Entering the 2024 offseason, the Bucks were limited to signing veterans on minimum-salary contracts because they project to be over the second tax apron. Despite that very obvious constraint, they had still had an attractive situation for role players, with clear rotation minutes available at starting shooting guard, backup guard and backup forward for a team that won the title … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Bucks’ Offseason Moves
Bucks’ Jon Horst Discusses Trent, Wright, Pistons’ Interest, More
In addition to declaring that the Bucks have no interest in trading starting center Brook Lopez, general manager Jon Horst touched on several more topics in a wide-ranging interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, expressing no regrets about last fall’s trade for Damian Lillard and conveying optimism about Milwaukee’s chances of being a title contender in 2024/25. Asked by Nehm … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Jon Horst Discusses Trent, Wright, Pistons’ Interest, More
Horst: Bucks Have “Zero Intentions” Of Trading Brook Lopez
Bucks center Brook Lopez was cited as a potential offseason trade candidate at the start of the summer, but we haven’t heard any rumors about the big man since the end of June and it doesn’t sound like that will change anytime soon. Speaking to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Bucks general manager Jon Horst said the team has no intention of trading Lopez, whom he called a “core … [Read more...] about Horst: Bucks Have “Zero Intentions” Of Trading Brook Lopez
Serbia, Greece Set 12-Man Rosters For Olympics
Two more nations have set their 12-man rosters for the upcoming Olympic games in Paris, with Serbia and Greece both officially announcing their squads (Twitter links). The Serbian roster is headlined by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and includes a few more NBA players beyond the Nuggets center. Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, Hornets guard Vasilije Micic, and Heat forward … [Read more...] about Serbia, Greece Set 12-Man Rosters For Olympics
Livington Shines For Summer League Squad
The Bucks lost their first four Summer League games in Las Vegas but 2023 second-round pick Chris Livingston has been a bright spot, averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 28.1 minutes, Eric Nehm of The Athletic notes. The 6’6” Livingston is preparing to play any of the frontcourt positions, including center, after seeing just 90 minutes of NBA action as a … [Read more...] about Livington Shines For Summer League Squad