Hoops Rumors

Bulls forward Patrick Williams practiced in full on Thursday and is on track to play approximately 20-24 minutes on Friday, coach Billy Donovan told K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network and other media members (Twitter link). Williams has been sidelined since Nov. 18 due to a foot injury. The Bulls held guard Josh Giddey (back tightness) out of practice but there’s optimism … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Williams, Pacers Practices, Bucks Tourney Run, Lillard

Coach Doc Rivers didn’t see any signs of panic as the Bucks stumbled out of the gate this season, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. After winning on opening night, Milwaukee dropped six straight games, raising questions about whether the team should still be considered a contender following two consecutive first-round playoff exits. Meeting with reporters before … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Rivers, Middleton, Minutes Restriction, Celtics Matchup

The long wait is about to end for Bucks swingman Khris Middleton, who is expected to take the court tonight in Boston for the first time since last spring’s playoffs, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Speaking to reporters at Friday afternoon’s shootaround, Middleton said this was the most difficult rehab process of his career because he had to undergo surgery on both ankles. … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Middleton, Rivers, Lillard, Giannis

The Bucks have been rolling along lately, winning nine of their last 11 despite Wednesday’s loss to Atlanta. They’ll now add longtime starter Khris Middleton to the mix. Middleton will make his season debut at Boston on Friday, ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets. Middleton was medically cleared to return to action on Nov. 20 after undergoing surgery on both ankles during the offseason. … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton To Make Season Debut On Friday

Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists