Several of the core contributors who played key roles during the Bucks‘ championship run in 2021 – including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, and Pat Connaughton – have remained on the roster since then, but the team has struggled to replicate the success of that season. After being bounced in the second round of the 2022 playoffs, the … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
Stein’s Latest: Van Gundy, Cassell, Lakers, Cavaliers
Current Celtics special adviser Jeff Van Gundy, who’s just one win away from claiming his first league title in this year’s Finals, is being eyed as possible assistant coach for recently-extended Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, sources inform longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). Van Gundy is being considered to replace former Clippers assistant coach Dan Craig, now … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Van Gundy, Cassell, Lakers, Cavaliers
Bobby Portis Reunited With Darvin Ham
Bobby Portis should be thrilled by the return of Darvin Ham to the Bucks‘ coaching staff, notes Christopher Kuhagen of The Journal-Sentinel. Kuhagen recalls that after Milwaukee was eliminated from the playoffs in 2023, Portis sent out a social media message that read, “Only thing hurt us was D ham leaving. That ain’t talked about enough.” … [Read more...] about Bobby Portis Reunited With Darvin Ham
Buckner To Join Rivers’ Staff
Greg Buckner is expected to join Doc Rivers’ staff with the Bucks, Marc Stein tweets. Buckner was the Cavaliers‘ associate head coach under J.B. Bickerstaff. He had been on Cleveland’s staff since 2020. Previously, Bucker was an assistant with the Grizzlies (2017-19). Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham has also made a commitment to join Rivers’ staff.The Bucks didn’t play Giannis … [Read more...] about Buckner To Join Rivers’ Staff
Ham Can Restore Reputation With Bucks
Darvin Ham’s return to the Bucks as an assistant makes a lot of sense, according to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. He’s well-respected by the team’s veterans maintained his relationships with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton. It’s also a good spot for him to restore his reputation with an eye on getting another head coaching job. … [Read more...] about Ham Can Restore Reputation With Bucks