A pair of star forwards sat out on Monday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (left Achilles tendinitis) missed the Bucks‘ game against the Clippers while Lauri Markkanen (right quad contusion) was unavailable for the Jazz‘s matchup with the Wizards (Twitter links via Eric Nehm of The Athletic and Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune). There’s no indication at this point that either … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) Misses Monday’s Game
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Beverley, Portis, Gallinari, Galloway
Prior to Friday’s victory in Chicago, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers was asked why star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t generated a ton of Most Valuable Player buzz this season despite putting up some of the best numbers of his career. As Eric Nehm of The Athletic writes, Rivers suggested that voter fatigue may be a factor, given that Antetokounmpo has already won a pair of … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Beverley, Portis, Gallinari, Galloway
Damian Lillard Talks Adjustment To Milwaukee, Stotts, Giannis, More
Speaking to Chris Mannix of SI.com, Damian Lillard acknowledged that his first season in Milwaukee has been a “real transition” and remains a “work in progress.” While his – and the Bucks‘ – performance on the court has been the focus of that adjustment period, the eight-time All-Star guard noted that the personal aspect of the move has been challenging too. “Being away from my … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Talks Adjustment To Milwaukee, Stotts, Giannis, More
Bucks Plan To Sign Jaylin Galloway To Two-Way Contract
The Bucks intend to sign Australian wing Jaylin Galloway to a two-way contract, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The deal will cover the 2024/25 season in addition to the rest of ’23/24, reports Olgun Uluc of ESPN (Twitter link). Galloway, 21, has spent the last few seasons playing for the Sydney Kings in Australia’s National Basketball League. In … [Read more...] about Bucks Plan To Sign Jaylin Galloway To Two-Way Contract
Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland
After blasting the officiating following Monday’s loss to New York for “the absolute worst call of the season,” Pistons head coach Monty Williams stood by his comments on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN.com. “I think I said enough last night,” Williams said before Detroit’s win over Chicago. “I’m not of the mindset of creating or building up an argument against the NBA … [Read more...] about Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland