Giannis Antetokounmpo issued a strong message about the need to compete following Friday’s 116-94 loss at New York, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The Bucks are off to a 2-7 start that has them tied for 13th place in the East, and Antetokounmpo wants to see greater urgency from his teammates. “Did we compete the previous game? Yes,” he said. “Did we compete the two previous … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Blasts Bucks’ Effort In Friday’s Loss
Knicks Notes: Giannis, Brunson, Kolek, Ryan
Giannis Antetokounmpo will get even more attention than usual when the Bucks visit Madison Square Garden tonight, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Amid leaguewide speculation that Antetokounmpo could eventually be put on the trade market, Marc Stein recently listed the Knicks as a possible destination. Bondy is skeptical that the organization still has the assets to … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Brunson, Kolek, Ryan
Andre Jackson To Replace Gary Trent Jr. As Bucks Starter
The Bucks are making a change to their starting lineup, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that second-year wing Andre Jackson is expected to replace Gary Trent Jr. at shooting guard. It’s unclear if the move will be permanent or temporary. Haynes says the lineup change will take place on Thursday vs. Utah, but didn’t elaborate beyond that. Of … [Read more...] about Andre Jackson To Replace Gary Trent Jr. As Bucks Starter
Central Notes: Bucks, Giannis, Haliburton, Cavs
Since 1970, a total of 150 teams have began a season with a 1-6 record (or worse). Only 12 of those 150 teams have made the playoffs, and five did so despite finishing with a losing record, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The Bucks are one of two NBA teams who currently own a 1-6 mark this fall, but head coach Doc Rivers – informed of that statistic about the league’s slow … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, Giannis, Haliburton, Cavs
Heat Notes: Adebayo, Richardson, Lillard, Love, Robinson
Bam Adebayo erupted offensively during the Heat‘s game against Washington in Mexico City on Saturday. Adebayo poured in 32 points after averaging only 11 points in the first four games. Adebayo said his teammates were determined to get him the ball, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “My teammates got me going from the jump,” Adebayo said. “We’re pros, man. Once … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Adebayo, Richardson, Lillard, Love, Robinson