Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant in his preseason debut on Thursday vs. the Lakers, observes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. As Nehm writes, Antetokounmpo sat out Milwaukee’s preseason opener on Sunday, so Thursday marked his first NBA action since he injured his left calf in April, prematurely ending his 2023/24 season. The two-time MVP was back to normal … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Portis, Johnson, Robbins, Buckner
Middleton Might Play Thursday
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is skeptical that Khris Middleton will suit up for Monday’s preseason contest vs. Chicago, but Thursday’s finale in Dallas remains a possibility, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “We’re still hopeful, probably not Chicago…So we’re hopeful in Dallas,” Rivers said. “And if not, we’re not that concerned by it.” Middleton, a three-time All-Star who was … [Read more...] about Middleton Might Play Thursday
Pacific Notes: Huerter, Monk, A. Williams, Redick, Rivers, Ham
Kings wing Kevin Huerter, who underwent left shoulder surgery in the spring due to a torn labrum, has been cleared for full contact work, the team announced (Twitter link via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee). While it’s obviously great news that Huerter is getting closer to a return, he’ll still have to clear the Kings’ return-to-play protocol before he suits up in an … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Huerter, Monk, A. Williams, Redick, Rivers, Ham
And-Ones: 2025 Draft Big Board, Tanking, NBAGL Trade
Now through June 2025, writers across the globe will eagerly anticipate an exciting upcoming draft class headlined by Duke forward Cooper Flagg, alongside other top talents. Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN recently paired to provide an early look at the top 100 prospects before the college season tips off (Insider link). Flagg ranked first, but Rutgers guards Ace Bailey … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 Draft Big Board, Tanking, NBAGL Trade
Central Notes: Pistons, Bucks, Cavs, Collet, Haliburton
Pistons owner Tom Gores is pleased with the way that new president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon identified three-point shooting and veteran leadership as priorities in his first summer on the job and made moves to address those areas, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Langdon and the Pistons’ front office signed Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Bucks, Cavs, Collet, Haliburton