Since Doc Rivers coached his first game for the Bucks nearly three weeks ago, a Milwaukee team that opened the season by winning 32 of its first 46 games has gone just 3-7. While that stretch includes losses to some of the NBA’s top teams – including Minnesota and Denver – Rivers’ club also dropped games in Portland and Memphis. “It’s been probably more difficult than I … [Read more...] about Rivers: Bucks’ Job Has Been “Probably More Difficult Than I Thought”
Damian Lillard Doesn’t Prepare For Three-Point Contest
Bucks guard Damian Lillard doesn’t bring much strategy to the Three-Point Contest, which he won for the second straight year Saturday night, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “I didn’t prepare at all,” Lillard said. “I think that’s the key to it. I kept telling (teammate Malik Beasley) my first two times I did it, I was practicing, I had racks, I was trying to get ready for it … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Doesn’t Prepare For Three-Point Contest
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Dame, Rivers, Grousbeck
After dropping Thursday’s national TV game against the injury-riddled Grizzlies, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo called out his team’s effort and desire to win, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. While Milwaukee is currently 35-21, the No. 3 seed in the East, the Bucks are just 3-7 under new head coach Doc Rivers, Nehm notes. “We have to want it, man,” Antetokounmpo said. “Like … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Dame, Rivers, Grousbeck
Buyout Market Rumors: Fournier, Wright, Bertans, Young, Gallinari
After spending the better part of the last two seasons on the bench in New York, Evan Fournier was traded from the Knicks to the Pistons as a salary-matching piece in the deadline-day deal that sent Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks out of Detroit. Given that Fournier isn’t owed any guaranteed money beyond this season and the Pistons have the NBA’s worst record, he has been … [Read more...] about Buyout Market Rumors: Fournier, Wright, Bertans, Young, Gallinari
Warriors To Explore Trades For Star Wing In Offseason?
Warriors sources confirm to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic that Golden State made an unsuccessful run at Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to last week’s trade deadline. However, there’s “zero indication” the Warriors came close to acquiring James, per The Athletic’s report. Still, the fact that Golden State tried to pry James out of L.A. shows the … [Read more...] about Warriors To Explore Trades For Star Wing In Offseason?