A pair of Bulls point guards will enter the 2024/25 season on expiring contracts. Lonzo Ball is entering the final season of the four-year deal he signed with the team back in 2021, while newcomer Josh Giddey is on track for restricted free agency in 2025 after not coming to terms with Chicago on a rookie scale extension. Ball will be eligible for a veteran extension throughout … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, THT, Middleton, Holland, Cavs
Central Notes: Middleton, Winslow, Cavs, Bulls, Ivey
Bucks forward Khris Middleton isn’t expected to be active for the team’s regular season opener against Philadelphia on Wednesday, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Middleton spent the offseason recovering from surgical procedures on both ankles and the team is taking a cautious approach to his return this fall, Charania explains. Although Middleton recently expressed a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Middleton, Winslow, Cavs, Bulls, Ivey
Central Notes: Trent, Sheppard, Giddey, Bulls
Gary Trent Jr. probably could have gotten a better offer somewhere else, but he chose to sign a veteran’s minimum contract with the Bucks for the chance to win a title. In an interview with Grant Afseth of Sportskeeda, Trent talked about what attracted him to Milwaukee and indicated that he hopes this season will be the start of an extended future in the city. “It’s a great … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Trent, Sheppard, Giddey, Bulls
Bucks Give Robbins Two-Way Deal, Cut Pasecniks
2:53pm: Robbins’ two-way contract is now official, according to the transaction log at NBA.com. 1:52pm: The Bucks are making a change to their two-way players ahead of the regular season, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting (via Twitter) that the team has decided to convert Liam Robbins‘ Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal while waiving big man Anzejs Pasecniks. Robbins, a … [Read more...] about Bucks Give Robbins Two-Way Deal, Cut Pasecniks
Bucks Sign, Waive Henry Ellenson
OCTOBER 17: Ellenson has been waived, per NBA.com’s official transaction log, putting him on track to join the Herd this fall. OCTOBER 16: The Bucks have signed free agent big man Henry Ellenson to a non-guaranteed contract, according to RealGM’s transaction log. It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, Eric Nehm of The Athletic confirms (via Twitter). The 18th overall pick in the 2016 draft, … [Read more...] about Bucks Sign, Waive Henry Ellenson