it said.The bench said the high court will take steps to develop a practice to discourage the government, investigating agencies and the prosecution from seeking adjournment of the trial, “reminding them of the solemn duty of the court to protect the most precious fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution”.The Supreme Court observed that in many cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, trials were delayed due to non-prompt submission of forensic laboratory reports. The CJI-led bench asked HC chief justices to join the government in expediting FSL reports in court cases.The bench suggested the High Courts to create a portal giving the status of each bail petition pending before them, so that the accused, the prosecution and the court can take remedial steps for their speedy disposal.

Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade (Image via Getty)

Life after basketball has given former NBA star Dwyane Wade a very different kind of spotlight. Instead of the pressures of championships and playoffs, Wade has spent the past few years speaking openly about family, parenting and supporting his daughter Jaya Wade after she came out as transgender. The former Miami Heat great recently reflected on that trip and how it completely changed the way he looks at parenthood.Wade first shared Zaya’s story publicly in 2020 when she was 12 years old. Since then, he and wife gabrielle union Has continued to support LGBTQ+ youth and talk about the importance of listening to children. Speaking in earlier interviews, Wade admitted that becoming a better parent meant learning, adjusting to, and understanding experiences that were different from his own upbringing. According to Business Insider, Wade called supporting Jaya “one of my greatest strengths as a parent”, while discussing how the experience also helped him grow personally.

Dwyane Wade says daughter Zaya Wade helped him rethink parenting and identity

Long before Zaya came out publicly, Dwyane Wade said he noticed his child was expressing herself differently. Looking back now, the three-time NBA champion admitted that changing his mindset wasn’t immediate. Wade grew up in Chicago in an environment where traditional ideas about masculinity dictated how many people viewed boys and men. Because of this, he said he had to learn how to move past old beliefs and focus more on what his child really needed from him as a father.The biggest moment came when Jaya opened up to her family about her identity. During a previous appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, Wade recalled a conversation he had with her. He said, “Once Zion came home and said, ‘Call me Zaya,’ and ‘I’m ready to take it,’ I looked at him and said, ‘You’re a leader. This is our opportunity to allow you to be the voice.”Over time, Wade became more comfortable sharing how much he learned from his daughter. In interviews and her memoirs, she explained that parenting does not mean forcing children to conform to someone else’s expectations. Instead, he believes that parents should help children become comfortable with themselves. Wade once said, “Help them along the way and push them into what they want to do, not just push them into what we want.“The former NBA star has continued to use his platform to speak about acceptance, family support and learning through fatherhood, something he said became one of the most meaningful parts of his life.

Former minister Mahesh Joshi and his associate Sanjay Badaya appeared in the ACB court of Jaipur on Monday.

Former minister Mahesh Joshi and his associate Sanjay Badaya appeared in the ACB court of Jaipur on Monday.

Former minister Mahesh Joshi and his associate Sanjay Badaya appeared in the ACB court of Jaipur on Monday.

Former minister Mahesh Joshi and his associate Sanjay Badaya appeared in the ACB court of Jaipur on Monday.

Former minister Mahesh Joshi and his associate Sanjay Badaya appeared in the ACB court of Jaipur on Monday.

Jaipur: Rajasthan Anti Corruption Bureau has arrested Sanjay Bhatya, a close aide of former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi. Delhi Airport In the early hours of Monday in connection with the alleged Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. acb director general Govind Gupta Confirmed the arrest.Badhaya was returning from Thailand after attending a wedding when immigration officials alerted the ACB. He was taken into custody at around 2 am. The agency had issued a lookout notice against the accused and was searching for Joshi since his arrest on May 7.“He is suspected to be one of the masterminds behind the scam and has acted as a middleman in financial transactions, transfers, postings and tender-related activities. Badhaya had close links not only with Joshi but also with retired IAS officer Subodh Aggarwal, who was arrested in the same case on April 9 and is currently in jail,” said an ACB official.Badhaya was arrested earlier Enforcement Directorate Got bail from the Supreme Court on July 16, 2024 and later on December 17, 2024.Investigators alleged that Badhaya, who worked in an insurance company and was expected to earn around Rs 7 lakh annually by 2022, amassed substantial wealth during the period of the alleged scam. The ED investigation found that Badhaya and his wife were linked to a real estate firm that were allegedly involved in large financial transactions and attempts to encroach on Jaipur Development Authority land by using forged documents. If found guilty under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the accused can be jailed for up to 10 years.Joshi and Badhaya were produced in the ACB court in Jaipur on Monday. The agency sought police remand of three days for Joshi and five days for Badhaya. However, the court sent Joshi to judicial custody and granted three-day police remand for Badhaya.Outside the court, Joshi alleged that the investigation was being conducted due to political pressure. “Justice will be done. I have nothing to hide or disclose,” he told reporters. Joshi also objected to the lookout circular issued against Badhaya and said that Badhaya had traveled abroad after taking permission from the court.