Point guard Ryan Rollins has been a valuable addition for the Bucks, but the team will eventually have to make a decision on his contract status, writes Jim Owczarski of The Journal-Sentinel. Rollins’ two-way deal allows him to be on the active roster for 50 games. Even though he’s only played in 18 games, he’s been active for 25, which means he’s already used up half his … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Rollins, Beauchamp, I. Jackson, Nesmith, Cunningham
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
The Raptors’ anticipated starting five heading into the 2024/25 season has yet to play a game together. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), forward RJ Barrett had been questionable to suit up against the Magic on Friday through an illness — but had he played, it would have marked the first time Toronto’s starters were all available. He was eventually ruled out … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
Lakers Notes: Ham, James, Christie, Wood
Darvin Ham, now back with the Bucks as an assistant, admitted to Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he was stunned in May when the Lakers fired him after two seasons. “To do as well as I did, I swear to God, anywhere else I’m probably looking at an extension with what I did,” Ham said. “I’m not talking about feelings. I’m talking actual facts. They go from not making it to the … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Ham, James, Christie, Wood
Antetokounmpo Headlines All-Tournament Team For NBA Cup
The NBA announced the All-Tournament Team for the NBA Cup on Thursday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo headlining the five-player group (Twitter link). The Bucks superstar was named tournament MVP after Milwaukee defeated Oklahoma City in Tuesday’s final. Here’s the full team, along with the amount of votes each player received (in parentheses) from a group of 20 media … [Read more...] about Antetokounmpo Headlines All-Tournament Team For NBA Cup
Central Notes: Allen, Cavs Win Streak, Giannis, Buzelis
As he watches he role with the Cavaliers change this season, one-time All-Star Cleveland center Jarrett Allen remains a key part of the best team in the league by record in 2024/25, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Allen has ceded some touches and minutes to rising forward Evan Mobley this season, in an effort to help the All-Defensive Teamer take the next step in his own … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Allen, Cavs Win Streak, Giannis, Buzelis